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Originally Posted by Refsmitty
Crazy people - like fans - have gotten out of control. Do any of you currently carry for protection or have any of you thought about it?
I have a concealed permit but have yet come to the point of carrying in my vehicle.
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No, and I think it would be a really bad idea. Statistically, the chances of a confrontation escalating to something really bad increase exponentially when a firearm becomes part of the equation. The only exception I could see are off duty law enforcement personnel - some jurisdictions require them to carry when off duty.
If you have an area or school where there is a potential problem, then it is the responsibility of the school to provide adequate security - if they won't, then refuse to work there.
While I have seen a number of loud mouth idiots and "fan boys", I've never seen anything escalate to a physical confrontation. If it ever did happen to me, I have other skills that, while they may be a little rusty, should be more than sufficient until additional assistance arrives.
Just for the record, I have nothing against firearms. I own a variety of hand guns and long guns, and am fully qualified with all of them.