Put yourself in their shoes. Door to door service people, delivery people etc are often targeted particularly those who carry/handle high value merchandise, specialty tools, and/or cash. If you were in that position would you carry?jayinsat wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:33 amI agree with your position Anygun. However, the question is not about just any one anywhere. It's specifically about a person who has entered your home for a service call and in the process of performing their duties, reveals a formerly concealed handgun. Why would it be prudent to assume that person has no ill intentions if you don't know the person? Even if out in public, how do you reasonably distinguish between the criminal and non-criminal if you saw a gun (barring open-carry states)? Accidental reveals will give reason for suspicion. In my home, I think it prudent to ask.anygunanywhere wrote:This idea that we have to make sure everyone is legally carrying according to the state issued permission cards is something we really need to get over.
Remember the video that mentioned liberty? Liberty means that others can exercise their rights the same as you. If they are acting in a civil manner then why should you care?
What is in my pockets or on my belt is not any of your business.
I probably would not say anything.
I believe in liberty and the second amendment.
Anygunanywhere
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- Thu Mar 28, 2019 5:51 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: RE: What would you do if you saw his gun?
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Re: RE: What would you do if you saw his gun?
- Thu Mar 28, 2019 5:46 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: RE: What would you do if you saw his gun?
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Re: RE: What would you do if you saw his gun?
I simply make a note of it and judge each person by their demeanor and actions. If anything I might strike up a friendly conversation with something like, "I see you're carrying, mind if I ask you what make and model?".jayinsat wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2013 8:37 am In order to avoid hijacking a previous thread http://www.texaschlforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=64506" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;, I am starting a new one to more broadly discuss the issue of accidental reveals and notifications.
My question is: Do you assume when you notice a gun on a person that the individual is a CHL holder and is legally able to carry? If the person is a repair person and the accidently reveal, do you trust them and not think twice about it? If the person in your home is a long time aquaintance that's one thing. However, suppose you called your cable company to repair the cable. You most likely won't know the repair person. How do you know they are licensed?
My approach is, when I don't have a long relationship with the repair person, I will not assume that said individual is licensed and means me no harm. I would insist on seeing a CHL or demand they leave. I, myself, am always armed at home so I would not panic or cause a major ruckus. If the repair person has a CHL, they may stay and work with my blessing. If not, they must leave or, at least, disarm. I believe in the addage "trust but verify".
Thoughts?
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