[jedalton]

I carry a 9mm

[tsmall22204]

Originally Posted by jcvdd1

While parking my car next to several parked gold carts in the shopping center near Brownwood, I observed an older Villager stumble out of his parked golf cart and I naturally offered my assistance. He appeared fine but I noticed that he dropped his Glock 17 onto the parking lot floor. He asked me to help him recover his firearm from the floor as he had difficulty with his gait.

I immediately realized that based on his behavior, he was unfamiliar with handguns and I told him that I would help him and make his gun safe. The firearm had an empty chamber but the clip was full. After securing his firearm, I strongly suggested that he take up some classes at the local Shooters World.

Just wondering, how many “unfamiliar” soles here carry?

I do not feel the need to carry a gun here in the villages. I am concerned that as residents age to the point they can no longer be TRUSTED with a weapon, still carry. This is not a status symbol or the wild west.

[maggie1]

It goes without saying that obtaining a ccw permit is only the initial step in the process. Here are a couple of suggestions that need to be considered as well:

1. Practice, practice, practice! - It will do you no good to obtain the permit, and not be able to hit what you are shooting at, or accidentally hit something that you weren't shooting at.

2. Plan of action - Develop "what if" scenarios. What if a person opened fire in a restaurant, the town square, Walmart, or how about if you're being carjacked? What steps would you take to neutralize the situation>

3. Keep a round chambered - It does no good to pull the weapon if there is noting in the chamber - you might not have the opportunity to get a round off before you are shot.

4. Consider purchasing a double-action weapon. A semi-automatic is ready to fire with just a slight pull of the trigger This could lead to an accidental discharge in an adrenaline fueled attempt to pull your weapon. If you are considering a revolver as your weapon of choice, get one where the hammer is recessed. There is less of a chance the weapon will get caught on your clothing.

5. Don't become a statistic - There have been incidents where the weapon owner has accidentally shot themselves or a family member.

6. Obtain liability coverage from your insurance carrier. Even if you've shot a bad guy, you're still going to be sued by his/her family members. In this day and age, there's no telling how a jury will react, especially if you've accidentally shot an innocent person.

Being a ccw holder comes with awesome responsibility. You are licensed by the state to take lethal action against another if your life, or the lives of others are in peril. Be certain that you know what you are doing.

[Chatbrat]

If you carry make sure your firearm is loaded with good defense ammo, you don't want ball ammo or any ammo that will over penetrate

[lawn22]

You will never know who carries or how many of us do , that is why it is conceived permits

[Kerlampert]

Many people are permitted to carry a handgun, but very few are qualified.

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by Kerlampert

Many people are permitted to carry a handgun, but very few are qualified.

I would agree there are some not qualified.
It is a point for debate whether "...very few are qualified...".

Just like those with a driver's licence.

[Chatbrat]

The villages is not assault proof, the person killed in the parking lot near McCalls is more than enough proof--older people, driving newer cars are prime targets, especially considering the current drug epidemic--be prepared to defend your life or the lives of you loved ones--when you are dead the're no do overs

[remarks006]

No, lived in Chicago ,the city not the quiet suburbs, and never carried ,hope I never do.

[richs631]

I have a concealed carry license but if I'm going somewhere by golf cart there's no need to carry especially in the villages. I do carry if I go outside the villages. Good for thought: I was told that the 3 zip codes in the villages have the most concealed carry licenses in the country

[Down Sized]

How many takes their gun to Wal-Mart now?

[Chatbrat]

Wal-Mart is a 100% carry zone, especially the Leesburg store, and Summerfield store, same goes for Rural King

[Velvet]

Leesburg Walmart is a no-go zone for us. Once was enough. Where there are parking places needed to be specially designated for police....

[Number 10 GI]

Originally Posted by Kerlampert

Many people are permitted to carry a handgun, but very few are qualified.

The same is true of motor vehicle drivers.

[anothersteve]

Originally Posted by richs631

I have a concealed carry license but if I'm going somewhere by golf cart there's no need to carry especially in the villages. I do carry if I go outside the villages. Good for thought: I was told that the 3 zip codes in the villages have the most concealed carry licenses in the country

I carry everywhere allowed, yes even playing golf, concealed in my bag.

Steve