CRIME It can happen anywhere.

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Wyominglarry

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The past weekend shooting in Twin Falls had me thinking a lot about carrying daily. Like many like minded people I train to keep my skill sets fresh and current. I do not carry on a daily basis, but I do when I am going to the market or out and about in town. I am now considering to make it a daily habit to carry. In Wyoming you do not need a CCW to carry open or concealed. I do have my CCW, but know many people who carry who do not have a CCW.
If Twin Falls can have a murdering lunatic, probably on psychotropic drugs or a trannie on drugs, or just your plain far left lunatic, then it can happen anywhere.
People are depressed, scared, broken, sick, and angry. The list is endless as to why they feel their lives are meaningless and they want to hurt someone to make them feel better or feel they want to share the pain of their miserable lives. The level of violence around the world is increasing and America is no longer the safe place I knew when I was growing up.
I know many of you shoot and train, but do you carry daily and have you had the same thoughts as me for the past few days about it can happen anywhere?
 
I carry all the time. You don’t get a chance to pick when a bad guy is going to attack. I’m located in a very rural area, but still carry. Concealed carry means concealed carry, I carry everywhere, except where there’s a metal detector, say an airport or a court house. Otherwise, I have at least one weapon on my person.

The police are minutes away when seconds count.
 
Wyominglarry said:
The past weekend shooting in Twin Falls had me thinking a lot about carrying daily. Like many like minded people I train to keep my skill sets fresh and current. I do not carry on a daily basis, but I do when I am going to the market or out and about in town. I am now considering to make it a daily habit to carry. In Wyoming you do not need a CCW to carry open or concealed. I do have my CCW, but know many people who carry who do not have a CCW.
If Twin Falls can have a murdering lunatic, probably on psychotropic drugs or a trannie on drugs, or just your plain far left lunatic, then it can happen anywhere.
People are depressed, scared, broken, sick, and angry. The list is endless as to why they feel their lives are meaningless and they want to hurt someone to make them feel better or feel they want to share the pain of their miserable lives. The level of violence around the world is increasing and America is no longer the safe place I knew when I was growing up.
I know many of you shoot and train, but do you carry daily and have you had the same thoughts as me for the past few days about it can happen anywhere?
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Everyday … everywhere. Change the carry weapons depending on the need or concealment needed.
 
I started carrying every day. I have my CCW 1911 always in the truck with extra mags. .38 snub or compact 9mm on my person.
Young doctors are thick in some area I have to travel.
Just last week my sis had one try and get into her car while at a stoplight.. hitting the windows and jerking the door handles.
I had to remind her too leave enough room between her car and next to make an easy escape with car. Run over them if you have too.
 
I have always believed that the first two people at the scene of ANY violent crime are the criminal and the victim. I am not a criminal but, I refuse to be a victim. If that means putting holes in someone’s shirt, so be it. I also recognize the truth. I’m 70. There are a lot of folks out there who see grey hair as an easy target. Why not? I no longer have the strength, speed or stamina to go toe to toe with these young hoods. They know that. I don’t go looking for trouble. But if and when it comes looking for me I’m ready.
 
Wyominglarry said:
This is the type of gun that far left lunatic gun hating liberals think of when you tell them you are carrying.

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Meh

That's just a chick gun.


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I carry anywhere I go and at home a firearm is within arm's reach.

My EDC:

Beretta APX
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Spring assisted stiletto in my left pocket with a flashlight and spare magazine
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Tanto butterfly knife in my right rear pocket
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In my right cargo pants pocket I carry a trauma kit consisting of:

Front and back chest seal
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Tourniquet - If you buy one, get the more expensive one as the $10 models will break very easily
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Celox Applicator Syringe
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Spare package of the Celox granules
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day late said:
I have always believed that the first two people at the scene of ANY violent crime are the criminal and the victim. I am not a criminal but, I refuse to be a victim. If that means putting holes in someone’s shirt, so be it. I also recognize the truth. I’m 70. There are a lot of folks out there who see grey hair as an easy target. Why not? I no longer have the strength, speed or stamina to go toe to toe with these young hoods. They know that. I don’t go looking for trouble. But if and when it comes looking for me I’m ready.
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A couple of considerations.....

- What you may have carried and fired accurately ten years ago may not be the case today.

If you haven't done a regular range day in recent years you need to do so with the carry weapon with the ammo you're going to carry in it. If you find issues address them. It is a responsibility to yourself and those around you when you exercise your rights as a citizen.

- When choosing ammunition, besides your ability to handle the recoil and terminal effects of the projectile, consider looking into "low flash" powders and in the case of an automatic its reliability functioning in your weapon.

- Remember "concealment" is not the same as "cover".

- Paying attention to your surroundings and staying engaged, considering escape/evasion routes and solid cover as well as points of yourself being engaged, will often allow you to avoid a "bad situation" so you don't have to address one in the first place. In other words be in Condition "Yellow" when out and about. The transition from "Yellow" to "Orange" or "Red" is a simpler process than from "White".
 
