Just glad to be here

[Autonomous Citizen]

I've been popping in and out of these threads (thanks to GOOGLE) while researching buying my first big-game rifle over the last few weeks, and now excited to join.  

Looking forward to sharing and learning.  (oh, and a good turkey season)

-ac

[bowhunter 51]

Welcome, AC'.........Glad you could join us:smiley: ..............................BH51........

[Daryl (deceased)]

Welcome to THL AC!
 
As far as your poll, I checked the "carry a concealed firearm", but in truth, I carry a firearm either open or concealed.  Both are legal in my state; no permit needed for open carry, and a CCW permit for concealed carry.
 
Daryl

[rockinbbar]

Regards to your poll, I think there is no answer to it...

Some should not carry, some can't shoot, some won't shoot.....I'd never be one to tell anyone what they should do about a serious topic like that.

I go armed.....whether it's open, concealed, or in my console of my truck. Works for me...

Your milage may vary.

Welcome to THL

[Clueless]

I don't carry.  Maybe I should but I just can't carry.
 
I carry when I'm in the woods for safety.  But not in public or on the streets.
 
I can get a permit to carry
 
I won't for a number of reasons.
 
Oh and Welcome to THL!!:biggthumpup:

[davidlt89]

I don't carry either, it has never crossed my mind living here. Never thought of any of my guns as "house protection" either. But be assured, if they needed to be used for that, I would not hesitate. Really easy to get a concealed weapons permit here. As long as you have the money, you have a permit. God Bless.

[Autonomous Citizen]

I want to thank everyone for responding.  I appreciate the professionalism in the responses.  If you are interested, since I posted the poll, I believe in concealed carry.  As an absolute last line of defense, a handgun really only serves the one purpose, deterrant or life-saving only.  The concealed aspect gives you an upper hand of surprise.  I agree with the response about 'home protection.'  The law enforcement I know also agree that you 'live by the sword and die by the sword,' and many I've spoken to and trust feel their gun a tool, not a life-blood.

Thank you all for your responses, I'm posting a question regarding my first big-game rifle purchase I'll be making this spring, so please check out my other threads if you are willing to provide wisdom and insight.

-ac

[Clueless]

You are very Welcome Annonymous!!:biggthumpup:

[motor (deceased)]

howdy and welcome..and i don't believe any private citizen should carry a gun..

[Clueless]

You don't Motor?
 
I don't carry but I live in one of the most protected areas in the United States.
 
I have no fear of being attacked by a gun toting "gang member"
 
If I was afraid to walk out my door, I would carry.
 
There are those American Citizens who live in areas ....

[LvrLover]

howdy and welcome..and i don't believe any private citizen should carry a gun..

Is that a misprint? If it isn't please elaborate on your reasoning.

[subsonic]

This should be interesting.

[Clueless]

I'm wondering if he (and I don't mean to put words in his mouth) meant "just any private citizen".
 
If he left out the "just" I can understand his reasoning.  I believe that "just" any private citizen should not be allowed to carry a gun, much less be able to buy one.

[subsonic]

Unfortunately, "just any private citizen" can purchase and carry a concealed firearm....as long as they don't mind breaking the law. By definition criminals break the law.
 
Unfortunately it's not the people that will obey the laws that you need to worry about.
 
Making it illegal to carry a gun is superfluous - it's already illegal to commit murder.

[Clueless]

I agree criminals will always be able to "find" weapons.
 
those of us who are not criminal can buy and carry if they desire.
 
We have the right to protect ourselves and our families.