Not real well worded poll--concerns only firearms that have a hammer and manual safety.
If I am carrying a striker fired semi auto, chamber is loaded, and if it has a manual safety, it is on. If a revolver, it is loaded.
Not always, and if you truly believe that, I pray you have a top attorney on speed dial.
Oh, also have about 75 to 100 grand handy, and be ready for a civil case after the criminal one.
It is simple to me, if I go into a bar, and plan to have drinks, I leave the gun out of the mix.
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I would go a bit further than the above--ammo separate from the gun/s, all magazines empty, everything cased and not acessable to anyone in driver/passenger compartment.
Do not exceed the speed limit!!!Illinois is not a :welcome:gun owners place except well south.
Crutch???
It is a crutch--though not as you describe. To me the 'crutch' is carrying a firearm makes me much more responsible. I cannot allow myself to drive in a manner that starts a problem, or escaletes the situation.
I know I cannot involve myself in petty quarrels anywhere. I am going to...
Another problem in the world we live in today, is how well do you know your neighbor? I have lived in the same house for 30 years, and have had several different neighbors in that time.
Today, on one side is a retired US Marshall, who is a WWII vet, etc. Behind me is a Pastor at a local...
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A child is involved, I will intervene to protect the child, or if a member of my family is involved, I will intervene, but unless I am know my neighbor very well, I will be a good witness.
At times it can be difficult to tell the players without a scorecard.:rolleyes: