Carrying at a huge religious event

exactlymypoint · July 9th, 2008, 12:25 AM

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.

Rock and Glock · July 9th, 2008, 12:28 AM

I would carry!

riverkeeper · July 9th, 2008, 12:33 AM

I've been a preacher's kid for decades .... carry!

HowardCohodas · July 9th, 2008, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exactlymypoint

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.

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Captain Crunch · July 9th, 2008, 12:42 AM

Knowing downtown Portland and Waterfront Park quite well, as well as the Transit Mall, I would go armed.

MNBurl · July 9th, 2008, 12:44 AM

Two words... Pocket Carry. Then hug to your hearts content

Thumper · July 9th, 2008, 12:48 AM

I'd probably opt for my SmartCarry but I truly believe in my signature!

njeske · July 9th, 2008, 01:08 AM

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.

Bark'n · July 9th, 2008, 01:12 AM

Carry the damn gun and more than likely you'll stay alive.

retsupt99 · July 9th, 2008, 01:26 AM

If the festival has those large "No Gun" signs, you may be safe!

Stay armed...even at festivals...stay safe!

July 9th, 2008, 12:25 AM	#1
exactlymypoint Distinguished Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,223	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. __________________ Let me explain. No. There is not time. Let me summarize. Doing my part to create a huge carbon footprint Be still, and know that I am God; Psalms 46:10 I am not by nature a humble man, sir, but circumstances sometimes require a change of habits - John Adams to Thomas Jefferson

July 9th, 2008, 12:28 AM	#2
Rock and Glock VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado at 9,500' Posts: 3,494	I would carry! __________________ Richard NRA Life Member "In this world a man must either be anvil or hammer" Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

July 9th, 2008, 12:33 AM	#3
riverkeeper Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Washington's Olympic Penninsula Posts: 267	I've been a preacher's kid for decades .... carry! __________________ Old Testament....Shooting to Live 1942 http://www.gutterfighting.org/files/...ng_to_live.pdf Newer Testament... Kill or Get Killed 1976/1987 http://www.gutterfighting.org/files/...Get_Killed.pdf

July 9th, 2008, 12:42 AM	#5
Captain Crunch Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 5,938	Knowing downtown Portland and Waterfront Park quite well, as well as the Transit Mall, I would go armed. __________________ *"The maximum effective range of an excuse is 0 meters".* Terry

July 9th, 2008, 12:44 AM	#6
MNBurl Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,771	Two words... Pocket Carry. Then hug to your hearts content __________________ MNBurl Side Guard Holsters "If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking" - George S. Patton.

July 9th, 2008, 12:48 AM	#7
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,280	I'd probably opt for my SmartCarry but I truly believe in my signature! __________________ ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell!

July 9th, 2008, 01:08 AM	#8
njeske Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 284	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. __________________ Bob Barr - 2008 What The Toast!?!

July 9th, 2008, 01:12 AM	#9
Bark'n VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 2,582	Carry the damn gun and more than likely you'll stay alive. __________________ -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."

July 9th, 2008, 01:26 AM	#10
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,361	If the festival has those large "No Gun" signs, you may be safe! Stay armed...even at festivals...stay safe! __________________ ‘‘Four out of five politicians surveyed prefered unarmed, ignorant peasants.’’ — Unknown Liberals are as American as 'dog dodo' pie...

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