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Dostoevsky · 02-02-2004, 05:21 PM

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As a fellow gun owner I got a sick feeling just reading your story. I always worry about whether my guns are secure enough to prevent some unsavory element of society from getting his hands on them. Unfortunately, it is hard to prevent a determined criminal from acquiring firearms. A responsible gun owner's job is to make it difficult for criminals to find and steal his/her gun(s).

As a concealed weapons permit holder I understand and appreciate the dilema that forced you to leave your firarm in your car. Although poof went about making his point in a very inappropriate manner, I feel his opinion has some merit. I personally think it's a bad idea to leave a firearm in a car unattended. When I go out I either carry my gun on my body at all times or I don't bring it at all. I just don't feel comfortable about leaving it in the car because of the number of reports I've heard like this one. Now please understand that I don't blame you for having your gun stolen and I'm very glad that you're getting back, that's a miracle in itself. I just want to add my .02 to this thread. I would strongly suggest either leaving your gun at home during work or finding a concealment technique that you are comfortable enough with to bring your piece into work with you during the day. I guess you have to decide how dangerous your trip to and from work is and whether or not it's worth hiding your gun at the job during the day. That's a very personal decision and I know some people in your situation that leave their guns at home and others who take them into the workplace concealed. I hope you come to some decision that you are comfortable with. If you would like me to recommend another board that deals with issues like this regularly please feel free to contact me.

-Dostoevsky

02-02-2004, 05:21 PM	#33 (permalink)
Dostoevsky Psycho Location: Macon, GA	123- As a fellow gun owner I got a sick feeling just reading your story. I always worry about whether my guns are secure enough to prevent some unsavory element of society from getting his hands on them. Unfortunately, it is hard to prevent a determined criminal from acquiring firearms. A responsible gun owner's job is to make it difficult for criminals to find and steal his/her gun(s). As a concealed weapons permit holder I understand and appreciate the dilema that forced you to leave your firarm in your car. Although poof went about making his point in a very inappropriate manner, I feel his opinion has some merit. I personally think it's a bad idea to leave a firearm in a car unattended. When I go out I either carry my gun on my body at all times or I don't bring it at all. I just don't feel comfortable about leaving it in the car because of the number of reports I've heard like this one. Now please understand that I don't blame you for having your gun stolen and I'm very glad that you're getting back, that's a miracle in itself. I just want to add my .02 to this thread. I would strongly suggest either leaving your gun at home during work or finding a concealment technique that you are comfortable enough with to bring your piece into work with you during the day. I guess you have to decide how dangerous your trip to and from work is and whether or not it's worth hiding your gun at the job during the day. That's a very personal decision and I know some people in your situation that leave their guns at home and others who take them into the workplace concealed. I hope you come to some decision that you are comfortable with. If you would like me to recommend another board that deals with issues like this regularly please feel free to contact me. -Dostoevsky __________________ Pride is the recognition of the fact that you are your own highest value and, like all of man’s values, it has to be earned. It is not advisable, James, to venture unsolicited opinions. You should spare yourself the embarrassing discovery of their exact value to your listener. Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged