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This is my way of reminding myself of the power I carry on my hip

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#1 · (Edited)
I carry every day, every single day. I forget the gun is even on. This necklace I made, I made at my son's request. He is 12 and it's the brass from the first time he shot the 10mm and he's very proud.

I rewrote this because it seems some people take everything the wrong way. So I want to explain it better. Some do find it stupid or silly, but we all have our reasons.
 

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Not stupid at all to me. I've been asked by some "not too big on guns" people, if carrying makes me feel like a bada_ _?. My answer is honest and always the same. No, quite the contrary. It makes me feel more humble. I liken it to Martial Arts. I know some experts of varieties of M Arts. They are all very humble about the power they possess. I've developed the same attitude. If someone flips me off in traffic, or takes the parking space that I was obviously going to use, I just chuckle and keep going. I feel that having the power, be it physical or firearm, to take another's life, is something to be humble about. First shot.
 
#4 ·
Not stupid at all to me. I've been asked by some "not too big on guns" people, if carrying makes me feel like a bada_ _?. My answer is honest and always the same. No, quite the contrary. It makes me feel more humble. I liken it to Martial Arts. I know some experts of varieties of M Arts. They are all very humble about the power they possess. I've developed the same attitude. If someone flips me off in traffic, or takes the parking space that I was obviously going to use, I just chuckle and keep going. I feel that having the power, be it physical or firearm, to take another's life, is something to be humble about. First shot.
Well said, I'm the same way.
 
#5 ·
I've been EDC'ing for a long time now, and most of the time, I am not conciously aware that I am carrying. I know that I would not ever draw my weapon except in a "do or die" situation. I also know that I would be completely aware that I have a CW if the "do or die" situation ever arose. God forbid that I ever encounter a "do or die" situation.

Yes, it is a big responsibilty; but, I am up to the task.
 
#14 ·
It's a good thing you don't carry something loaded in .22 Short or 37mm M1916! :)

Seriously, I'd be more than a little concerned if wearing a talisman of some sort seemed to have ANY effect on my potential use of a weapon. If it did, that would very clearly indicate a diminished and degraded state of self-control, should I ever find myself without that lucky charm. People would be sceaming as they saw me: "RUN! HIDE! Mike's not wearing his .357SIG necklace, his .357MAG bracelet, and his .40SW earrings!"

Not good. Not good at all.

(This thread should have been in the OKIE CORRAL forum.)
This post wasn't meant to be taken so seriously and I actually thought I added in the part that I made the necklace because my son wanted one. The brass being from the first time he shot it. I've been making necklaces like this for friends, for years. Some of you, have some serious issues.
 
#8 · (Edited)
It's a good thing you don't carry something loaded in .22 Short or 37mm M1916! :)

Seriously, I'd be more than a little concerned if wearing a talisman of some sort seemed to have ANY effect on my potential use of a weapon. If it did, that would very clearly indicate a diminished and degraded state of self-control, should I ever find myself without that lucky charm. People would be sceaming as they saw me: "RUN! HIDE! Mike's not wearing his .357SIG necklace, his .357MAG bracelet, and his .40SW earrings!"

Not good. Not good at all.

(This thread should have been in the OKIE CORRAL forum.)
 
#13 · (Edited)
I wear an inukshuk (Indian symbol for safe travels) and a cross on a chain. I feel a bit disappointed when I forget to wear them when I head out for work. It does not diminish or enhance who I am, how I perform on the job, or anything else. It is worn under my shirt and most of the time I'm the only person that knows I wear them. Sometimes they bring me mental comfort to think about them and the thousands of miles and hours it has been with me.

One day(several years ago), I was on a trip at a ski resort. My passengers were loading and I was standing outside the door and for some reason I looked down at my feet. Lying at me feet in the snow, I saw something silver, it caught my eye. I reached down and found my inukshuk, my chain had broken, it had slipped off the chain and had fallen to the ground. I can't explain why that happened or why at that moment I looked down at my feet.
 
#18 ·
My tongue is pierced, I have tattoos, and used to have gauge out ear rings. I'm used to people's judgment. It doesn't worry me in the least. God's judgment is the only one I'm concerned with.
I'm covered in tats and have a bread down to my chest. People judge hastily but when they take the time to meet me they realize their error in judgment.
 
