Am I vigilant or paranoid? - Page 4

whyipackmy45 · July 8th, 2008, 09:19 PM

I think you're a little paranoid

I've never drawn my carry gun at home or any place for that matter.

Eagleks · July 8th, 2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaymen

The thought did cross my mind, what happens in a few years when my son is old enough to try to sneak in and out of the house, when he tries to do all those things we did when we were kids.

Well, thinking my son was in bed where he was supposed to be, I met the strange dark figure silently and quietly entering into the house with my .357 pointed at him, cocked and ready to go.... and shouted "Don't move or I WILL SHOOT".

After that night... my son never snuck out again, and every time he came home late at night he was YELLING to let me know it was him coming into the house.

Eagleks · July 8th, 2008, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob P.

Not knowing your personal need to carry a firearm (beyond self defense) I can't say that you've gone into paranoia. I also can't say that you're reacting properly.

IF you carry only for general self defense, then I'd say that you are very close to the edge of overreacting. Vigilance is not drawing at every little sound even if the noise isn't expected or "normal." Vigilance is being aware of your surroundings and being prepared and ready to draw and defend yourself. There is a difference. You should draw after the threat is known to exist, not just on general principles that there could be a threat.

OTOH, IF you carry for defense against a specific threat, then I'd say that you're reacting properly.

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Anubis · July 8th, 2008, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by whyipackmy45

I've never drawn my carry gun at home or any place for that matter.

Does that make it hard to clean?

Regarding the thread subject: depends on who's saying it. We say we're vigilant, the sheep say we're paranoid.

cl00bie · July 9th, 2008, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaymen

The first was one in the middle of the night I was sound asleep, but I heard a noise that was out of place and it woke me up, with no conscious thought on my part or at least none that I remember, I came fully awake and realized I was standing next to my bed with my weapon in my hand at a low ready.

Let me get this straight... You were partially asleep with a loaded gun in your hand?

TN_Mike · July 9th, 2008, 02:54 AM

You are not paranoid. Don't sweat it.

But remember, just because you're paranoid doesn't mean that everyone isn't out to get you.

SIXTO · July 9th, 2008, 07:36 AM

I'm going to say paranoid, but thats OK, every good ninja is slightly paranoid.

youngda9 · July 9th, 2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SIXTO

I'm going to say paranoid, but thats OK, every good ninja is slightly paranoid.

Everyone's out to get me, people are following and watching me all the time....

Miggy · July 9th, 2008, 10:23 AM

Trust your gut while keeping proper gun discipline. If something aroused your suspicion, don't dismiss it. And do not doubt yourself or you are bound to make a mistake that will be costly.

Many years ago living in a crappy apartment complex in Nashville, I awoke to a series of pop noises. I picked my gun, went to investigate and realized that they came from a recently installed electrical AC/Heater unit from the apartment downstairs. The pops were cause by faulty wiring installation and the smell of burned wiring was strong. I ran downstairs and woke the neighbors who had no clue what was happening in their own place till I woke them up. We pulled the fuses for the unit and went back to bed. If I had dismissed the noises, my future bride and myself might be in the middle of a fire.
Again, trust your gut while keeping proper gun discipline.

retsupt99 · July 9th, 2008, 11:41 AM

You sound normal to me and your muscle memory seems to be working as it should.

Stay armed...always be vigilant...stay safe!

July 8th, 2008, 09:19 PM	#31
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July 9th, 2008, 02:54 AM	#36
TN_Mike VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 5,114	You are not paranoid. Don't sweat it. But remember, just because you're paranoid doesn't mean that everyone isn't out to get you. __________________ A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. —Barry Goldwater 1968 Tennessee Firearms Association

July 9th, 2008, 07:36 AM	#37
SIXTO VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Here and There Posts: 9,979	I'm going to say paranoid, but thats OK, every good ninja is slightly paranoid. __________________ In a land of sheep, even a toothless wolf is king. Wake Up! The zombie invasion has begun years ago.

July 9th, 2008, 10:23 AM	#39
Miggy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami-Dade, FL Posts: 4,380	Trust your gut while keeping proper gun discipline. If something aroused your suspicion, don't dismiss it. And do not doubt yourself or you are bound to make a mistake that will be costly. Many years ago living in a crappy apartment complex in Nashville, I awoke to a series of pop noises. I picked my gun, went to investigate and realized that they came from a recently installed electrical AC/Heater unit from the apartment downstairs. The pops were cause by faulty wiring installation and the smell of burned wiring was strong. I ran downstairs and woke the neighbors who had no clue what was happening in their own place till I woke them up. We pulled the fuses for the unit and went back to bed. If I had dismissed the noises, my future bride and myself might be in the middle of a fire. Again, trust your gut while keeping proper gun discipline. __________________ You have to make the shot when fire is smoking, people are screaming, dogs are barking, kids are crying and sirens are coming. Randy Cain. GunFreeZone.net

July 9th, 2008, 11:41 AM	#40
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 14,593	You sound normal to me and your muscle memory seems to be working as it should. Stay armed...always be vigilant...stay safe! __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

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