I appreciate the responses and I'm definitely no troll. I also realize the risks of posting openly about this online, but I was seeking meaningful discussion. When I say I forgot, I don't mean I don't know I'm carrying, but rather, I've gotten so used to the feel of my carry piece that it has become a natural extension. I feel something is missing when I don't have it so I tend to have it all the time when away from home.
That said, I treasure this right and realize it's rather stupid to forget and carry it onto federal property. This thread will serve as a good warning to me to be more conscious of what building I'm walking into.
Thanks for all the responses.
I was going to respond to your original post (OP), but others did well, except to point out the fact that it is not just a felony, it is a FEDERAL felony. Just to clear that up.
Concerning this particular post though, I'm not sure you did yourself justice explaining to us what your version of what "forgot" meant. Yes, all of us feel naked when we don't have our firearm on. However, everyone of us would say we are always cognizant that it is on us. We are "hyper alert", if you will, that we are carrying an awesome responsibility with us. We are also on the look out constantly to see where our rights are being infringed since all of us are supporters of the 2nd Amendment. Post Offices and all other Federal buildings are infringements of our right to carry. As such, we know when we go to them, to stow our firearms away and become submissive subjects. This grates at us, and because of that, we don't just "forget" about them. In fact, any time I have to go to the post office, I grumble a bit because of it. Also, when I'm in a National Park and would like information at the ranger station, I know I must tuck my tail between my legs and stow my firearm because it pleases "the man". We have much work to restore our 2nd Amendment back to being a right and less of a privilege.
Know your laws, know the repercussions of those laws, and fight the system through legal channels, and NEVER NEVER NEVER forget.
BTW, welcome to the forums. Hopefully, we will see you around more.
