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Location: Portland, OR
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Carrying at a huge religious event
I am going to be volunteering at what promises to be a huge evangelical event here in Portland. (Portland CityFest 08) There are going to be tens of thousands of people and I am going to be right dab smack in the middle of it.
The question is, do I carry at this event? My main concerns are 1. Pick pocket types 2. Bumping into people constantly 3. It may be very hot 4. Hugging people as I am going to be a counselor. 5. Fatigue And probably a few others that I can not think of. And of course to complicate things, because traffic is going to be obnoxious, I will probably take mass transit to the downtown area where it is being staged. We all know what types frequent there. It is a dilemma and I would like to get your opinions.
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Location: Colorado at 9,500'
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I would carry!
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Location: Washington's Olympic Penninsula
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I've been a preacher's kid for decades .... carry!
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Location: Canton, OH
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Location: NW Montana
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Knowing downtown Portland and Waterfront Park quite well, as well as the Transit Mall, I would go armed.
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Location: Minnesota
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Two words... Pocket Carry. Then hug to your hearts content
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Location: Sparks, Nevada
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I'd probably opt for my SmartCarry but I truly believe in my signature!
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Location: Reno, NV
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i'd say that a religious event is a more likely target for a nutjob that just about anywhere else. i'd definitely carry. if you're concerned about pickpockets and hugging, then try an ankle holster or smartcarry.
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Location: West Central Missouri
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Carry the damn gun and more than likely you'll stay alive.
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-Bark'n Semper Fi "The gun is the great equalizer... For it is the gun, that allows the meek to repel the monsters; Whom are bigger, stronger and without conscience, will prey on those of us who without one, would surely perish." |
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Location: Central Florida
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If the festival has those large "No Gun" signs, you may be safe!
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