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Ragnarok said:
I carry anywhere I go and at home a firearm is within arm's reach.

My EDC:

Beretta APX
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Spring assisted stiletto in my left pocket with a flashlight and spare magazine
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Tanto butterfly knife in my right rear pocket
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In my right cargo pants pocket I carry a trauma kit consisting of:

Front and back chest seal
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Tourniquet - If you buy one, get the more expensive one as the $10 models will break very easily
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Celox Applicator Syringe
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Spare package of the Celox granules
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Wow... you carry all that hardware and supplies...

We need to move you to a better neighborhood... :lol:
 
DazedandConfused said:
I started carrying every day. I have my CCW 1911 always in the truck with extra mags. .38 snub or compact 9mm on my person.
Young doctors are thick in some area I have to travel.
Just last week my sis had one try and get into her car while at a stoplight.. hitting the windows and jerking the door handles.
I had to remind her too leave enough room between her car and next to make an easy escape with car. Run over them if you have too.
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Yep that's how I drove in LA for years. Imperial Highway was infamous for the red light crap down in the projects.
 
Ragnarok said:
I carry anywhere I go and at home a firearm is within arm's reach.

My EDC:

Beretta APX
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Spring assisted stiletto in my left pocket with a flashlight and spare magazine
View attachment 614730

Tanto butterfly knife in my right rear pocket
View attachment 614731

In my right cargo pants pocket I carry a trauma kit consisting of:

Front and back chest seal
View attachment 614732

Tourniquet - If you buy one, get the more expensive one as the $10 models will break very easily
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Celox Applicator Syringe
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Spare package of the Celox granules
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Ok. What brand of pants are you wearing?
 
Ragnarok said:
I carry anywhere I go and at home a firearm is within arm's reach.

My EDC:

Beretta APX
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Spring assisted stiletto in my left pocket with a flashlight and spare magazine
View attachment 614730

Tanto butterfly knife in my right rear pocket
View attachment 614731

In my right cargo pants pocket I carry a trauma kit consisting of:

Front and back chest seal
View attachment 614732

Tourniquet - If you buy one, get the more expensive one as the $10 models will break very easily
View attachment 614733

Celox Applicator Syringe
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Spare package of the Celox granules
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I don't know your location my friend and perhaps you already completely understand what I'm going to say. If so, feel free to ignore the following and just appreciate the good intention. The switchblade (and under he law it will be considered a switchblade despite your or the manufacturer's designation of "spring assist") and the butterfly knife could get you seriously jacked up. You didn't say whether or not you have a CCW, but that may or may not matter.

The thinking - very logical - is that if I have a CCW, my knife would automatically be included and I completely understand that. In fact, I'm against all knife laws, just as I've always been against all firearms laws. Many states have passed laws against butterfly knives and switchblades. Your legal carrying of a handgun may or may not afford you any protection against the illegal carry of illegal knives.

Of purely practical consideration, besides any matter of illegality, is the fact that most switchblades and butterfly knives suffer from poor build quality. Aside from matters of build quality, all folding knives suffer from an inherent engineering weakness compared to the much greater strength of full tang knifes. The pivot point of a folding knife is its weakest point and many have been known to fail in combat.

My advice is to retire your switchblade and butterfly knives with a full tang fighting knife replacement. If size is an issue, there are relatively small fighters out there.

Best
Doc
 
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Doc1 said:
I don't know your location my friend and perhaps you already completely understand what I'm going to say. If so, feel free to ignore the following and just appreciate the good intention. The switchblade (and under he law it will be considered a switchblade despite your or the manufacturer's designation of "spring assist") and the butterfly knife could get you seriously jacked up. You didn't say whether or not you have a CCW, but that may or may not matter.

The thinking - very logical - is that if I have a CCW, my knife would automatically be included and I completely understand that. In fact, I'm against all knife laws, just as I've always been against all firearms laws. Many states have passed laws against butterfly knives and switchblades. Your legal carrying of a handgun may or may not afford you any protection against the illegal carry of illegal knives.

Of purely practical consideration, besides any matter of illegality, is the fact that most switchblades and butterfly knives suffer from poor build quality. Aside from matters of build quality, all folding knives suffer from an inherent engineering weakness compared to the much greater strength of full tang knifes. The pivot point of a folding knife is its weakest point and many have been known to fail in combat.

My advice is to retire your switchblade and butterfly knives with a full tang fighting knife replacement. If size is an issue, there are relatively small fighters out there.

Best
Doc
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The state I am in allows what I carry.

Since Florida House Bill 543 (July 1, 2023), pocket knives, butterfly knives, automatic knives, switchblades, and fixed blades can all be carried concealed without a license. Carriers must possess identification.
 
Terrwyn said:
Yep that's how I drove in LA for years. Imperial Highway was infamous for the red light crap down in the projects.
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One of the first things I learned (School buss driver training at age 16, believe it or not) was to leave enough room that you could see the tires on the car in front of you touching the pavement - if you can see them, you have enough room to turn hard and change lanes. That has served me well over the years.
 
