Dodgey neighborhood

[IainH]

This bike show I'm going to is in a warehouse in one of Charlotte's high crime areas. Great, I'll make sure to tote a pistol.

[Ed Hurst]

Not a bad idea, Iain. May the Lord grant safety.

[jaybreak]

Are you serious about the pistol comment? It couldn't hurt (pun intended). What are the conceal carry/open carry laws in SC like?

I had a CCP for a long time, but I let it expire because I never had the right firearm for that. I should look into that again.

[IainH]

I sold my 32 snub nosed pocket revolver years ago, I carried everywhere without incident and declared to have it on occasion but, never had to pull it. I was stopped at a sobriety checkpoint once( I was sober) and told the officer I had it tucked under my shirt. He told me to keep it in front were it was visible and then waved me on through. After around 4 or 5 years of not partying, I realized the reason I carried it in the first place no longer applied so, I sold it for $50. My son has his Papa's Glock 9mm Service Pistol which for obvious reasons I ain't taking. I grew up in a rough neighborhood, hung around them a lot and know what they're like. I haven't been in one since 92 when I was selling Kirby and had many a good humored banter with gang bangers. "Crazy white man" act always worked. I've used humor to defuse many a tense situation in the past. I guess I kinda forgot about all that. I haven't been on this long a round trip yet. It will be interesting. Mapquest has it as 176 miles. I don't think I'll have major issues with the bike when I've finished my maintenance and mods. I certainly wouldn't relish being broke down in brown town. However, it is not a concern because I'm not in charge, Jesus is.

[Ed Hurst]

If your convictions call for it, this is not a bad time to have a firearm. I don't have a handgun now, and the ones I've owned weren't worth much as protection, but I have prayed that the Lord let me know when it's time to worry about it.

[IainH]

If your convictions call for it, this is not a bad time to have a firearm. I don't have a handgun now, and the ones I've owned weren't worth much as protection, but I have prayed that the Lord let me know when it's time to worry about it.

I'm well equipped with shotguns and long guns, I just don't have a pistol anymore. I'm looking at the Remington RP .45 ACP, 15+1 capacity if you can you believe that. I tried one out, the grip is very comfortable for double stacked 45s it's the polymers. The local dealer said he could hook me up for $400. But, it'll have to wait.

[forrealone]

North Carolina allows for handguns as long as you have acquired a permit first from the local sheriff's office.  In our county, you are allowed up to five permits per year for $5 each.  However, the handgun must be visible at all times unless you have a conceal carry permit.  Rifles and shotguns require no permit or anything.  I don't know anyone who does not have a firearm of one sort or another in our neighborhood.  We don't carry them around with us; mostly have them for home security or hunting.  In our case, there are foxes and coyotes and any number of wild animals that may be rabid or too interested in our chickens. 

On those occasions when destinations may be questionable as far as safety is concerned, having a weapon is not a bad idea.  Unless you never shot one before!   Anyone with any sense has learned gun safety and shot enough times to be accurate.

Jusoyano, Jay.