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Eleanors38

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43. There does seem to be a split among some controllers: Open or concealed?
Fri Aug 12, 2016, 03:35 PM
Aug 2016
This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] TheMastersNemesis Aug 2016 OP
Excellent idea. Vinca Aug 2016 #1
In what way will you not tolerate an OC'er? What action will you take? Marengo Aug 2016 #2
We're talking about businesses. WinstonSmith4740 Aug 2016 #35
Exactly SCantiGOP Aug 2016 #42
Good for you! WinstonSmith4740 Aug 2016 #56
The OP seemed to suggest he would take some kind of personal action against individuals who... Marengo Aug 2016 #53
A lot of small businesses are in places where a large majority of their customers carry. redstatebluegirl Aug 2016 #3
Where is that? I live in one of the counties with the highest ownership rates in the US and rarely.. Marengo Aug 2016 #7
I agree that OC is stupid, I just think the anger at the businesses that choose not redstatebluegirl Aug 2016 #11
If you don't mind my asking, what is your state of residence? I'm curious as I hear much... Marengo Aug 2016 #15
I own my own private engineering business. Guns aren't allowed unless it is by law enforcement. tonyt53 Aug 2016 #4
I'm in... I noticed a sign in an independently owned store (sorry can't remember the name) ... hlthe2b Aug 2016 #5
"gun-obsessed posters:" Including the OP posting in General Dscussion? Eleanors38 Aug 2016 #38
I think the post SCantiGOP Aug 2016 #44
I seem to recall that in the 1880s and 1890s, many towns had "No Guns" signs posted. 4lbs Aug 2016 #6
Wasn't that the cause of the gunfight at the OK Corral? nt jmg257 Aug 2016 #12
Well, yes but there's more to it than that OldRedneck Aug 2016 #40
Only the carried guns. beevul Aug 2016 #26
I'm in Oklahoma. That's not going to happen around here. NaturalHigh Aug 2016 #8
Boycotts rarely ever work. eom MohRokTah Aug 2016 #9
You forgot the sarasm thingy. TheCowsCameHome Aug 2016 #13
Who is organizing this boycott? Marengo Aug 2016 #19
Somebody...., sarisataka Aug 2016 #32
IMO, all GunControl "movements" begin in GD, not in the other two (2) groups. Or try to. Eleanors38 Aug 2016 #41
And that is sarisataka Aug 2016 #47
Indeed, I actually have to search for gun threads beyond the two (2) groups. Oh, well... Eleanors38 Aug 2016 #51
You may want to do further research rather than simply alleging a thing to be so. LanternWaste Aug 2016 #24
You name a few that have worked. MohRokTah Aug 2016 #25
Why do you think they call them cowboys?? Angry Dragon Aug 2016 #10
Johnny Cash had a more accurate prediction of the outcome SwankyXomb Aug 2016 #31
If I am not mistaken, he had an old Remington Model 81... Eleanors38 Aug 2016 #52
Check out this thread... pamela Aug 2016 #14
AH I remember that thread. Has anyone printed them up yet? nt jmg257 Aug 2016 #18
I didn't notice any after actions reports in that thread, so I wonder as well. Marengo Aug 2016 #20
Well, along with all this anger & a boycott, I expect we will see some REAL action taken now. jmg257 Aug 2016 #21
Yep, and success so fast and complete we will be stunned. Marengo Aug 2016 #23
Well, maybe it was posted in the wrong forum? Group? Eleanors38 Aug 2016 #48
I suspect it won't work, but I wish the best. Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #16
I already leave if I see a gun. And I tell 'em why I'm leaving. Iggo Aug 2016 #17
Concealed carry is a much better option Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #22
If people are compelled to be armed in public, I agree. Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #30
I would agree if we had rational rules on concealed carry SCantiGOP Aug 2016 #39
I don't disagree! Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #46
I agree. This has been discussed numerous times in the two (2) designated gun groups. Eleanors38 Aug 2016 #49
Agreed n/t friendly_iconoclast Aug 2016 #54
I agree. open carry is more trouble that it is worth drray23 Aug 2016 #27
*shrug* beevul Aug 2016 #28
My only problem with that is .. ananda Aug 2016 #29
There does seem to be a split among some controllers: Open or concealed? Eleanors38 Aug 2016 #43
I've never even seen a gun PasadenaTrudy Aug 2016 #33
Fortunately, I haven't seen open carry gunloons around here Warpy Aug 2016 #34
I feel the same way. Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #36
This very question is discussed in one of the two (2) groups dealing with guns. Eleanors38 Aug 2016 #45
What do banks do bucolic_frolic Aug 2016 #37
Get started sarisataka Aug 2016 #50
Heh. I get started every day by perusing GD for gun posts before I get around to GCRKBA! Eleanors38 Aug 2016 #55
It worked against Target. deathrind Aug 2016 #57
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