Here's the first step to avoid, we don't even have to reach the gun issue.Detroit wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:03 amThis is my thinking as well. I just find the train of thought interesting..."Welp, heading out to the mall to grab some new socks. Let's see...got my wallet, my keys, phone, what else...oh my gun! Can't go to the mall without that!"D Griff wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 10:57 am I have never actually heard of an example of someone who carried protecting themselves or others in any kind of situation. I have nothing against sport gun ownership (hunting, skeet shooting, etc.) but toting a gun around to a mall or other public area of any sort is absolutely asinine.
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Desertbreh wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:54 amHere's the first step to avoid, we don't even have to reach the gun issue.
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This should be the norm IMO.[user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:27 am I'll say this (again as someone that largely has to), anyone that LIKES carrying a gun shouldn't be carrying one. It is a responsibility and should be treated like ones. If it makes you feel cool or tough time to put it down. If it is required to make you feel safe, time to never pick it up.
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Care to elaborate on the last sentence? I think I’m missing what you’re trying to convey..[user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:27 am I'll say this (again as someone that largely has to), anyone that LIKES carrying a gun shouldn't be carrying one. It is a responsibility and should be treated like ones. If it makes you feel cool or tough time to put it down. If it is required to make you feel safe, time to never pick it up.
I haven't really thought about it like this, but I do agree I think. Most people I meet (here in the southeast at least) who carry are very proud of it and it's pretty[user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:27 am I'll say this (again as someone that largely has to), anyone that LIKES carrying a gun shouldn't be carrying one. It is a responsibility and should be treated like ones. If it makes you feel cool or tough time to put it down. If it is required to make you feel safe, time to never pick it up.
That said, there are probably lots of people who carry and don't brag about, so obviously I just don't realize they do. These are probably the more levelheaded owners.
If I am out anywhere in public though, I would feel much better just knowing no one had a gun versus a select collection of responsible citizens.
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[user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:18 pmThey skew risk assessment for many people. Rather than looking at other ways to reduce risk many people just point to their gun as something that keeps them safe. This has two negative impacts. First, it doesn't keep you safe, it is simply a way to respond. Second, that response is an ultimate escalation rather than a stepped escalation.
If you feel like the only way to stay safe is through carrying a gun, you probably shouldn't be making the decision that gets you to that point.
I initially read it as “if you’re going into an area/situation where that’s the only way you’ll feel safe then you shouldn’t be picking it up.”
Buddy of mine back home who was delivering pizzas got jumped and robbed a few times when he had to deliver to certain areas. They couldn’t just not deliver to those areas, so he got his CCW and started carrying on those deliveries for some protection and peace of mind.
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When we first moved into the city of Detroit, everyone assumed we had guns. NOBODY would be stupid enough to move into the city without guns people told us. Welllllllll because people assumed that, I was never bothered despite never having owned a gun.[user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:18 pmThey skew risk assessment for many people. Rather than looking at other ways to reduce risk many people just point to their gun as something that keeps them safe. This has two negative impacts. First, it doesn't keep you safe, it is simply a way to respond. Second, that response is an ultimate escalation rather than a stepped escalation.
If you feel like the only way to stay safe is through carrying a gun, you probably shouldn't be making the decision that gets you to that point.
Police told us that the best home security tool was a dog. They make noise and are fiercely protective, things bad people don't want to deal with. They told us to walk the dog very visibly around the block on the regular so everyone knew. I'm all about being proactive with security, if I "need" a gun, I've already lost IMO.
Which is another thing...If I were to get a gun for "home defense", "responsible gun owners" lock their guns in a safe right? So when a dude is breaking in, he's just going to chill and wait for me to get the gun out of the safe while the adrenaline is rushing at a high, it's dark, and the dog is losing her mind? I don't think so.
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And like with everything in today’s social media ZOMG SHARE EVERYTHING!! world, the second group being louder brings way more negative attention to the issue than the quiet first group would ever even care to bring.[user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:20 pmThis is probably the larger group, but they are super quiet about it. The second group is extremely loud.D Griff wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:14 pm
I haven't really thought about it like this, but I do agree I think. Most people I meet (here in the southeast at least) who carry are very proud of it and it's pretty
That said, there are probably lots of people who carry and don't brag about, so obviously I just don't realize they do. These are probably the more levelheaded owners.
