Why everyone should carry

[platoonDaddy]

Terror threat to restaurants as Al Qaeda calls for attacks on government workers in D.C.
BY James Gordon Meek
DAILY NEWS WASHINGTON BUREAU
Monday, October 11th 2010, 8:34 PM


WASHINGTON - The terror group tied to the Ft. Hood killings and the Christmas Day undies airbomber urge wannabe American jihadis to open fire on crowded restaurants in the nation's capital to massacre U.S. government workers.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/nati...#ixzz12AEYdT1w

[500grains]

Sadly, a government worker in DC who is not a LEO and carries is committing a felony and is very likely to get busted.

[Moose-Knuckle]

I was about to say to bad the 2nd is infringed upon in the District of Columbia.

[GermanSynergy]

Not to worry. DC bans the carry of firearms by non LE personnel, so AQ won't do it.

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

I've been thinking that we are dueto get more Israeli type suicide attacks here as more people get radicallized and more native Americans get converted to radical islam.

When it does happen, just wait for the MSM to call for more gun control to stop it

After having one of the potential bombers of NYC have his bomb making operations here in Denver, I upgraded my carry from a P7 to a Hi-cap 45acp. Better overall performance, and definately a better tool if something like this happens.

These guys are going to find out fast that Flight 93 was not a fluke.

[m4fun]

Not wished at all but somewhat ironic. I would say this is more the DC area which includes VA and MD. Govt buildings everywhere here.

[woodandsteel]

After having one of the potential bombers of NYC have his bomb making operations here in Denver, I upgraded my carry from a P7 to a Hi-cap 45acp. Better overall performance, and definately a better tool if something like this happens.

These guys are going to find out fast that Flight 93 was not a fluke.

I've never been one to consider a "trunk gun". But, after hearing reports of a "Mumbai" style attack in Europe, I've been wondering about what our enemies had in store for us. And wether or not I'm prepared.

I've always carried. And I am lucky to have a wife who always carries. But lately I've been concerned that my handgun may not be enough.

[jklaughrey]

You mean to tell us you don't already have a rifle or two in your trunk all the time. LOL?

[Preferred User]

I've never been one to consider a "trunk gun". But, after hearing reports of a "Mumbai" style attack in Europe, I've been wondering about what our enemies had in store for us. And wether or not I'm prepared.

I've always carried. And I am lucky to have a wife who always carries. But lately I've been concerned that my handgun may not be enough.

Probably depends on your goal. A handgun is for "personal protection". What is your plan for elevating your protection beyond your person and not being seen as a threat yourself?

[woodandsteel]

You mean to tell us you don't already have a rifle or two in your trunk all the time. LOL?

Back when a quality SKS could be bought for around $80.00, one of my commanders bought several. His reasoning was; "You never knew when you might need an SKS".

Sadly, I missed the boat on that one. Now that they are hard to find cheaply, I want one.

Probably depends on your goal. A handgun is for "personal protection". What is your plan for elevating your protection beyond your person and not being seen as a threat yourself?

Actually I have thought of the possibility of fratricide. And you do raise a valid, and serious point.

I would use a handgun to protect myself,and family, from an unexpected attack. The long gun would only come into play if something happened in my town, and I was needed to assist the first responding officers (who I train and work with).

I am horrified by the report of one of the survivors of the Mumbai attacks. He apparently saw a police officer or soldier who was afraid to fire at the attackers in the train station. He begged the officer to give him his rifle so he could engage.

Actually, I'm glad you posted the above statement. How are people preparing themselves to avoid being seen as a threat?