I have carried almost daily since my early years, started with a S&W .357 revolver, moved up to a S&W 4506 autoloader for many years, then down to a 457 autoloader when I got too old to carry the boat anchor. Unfortunately, I'm having trouble carrying anything these days, I'm getting weak and I walk with a cane. I can still shoot, but it's hard for me to handle to gear on my person. I stay home a lot now, and don't get out much.
 
Ramius said:
I have carried almost daily since my early years, started with a S&W .357 revolver, moved up to a S&W 4506 autoloader for many years, then down to a 457 autoloader when I got too old to carry the boat anchor. Unfortunately, I'm having trouble carrying anything these days, I'm getting weak and I walk with a cane. I can still shoot, but it's hard for me to handle to gear on my person. I stay home a lot now, and don't get out much.
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Ramius said:
I have carried almost daily since my early years, started with a S&W .357 revolver, moved up to a S&W 4506 autoloader for many years, then down to a 457 autoloader when I got too old to carry the boat anchor. Unfortunately, I'm having trouble carrying anything these days, I'm getting weak and I walk with a cane. I can still shoot, but it's hard for me to handle to gear on my person. I stay home a lot now, and don't get out much.
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I have a 457, and I like it
 
Position #1. The OODA is a fighters skill.

Any earnest conflict requires the basic tenets thereof.

Do not disregard it as another bloviate acronym. Study its seamless components. The Who-What-When-Where of Force on Force decision making.

Position #2. Carbines with Red-Dots over convenience. [Responsible Shots] consider bystanders.

Position #3. Adrenaline is for lifting cars off of people. Focus on breathing and calm eyes on the conflict.

With only 3 unanticipated force on force conflicts in my life, staying calm and dominating as required without hurting a soul has been a great relief of spirit.

But you have to Observe and Orient in order to even have a chance in the animated contest of life, liberty, and the ‘pursuit’ of happiness.

Pay attention. It’s not free. Train in mindfulness.
 
I carry routinely.

Several years ago and even in the nearby very small, rather rural town, there was an argument in the parking lot of the grocery store, and in just a minute or two, one of the individuals went into his car and withdrew a pistol and began shooting at people. Then, he walked across the street and into the lot of the bank while still shooting. Finally, another armed person shot him down during a short fire fight.

Threats can come anywhere, anytime, and it never gives you a "time out" to retreat to your vehicle or home to retrieve your weapon.
 
Ramius said:
I have carried almost daily since my early years, started with a S&W .357 revolver, moved up to a S&W 4506 autoloader for many years, then down to a 457 autoloader when I got too old to carry the boat anchor. Unfortunately, I'm having trouble carrying anything these days, I'm getting weak and I walk with a cane. I can still shoot, but it's hard for me to handle to gear on my person. I stay home a lot now, and don't get out much.
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Time for a cane sword or a cane gun if you can find one.
 
L.A.B. said:
Position #1. The OODA is a fighters skill.

Any earnest conflict requires the basic tenets thereof.

Do not disregard it as another bloviate acronym. Study its seamless components. The Who-What-When-Where of Force on Force decision making.

Position #2. Carbines with Red-Dots over convenience. [Responsible Shots] consider bystanders.

Position #3. Adrenaline is for lifting cars off of people. Focus on breathing and calm eyes on the conflict.

With only 3 unanticipated force on force conflicts in my life, staying calm and dominating as required without hurting a soul has been a great relief of spirit.

But you have to Observe and Orient in order to even have a chance in the animated contest of life, liberty, and the ‘pursuit’ of happiness.

Pay attention. It’s not free. Train in mindfulness.
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Well said.
 
Ramius said:
I have carried almost daily since my early years, started with a S&W .357 revolver, moved up to a S&W 4506 autoloader for many years, then down to a 457 autoloader when I got too old to carry the boat anchor. Unfortunately, I'm having trouble carrying anything these days, I'm getting weak and I walk with a cane. I can still shoot, but it's hard for me to handle to gear on my person. I stay home a lot now, and don't get out much.
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There are a lot of 1911 pattern and other semis available now with alloy or polymer frames. these will feel incredibly light to those of us who are used to steel frame service pistols. Of course you'll experience greater felt recoil with the lighter pistols, but I don't find that to be a disadvantage if you train. I've personally taken to often carrying an alloy frame S&W 1911A1 (in .45 acp of course)!

I often use a cane as well, but you can turn that into an advantage if you learn cane fighting. I have been formally trained in staff fighting, but not cane fighting. I'm learning the cane with online lessons and personal training. You should buy a heavy fighting cane which serves all the normal cane purposes and looks like a normal cane but has a heavy duty build. Look for Cane Masters online.

Best
Doc
 
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Wildweasel said:
Time for a cane sword or a cane gun if you can find one.
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Cane guns, or 'loaded canes' as they are called legally here, are illegal. And then there is that thing about me falling over if I take the cane off the ground..... but thanks. I do keep 'things' in the car with me, and if needed, on my person as much as I can.
 
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