Packin' in my neighborhood - Page 3

ouch · July 28th, 2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 762

there wasn't really a question persay.. my neighborhood isn't that bad...no worse then others i've lived in...it's just i am not as trusting of my neighbors.

For what its worth, i've learned dont trust anybody, and be aware of things that are happening around you.. so I agree there

calmp9 · July 28th, 2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 762

Things aren't the way they used to be. I remember growing up, my neighbors looked out for our house when we were away, look out for us when we played outside. not in my neighborhood and not today. I am verbally friendly with one neighbor and i just know the others around me by face...never see them and they never want to interact. we had to introduce ourselves when we moved in...no one seems to care. it's as if they just look out for themselves...anyway!!!! when i go for walks (nightly) i am carrying...i can OC, but i choose not to.

I don't want anyone living around me to know what i have on me or in my house. There are a lot of shady characters in my "community"...some who i am in condition yellow when they are close to me. i also don't need trouble with cops...so close to my house. sadly, the punk kids that roam the street's don't always make for a peaceful time.

the other night i was walking when a group of teenage boys came around the bend. I am alone with my sissie dog so immediately went into condition orange. they were "homies" and i was not sure of their intentions. mind you, this is just a few blocks from my house. If they had ill intent, my size was probably the first que to stay away.

There are shady characters in your community and you want to get close to people you don't know in your neighborhood? Who knows? Your neighbors might be shady too. You just never know these days. It doesn't pay to get involved anymore, especially when it's gang related stuff. It's not worth the possibility of a drive by or getting attacked when least expected. You really can't blame people for that. A CCW doesn't guarantee anything either.

If you don't want people to know that you're carrying, you have to be careful how you conceal when you go on your walks.

762 · July 28th, 2008, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by calmp9

There are shady characters in your community and you want to get close to people you don't know in your neighborhood? Who knows? Your neighbors might be shady too. You just never know these days. It doesn't pay to get involved anymore, especially when it's gang related stuff. It's not worth the possibility of a drive by or getting attacked when least expected. You really can't blame people for that. A CCW doesn't guarantee anything either.

If you don't want people to know that you're carrying, you have to be careful how you conceal when you go on your walks.

no one knows i carry - i do conceal. I think it's only proper to be freindly with people..not come off as a jerk. My wife and are naturally friendly people...

Zach and Holly · July 28th, 2008, 10:06 PM

Homie -- thuggish looking kids with huge pants and fancy hand shakes. I try not to stereotype too much, as it was indeed the style when I was in high school, but it's true, just visually, it looks like they're up to know good. Afterall, it's not people in business suits who are scribbling all over our buildings.

We live in a nicer than normal neighborhood, and sometimes it really feels like the good old days -- I don't have much credibility since I'm only 27, but I grew up in a small town with that community connection, and my wife's family is certainly living in less than desirable neighborhoods right now. So the difference is plain -- it really depends on where you live.

The point of the story? Carry ANYWHERE you are!

theant · July 30th, 2008, 12:29 PM

762 Which part of Vegas are you in. I am in the Southwest and I agree none of my neighbors are friendly. I will say hello and wave and I get no response. It is actually quite pitiful.

762 · July 30th, 2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by theant

762 Which part of Vegas are you in. I am in the Southwest and I agree none of my neighbors are friendly. I will say hello and wave and I get no response. It is actually quite pitiful.

I'm up near aliante... some will wave and some will converse...but i need to approach them first.

i rarely see any of them either...i guess it's the work schedules everyone works.

IfIhaveto · July 30th, 2008, 03:22 PM

Homie...Like Zach and Holly (BTW very well said!!!) I too try not to stereotype...I was raised in Oakland, Ca (3yrs to 18yrs)and all I've ever seen was the HOOD...The difference with the hood in Oakland was it had all ethnic groups (not just African Americans)Caucasians, Latino and Asians...My point is you should be aware of your surroundings even if it was a group of Nuns (which are thought to be safe) hanging out...I'm sure the guys from Enron didn't look all that threatening driving their Astons Martin to work....My family and I now live in a very modest home and neighborhood in TX most families (requires two income households) and work abroad…so factoring in commute, economy , and family there isn’t a lot of time to socialize with surrounding neighbors so our HOA once a month has what we call ...get to know your neighbor block party…It works!!!

Good Luck to you....Besafe!!!

theant · July 31st, 2008, 10:15 PM

I think the people out here go out of the way not to say. You said it right 762 you have to approach, most of them avoid eye contact and act like saying hello is a bother.

