How to Tell a Person That You Carry a Gun

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Tell them... "I am your friend (neighbor

   I have a state authorized, court issued permit to carry a concealed handgun.
   
   I do so whenever possible."
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   Step 2: doctor

   The fingerprint cards were submitted to the FBI and a criminal background check was performed.
   
   Before that, I had to pass state and local background checks.
   
   I had to present evidence to the court of approved training in firearms laws, safety and marksmanship before my application would be accepted."
   
   , , Most likely, I would also be charged with brandishing a weapon, disorderly conduct and/or assault."
   
   If it were determined that use of deadly force was not to protect a life in immediate danger, one would probably be charged with second-degree murder or first-degree manslaughter.
   
   On top of these, he or she would also face civil liability. , You're more well trained than some law enforcement officers."
   
   I am a good citizen, and I vote."
   
   I will retreat as fast and as far as possible to always avoid conflict, knowing that should a situation escalate, I could be identified as the instigator and face losing your permit or worse, if I act hastily or aggressively."
   
   , You can help by telling them that they can feel a degree of comfort knowing that there may be someone nearby with the means, motive, and training to possibly save their life, or that of those around them. , They never know whether their next intended victim may be armed, trained, and ready to effectively defend oneself. , That is why they become criminals. ,, , Explain to them that they should, however, be very afraid of those who endeavor to turn the entire law abiding population of our great country into defenseless victims.
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   Step 3: clergyman

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   Step 4: nurse or just another nameless

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   Step 5: faceless stranger in the crowd).

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   Step 6: Tell them... "The local police fingerprinted me.

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   Step 7: Tell them... "I am not a felon

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   Step 8: junkie

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   Step 9: drug dealer

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    Step 10: stalker or even a shoplifter since any such indiscretion(s) including alcohol or other drug abuse or simple assault or a restraining order would disqualify you from holding a permit."

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    Step 11: Tell them... "My classroom training covered 'that it is sometimes required or legal to indicate that I have a gun

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    Step 12: but it is not always appropriate to do so -- much less to display it or actually use deadly force'."

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    Step 13: Tell them..."My displaying it in any inappropriate circumstance

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    Step 14: under which I am not in immediate fear for your life or the life of another

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    Step 15: would mean more than the loss of my permit.

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    Step 16: Tell them...

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    Step 17: Tell them... "I am well aware of the laws and regulations affecting my rights.

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    Step 18: Tell them... "I can not be and am not a non-resident alien.

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    Step 19: Tell them... "I am aware of the responsibility that I bear

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    Step 20: and I will walk or run away rather than risk confrontation.

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    Step 21: Tell them... "Should the need arise

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    Step 22: I will act swiftly

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    Step 23: intelligently

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    Step 24: and decisively to protect my life and the lives of those around me."

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    Step 25: Now ask them whether they are afraid of you.

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    Step 26: Explain to them that criminals

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    Step 27: on the other hand

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    Step 28: should feel fear.

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    Step 29: Explain to them that

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    Step 30: if they feel safer patronizing establishments with a NO GUNS ALLOWED policy

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    Step 31: to please keep in mind that the criminals won't obey the signs or the laws.

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    Step 32: Explain that criminals know that the law-abiding customers of that establishment are easy prey

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    Step 33: and will have little to no fear of immediate consequences of their actions.

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    Step 34: Assure them that there is no need to fear you

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    Step 35: "I am just another loyal

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    Step 36: law abiding American."

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    Step 37: Last but not least.

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