Opinion

[Floorist]

Who’s who?

Missouri’ s governor race is full of questions for gun supporters. The two candidates are Eric Greitens and Chris Koster.
Eric Greitens was a Democrat in 2008 and supported Barack Obama. He has since become a Republican and is the Republican nominee for governor.
Chris Koster was in the Missouri Senate as a Republican. He then became a Democrat in 2007 and became Missouri’s Attorney General. He is now the Democratic candidate for governor.
Both claim that they are in support of the permitless open carry bill that current governor Jay Nixon vetoed.
It may not matter because the Republicans, who control the Missouri legislature, should have enough votes to override the veto, during the veto session in September.
But, who will support gun rights in the future? Only time will tell.
Rusty Baker

 

[DennisT]

So anyone can openly carry a gun? Doesn't that seem a little silly? Who would want to be a police officer in that environment?

 

[havasu]

I always thought by advertising your weapon, you were just giving up the element of surprize. I think open carry is dumb actually.

 

[Floorist]

I always thought by advertising your weapon, you were just giving up the element of surprize. I think open carry is dumb actually.

So do I. but I also think it is constitutionally protected. I conceal carry but seldom open carry.

 

[Floorist]

So anyone can openly carry a gun? Doesn't that seem a little silly? Who would want to be a police officer in that environment?

In our area, most cops are for carry.

 

[highup]

So anyone can openly carry a gun? Doesn't that seem a little silly? Who would want to be a police officer in that environment?

You don't get out much.

Once you get used to seeing people open carry, it's actually a bit comforting.

 

[Hardwood]

I know of one family where the 20+ year old son wears his pistol open carry in Walmart and such. Joplin, MO.

Then another friend in Beckley, WV open carries. Was a bit strange when we ran down to the local little store and his gun was strapped on. He is a firm believer in 2nd Amendment and exercises his rights when he gets a chance.s

And a few times, I've seen open carry in some store in this area (N. AL). And I think I could now if I wanted to.

 

[Floorist]

I know of one family where the 20+ year old son wears his pistol open carry in Walmart and such. Joplin, MO.

Then another friend in Beckley, WV open carries. Was a bit strange when we ran down to the local little store and his gun was strapped on. He is a firm believer in 2nd Amendment and exercises his rights when he gets a chance.s

And a few times, I've seen open carry in some store in this area (N. AL). And I think I could now if I wanted to.

I see a few open carry here but not many. Most people don't seem to pay attention. 20 miles to the west, in Kansas, it is very common. They allow open carry by anyone, don't even need to live in the state.

 

[havasu]

Are these exposed guns even loaded?

 

[Hardwood]

Yes. To the ones I know of and have seen. For sure on the young man and the fellow in WVa.

 

[Floorist]

Are these exposed guns even loaded?

I am sure they are. I see them around Ft Scott, Ks. quite often.

 

[highup]

Are these exposed guns even loaded?

That's a good'n
Can you open carry a water pistol in CA if it's unloaded?

 

[Floorist]

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[Ernesto]

That's a good'n
Can you open carry a water pistol in CA if it's unloaded?

I wouldn't. If you aggressively pull a water pistol out of a holster your likely to get shot by a LEO.

 

[Nick]

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Good one Floorist .

 

[Floorist]

Finally, some common sense.
Sandy Hook's parents lawsuit thrown out.
http://patch.com/connecticut/newtow...milies-sandy-hook-victims-against-rifle-maker

 

[highup]

What a crazy precedent that would have set up for the anti-gun groups. Nice to see a judge with a head on his shoulders.

 

[Floorist]

chickens

 

[Floorist]

I think Shakespeare described the candidates best "a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing."

 

[Nick]

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