New member here....just wanted to put my 2 cents worth in this thread.
Sticker on your car that advertizes that you have a firearm? :nono:
I read an article many years ago by Massad Ayoob...im sure anyone who has more then a passive interest in firearms and carrying concealled know who that is. Very well respected instructor, professional witness, etc etc.
In part, what he said, and what stuck with me , is how bad of an idea it is to advertize having a gun. Besides letting would be thieves know where to go for a possible score on an unattended vehicle or empty residence, it could easily screw you in court if you ever have to defend yourself with yoru firearm.
That sticker you have on your home or car that says "Forget the dog, beware of owner" with the picture of a gun....or the one that says "This vehicle protected by Glock", will be blown up the size of a billboard and brought to court to show the jury how you are a gun nut and just lying in wait for your opportunity to shoot someone. Its not about justice, its about winning when it comes to court. Dont think that would ever happen? Would you want to find out the hard way?
As far as this particular sticker goes, you also have to remember a couple of things here.
For one, knowledge of a victim having a gun wont necessarily stop an attack...it may just enable the attacker to be better prepared to deal with you and your gun. I can attest that not all criminals are dumb.
Second, unless and until, the climate changes more on gun carrying and even ownership of those nasty dangerous kill-on-thier-own evil baby killing guns, (Yeah, some people actually believe that crap), Im thinking that advertizing the fact that you have a gun on you can lead to bad things. Some misinformed or paranoid people or those lacking in common sense may freak out at you having a gun.
And,some jurisdictions that issue CCW permits will yank them in a heartbeat for even a total BS complaint..such as accidently allowing a member of the public to see your gun, intentionally or accidentally. do you think that someone could complain if they just saw your sticker and didnt like you for it? Again, If you think this stuff cant happen, go ahead and try your luck...
I am proud to be a gun owner and have no problem (as you can see) sharing my point of view, but just like those groups that show up at your door uninvited to share thier views, No one likes it pushed on them. That usually has the opposite effect.
Ok, off my soapbox now...just my opinion anyway...Take care all!