I may be mistaken, but I thought that a lot of the martial arts training included instruction in avoiding conflict. Just because someone is being verbally demeaning doesn't mean that they should get their ass kicked by a black belt (or anyone else for that matter). Having the ability to defend yourself comes with a lot of responsibility, regardless of how the ability is achieved.
... but I know plenty of folks who wouldn't hesitate to "correct" you for your lack of respect and good manners.
I would never carry a lethal weapon if I definitely knew of situations where, given the oppoturnity, I would refuse to walk away. :no:
I guess your "Magic 8 Ball" is better at advising you when and where you should be armed than mine.:sarcastic:I would never carry a lethal weapon if I definitely knew of situations where, given the oppoturnity, I would refuse to walk away. :no:
You are so right. I remember being in an elevator and a guy thought I was staring at him and asked "Hey, am I funny looking or something?" I just said no and averted my eyes. I didn't see any threat at the time and just kept the situation from getting any worse and got off. I'm too old to get into any kind of confrontations.I can't recall the last time I got into a pissing match with someone over words. So far I've been very lucky (God please don't interpret my thankfulness as an opportunity to test me), but it could happen in the local McDonald’s, the drive in at Dunkin Donut’s, or the automotive section of Wal-Mart. It’s hard to know when and where confrontation both verbal and physical could occur.
Gotta keep cool when armed or not. Best way to stay alive, unharmed, and un-incarcerated.
Let the little S&!T be just that...
Why can't you just say, "look buddy, if I wasn't packing I'd kick your ass right now, but I am packing so I'm just gonna walk away". If someone said that to me in a calm collect way I'd probably wait till he turned around and rethink the next time I mock someone.....if I wasn't armed. I'm always armed, so I keep my comments to myself unless its all in fun.
Its one thing to tell somebody to have some respect and dignity towards himself/others. Its another to haul off and start swinging. When the police break it up and then find your weapon, you are gonna be in a whole HEAP of cow dung.
Tell the person to grow up, and continue your day. If they are persistent, tell them to leave you alone. If they don't leave you alone, tell them to stay WAY BACK and that you are now taking them as a threat to your and your wife's personal safety. Call law enforcement if the situation keeps escalating, this usually will make people in public leave you alone. After that, you know what to do I would hope.
You have to remember in the grandstand of things, you are the bigger man. You just avoided having to beat someone's ass, or worse, kill them. This should make you feel more comfortable knowing that YOU are the one in control of the situation, and the other person is just a no-life instigator who has nothing better to do.
That statement right there tells me you do not personally posses the correct mindset or mental stability required for a responsible person to carry a firearm in public, and should have your qualifications reviewed and permit pulled. It's probably just a matter of time before we read about you in another one of the "concealed carry gone wrong threads."Good on you. So, those who carry must eat any and all sh#t dealt out to them at any time by anybody?
It could be because I am old fashioned, or it could be because I'm a "hot-headed young'un"(22), I think its more of the former because I have never had a weapons related incident with my job as an MP in the Marines and I have insults thrown at me daily, but either way, i was raised that respect towards women was PARAMOUNT to all else, thus if someone disrespected, insulted, or even looked cross-ways at any woman, let alone my Fiance' (wife in 10 months) something HAS to be done. In the case where I am carrying, my pistol would stay in its holster, under my shirt, never even mentioned. a punch/kick probably wouldnt even be thrown, but before I would be done, the offender would know beyond a shadow of a doubt that women are to be respected, and treated with dignity.
Women are to be respected and treated with refined dignity. No question there.
Not all men feel the same way.
Dad comes home after a hard day and feels that dinner should be on the table right when he gets home. Beer better be in the fridge and plenty of it… Maybe he smacks mom around in front of the boys and says things that boys maybe ought not to hear…
You will find these people in life. The time it would take to undo the damage, way too long…
So there will be times when things are said and done that will go sideways up your Azz and your first instinct will be to shut them up… I was in Maine some time ago with my wife and kids. My friend Barry and his family were along with us. Standing at the window waiting to order ice cream, Teen kid (maybe early 20’s) standing next to the window on the cell phone with girlfriend (the way he was talking to her I would hope by her choice she was soon to be an ex-girlfriend). The language was less than stellar. My kids don’t need to hear that nor do the ladies with us. It took Barry and I to drive the point home that he needed to use clean words or take the conversation some other place.
What would have happened if the kid took the first swing? What if he was under the age of 18? And we hit him? Never can tell what could happen or who you may be dealing with. Maybe he has a weapon? What if you have to use yours? If there are witnesses and the stories don’t all jive? Will you be willing to loose your rights, your freedom or worse your life? Then who protects and honors her?
I understand and respect your strong will to honor and respect your soon to be wife, that’s a credit to your parents and the manner in which you were reared, your service to this country, a credit to your character as a person. At 22 your urge to fight is stronger then mine at 42. At 22 I recall feeling like solid metal. Getting older now, pain actually hurts and lasts longer!!! Long winded older guys!!! Just be sure you are around long enough to honor and protect her. Unless it’s a direct physical attack, let it go and be the better bigger man. Read all the posts to her then ask her how she feels… Peace and thank you for serving...
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That statement right there tells me you do not personally posses the correct mindset or mental stability required for a responsible person to carry a firearm in public, and should have your qualifications reviewed and permit pulled. It's probably just a matter of time before we read about you in another one of the "concealed carry gone wrong threads."
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