FWIW. According to “some sources” the photo of the guy holding the 12 gauge was taken at a Starbucks in Kuwait in 2005 - http://practicaltacticalpodcast.com/starbucks/
This is excerpted from the article just below the same photo on the above site:
“Edit: I was contacted by the individual pictured above. He is in the US Military, and for context, wanted to advise that this photo was taken in a Starbucks in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait in 2005. He did not request the photo be removed, just wanted to add context for this particular photo. -Casey”
I’m not convinced yet. Still waiting for a little more info on this photo.
Probably wouldn't bother me, but I can understand how it might some people. Or how some might walk out the door.