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July 9th, 2008, 12:25 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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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July 9th, 2008, 12:28 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Colorado at 9,500'
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I would carry!
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July 9th, 2008, 12:33 AM
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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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July 9th, 2008, 12:40 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Canton, OH
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July 9th, 2008, 12:42 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: 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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 When you’re wounded and left on Afghanistan’s plains, And the women come out to cut up what remains, Just roll to your rifle and blow out your brains, And go to your God like a soldier. Rudyard Kipling Terry 
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July 9th, 2008, 12:44 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Minnesota
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Two words... Pocket Carry. Then hug to your hearts content
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July 9th, 2008, 12:48 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Nevada
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I'd probably opt for my SmartCarry but I truly believe in my signature!
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July 9th, 2008, 01:08 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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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July 9th, 2008, 01:12 AM
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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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July 9th, 2008, 01:26 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Central Florida
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If the festival has those large "No Gun" signs, you may be safe!
 Stay armed...even at festivals...stay safe!
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