A Day in the Life of a FE Pusher

[HoosierLife]

JD I have never carried on my person but I might if I were working the right neighborhood. However, at times on trips I will carry either in my car or in my brief case just in case I should ever encounter a situation that required it.

Here is a situation where I will carry in the future. In the summer of 2005 my family hiked to Benton Falls on Chilhowee Mountain in the Cherokee National Forest. We had several small children along. The following spring (April, 2006) a black bear attacked a family killing a little boy and severely injuring the mother and daughter at that exact spot. I guarantee you the next time I am hiking like that I will carry my pistol in the pocket of my shorts or on my waist under my shirt. My little .40 might or might not kill a bear but would stand a good chance of frightening one off and is better protection than bare hands.

I don't know what the rule is elsewhere but is illegal to carry open or concealed in a state park in Indiana.
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I can't remember seeing anyone Open Carry a firearm unless they were in transit as a hunter with a long rifle or shotgun. I'm sure it happens but just don't remember seeing it, and I live out in the sticks where rednecks abound. They are as proud of their firearms as their wife and kids. Concealed carry is another thing; most of em are packing here, legal or otherwise.

That quote was from http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/indiana.pdf

People are carrying open more and more. The argument for is that a bg (bad guy) will change his ill intentions if he sees someone carrying open.

The argument against is that a bg will shoot the guy open carrying first. Logically, it makes sense, but there is actually very little data to support that fact. Most criminals are cowards.

Personally, I don't think I'd ever open carry. But we'll see. Obviously open carrying (or concealed for that matter) in a prospect's/client's home is a no go.

 

[xrac]

I don't know what the rule is elsewhere but is illegal to carry open or concealed in a state park in Indiana.

First, I don't frequent any Indiana state parks where I would feel the need to carry. However, from what I am reading that has been changed and is now allowed if you are legally carrying. However, where I will carry is places where there are bear or lions as long as I am legal. If I go into grizzly country I will have to carry my old Ruger Blackhawk .357.

 

[HoosierLife]

First, I don't frequent any Indiana state parks where I would feel the need to carry. However, from what I am reading that has been changed and is now allowed if you are legally carrying. However, where I will carry is places where there are bear or lions as long as I am legal. If I go into grizzly country I will have to carry my old Ruger Blackhawk .357.

Ok I just looked it up, they changed the laws about state/national parks recently.

Shoot that bear!

 

[jdeasy]

Ok I just looked it up, they changed the laws about state/national parks recently.

Shoot that bear!

Carrying a gun in the open because you are afraid of bears is far different than what you gujys were talking about in getting open or concealed permits.

Of course it's just like having E&O.

 

[HoosierLife]

Carrying a gun in the open because you are afraid of bears is far different than what you gujys were talking about in getting open or concealed permits.

Of course it's just like having E&O.

It's just like E&O as in its good to have just in case you need it. You know what I mean.

 

[houcoogster]

As long as were not losing more than one FE rep per year to on the job violence it really isn't worth all of us packing heat. Plus you have to worry about it all the time and somebody breaking into your vehicle and using it to commit another crime. I'm not afraid to carry its just not practical for most of us.

 

[jdeasy]

It's just like E&O as in its good to have just in case you need it. You know what I mean.

I have no idea what you mean.

 

[smokin goose]

I have no idea what you mean.

Think of it like insurance. You may never use it, but if a situation arises, you'll be damn glad you have it.

 

[jdeasy]

Think of it like insurance. You may never use it, but if a situation arises, you'll be damn glad you have it.

That is nothing like carrying weapon. My insurance can't accidentally go off and kill someone. My insurance is not a threat to anyone but me.

 

[houcoogster]

Some of you are thinking that by carrying you are removing a risk or minimizing a risk. Not carrying has a very small risk and carrying has a very small risk....depending on which of these has the higher risk should tell you which way to go.

Example :
Not carry .0000001 risk

Carry .0000004 risk