TexasCHLforum.com

Right on bro. I just hope that, at least in my case, .380 is enough for Jaws.

I never addressed you specifically, Jim. I am not trying to start a war over a matter of differing opinions, you are certainly entitled to your views and I have no evidence that you are disrespectful in your posts or replies. Don't want a war over semantics, either. If one suggests that a person could responding irrationally to unrealistic situations, I deduce that they could be suggesting that the person may be acting 'silly.' I choose to carry at the beach, perhaps you do not, I respect your decision either way. I would think that others would respond with the same respectful ambiguity pertaining to such personal choices.

Not really understanding why so many say carry 24/7 but when the beach is brought up, why it would be silly to carry in such a place. I moved to Texas from southern cali, and to be honest, the beach there is not exactly a safe place. People are mugged, mauled by dogs, stabbed and shot. Is the beach safer than Compton or Englewood, yup, but take a stroll down Venice beach bout dusk and some of you would be a bit tense. I moved to Texas and now enjoy the freedom to choose to carry everywhere I can. Going to the beach should be a fun and relatively care free experience and being with out a responsibly carried weapon makes me NOT feel carefree. Take your risks as you see fit, I'll prepare for the worst and pray for the best.

I sure was glad I decided to not get rid of my 380. For all its diminutive size, my LC9 was NOT going to fit into board shorts.

Just got back from surfside beach last week. I actually double bagged my stainless .380 and put it in the pocket of some board shorts. I even practiced shoving my finger through the ziplocks so I could rapidly fire the weapon. I know it is likely that the weapon wouldn't cycle, but one round on target is better than none, I figured I would finish the unrap and dispense the rest. Never know what you'll encounter out there. Come shark or thug, I was ready, and no, I'm not kidding.
SD