Refer to folks with CHL as Peacekeepers

[HighVelocity]

The most valuable tool each of us has, whether a CHL holder or not, is the big grey thing between our ears. Use it, that's what it's there for.

[308nato]

I didnt get a CHL to be a peacekeeper, at my age I decided not to become an easy target of bad guy in a parking lot or someone breaking into my house at night.
it is for me and my familys protection period..

[Wildscar]

If you are looking for a name to call us give this one a try. GHOST's

Good
Honest
Observant
Stable
Texan

Meanin that we are there but not really.

[308nato]

thats good

[fireball]

Peacemaker- Wikipedia - a person or organization that attempts to reconcile parties involved in a dispute.

Peacekeeper - Wikipedia - UN peacekeeping operations then operated with a clear doctrine,peacekeepers did not take sides or discharge firearms, save in self-defense or meddle in politics.

Comments?

[j1132s]

I would like to see all folks that hold a Concealed Handgun License refered to as a "Peacekeeper". We help maintain the peace. The name helps generate trust with the public instead of suspicion of lawlessness.
What do you think?

Fireball

I have a CHL and I'll never qualify as a "peacekeeper" in most people's opinion. You see, when I got my license, I made a promise to myself that I'll not play hero. If my gun comes out, it means my life or a loved one's life is in immediate danger.

Even given the VA Tech's shooting, if I'm outside the building and the shooter's shooting people inside, I will not run in with my gun. I'll render aid to anybody needing it, but I'll not jump in and try to be a "peacekeeper".

[Smokewagon]

Thats not what CHL is for.

[Greybeard]

Family sheepdog.

[maximus2161]

CHL = Law Abiding Citizen, exercising their rights. The term "peacekeeper" implies an assigned responsibility. No thanks.

Have to agree with that assesment.

[GlockenHammer]

CHL = Citizens Honoring Laws

[Rallyman]

I would like to see all folks that hold a Concealed Handgun License refered to as a "Peacekeeper". We help maintain the peace. The name helps generate trust with the public instead of suspicion of lawlessness.
What do you think?

Fireball

Like the others I'm not a PeaceKeeper. The name does imply a duty and responsibility that I didn't sign up for.

P.S.

Don't ask about badges......

[hankintexas]

CHL = Law Abiding Citizen, exercising their rights. The term "peacekeeper" implies an assigned responsibility. No thanks.

I have the same opinion. If you see my handgun, You can bet I am not keeping the peace, I am defending my life or the life of someone else.

[Seburiel]

Well, i'd rather own a peacemaker, rather than be one.
just my .00231 cents.
-s.

[Commander Cody]

I am a peacekeeper in my own home, and with my kids that is sometimes a big job.

[KaiserB]

I would like to see all folks that hold a Concealed Handgun License refered to as a "Peacekeeper". We help maintain the peace. The name helps generate trust with the public instead of suspicion of lawlessness.
What do you think?

Fireball

Peacekeeper is too passive aggressive... besides my CHL is for my (and my families) protection in cases of emergency. A secondary effect from a high numbers of CHLs is implied safety.