Anyone packing heat?
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From: Saginaw, MI
I live in a good part of town, but work in a bad part with a high crime rate and almost higher homocide rate 
. There are a LOT of shady people around and I just want to be prepared. I hope that I never have to use it. But I want to know that I can defend myslef or others if the need arises.
. There are a LOT of shady people around and I just want to be prepared. I hope that I never have to use it. But I want to know that I can defend myslef or others if the need arises.
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From: August 07 COTM....NEBF '06, CEBF '06 OHMM '06 ONBF '07 CEBF '07
Pinky, the author was asking if anyone carried a CCW, not if you hated them or not.
I would like to have a CCW someday or at least own a gun
I would like to have a CCW someday or at least own a gun
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I got a permit....
Gunwise...just a basic 380...its designed to kill people at close range (self defense gun)
why? Because I can I guess....I like shooting anyway out in the country etc.....
Gunwise...just a basic 380...its designed to kill people at close range (self defense gun)
why? Because I can I guess....I like shooting anyway out in the country etc.....
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From: Frederick, Maryland
Yeah...I've got 5 or so...and I'm only 20 hah.
1942 Mosin Nagant M38
1938 Mauser K98
Yugo SKS
Ruger 10/22
Ruger P6000 .357
I don't have a license to carry the Ruger, though.
1942 Mosin Nagant M38
1938 Mauser K98
Yugo SKS
Ruger 10/22
Ruger P6000 .357
I don't have a license to carry the Ruger, though.
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Originally Posted by Hans
I got a permit....
Gunwise...just a basic 380...its designed to kill people at close range (self defense gun)
why? Because I can I guess....I like shooting anyway out in the country etc.....
Gunwise...just a basic 380...its designed to kill people at close range (self defense gun)
why? Because I can I guess....I like shooting anyway out in the country etc.....
Something about the number 38
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From: Detroit, MI
It'* still CCW in MI and I have one. My CC for work is a *&W 410 .40 cal. The 2 CC'* for everyday is a Taurus PT145 .45 cal. and a Glock 30 .45 cal. And as for the reason, i'm an armed guard in a bad area of Detroit and part time bodyguard.
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I wouldn't call my neighborhood bad, it'* pretty nice in fact. But there is NO SUCH THING AS A "SAFE" PLACE. Not ever, not anywhere. "When seconds count, the police are mere minutes away."
I don't expect to use my pistol to defend myself. But I am able and willing to do so, if I'm forced to.
I don't expect to use my pistol to defend myself. But I am able and willing to do so, if I'm forced to.
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I just turned 21 about a week ago and I plan on getting my CCW very soon. I only have a .38 special for home protection right now. I plan on buying something else to carry but I'm undecided as to what at this moment in time.
I got a .38 special for the house and a special 3800 for the road! 
Criminals expect to victimize helpless people; we shouldn’t have to be helpless. I have great respect for the police in my area but I know they can’t be expected to protect every person every minute of everyday. So as a citizen I would like to take the liberties I have and use them to protect myself.
I have an analogy of sorts; like how someone with a brand new reliable car may get coverage with AAA. They do it knowing that they might be out of gas in the middle of nowhere or have a flat they can’t fix.
Just like I maybe out in my low crime town while someone tries to rob me figuring everyone here feels safe so they have no reason to further protect themselves.
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Originally Posted by sqela
380 and a 3800
Originally Posted by thunderhand
You guys live in a high crime area.. ?? Been attacked or something,
Or just because you can.
Or just because you can.
I have an analogy of sorts; like how someone with a brand new reliable car may get coverage with AAA. They do it knowing that they might be out of gas in the middle of nowhere or have a flat they can’t fix.
Just like I maybe out in my low crime town while someone tries to rob me figuring everyone here feels safe so they have no reason to further protect themselves.
Ed