#19 ·
I'm covered in tats and have a bread down to my chest. People judge hastily but when they take the time to meet me they realize their error in judgment.
Hi Erichensler 1967, Get rid of the bread! A beard looks better! :) ;) Just joking! I teach English down here in Brasilia - I'm not really a grammar Nazi! I do hate making typos!! I agree with your point that people should wait before they judge. Tim
 
#17 ·
Not stupid at all to me. I've been asked by some "not too big on guns" people, if carrying makes me feel like a bada_ _?. My answer is honest and always the same. No, quite the contrary. It makes me feel more humble. I liken it to Martial Arts. I know some experts of varieties of M Arts. They are all very humble about the power they possess. I've developed the same attitude. If someone flips me off in traffic, or takes the parking space that I was obviously going to use, I just chuckle and keep going. I feel that having the power, be it physical or firearm, to take another's life, is something to be humble about. First shot.
I heartily agree. One of my closer friends is a Judo Master and has actually been to the Olympics in the sport. He is 6'6" and tips the scales at over 350. I've seen him life the back end of a car. He is, however, one of the nicest, most helpful people you'd ever want to meet. The only situation that I know of which excepts this is when a hot-headed road-rager cut him off and jumped out of his car barreling toward my friends VW Bus. My friend calmly and slowly got out and stood in the road. No words were exchanged. The a-hole just turned right around and got back in his car. He found the whole situation very amusing, as do I.
 
#20 ·
...I've been asked by some "not too big on guns" people, if carrying makes me feel like a bada_ _?. .
Don't ya just love those people? I don't get asked about it much, because most people have absolutely no idea that I carry. But I look at it this way: I also keep a fire extinguisher under my kitchen sink. I hope I never have to use it either, and it doesn't make me feel like "Joe Firefighter".
 
#22 ·
Not stupid at all to me. I've been asked by some "not too big on guns" people, if carrying makes me feel like a bada_ _?. My answer is honest and always the same. No, quite the contrary. It makes me feel more humble. I liken it to Martial Arts. I know some experts of varieties of M Arts. They are all very humble about the power they possess. I've developed the same attitude. If someone flips me off in traffic, or takes the parking space that I was obviously going to use, I just chuckle and keep going. I feel that having the power, be it physical or firearm, to take another's life, is something to be humble about. First shot.
Spot on.:agree:
 
#23 ·
cool idea.
i won't do it. i decided long ago to avoid any sign that i am one of those gun guys.
between being a motorcycle enthusiast, a couple of left ear piercings, and some 70 tats (all acquired after age fifty) draw attention i really don't care for. the exception being when some one appreciates my art work and perhaps we compare and discuss the art/artists.
time spent with your son is priceless. will pay dividends for life. cherish every moment!
my five all learned firearms safety at early ages. all have grown well, become good people and great parents.
carrying a firearm since the mid seventies has made me MUCH less confrontational. i walk away from idiots. once upon a time there were fights. now, just a smile and walk away. i will not throw down over another persons stupidity, unless i am physically attacked, or a member of my family is in grave danger. then all bets are off.
 
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Don't ya just love those people? I don't get asked about it much, because most people have absolutely no idea that I carry. But I look at it this way: I also keep a fire extinguisher under my kitchen sink. I hope I never have to use it either, and it doesn't make me feel like "Joe Firefighter".
That could very well be, the best analogy I've heard. I'll have to remember that one. First shot.
 
#25 ·
Hi Erichensler 1967, Get rid of the bread! A beard looks better! :) ;) Just joking! I teach English down here in Brasilia - I'm not really a grammar Nazi! I do hate making typos!! I agree with your point that people should wait before they judge. Tim
Yeah I just noticed that typo. My fingers go faster than my brain sometimes.
 
#29 ·
For me, I learned long ago that carrying a firearm is a great responsibility. It is also a weapon of last resort. I avoid bad situations that could lead to a fight. I avoid being the aggressor. That puts you in a bad way with the law. I always remember my humanity and that a weapon is only used to protect oneself from a lethal encounter. Never commit murder, the price is way to high.
 
#30 ·
Best thought on carrying...if you do need to use the firearm you carry, you will have to explain to more than 1 party. The police, God, and YOUR MOTHER. If you can't give a reasonable answer to all 3 parties, it's not time to draw & fire ! If you are an only child, this becomes even more clear.

uncle albert
 
#32 ·
Best thought on carrying...if you do need to use the firearm you carry, you will have to explain to more than 1 party. The police, God, and YOUR MOTHER. If you can't give a reasonable answer to all 3 parties, it's not time to draw & fire ! If you are an only child, this becomes even more clear.

uncle albert
I haven't spoken to my mother in almost a year. We don't see eye to eye anymore.
 
#33 · (Edited)
sorry to hear that. I lost mine over 30 years ago, wish she could have lived to see her great-grand kids. smoker, cancer.

uncle albert


added here.....
mine is also a 29, but not a SF
 
#37 ·
Driving might not be the right word......WEARING might be closer !
FWIW...my best friend all thru school at graduation was 6'6" & "only" about 280, drove /wore a VW Beetle or a BMW 2002 most of the time. Good fit !

uncle albert
 
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#38 ·
You know, I wanted to do that at the same age when my uncle let me shoot his AR and .44 Magnum.

I knew a guy a few years ago who did it with a shell from his grandfather's old WW2 service rifle. It definitely was a conversation starter with the ladies.
 
#40 ·
I used to carry something similar and wore it so often I forgot about it as it was part of my daily wear. I got it taken from me at the airport and had a nice talk with an LEO even though it obviously had no primer. Fortunately, they did not detain me.
 
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