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Section 10: Defense Weapons/Ammo Subject: Walther PPK/Carry Guns Msg# 1030581
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I really and truly can't help but read between the lines of your response. Even though I'm in agreement with others here, or vice versa, not to mention around the country (nationally known trainers, etc), it seems as if you don't like the way I say things. Do you feel I come off as "my way of the highway?" Do you believe I try to, or do in fact intimidate people? Do you feel I am the sort that puts people off from CCW altogether? Do you feel as if things said here, especially by me, fly in the face of a REPUTABLE source?
I don't believe any of this to be the case. I have some hard and fast personal beliefs about self-defense and concealed carry, but then, I am not alone in those beliefs. Still, am I being singled out? If so, why? I know we are not doing "personalities" here. Not our thing, right? If I've read too much between the lines, then I can only say that I don't worry about people being intimidated. As I said, I talk to a lot of people regularly about CCW, most are not as hard core into it as we are, but they tend to be enthusiastic and interested, not put off in any way. Then again, I may come across different in person than in writing. |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: I don't know what makes you believe it is I agree with your comments. That's why I used the words "think" and "can". Whether they "will" or "do" is another matter. IMO, carrying a handgun, legally, for self-defense is a new concept for most people. I can hope that all who do will seek out additional training from a REPUTABLE source and as they grow they will find a greater understanding of the whole concept and change their ideas of what handguns and ammo are the best for self-defense. Some may continue to carry a pocket pistol the rest of their life, others may abandon the whole concept as too much trouble and others will grow in their understanding and their equipment. Some people are very intimidated by those that they see as the experts and if they are intimidated they will withdraw and hold fast to their pre-conceived ideas. One has to establish rapport with another before they can appear credible and influence them. The my way or the highway approach even when accurate and well intentioned rarely is persuasive. We need to encourage more people to legally obtain a firearm and carry it daily. We have to encourage them to learn as much as they can about the topic. We can give them helpful information but they need to make their own choices and we need to respect that, as difficult as that may be. Most who are new to this concept are intimidated, though maybe eager, and want to dip their toe into concealed carry. I don't want to turn anyone off from obtaining a handgun for self-defense whatever it may be. I hope that once they get started they will grow into proper equipment and knowledge. |
