08-29-2025, 12:43 PM
The first thing my government did back in the early 70's when I joined the United States Army was issue me a fully, automatic, M16...Bad ass... yes it was. I assume it was to protect myself and those around me. When I returned to civilian life however, I was required to purchase a license to carry a "concealed only" hand gun. Seems they had no problem with me carrying a weapon as long as it was while working for them, but that changed quickly. I never understood the reasoning behind "concealing" a weapon. That's what bad guys always did right before they robbed the bank. It soon became the "norm" to conceal only because there wasn't another option. It was take it or leave it. I grew up in central Florida where most days the temperature was in the 90's and so was the humidity. Shorts and t-shirts are the dress code for the State and having to conceal a weapon was quite a feat. I know, everyone has their own opinions about "open carry" and "concealed carry". I look at it as, if my weapon is securely in it's holster with only it's grip showing then it is concealed. Were not suppose to be out trying to preform invisible gun magic shows, we should only be trying to make sure the damn thing is secured.