longtooth wrote:Some of us that are as old as dirt were here for the debate & the vote. I have never used my CHL for ID. Never needed to. As far as talking about it, I am very vocal about a few things & never let the opportunity pass. I consider them a RESPONSIBILITY to take a stand for right. My Christ, My Country, my 2nd Amendment, our soldiers & my soldier. I don't go around telling folks, "I have a CHL & be careful not to bump my right hip" but when I take a stand on 2A, personal defense, or such it should not be hard to figure out that I probably do. Every one must decide for themselves if they are to be a concealed CHL holder or a public advocate.
I know there have been those who have come from out of town to the instructor where my whole family has gone so "no one will know that I have one & carry". There must be some in the small town area here that go to the big city for the same reason. I know that I have had several ask me to teach them about guns so they could get one. I have been asked by some that have no idea where I stand on the issue, "preacher what does the Bible say about this".
I have a good friend who has a small shooting range at his house that is also very verbal about it & invites people to the range to introduce them to arms & the Good Guy side of guns & shooting. On about any issue that comes up I am going to fly my flag. Personally, on any issue of importance I want to see yours. I don't like having to watch my back trail. My .02 cents. Some think it is worth about half that.
Well said.
A big +1