Man arrested for carrying at Obama rally - Page 4

rjstorlie · September 8th, 2008, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bark'n

Now... If his only reason for carrying a gun is for his own personal protection, why the heck was he open carrying? In my opinion it was to make a statement first, personal protection second. In my opinion, he should have known better than to open carry in a situation like this. Just playing a "cat-n-mouse" game with LEO. It may have been his right to open carry, but in my opinion, using a gun to make a political statement just begs for trouble. As far as I'm concerned he was foolish in the extreme! And demonstrated a gross lack of judgment.

YMMV

It doesn't matter why he was open carrying. The fact of the matter is we need more people like him. This is a big deal for many, not just gun control. Why should anybody dictate what is reasonable, acceptable, or authorized for someone else.

Roadrunner · September 10th, 2008, 06:02 AM

OK, that's just plain weird. My old boss's name is John Atkinson. I'm reasonably sure he wasn't the one making the complaint, but still, weird.

As for Mr. Noble, I really hope he can find a good lawyer and make the police back off. We can only hope.

maclean3 · September 10th, 2008, 11:59 AM

Ah crap, I can see the Open vs. Concealed Carry debate coming into this along with the political debate ... anybody wanna bring up the .45 vs. 9mm debate so we can have the trifecta?

Jack

PaulG · September 10th, 2008, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maclean3

Ah crap, I can see the Open vs. Concealed Carry debate coming into this along with the political debate ... anybody wanna bring up the .45 vs. 9mm debate so we can have the trifecta?

Jack

Only if we can bring up the concealed carry badge, too.

jofrdo · September 18th, 2008, 10:44 PM

Isn't it funny that the websites for many local television stations and newspapers do not plainly identify what city or region they cover?

September 10th, 2008, 06:02 AM	#32
Roadrunner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NW PA Posts: 737	OK, that's just plain weird. My old boss's name is John Atkinson. I'm reasonably sure he wasn't the one making the complaint, but still, weird. As for Mr. Noble, I really hope he can find a good lawyer and make the police back off. We can only hope. __________________ - Kurt “Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it.” ~Pericles of Athens Primary Carry - Colt Commander .45 in a Brommeland Max-Con V

September 10th, 2008, 11:59 AM	#33
maclean3 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 3,062	Ah crap, I can see the Open vs. Concealed Carry debate coming into this along with the political debate ... anybody wanna bring up the .45 vs. 9mm debate so we can have the trifecta? Jack __________________ "The sheep are everywhere. We are raising up a nation of cannon fodder types and we are screwed." HotGuns

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

September 18th, 2008, 10:44 PM	#35
jofrdo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 646	Isn't it funny that the websites for many local television stations and newspapers do not plainly identify what city or region they cover?