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Man raises questions after carrying rifle into JC Penney
KSL.com ^
| January 17th, 2013
| y Paul Nelson and Andrew Wittenberg
Posted on 01/18/2013 8:28:55 AM PST by Daffynition
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To: Daffynition
It’s JC Penny, so there were only few people there anyway.
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posted on
01/18/2013 8:43:52 AM PST
by
Brooklyn Attitude
(Obama being re-elected is the political equivalent of OJ being found not guilty.)
To: rarestia
I see people ‘bearing arms’ all the time at the grocery store in Red Hampshire...
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posted on
01/18/2013 8:44:33 AM PST
by
who knows what evil?
(G-d saved more animals than people on the ark...www.siameserescue.org.)
To: rarestia
AMEN, BROTHER!
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posted on
01/18/2013 8:46:11 AM PST
by
MestaMachine
(Sometimes the smartest man in the room is standing in the midst of imbeciles.)
To: Daveinyork
JCP and the store would be empty. Who would feel threatened? No one is there.
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posted on
01/18/2013 8:46:58 AM PST
by
Daffynition
(The essential American soul is hard, isolate, stoic, and a killer. It has never yet melted. — D.H.)
To: BipolarBob
Obvious an attention starved person looking for 15 minutes of fame.
Correction: "Obviously an attention-starved well-protected and confident person looking for 15 minutes of fame."
To: Daveinyork
I got a Marlin 60 tube-fed autoloader .22 and it’s actually STAMPED J. C. PENNEY on the barrel...
From the serial number, I think it’s circa 1967 or so.
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posted on
01/18/2013 8:49:03 AM PST
by
djf
(Conservative values help the poor. Liberal values help them STAY poor!!!)
To: ArrogantBustard
His khaki belt doesn't match his black trousers! Really...in Penney's, of all places. He's trying to stir the pot from several directions at the same time.
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posted on
01/18/2013 8:49:31 AM PST
by
who knows what evil?
(G-d saved more animals than people on the ark...www.siameserescue.org.)
To: Daffynition
You can bet no one got mugged while he was in the store.
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posted on
01/18/2013 8:50:01 AM PST
by
kenmcg
(scapegoat)
To: BipolarBob
Provoking a reaction? Yeah, the reaction should be, “Thank God there’s someone nearby who could react if another shooter went traipsing through this mall.”
Fact is, millions of people, myself included, carry firearms concealed from view for personal protection and would have absolutely no problem using them in defense of self or others. This gentleman decided to openly carry his arms, a right which no one can deny him, and he peaceably went about his business.
If open-carry ever passes in Florida, my wife and I intend to go about our lawful business, shopping, groceries, even getting mani/pedis with our rifles slung across our backs and pistols on our hips. We’re PROUD to be gun owners and to be law-abiding citizens.
This limp-wristed BS about “oh, this is a stranger, I don’t know his mental state and he’s got an assault weapon” has GOT TO STOP. There are millions of law enforcement officers around this country, and there’s no way every single one of them is mentally perfect. I personally know a handful who juice (roids) and have TERRIBLE anger management issues, but no one thinks twice about calling them for safety.
This needs to be normalized the same way that the left tries to normalize homosexuality and gay marriage. THIS IS OUR FIGHT TO WIN! The right to self-defense and arms is affirmed in the Second amendment, and we should NOT be afraid to exercise it EVER!
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posted on
01/18/2013 8:52:15 AM PST
by
rarestia
(It's time to water the Tree of Liberty.)
To: who knows what evil?
I personally feel very safe around armed citizens.
Exposure is exactly what is needed to desensitize the public. It worked for the homosexual mafia...
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posted on
01/18/2013 8:52:55 AM PST
by
TSgt
(Infringe upon my 2nd Amendment rights and learn how to speed read at 3000 feet per second...)
To: Squantos; Gilbo_3
We know that discretion is the better part of valor. But part of me wonders what the net effect would be if we collectively slung our EBRs and holstered our pistols and simply went about our daily business open carrying where we are able to legally.
When only one person does this, it gives the impression that he's an "attention seeker", and while he might be, the perception would be entirely different if EVERYBODY who were able did what he's doing. THAT would send a definite message.
... just saying. :-)
To: Daffynition
I used to think people who did this sort of thing were real bozo’s that hurt the cause. Now, with all the anti gun hystria from every direction, I think it’s time for a little push back. If the mere sight of my fire arm scares you or 'offends' you, too bad. Go home, lock your doors and close your blinds.
PS. don’t sweep people with your muzzxle. it’s bad form.
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posted on
01/18/2013 8:55:55 AM PST
by
paul51
(11 September 2001 - Never forget)
To: rarestia
Exactly!
My county has the highest number of concealed carry permits for our area. You bet that guy standing next to you in the frozen food section is packing.
In fact, with all of the recent shootings I feel that I’m not protecting my family if I venture out with them unarmed.
We need more good guys with guns not less of them.
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posted on
01/18/2013 8:56:01 AM PST
by
TSgt
(Infringe upon my 2nd Amendment rights and learn how to speed read at 3000 feet per second...)
To: TSgt
I don’t see the problem. It isn’t like he is shooting anyone. Isn’t there still a Bill of Rights? We should see more guns around being carried by normal, average citizens.
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posted on
01/18/2013 9:00:30 AM PST
by
hal ogen
(First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?)
To: rarestia
Fabulouth!
But shouldn't the vertical foregrip match the horizontal handguard?
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posted on
01/18/2013 9:01:19 AM PST
by
ArrogantBustard
(Western Civilization is Aborting, Buggering, and Contracepting itself out of existence.)
To: Daffynition
I find it more outragous that he’s even shopping at JC Penny.
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posted on
01/18/2013 9:01:56 AM PST
by
lwd
To: who knows what evil?
Although it’s good to make a statement. I feel this kind of publicity is not the correct manner to do so! The guy was just pushing the envelope, and I would think could have been arrested not on a weapons charge but an inciting panic charge!
Hell in most states now the old rifle in the rear pickup window does not fly, as weapon transportation has to be in a secure case and unloaded with ammo in separate location!
This is not proper and sends the wrong message from Second Amendment Supporters. Weapons have their place and JCP is not the place for this exhibition.
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posted on
01/18/2013 9:01:56 AM PST
by
Conserev1
("Still Clinging to my Bible and my Weapon")
To: rarestia
This gentleman decided to openly carry his arms, a right which no one can deny him
He's on private property. That owner has the right to restrict who he does business with. You do concealed carry? Good for you. That's what this guy should have done. Carrying a rifle in a mall nowadays is inviting trouble.
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posted on
01/18/2013 9:02:23 AM PST
by
BipolarBob
(Happy Hunger Games! May the odds be ever in your favor.)
To: Daffynition
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posted on
01/18/2013 9:04:58 AM PST
by
Paladin2
To: expat2
And the dangerous black color!
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posted on
01/18/2013 9:05:31 AM PST
by
Perseverando
(Gun control? It's really not about gun control is it? It's really about PEOPLE CONTROL!)
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