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Old 01-04-2007, 03:44 PM   #52
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Originally Posted by mykalberta View Post
I would with the exception I would be too jittery about it ging off while still in my pants, that reason alone would likely prevent me from carrying one. I have a butterfly knife I occasianally carry to clubs if I have a bad feeling or something, never had to bring it out.

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This (and the gun at the party story above) is the exact sort of thing that I was talking about with my previous statement about people carrying weapons and not being trained to use them.

A weapon being drawn elevates a fight and puts you at more risk of having to use/defend against lethal force. It also makes people much more unpredictable. So, if you are carrying a weapon for self defense, you better be well trained in how to use it... otherwise it is a liability.

I seriously doubt the basic course required for owning a concealed gun is enough to train someone how to defend themselves in a life or death situation.

MYK, are you trained in self defense when armed with a knife? If not, you should not be carrying that thing around, ever.

If you're really worried about going out, my advice would be to not go out, or go somewhere else.
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