Yes, pack the guns for your trip

Were you set for the weekend? It is Memorial Day: Another government-sanctioned three-day holiday wonder that enables Americans to forget the reason for the holiday – honoring our war dead, those who lost their lives fighting in defense of their country and for freedom and liberty for our allies – and concentrate on getting out of town for picnics, barbecues and sports.

So, patriotic thoughts or not, I hope the holiday and picnic gear was packed in the van or camper, there was a full tank of gas and everyone was set to go

Oh, except this year there’s something else that we’re advised to have with us: a gun.

Yes, you heard me right. Depending on where you intend to celebrate the weekend, it’s suggested that you have a weapon at hand. And, of course, that means that you know how to use it.

In a major announcement, Arizona Sheriff Paul Babeu put out the word that anyone planning to hike, camp or just drive through and enjoy the back roads in the southwestern areas of Pinal County should be packing heat.

I know this is not what most would agree with, but if I’m driving, I always take protection in the form of a firearm. I stayed a week in Chicago, and I carried. I know, I know, Chicago doesn’t allow ANY firearms. Too bad so many people get killed by them there!

I’d rather be judged by twelve than carried by six. I know the risk if I’m caught. The thing is, in all other ways I’m model citizen and follow the law, and am courteous and respectful of every one I meet, and that goes for everyday folks as was as law enforcement.

I am always polite and compliant when/if I am questioned by police or pulled over, but I do NOT disclose I am armed.

The firearm I carry is there as a LAST resort. I have a right to protect my life, but I also have a personal obligation to God not to argue, fight or even brandish what I carry. I ask that He remove and protect me from all dangerous persons whom I’d have no resort but to kill to defend my life. So far that’s worked out.

I’ll always run away or flee if at all possible. Same with driving. No road rage nor response to it except to wave and apologize. But the bottom line is I will protect myself, and if it has to come down to the law versus my life, I’ll protect my life.

Agreed. WTH is wrong with SC and reciprocity. Flew into MD so no ccw. Of course driving through MD is just as bad with their fascist anti gun laws. If I was home I would not be allowed to ccw to Memorial Day events at Ft Logan as it is federali property. Fortunately most states have reciprocity with CO

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