Homerboy
Lifer
- Mar 1, 2000
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I am always packing my charming wit and devastating good looks
leaving a path of destruction and broken hearts in your wake.
I am always packing my charming wit and devastating good looks
I'm 36 and havent come close to anything like that.
I have 4 brothers and sisters (all older), nor have they nor their significant others. Nor have any of their children. Or my aunts or uncles, grandmas or grandpas.
To assume that you will at some point in your life encounter a situation bad enough to warrant the need of a gun, IS being paranoid.
I'm 30, I don't know a single person who would have ever needed the following
1) A first aid kit.
2) A fire extinguisher
3) A fire alarm
4) A carbon monoxide alarm
Yet everyone I know has these things. To assume you will at some point in your life need these items IS being paranoid.
Other paranoid items I own that I will probably never use.
Weather radio, hand crank flash light, bottled water/MRE food (anyone who had to live though a time where they couldn't reach a store is with me here), UPS backup systems, Gas generator, jumper cables, portable battery charger/jumper, network backup storage, off-site backup, home alarm system, dead bolt locks, steel security doors on outside, a spare tire in each car, full coverage insurance (really, like it could ever be my fault....), home owners insurance, flood insurance, computer antivirus, etc. The list goes on and on.
I was taught to be prepared.
I'm 30, I don't know a single person who would have ever needed the following
1) A first aid kit.
2) A fire extinguisher
3) A fire alarm
4) A carbon monoxide alarm
Yet everyone I know has these things. To assume you will at some point in your life need these items IS being paranoid.
Other paranoid items I own that I will probably never use.
Weather radio, hand crank flash light, bottled water/MRE food (anyone who had to live though a time where they couldn't reach a store is with me here), UPS backup systems, Gas generator, jumper cables, portable battery charger/jumper, network backup storage, off-site backup, home alarm system, dead bolt locks, steel security doors on outside, a spare tire in each car, full coverage insurance (really, like it could ever be my fault....), home owners insurance, flood insurance, computer antivirus, etc. The list goes on and on.
I was taught to be prepared.
A gun is a tool and is only as good as the operator. Carrying isn't about being macho or feeling protected simply because you have a gun. The gun does not replace your eyes, ears, common sense, and anticipation of trouble.
Had you seen the guy coming, you would have made eye contact communicating your awareness of him and affirming your readiness by showing confidence instead of fear or intimidation, moved to a better area,etc. This alone would deter most attacks. If not, by the time he's coming toward you, you should already be drawing.
Most attacks start by somebody following their victim after choosing them. Followed to your car, a dark spot, away from people, etc. You need to notice things like that and deter from a distance with your attitude and body language. If they continue, you take the initiative and confront them before you move to their ideal location (eg turn around and yell something when there are alot of people around). The weapon is something you have ready when you turn that dark corner to you car and see the guy isn't giving up.
My bumper sticker does.
You were taught to be paranoid and afraid. This entire country is being brainwashed of things to be scared of.
You're a weapon sin Sunny's pants?
Pretty sure we're all sluts because no one would pay us.Shh...quit making me look like a slut :sneaky:.
Pretty sure we're all sluts because no one would pay us.
Best description of situational awareness I've seen yet. Well done.
Whores get paid, sluts do it for the fun.No, I'm just a manwhore because I like sex. Sex is fun :awe:.