ExSoldier · July 31st, 2008, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JAT40

I have been sensing the times are changing, had my LTC for 20yrs,CCed part time, last year it dawned on me it's not safe out there.

The English language is a funny thing when it comes to abbreviations and verbiage. It's all a matter of experience and perception. I take one look at certain letters and the experience of my age and background automatically provides the necessary translation which is not always correct. For Example:

CCW (Carry Concealed Weapon), CHP (Concealed Handgun Permit) LTC (Lieutenant Colonel) [LT -- C] Ha!

dunndw · August 1st, 2008, 11:43 AM

I have to say...when we moved into our house 10 years ago a little old couple (both in their mid 80s) came to the door wit ha pie, a map showing the houses with names, and they were very nice. My next door neighbor was 98 when he moved out...to be next door to his new girlfriend after his wife passed. I'd get a report every day on who and what went on while I was at work.
Now...one house is a rental, the other one is owned by some very nice Kurds who are very private. Whay are polite, they wave, but I couldn't tell you their names to save my life.
I've got thugs two or 3 doors down, a (what I think) is a illegal bus depot in the back of us. They think I'm a cop due to the short hair cut and my cleaning of numerous ARs and pistols on the back patio. I go outside, they go inside.

It's better than where I grew up. I could count the gunshots every night, and it wasn't' out of the ordinary to find shell casings in the grass by the street. It WAS odd the one guy they found in the front yard (drive by with a baseball bat to the back of the head)

July 28th, 2008, 10:06 PM	#24
Zach and Holly Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 227	Homie -- thuggish looking kids with huge pants and fancy hand shakes. I try not to stereotype too much, as it was indeed the style when I was in high school, but it's true, just visually, it looks like they're up to know good. Afterall, it's not people in business suits who are scribbling all over our buildings. We live in a nicer than normal neighborhood, and sometimes it really feels like the good old days -- I don't have much credibility since I'm only 27, but I grew up in a small town with that community connection, and my wife's family is certainly living in less than desirable neighborhoods right now. So the difference is plain -- it really depends on where you live. The point of the story? Carry ANYWHERE you are! __________________ Isn't carrying a gun a little overkill? Paranoid? When you need it, and don't have it, you sing a different tune.

August 1st, 2008, 11:43 AM	#30
dunndw Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 833	I have to say...when we moved into our house 10 years ago a little old couple (both in their mid 80s) came to the door wit ha pie, a map showing the houses with names, and they were very nice. My next door neighbor was 98 when he moved out...to be next door to his new girlfriend after his wife passed. I'd get a report every day on who and what went on while I was at work. Now...one house is a rental, the other one is owned by some very nice Kurds who are very private. Whay are polite, they wave, but I couldn't tell you their names to save my life. I've got thugs two or 3 doors down, a (what I think) is a illegal bus depot in the back of us. They think I'm a cop due to the short hair cut and my cleaning of numerous ARs and pistols on the back patio. I go outside, they go inside. It's better than where I grew up. I could count the gunshots every night, and it wasn't' out of the ordinary to find shell casings in the grass by the street. It WAS odd the one guy they found in the front yard (drive by with a baseball bat to the back of the head) __________________ "If I was an extremist, our founding fathers would all be extremists," he said. "Without them, we wouldn't have our independence. We'd be a disarmed British system of feudal subjectivity." My Gun Truths Blog The Tennessee Firearms Association

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July 30th, 2008, 12:29 PM	#25
theant New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2	762 Which part of Vegas are you in. I am in the Southwest and I agree none of my neighbors are friendly. I will say hello and wave and I get no response. It is actually quite pitiful.

July 30th, 2008, 03:22 PM	#27
IfIhaveto Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: TX Posts: 250	Homie...Like Zach and Holly (BTW very well said!!!) I too try not to stereotype...I was raised in Oakland, Ca (3yrs to 18yrs)and all I've ever seen was the HOOD...The difference with the hood in Oakland was it had all ethnic groups (not just African Americans)Caucasians, Latino and Asians...My point is you should be aware of your surroundings even if it was a group of Nuns (which are thought to be safe) hanging out...I'm sure the guys from Enron didn't look all that threatening driving their Astons Martin to work....My family and I now live in a very modest home and neighborhood in TX most families (requires two income households) and work abroad…so factoring in commute, economy , and family there isn’t a lot of time to socialize with surrounding neighbors so our HOA once a month has what we call ...get to know your neighbor block party…It works!!! Good Luck to you....Besafe!!!

July 31st, 2008, 10:15 PM	#28
theant New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2	I think the people out here go out of the way not to say. You said it right 762 you have to approach, most of them avoid eye contact and act like saying hello is a bother.