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It’s pretty sad..

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by BTBAKER, Sep 2, 2019.

  1. Sep 2, 2019 at 9:11 AM
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    BTBAKER

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    When you can’t take your family out for ice cream or a nice dinner without that thought that the place you’re in could be the next to be riddled by bullets.
    I was thinking this morning that the idea of losing one my children would put me in a very bad place. I can’t even fathom it. And, with all of these senseless massacres it seems the one thing forgotten are all the families suffering, trying to carry on in this world. It has to be one of the toughest things a family could go through.
    So, hug your loved ones and appreciate every minute you have with them.
    And, please don’t turn this into politics or the MODs will rightfully delete.
     
  2. Sep 2, 2019 at 9:50 AM
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    I understand your fear, and it is scary to think about. But I also can’t live my life like that. I can’t be worried that everyone is out to hurt me. I do my best to have a plan inside my head in case something ever really did happen. But there’s no guarantee in anything. I don’t want to be afraid to go outside. I still think the chances are very very low something like that could happen. Not impossible but very low. I wish these nut jobs would just off them self instead of everybody else.
     
  3. Sep 2, 2019 at 10:02 AM
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    I agree with this. It sucks that I have to keep my head on a swivel whenever I go anywhere and be constantly concerned about what I might be walking my family into and what is my quickest way out, but I can’t let that paralyze me. Without getting to political I will just say I do everything in my power to be prepared for what might happen. Safety of my family, myself and those around me is something I think about constantly. It really is a shame that there are so many crazy people in the world. It’s my opinion that all we can do is be prepared as best as we can to deal with the unthinkable. The more people who are prepared the safer we as a society will be.
     
  4. Sep 2, 2019 at 10:05 AM
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    I hear ya buddy. These senseless acts are happening too frequently, and its becoming part of our daily news. I think we have started to become numb to it, which is really really scary to me. When you think about how many people are effected by violence every day, it's pretty disturbing and can be down right terrifying. You have to live your life but at the same time you can not ignore what's happening around us, and can not forget the families of the victims.
     
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    My wife knows whenever we eat out that I have to be facing the door when we sit down to eat. My first thought is that I will become a human shield and cover my family at all costs. I’m a bit of a jumpy person. A loud bang and I am ready to move!
     
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    I carry a gun on my everywhere I go. I am always prepared to defend myself and my family. Nothing means more to me than my wife and 2 daughters.

    Btw mass shootings are a very small fraction of the total gun deaths every year. More people die from suicides than mass shootings.
    https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-us-canada-41488081

    My point is that you can’t go around worrying about a massacre. Live your life to the best of your ability.
    I cannot go through life worrying about people places and things.
     
  7. Sep 2, 2019 at 10:24 AM
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    If there is any doubt that these are examples of Domestic terrorism, your post answers it. If it causes you to change the way you live your life out of fear, it is terrorism. But, as horrible as these events are (and I have 2 kids so I can imagine the pain as well), statistically you are far more likely to be involved in a fatal traffic accident than a mass shooting. Especially being on the road with your family when alcohol is involved by other drivers (nights, weekends, holidays, etc). Stay safe, and if you see something say something. Too many of these mass shooters had red flags prior, but nothing was done to prevent their actions.
     
  8. Sep 2, 2019 at 10:36 AM
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    Media driven terrorism. Committed by attention seekers, used to get people to vote away their rights.
     
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    It is sad. I have family members in El Paso and she says when she's go's to Walmart now everyone is watching everyone else,she said it's a very weird feeling
     
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    Ive be telling my kids and wife these sayings for 2 decades, “Always be aware of your surroundings”. “You only have control as far as you can stretch your ams out with others”.
    I personally can’t and won’t live my life in fear. It will erode life for you sooner or later.
    Try to stay positive in all situations. Keep a cool head, that may save your life in it’s self. :hattip:
     
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    Ditto with what y’all have said :thumbsup:
     
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    OP asked that we be aware of how we reply to this so it doesnt get shut down and I think we should respect that. I think that you're tiptoeing that line @ShreveportTSS
    Probably went over the line. I do think we should be able to keep this thread open without crossing lines like we have with other topics.
     
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  13. Sep 2, 2019 at 11:26 AM
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    I don’t believe I live my life in fear. I prefer to believe I’m aware and not ignorant to the possibilities. But, I just took my oldest to the PGA Superstore and I’m carrying my SIG. I’m carrying to a freaking golf store. I normally carry everywhere, all the time. I suppose some would consider that “fear”.
    As much as I feel bad for the victims, I feel equally as bad for those left behind to pick up the pieces. It’s a nasty cycle.
    But, I agree. You have to live your life without worrying all the time. I don’t alter what I do but I think it’s sad I feel more safe carrying a gun everywhere I go.
     
