OilField ... it gets that way when it gets personal ... and this topic is not. Originally Posted by LexusLover
Internet mercenaries are a dime a dozen, take it with a pound of salt, it’s just wishful dreaming.
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There are repeated threads started and threads in which "violence" by hobbyists and providers' "companions" have been addressed and/or disclosed with varying responses, including but not limited to, the brandishing of handguns and in many, if not all, of those threads eventually someone starts talking trash about "carrying a piece" ... "carrying heat" ... blowing someone's ass away ... on and on. Originally Posted by LexusLover
Someone started this thread and I made a comment, which was invited, and then it gets personal with insulting remarks about my stability and agenda Originally Posted by LexusLover
I could not care any less about your stability than I do already.
because I believe that someone ought not to engage in armed confrontations until they are trained to do so. Originally Posted by LexusLover
Originally Posted by LexusLoverSo if I have not attended advanced training, I should not defend myself.
Should we take legally owned firearms away from everyone who can’t meet your criteria?
My comments were not directed to "John's" theme ... Originally Posted by LexusLover
My “theme” was a response to an elitist attitude that I see prevalent in the shooting world. If an average person makes a statement using street/slang terminology, there is always a “pro” who wants to make fun of them. Get off the high horse, and accept that not everyone knows or cares enough to use the correct nomenclature.
and for him to twist and cherry-pick my words, Originally Posted by LexusLover
They were your words, weren’t they? Did I put words in you mouth? I was pointing out exactly what you said that made it appear that you were attempting to limit “law abiding citizens” right to carry a gun.
while engaging in personal attacks, Originally Posted by LexusLover
Are you a professional victim? You sound like one. Please use my words to show me the personal attacks, I think you have overstated the situation.
IS consistent with SandBox dialogue. Originally Posted by LexusLover
I don’t post to the sandbox often, but this is a hot button topic, so I got drawn in.
But he does have his own agenda. Originally Posted by LexusLover
My agenda….. Don’t limit law abiding citizens ability to be legally armed.
John, I have sufficient personal experiences and training to comprehend the seriousness of rapidly progressing circumstances in close proximity when weapons are or may be involved and to be aware of the necessity for sufficient training and skills to properly and adequately respond to the unfolding conditions .... Originally Posted by LexusLover
Good for you, I truly hope it serves you well if you are forced into that situation.
as has been described NUMEROUS times on this board and a past board. Originally Posted by LexusLover
Considering the sheer volume of people that carry, and the “less than ideal” places that the hobby tends to create, I am surprised we don’t hear of it more.
That answers your question as far as I am concerned, and I do not really care what your opinion is about my "status". Originally Posted by LexusLover
I was just curious. With that high level of training, I had you pegged as ‘cocked and locked’ and ready for trouble 24/7.
When one "carries" a handgun to a session I can think of only 2 reasons for doing so ..... defense in response to a threat of "deadly force" as defined by the Texas Penal Code and the case law interpreting the same .... or to impress the provider. You pick your reason. Originally Posted by LexusLover
Let’s see, I said that no provider has ever seen my gun, so figure it out.
And John, thank you for at least acknowledging the desirability of additional training beyond the basic qualifications for a CHL, Originally Posted by LexusLover
Desirable, yes, but not a requirement to attain or keep a CHL.
which is ALL I have been repeatedly expressing as my opinion. Originally Posted by LexusLover
I believe this is the opinionated post that probably got me started
As far as I am concerned a person is not "qualifed" to carry a handgun on their person (or outside the house) until they can CONSISTENTLY un-ass their weapon, fire 2 double taps with soft-ball rounds into center mass on a flip target at 10 feet, and re-secure their weapon inside of 3 seconds. Originally Posted by LexusLover
You may not ‘mandate’, but you do have requirements that would exclude a large portion of legal CHL holders. I have a distinct problem with limiting law abiding citizens rights to defend themselves, even if they are not class A shooter.
"Mandate" is your word, not mine, Originally Posted by LexusLover
and with your attitude here is your reminder " Originally Posted by LexusLover
to avoid being in" my "company....ever." Originally Posted by LexusLoverNo fear of that, unless we end up at the same shooting range someday. That could be fun.
What is your agenda, anyway? Originally Posted by LexusLoverIs it that hard to figure out?
Law abiding citizens shall not have right to carry a firearm restricted because they fail to “CONSISTENTLY un-ass their weapon, fire 2 double taps with soft-ball rounds into center mass on a flip target at 10 feet, and re-secure their weapon inside of 3 seconds”
Failure to know the nomenclature of their weapons internals is not required for a CHL. The use of slang or colloquial references are not limiting factors of acquiring a CHL.
Now what is your agenda?