Girlfriend Asked Me Why I Carry...10 o'clock News Tells Her Why - Page 3

cj · October 27th, 2009, 03:42 PM

"You know, I think you're a little paranoid. You think you're going to be attacked all the time!"

Well, I was going to chime in with the 'You're paranoid putting on your seatbelt every time you get in the car. You think you're going to be in an accident all the time' and 'You're paranoid having a fire extinguisher in your kitchen. You think you're going to have a fire all the time'...

But torgo1968 essentially beat me to it!

cj · October 27th, 2009, 03:53 PM

"You know, I think you're a little paranoid. You think you're going to be attacked all the time!"

Well, I was going to chime in with the 'You're paranoid putting on your seatbelt every time you get in the car. You think you're going to be in an accident all the time' and 'You're paranoid having a fire extinguisher in your kitchen. You think you're going to have a fire all the time'...

But torgo1968 essentially beat me to it!

Thumper · October 27th, 2009, 04:07 PM

I told my wife "you know, I wish I didn't have to carry. It's a pain in the butt. But I couldn't live with myself if someone were ever to try and hurt you and I could have done something to save you, but was too lazy to carry that day."

Kinda put an end to her comments!

tns0038 · October 27th, 2009, 04:28 PM

Over 20 years ago, I told my girlfriend now my wife this.

Why do you wear a seatbelt?

She’s very intelligent and within a minute or two she responded “I got it”, and added she had never thought about it that way; But that I was right.

Today she is paranoid for us to leave the house and I not be armed. Sometimes, she will look me over and ask which pistol are you carrying? Because she could not tell, and wanted to make sure I was.

gunthorp · October 27th, 2009, 04:32 PM

I carry an air bag for dirt bags.

SpringerXD · October 27th, 2009, 05:28 PM

The problem with areas that are "very safe" is that their locations vary on a regular basis.

sigtaujohn · November 5th, 2009, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nova

I asked her what she'd do if someone tried to attack her, and she said "I guess I'd fight back."

"Would you try to kill the guy if you thought he was going to kill you?"

"Yeah..."

"With what?"

"I dunno..."

I can't blame her - society instills these notions in most peoples' heads. They have no plan!

i had this exact conversation with my gf. i mean same words and everything. after the last assault on someone last week she doesnt question it anymore.

aaronu · November 6th, 2009, 07:34 PM

Something I read on a motorcycle forum.

A guy gearing up at work -- pants, jacket, boots, gloves, helmet. A coworker loudly asked if he planned to get in a wreck. The guy responded "No, I don't plan. But if I do wreck, I plan to get up."

Same thing. I don't plan to be attacked. But if I am attacked, I plan to survive, and to ensure my loved ones survive. Who knows? Maybe I'll end up saving people I don't even know.

But I ain't planning on it. I'm just trying to stay safe in this increasingly nutty world.

basher052 · November 6th, 2009, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nova

I asked her what she'd do if someone tried to attack her, and she said "I guess I'd fight back."

"Would you try to kill the guy if you thought he was going to kill you?"

"Yeah..."

"With what?"

"I dunno..."

I can't blame her - society instills these notions in most peoples' heads. They have no plan!

When I was in college (Criminal Justice mind you) back in the late 80's we had a very liberal professor...actually he was the dean at one point, and he was a long beard wearing, tire-sole sandle wearing, hammer and sickle flag flying dyed in the wool lib. We confronted him one time with the "3 am, BG has your family in danger, knife hits the floor, what do you do" question. His response, pathetic as it was, is what most of these liberal pansies would say. "I would not grab the knife".

I just dont get it. Some people just want to be

I suppose.

(disclamer - if you are a liberal and would grab the knife, please disregard the pansie remark

)

Rugergirl · November 6th, 2009, 11:20 PM

"You know, I think you're a little paranoid. You think you're going to be attacked all the time!"

Not really, not all the time, just at anytime, anywhere.

October 27th, 2009, 04:07 PM	#23
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,586	I told my wife "you know, I wish I didn't have to carry. It's a pain in the butt. But I couldn't live with myself if someone were ever to try and hurt you and I could have done something to save you, but was too lazy to carry that day." Kinda put an end to her comments! __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

October 27th, 2009, 04:32 PM	#25
gunthorp Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lake Superior Posts: 1,019	I carry an air bag for dirt bags. __________________ Don't dither. The nick of time comes just before the moment lost.

October 27th, 2009, 05:28 PM	#26
SpringerXD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Posts: 633	The problem with areas that are "very safe" is that their locations vary on a regular basis. __________________ "I practice the ancient art of Klik Pao." -miklcolt45

November 6th, 2009, 11:20 PM	#30
Rugergirl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,193	"You know, I think you're a little paranoid. You think you're going to be attacked all the time!" Not really, not all the time, just at anytime, anywhere. __________________ Disclaimer: The posts made by this member are only the members opinion, not a reflection on anyone else, nor the group, and should not be cause for anyone to get their undergarments wedged in an uncomfortable position.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

October 27th, 2009, 03:42 PM	#21
cj Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 355	"You know, I think you're a little paranoid. You think you're going to be attacked all the time!" Well, I was going to chime in with the 'You're paranoid putting on your seatbelt every time you get in the car. You think you're going to be in an accident all the time' and 'You're paranoid having a fire extinguisher in your kitchen. You think you're going to have a fire all the time'... But torgo1968 essentially beat me to it!

October 27th, 2009, 03:53 PM	#22
cj Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 355	"You know, I think you're a little paranoid. You think you're going to be attacked all the time!" Well, I was going to chime in with the 'You're paranoid putting on your seatbelt every time you get in the car. You think you're going to be in an accident all the time' and 'You're paranoid having a fire extinguisher in your kitchen. You think you're going to have a fire all the time'... But torgo1968 essentially beat me to it!

October 27th, 2009, 04:28 PM	#24
tns0038 Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,931	Over 20 years ago, I told my girlfriend now my wife this. Why do you wear a seatbelt? She’s very intelligent and within a minute or two she responded “I got it”, and added she had never thought about it that way; But that I was right. Today she is paranoid for us to leave the house and I not be armed. Sometimes, she will look me over and ask which pistol are you carrying? Because she could not tell, and wanted to make sure I was.

November 6th, 2009, 07:34 PM	#28
aaronu New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, WA Posts: 4	Something I read on a motorcycle forum. A guy gearing up at work -- pants, jacket, boots, gloves, helmet. A coworker loudly asked if he planned to get in a wreck. The guy responded "No, I don't plan. But if I do wreck, I plan to get up." Same thing. I don't plan to be attacked. But if I am attacked, I plan to survive, and to ensure my loved ones survive. Who knows? Maybe I'll end up saving people I don't even know. But I ain't planning on it. I'm just trying to stay safe in this increasingly nutty world.