How are you protecting yourself at the State Fair?

[ryanmercer]

And to those of you carrying at the Fair...

Do you conceal and fail to present a loaded firearm and fail tu unload and present it upon entrance at Indy 1500? Probably not... but but but with what you say for the Fair... It is right so why aren't you?

[rhino]

Dude, your analogy kung fu is weak like a kitten. With mono.

I hope you're asserting I have a "wild west attitude." Now I can get a big hat and some pointy-toed boots. I love the accusation, because it's virtually indentical to the similarly weak argument that groups like the Brady Campaign often make to oppose people carrying (or being allowed to own) guns at all. You'd make a very good apologist for them by their standards, and I'm sure they'd pay you well.

Hehehe . . . I accept responsibility for myself, and I have a "wild west attitude." That's a compliment, whether you realize it or not.

Originally Posted by ryanmercer

Well, technically if I deposit money into a bank... and then walk into the vault one day and take said money... technically I'm not breaking any laws, I'm just taking what is mine..

But it would be effin stupid... just like walking into a place, that specifically states they do not want you having a firearm inside them is.
Period.

People with wild west attitudes, and attitudes like that are why all gun owners get a bad rep by the majority.

[rhino]

Originally Posted by Annie

DANG, Rhino!! I'd rep this, but I just rep'd you for something else! :rolleyesedit:
But, yep. It is "a fundamental principle of American law that a government and its agents are under no general duty to provide public services, such as police protection, to any individual citizen." Warren v. District of Columbia, 444 A.2d 1 (D.C. of Ap., 1981). Upheld June 27, 2005 in a Supreme court ruling of Castle Rock V. Gonzales. It's every person's responsibility to protect themselves, their family, and their property.

Apparently, madame, you have a "wild west attitude." Of course, they used to just call it "being an American," but few seem too clear on that concept lately.

I salute you!

[Annie]

Originally Posted by rhino

Apparently, madame, you have a "wild west attitude." Of course, they used to just call it "being an American," but few seem too clear on that concept lately.

I salute you!

I've just been salutificated. Hot dayum!

[ryanmercer]

Originally Posted by rhino

Dude, your analogy kung fu is weak like a kitten. With mono.

I hope you're asserting I have a "wild west attitude." Now I can get a big hat and some pointy-toed boots. I love the accusation, because it's virtually indentical to the similarly weak argument that groups like the Brady Campaign often make to oppose people carrying (or being allowed to own) guns at all. You'd make a very good apologist for them by their standards, and I'm sure they'd pay you well.

Hehehe . . . I accept responsibility for myself, and I have a "wild west attitude." That's a compliment, whether you realize it or not.

I don't see where saying I can carry wherever I want becuase I feel the need to protect myself as being good. As long as we have laws and rules telling us where when how and why we can or can't carry... it's a very GOOD thing to abide by those laws and rules. Just becuase we SHOULD be able to carry anywhere, doesn't mean we should break laws and go against rules no matter how stupid they are to us. We are fortunate enough to live in a country that does allow us to own firearms... we don't want to give them reasons to completely take away that right from us.

If you don't like a law... write some letters don't break it.

If you don't like a rule... write some letters and don't give the place your business in protest... don't think you are above their rules.

[ryanmercer]

Originally Posted by rhino

Apparently, madame, you have a "wild west attitude." Of course, they used to just call it "being an American," but few seem too clear on that concept lately.

I salute you!

Being American has little to do with breaking laws. I believe that is called being a criminal.

Breaking rules might not carry the same title and punishments... but if you don't like the rules, don't go to those places.

[Annie]

Originally Posted by ryanmercer

I don't see where saying I can carry wherever I want becuase I feel the need to protect myself as being good. As long as we have laws and rules telling us where when how and why we can or can't carry... it's a very GOOD thing to abide by those laws and rules.

Holy crap.

Originally Posted by ryanmercer

Very true, but that shouldn't include thinking you are above rules and laws

I'm not above a rule or law, but I'd also rather not trust my life to someone who doesn't have a vested interest in the well being of me or my family. I'm doing whatever I deem necessary for self preservation.

Originally Posted by ryanmercer

if you don't like the rules, don't go to those places.

Page 1 must have escaped your attention.

[ryanmercer]

Originally Posted by Annie

Page 1 must have escaped your attention.

All the people saying they did or will carry at the fair must have escaped your attention.

[Annie]

Originally Posted by ryanmercer

All the people saying they did or will carry at the fair must have escaped your attention.

You quoted a comment that was directed to me in your post. Are you saying that your statement was not directed at me as well? Or what?
If you weren't "speaking" to me, then it's a misunderstanding. However, if you were then buckle up.

[techres]

I am surprised no one has used the line:

I will take Rhino with me.

And left it at that...