I’d say it depends upon how one presents themself.
Ole Bubba in his Realtree camo toting a Taurus Judge in a nylon sack definitely screams backwoods low-IQ hick. Dressing in even business casual attire with a respectable holster and looking like a well-functioning member of society can be more beneficial to the cause. Of course, the latter is a rarity.
The inviting folks out can be a bit of a challenge, because the topic of guns can be extremely taboo depending upon one’s locale or work and social circles. Mention owning firearms in the wrong company and you’re viewed as an abhorrent monster. It’s not received in the same way as other more socially acceptable interests (cars, fine adult beverages, etc).
“Conspiracy theories are just spoiler alerts these days.”
The first time I saw a gay pride parade was shocking. The 2nd and 3rd time too. But eventually what seemed shocking is normalized and you realize "it isn't for me, but there are a lot of people that feel strongly about it and they aren't hurting anyone."
Before that my only exposure to gays were negative news stories of predators and pedophiles with maybe an eccentric artsy type thrown in. When you believe that constitutes the entirety of a population, it is easy to write it off and support restrictive legislation - something you are much less likely to do if you realize the numbers are much larger and the percentage of bad actors is miniscule.
The fat guy in flip flops with a Taurus Judge in a nylon holster may be the OC version of the pride marcher in assless chaps, but they both do more good than the "respectable" curmudgeons sitting on the sidelines wanting everyone to stay closeted to not risk drawing the ire of the ignorant masses.
Fair point.
The point to me was the folks may get their undies in a wad the first time or two, but after that it’s a non-event.
I think your statement was needlessly snide. Yes the vast majority of OCers, the ones who make the rounds in topics such as these, are undoubtedly attention whores trying to stir the locals by carrying at them. However, there are those who do it for convenience, laziness or because it’s the only way they can legally carry without buying back their rights via CC permit. They’re not all out to be assholes.
ETA: I don’t care much about the person with a crap pistol on their hip, it’s the attention-thirsty nimrod carrying an SKS into the local store I’m weary of.
Last edited by HCountyGuy; 06-05-2019 at 02:21 PM.
“Conspiracy theories are just spoiler alerts these days.”