If I am out anywhere in public though, I would feel much better just knowing no one had a gun versus a select collection of responsible citizens.
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I still don't see what the gun solves here. Best case, he shows it and the bad dude runs off, but the more likely case is the bad dude also has a gun that he pulls out, and now the situation is about as bad as it can get. You go from losing some personal possessions to possibly your life.SAWCE wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:29 pm[user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:18 pm
They skew risk assessment for many people. Rather than looking at other ways to reduce risk many people just point to their gun as something that keeps them safe. This has two negative impacts. First, it doesn't keep you safe, it is simply a way to respond. Second, that response is an ultimate escalation rather than a stepped escalation.
If you feel like the only way to stay safe is through carrying a gun, you probably shouldn't be making the decision that gets you to that point.
I initially read it as “if you’re going into an area/situation where that’s the only way you’ll feel safe then you shouldn’t be picking it up.”
Buddy of mine back home who was delivering pizzas got jumped and robbed a few times when he had to deliver to certain areas. They couldn’t just not deliver to those areas, so he got his CCW and started carrying on those deliveries for some protection and peace of mind.
So many car jackings in Detroit end up in someone being shot or dying because of this altercation. The damned car is insured and you can buy another, your life can't be bought back.
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Real small town, so word that their driver(s) were now carrying spread quick and nobody had an issue with being robbed after that.Detroit wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:35 pmI still don't see what the gun solves here. Best case, he shows it and the bad dude runs off, but the more likely case is the bad dude also has a gun that he pulls out, and now the situation is about as bad as it can get. You go from losing some personal possessions to possibly your life.SAWCE wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:29 pm
I initially read it as “if you’re going into an area/situation where that’s the only way you’ll feel safe then you shouldn’t be picking it up.”
Buddy of mine back home who was delivering pizzas got jumped and robbed a few times when he had to deliver to certain areas. They couldn’t just not deliver to those areas, so he got his CCW and started carrying on those deliveries for some protection and peace of mind.
So many car jackings in Detroit end up in someone being shot or dying because of this altercation. The damned car is insured and you can buy another, your life can't be bought back.
But I definitely see where you’re coming from.
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Yeah, I am lucky to have never been in such an altercation... but if I was my approach would always be do my best to stay calm and just give them whatever they want, I can work on handling that later. I never have more than $60 cash, so that and a deductible would be the only real loss.Detroit wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:35 pmI still don't see what the gun solves here. Best case, he shows it and the bad dude runs off, but the more likely case is the bad dude also has a gun that he pulls out, and now the situation is about as bad as it can get. You go from losing some personal possessions to possibly your life.SAWCE wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:29 pm
I initially read it as “if you’re going into an area/situation where that’s the only way you’ll feel safe then you shouldn’t be picking it up.”
Buddy of mine back home who was delivering pizzas got jumped and robbed a few times when he had to deliver to certain areas. They couldn’t just not deliver to those areas, so he got his CCW and started carrying on those deliveries for some protection and peace of mind.
So many car jackings in Detroit end up in someone being shot or dying because of this altercation. The damned car is insured and you can buy another, your life can't be bought back.
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This makes sense then.SAWCE wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:40 pmReal small town, so word that their driver(s) were now carrying spread quick and nobody had an issue with being robbed after that.Detroit wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:35 pm
I still don't see what the gun solves here. Best case, he shows it and the bad dude runs off, but the more likely case is the bad dude also has a gun that he pulls out, and now the situation is about as bad as it can get. You go from losing some personal possessions to possibly your life.
So many car jackings in Detroit end up in someone being shot or dying because of this altercation. The damned car is insured and you can buy another, your life can't be bought back.
But I definitely see where you’re coming from.
