Originally Posted by
contender1
Notice I said I'd POLITELY offer a comment.
And if he got offended,, I'd apologize & step away.
But I also try hard to put forth a positive image for ALL gun owners. And if given the chance,, I like to educate people who may not know something about firearms.
I teach, I carry open & concealed, I compete, I hunt, I serve on a FoNRA committee, I serve on a state gun club BOD, I work closely with the NRA, & in general, do as much as I can to put gun owners in a positive light.
If a guy who's carrying a gun gets offended by my POLITE comment,, AND he wants to escalate it, I'll be doing all I can to extract myself from his anger. I'll be apologizing & retreating. If he wanted to take a swing at me,, well, I can handle that as well. BUT, he'll be the one who will be perceived as the aggressor, AND when I defend myself, (w/o a gun unless he pulls his first,) he'll lose even more.
And yes,, I'd go as far as calling the police. And my wife would also be doing the same. We are a team and have taught hundreds of people firearm skills. Just yesterday, a State Highway Patrol officer contacted us about another class for ladies. He has several who wish for a class. And she's my back-up, as well as me being her back-up.
A bad gun owner reflects upon ALL of us who try hard to show the world we are not crazy. Just look at how the media portrays anybody who commits a crime with a gun. Yet,, when a lawful use is put forth,, not much news, nor is it kept in the limelight by the media. By being POLITE,, and offering a bit of correct information, MAYBE the person would be open to learning a few things,, and even taking a class, and even bringing his son.
Make gun owners look good.
Ignoring the problems like this do not make them go away. And, when bad stuff happens,, we good gun owners take a beating in the media.
I fight to change that as often as I can.