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    Yup ^^^.

    When I eat out I face the doorway. The establishment must have windows. I scout the place and have my plan in my head right after I sit down.

    I've done this for 25 years folks.

    Sick sick phvcks have been around A LONG TIME. Remember the Bath School massacre? No you don't. You weren't alive. Your parents weren't alive.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bath_School_disaster
     
  15. Sep 2, 2019 at 12:14 PM
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    Agreed... Just making sure we're all aware and agree that lack of attention is a human condition and not limited to certain races, immigrant status and so on.
     
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    Being cautious, situationally aware, and not advertising your possessions and flaunting your wealth is simply good sense.
    Having a weapon and knowing how to use it is just being wise.
    Living in fear is a waste of time
     
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    It's pointless to have a thread where the story of loss of life is told, then the "present state of affairs" message is provided (which implies social decay) without discourse as to the cause.

    Media distorts and sensationalize events to serve its ideology on both sides.
    An inanimate object doesn't kill.
    One must risk offense in order to think through a process and make a decent decision outside influence including survival strategy.

    Nobody here said the left did this and the right said that. Everyone is obviously tip toeing. Delete the thread if it's to risky of becoming a Facebook moment and tell the OP such talk is verboten.

    Otherwise... Let people talk. :oldglory:
     
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    Some people say mass shootings are all planned to push getting rid of guns in the US. Whatever is the truth, I am always alert anywhere, even on a military base it don’t matter. I see so many people anywhere glued to there phones, I’m the one of very few looking around and paying attention to everything. I’m
    Probably the “crazy one” cuz I’m not on my phone like the rest of society, the only social media I’m on is this website and YouTube, no Facebook twitter or whatever the fuck people are brainwashed with these days. How do I keep up on current events? Everyone around me talks about this and that glued to their phones and that’s my information hotline. Live life, keep your head on a swivel, pay attention to your surroundings and you’ll be just fine.
     
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    Lets keep it on topic and keep politics and race out of the discussion.
     
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    Hey Sean.. Get your wife dialed in too. Kids back to the door, parents face entry point. My wife packs too.. I'd rather you not be a shield. I'm kinda depending on ya from a far. Stay sharp.
     
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    I have been to 3 movies in 15 years due to the theather shootings. So, shamefully I will tell you I've let it change my life. i do eat with my back to the door, I'm aware in a crowd the closest exits, I'm a very alert in church and I always travel with a weapon. Have a plan, then practice the plan. In a live fire event you respond how you practiced.

    Either way, life is dangerous- Last week, some a-hole was texting and slammed into my wife and I at 60mph. He never hit his brakes. We were in her work vehicle (suburu Forester) and walked away from the accident. Car totaled, other driver transported with lacerations, neck pains, Airbag burns ect. We live in a very fast paced society and people are careless, unobservant, and irrersponsible.

    Some things to think about:

    How many of you with children have a 'safe phrase' that a stranger would have to know before your child would leave with them?
    Do you have a plan on who is picking up your child if the cell towers and power go down (a very real reality with cyber crimes now)?
    Do you have a word/phrase you use in the house to tell everyone to hide in designated spots in the event of a home invasion?
     
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    YES YES YES. You DO NOT wait around. You get the hell out. Time is your most precious tool.

    I mentioned previously restaurants with windows. I also ask for a table with chairs. No booth. If want to be able to rake the window out with my chair and then push/throw my family through it.
     
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    I get the concern and agree we should have our heads on a pivot these days when out and about.
    But the fact is evil walks the earth evil in many forms but most of all in the hearts of man.

    With that being said I personally think more folks need to chill eat more bbq drink a beer or two and relax.
     
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    I don’t see carrying everywhere a sign of fear. I see it as insurance. Protecting yourself from the unexpected. I wouldn’t drive my truck without insurance and I don’t go anywhere without a gun.
     
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    RLHULK Too many gamma rays in all that BBQ smoke.

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    What about a safe phrase for when the night “activities” get too rough?
     
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    Well it's safe to say owwwwwwwwch, knock that off doesn't work. Lol
     
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    I’ve always got one in the truck and one in my desk drawer at work. I never really give it much thought beyond typical situational awareness though.
     
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    Something that is never brought up when discussing violence is the roll the high carb, high sugar, processed food, hormone enriched, and high alcohol diet plays in creating a chemical imbalance and altering how we perceive reality.
     

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