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KBCraig wrote:BG qualms about shooting someone seem to be dropping. We already see robberies where they come in shooting first, not knowing if anyone is armed. I don't know that being visibly armed is going to make someone start shooting when they're not already of a mind to do so.

Kevin

I've noticed that as well...

I've made my adjustments to be prepared to spend as little time at the counter as possible, since I believe that is the most vunerable place to be in stores like that...

Wallet secure, money or card out, but protected, bag the stuff as quickly as possible sign and get change back fro the clerk as fast as they can manage, and still be friendly and nieghborly to them as I can on the way out...

But always be aware of who's in the store, who's coming in and out, etc etc...

I hate going there, but when the wife craves spciy pork rinds...Well...You gotta do what you gotta do...

apowell wrote:I haven't seen any stats, and it is a bit of difficult logic to decided:

If I was stupid enough to be a criminal, would I be smart enough to figure out who had a gun and still be stupid enough to go ahead and pull mine?

I more suspect that if they see someone with a gun they would just move on and victimize someone else, but who want to take the chance.

I'd probably be more worried about somone grabbing my gun and running off with it. If I were to open carry, I probably want a holster with a retention device.

One thing though...If Texas ever passes an open carry clause...

I think it would be prudent for those on this forum with the training and knowledge to discuss and possible bring some training to an event we could hold as a "CHL forum day" again and demonstrate some techniques for weapon retention drills...

If I am not mistaken, every commissioned law enforcement officer and deputy I know, that training is a requirement...

I figure you're not going to stand there and let some dunderhead yank and crank on your duty piece till it comes loose from the holster...Whether you're a civilian or L.E.O.

Arock wrote:

So, if you buy a gun in a New Mexico Super Wal Mart, does the manager commit a crime when he carries it out to your car? What about when you're just trying the gun on for size in the store, do you commit a crime because there is alcohol for sale across the store?

If they sell smokes they got the whole agency covered...

Don't forget explosives...

Arock wrote:Yes... ?


Arock

Duck...

Arock wrote:Anybody know what's going on with NM?

Arock

Yep...Sure do...