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Yep, more evidence that only trained LEO's and military should possess firearms. The rest of us are bumbling idiots who shoot ourselves in grocery stores. I can't believe no charges have been filed! Not my feelings at all ,but the fat guy I see in Walmart with the Unkle Mike's soft holster and some model Highpoint hanging half way out the holster worries me.
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Ex- USN (SS) '66-'69 Pro-Constitution. LET'S GO BRANDON!!!
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Utah is Utah. There's a predominant religion. It's also predominantly Republican, predominantly conservative, predominantly pro-gun, predominantly pro-hunting, and predominantly pro-business. With a comfortable climate, stupendous scenery, and endless outdoor sports options.
Ridiculing Utah reveals just how jealous you are.
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Open carry would have prevented this. Utah allows open carry.
The first great thing is to find yourself and for that you need solitude and contemplation. I can tell you deliverance will not come from the rushing noisy centers of civilization. It will come from the lonely places. Fridtjof Nansen
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In Utah??
Maybe he was trying to prevent himself from buying something evil. Like a Coke or a black coffee or something.
The temptation can be pretty bad sometimes! Yeah, I am sure that Smith's is a real den of iniquity. The Utah town where I work had a murder last spring. Prior to that, the last murder was in May of 1965. While I am all for concealed carry, I do get a kick out of the old guys that have a Glock 19 with two extra magazines in their belt when they go into the local donut shop. During the same timeframe, we have actually had three people struck by lightning. I guess they will be ready for the apocalypse. That will sure make me look foolish when I have to run back to the truck. Said every guy that didn't have a gun when needed. mike r
Don't wish it were easier Wish you were better
Stab them in the taint, you can't put a tourniquet on that. Craig Douglas ECQC
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IMO, open carry makes this even more likely. MUCH higher chance of snagging the gun on something when you move or stretch. Concealed carry is protected carry.
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I saw an old guy carrying a single action revolver cocked in his leather cowboy holster at our local Piggly Wiggly. I just got away from him as fast as possible. LOL, the primal diet thread and this post reminded me about a situation I had, the primal thread on about how important it is for us aging men to keep leg and core strength, the old armed man in a store part came from me seeing an elderly guy just start listing to his right as I met him coming into a store as I was leaving. I noticed it looked like his right leg and ankle area just quite working for him, or got weak or something, he threw his right arm out in the air like there was a wall there or some kind of support, I dropped my bag of sandwiches and cope, ran up and hipped the old guy on his right side with my left, and wrapped my left arm around his ribcage and back to hold him steady for a sec or two, and Yup, you guessed it, he had some sort of pistol strapped to his right side. I have to wonder how/if he could use the damn thing without hurting himself or an innocent, I held him there till he regained his bearings, he thanked me and said, "damn son, you're fast"
Trump Won!
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Just read about a fellow in Texas some where that was visiting the meat dept.in his store when he felt his gun slipping and shot himself in the groin. Some folks just need the drama i guess.
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Just read about a fellow in Texas some where that was visiting the meat dept.in his store when he felt his gun slipping and shot himself in the groin. Some folks just need the drama i guess. Gotta be a 24hr regular.
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"......when he bent over for an item and a handgun fell out of his waistband,...……."
Sometimes stupid hurts.
There's something to be said for a serviceable belt and holster.
Probably a stretchy waistband, short barreled handgun, carried roughly in the AIWB position. Bent over (with a healthy gut?) and dumped it right on the floor.
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I was baptized Catholic and was an alter boy. You think I never got teased??
By “teased” I assume you meant “pounded.”
Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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It's them safety triggers bein safe. LOL.
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Can we safely assume it was a Glock?
Never holler whoa or look back in a tight place
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Can we safely assume it was a Glock? Hard to say. Maybe he was getting ready to throw-down over the last six-pack of 'Ensure' and had a cocked single action army.........
The first great thing is to find yourself and for that you need solitude and contemplation. I can tell you deliverance will not come from the rushing noisy centers of civilization. It will come from the lonely places. Fridtjof Nansen
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Carrying it cocked over an empty chamber makes it easier to “ fan it “ don’t you know.
Never holler whoa or look back in a tight place
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Can we safely assume it was a Glock? I don't think so. We can safely assume he pressed the trigger while picking it up.
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All levity aside, this is a good object lesson with two vital points:
1. Do not skimp on a holster. Security and safety ought to be your #1 priority with a holster, with comfort #2, and price a very distant 3rd.
2. Be darn sure that the way you carry does not lessen either access nor security of the gun. You have to be able to draw it, but not lose it.
Most responsible carry people end up with a "holster box" full of holsters that were tried but didn't work out for one reason or other. Don't be afraid to have one of your own.
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All levity aside, this is a good object lesson with two vital points:
1. Do not skimp on a holster. Security and safety ought to be your #1 priority with a holster, with comfort #2, and price a very distant 3rd.
2. Be darn sure that the way you carry does not lessen either access nor security of the gun. You have to be able to draw it, but not lose it.
Most responsible carry people end up with a "holster box" full of holsters that were tried but didn't work out for one reason or other. Don't be afraid to have one of your own. Exactly! Very true on all points.
The first great thing is to find yourself and for that you need solitude and contemplation. I can tell you deliverance will not come from the rushing noisy centers of civilization. It will come from the lonely places. Fridtjof Nansen
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Yep, more evidence that only trained LEO's and military should possess firearms. . .
"All that the South has ever desired was that the Union, as established by our forefathers, should be preserved, and that the government, as originally organized, should be administered in purity and truth." – Robert E. Lee
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Hope he didn’t shoot his dick off. He could have. It only says he shot himself in the knee, not if he was black or not.
We may know the time Ben Carson lied, but does anyone know the time Hillary Clinton told the truth?
Immersing oneself in progressive lieberalism is no different than bathing in the sewage of Hell.
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