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Not long after we moved to the city, there was a string of really bad/violent car jackings that were happening not far from our neighborhood. Wife and I spoke with the police about the most appropriate response and they said to get a really good look at the perpetrators gender/height/weight/complexion/etc, give them whatever, and call the police ASAP. They were the ones that told me the "cars can be replaced your life can't" line, it really stuck with me.D Griff wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:43 pmYeah, I am lucky to have never been in such an altercation... but if I was my approach would always be do my best to stay calm and just give them whatever they want, I can work on handling that later. I never have more than $60 cash, so that and a deductible would be the only real loss.Detroit wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:35 pm
I still don't see what the gun solves here. Best case, he shows it and the bad dude runs off, but the more likely case is the bad dude also has a gun that he pulls out, and now the situation is about as bad as it can get. You go from losing some personal possessions to possibly your life.
So many car jackings in Detroit end up in someone being shot or dying because of this altercation. The damned car is insured and you can buy another, your life can't be bought back.
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Bring dog treats, and hop in on your side of the bed.Detroit wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:32 pmWhen we first moved into the city of Detroit, everyone assumed we had guns. NOBODY would be stupid enough to move into the city without guns people told us. Welllllllll because people assumed that, I was never bothered despite never having owned a gun.[user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:18 pm
They skew risk assessment for many people. Rather than looking at other ways to reduce risk many people just point to their gun as something that keeps them safe. This has two negative impacts. First, it doesn't keep you safe, it is simply a way to respond. Second, that response is an ultimate escalation rather than a stepped escalation.
If you feel like the only way to stay safe is through carrying a gun, you probably shouldn't be making the decision that gets you to that point.
Police told us that the best home security tool was a dog. They make noise and are fiercely protective, things bad people don't want to deal with. They told us to walk the dog very visibly around the block on the regular so everyone knew. I'm all about being proactive with security, if I "need" a gun, I've already lost IMO.
Which is another thing...If I were to get a gun for "home defense", "responsible gun owners" lock their guns in a safe right? So when a dude is breaking in, he's just going to chill and wait for me to get the gun out of the safe while the adrenaline is rushing at a high, it's dark, and the dog is losing her mind? I don't think so.
Wife keeps a baseball bat under her side of the bed.
Good to know.
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I'm a bit offended you didn't assume to hop in on my side of the bed in the first place.Melon wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:29 pmBring dog treats, and hop in on your side of the bed.Detroit wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:32 pm
When we first moved into the city of Detroit, everyone assumed we had guns. NOBODY would be stupid enough to move into the city without guns people told us. Welllllllll because people assumed that, I was never bothered despite never having owned a gun.
Police told us that the best home security tool was a dog. They make noise and are fiercely protective, things bad people don't want to deal with. They told us to walk the dog very visibly around the block on the regular so everyone knew. I'm all about being proactive with security, if I "need" a gun, I've already lost IMO.
Which is another thing...If I were to get a gun for "home defense", "responsible gun owners" lock their guns in a safe right? So when a dude is breaking in, he's just going to chill and wait for me to get the gun out of the safe while the adrenaline is rushing at a high, it's dark, and the dog is losing her mind? I don't think so.
Wife keeps a baseball bat under her side of the bed.
Good to know.
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The city of Detroit is a different world. This was also 6 years ago now, and I'm not really sure what it's like today.
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D Griff wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 10:57 am I have never actually heard of an example of someone who carried protecting themselves or others in any kind of situation. I have nothing against sport gun ownership (hunting, skeet shooting, etc.) but toting a gun around to a mall or other public area of any sort is absolutely asinine.
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[user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:27 am I'll say this (again as someone that largely has to), anyone that LIKES carrying a gun shouldn't be carrying one. It is a responsibility and should be treated like ones. If it makes you feel cool or tough time to put it down. If it is required to make you feel safe, time to never pick it up.
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It really depends on your demographic and where you reside. The US for example was substantially safer from 1950-196X. Also crime trends since May have certainly ticked up substantially.[user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:34 pmWell, it's good security advice. Statistically we are living in the safest period in human history. Doesn't matter how you slice it, it's safer than it ever had been, it's even substantially down since the 80s.
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That's a weird way of looking at it. Statistically you're more likely to have a gun if you're in a shittier neighborhood that is more crime prone. The crimes are committed by shitty people, guns don't go out at night and shoot people.
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White wealthy people are statically far less likely to commit a violent crime.[user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:53 pmIncorrect. White wealthy people are the most likely to have guns.
Gun crime is a fairly small part of total crime.
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Man, I hear this.
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