When I mentioned firearms where alcohol is served, I was thinking of restaurants, and I did say that it is unlawful to drink while carrying. Bars generally have a no firearms sign. I think that's just fine. Property rights. No weapons signs are a bit problematic in that there are very few things that cannot be used as a weapon although t…
When I mentioned firearms where alcohol is served, I was thinking of restaurants, and I did say that it is unlawful to drink while carrying. Bars generally have a no firearms sign. I think that's just fine. Property rights. No weapons signs are a bit problematic in that there are very few things that cannot be used as a weapon although they might not be thought of as weapons until they are used as such. I rarely drink, even at home after I've decided I will have no reason the leave the house and drive so it's not an issue for me.
I'm not a mind reader, I don't know why people choose open carry, unless they live where concealed carry is illegal. As I wrote before, it does not bother me to be around armed people. In many cases it makes them less inclined to violence since the presence of a firearm escalates the situation. Much of my life has been where there were firearms, and also where there was a lot of violence, mostly not involving firearms, so my views may be different from those of people who have lived more privileged lives. I like knowing that I can be armed if I think it prudent, but it is actually quite rare that I do so.
I used to participate in shooting sports. I stopped hunting may years ago when I had cross hairs on a deer and wished my rifle was a camera. I'm not against other people hunting. They fund wildlife management programs. The last time I went to a rifle range I noticed that the percentage of women continues to go up. Smiling faces saying, "this is fun." It's not about need, I don't need my banjo, but I like it. Insert banjo joke here.
You might find this to be of interest, https://communitycrimemap.com/ I live where there is a lot of aggravated assault, open drug use, theft, burglary, etc.
When I mentioned firearms where alcohol is served, I was thinking of restaurants, and I did say that it is unlawful to drink while carrying. Bars generally have a no firearms sign. I think that's just fine. Property rights. No weapons signs are a bit problematic in that there are very few things that cannot be used as a weapon although they might not be thought of as weapons until they are used as such. I rarely drink, even at home after I've decided I will have no reason the leave the house and drive so it's not an issue for me.
I'm not a mind reader, I don't know why people choose open carry, unless they live where concealed carry is illegal. As I wrote before, it does not bother me to be around armed people. In many cases it makes them less inclined to violence since the presence of a firearm escalates the situation. Much of my life has been where there were firearms, and also where there was a lot of violence, mostly not involving firearms, so my views may be different from those of people who have lived more privileged lives. I like knowing that I can be armed if I think it prudent, but it is actually quite rare that I do so.
I used to participate in shooting sports. I stopped hunting may years ago when I had cross hairs on a deer and wished my rifle was a camera. I'm not against other people hunting. They fund wildlife management programs. The last time I went to a rifle range I noticed that the percentage of women continues to go up. Smiling faces saying, "this is fun." It's not about need, I don't need my banjo, but I like it. Insert banjo joke here.
You might find this to be of interest, https://communitycrimemap.com/ I live where there is a lot of aggravated assault, open drug use, theft, burglary, etc.