A look at open carry in San Diego

[ericire12]

Worth a read:

http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2009/jul/15/cover/

[tombogan03884]

Holy crap ! An UNBIASED article on Open Carry !     

[TAB]

Holy crap ! An UNBIASED article on Open Carry !     

if you read the artical, you will see that the gun is unloaded.  it has to be that way under CA law, there are hunting, fishing and shooting execptions...

I know a few people that carry that way with a loaded mag in thier pocket...  I personally think its a very, very dumb idea...

[tombogan03884]

if you read the artical, you will see that the gun is unloaded.  it has to be that way under CA law, there are hunting, fishing and shooting execptions...

I know a few people that carry that way with a loaded mag in thier pocket...  I personally think its a very, very dumb idea...

No surprise there, you are known for your disdain of those who would actually take responsibility for THEIR OWN safety.

[TAB]

No surprise there, you are known for your disdain of those who would actually take responsibility for THEIR OWN safety.

so you think its smart to walk down the street, with a unloaded gun on your hip?

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[Kid Shelleen]

A great article. I too am surprised to see a positive artice from the San Diego Reader. You don't expect positive media stories about open carry from a state that has some of the strictest gun laws in the nation.

TAB is correct that the guns were unloaded, however the gentlemen listed in the article were all said to have ammunition on their belts...perfectly legal.

Unlike TABs obvious distain for these gentlemen (I personally think its a very, very dumb idea...), I have nothing but respect for their principles and for their patriotism. I believe that it was these qualities, demonstrated by the men as they expressed their reasons for open carry, that left the reporter with a positive experience and that ultimately led to a positive article.

Gentlemen, I applaud you!!!

[ericire12]

so you think its smart to walk down the street, with a unloaded gun on your hip?

No less safe then to walk down the street without a gun...... Its a political demonstration, TAB.

[TAB]

No less safe then to walk down the street without a gun...... Its a political demonstration, TAB.

so would you open carry a unloaded gun?  in a area that is known for crime( and the SD water front is known for both gangs and crimes against the person)

sound like a great way to get your ass beat and your gun taken from you.

[Kid Shelleen]

so would you open carry a unloaded gun?  in a area that is known for crime( and the SD water front is known for both gangs and crimes against the person)

sound like a great way to get your ass beat and your gun taken from you.

Ah, but these men are men of principle who are obviously willing to take such a risk to stand up for what they believe.

I say again, "Gentlemen, I applaud you."

[TAB]

that does not make it a "a smart idea"