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Having experience as a first responder and volunteer firefighter, I've learned that we don't usually anticipate our emergency situations so I've decided that if I'm going to carry, I need to do it all the time because I can't expect to know or anticipate when something might happen.

I used to be concerned about the gunbuster signs at various places including a lot of banks but have come to the opinion that they are kind of like a 1st level sign - the location does not want open carry (long guns) or folks that just think it's OK to have a gun with them (not licensed concealed carry). I don't get offended and stop doing business there because I don't think they are addressing me. If the real intent is to limit concealed carry they will "get it right" (or wrong in my opinion) and post a legal 30.06 sign - then they address me.

I certainly don't ask questions of any owners or managers about what they might mean or what their intent is.

I have also come to understand the alcohol "unlicensed carry of a firearm" signs that are required for businesses selling the liquor and am not concerned by them - just a requirement for the vendor that does not affect me - I am licensed.

Oh, and I guess I'm unusual because my carrying when outside my house is 90% or more - no mouse gun.