Would you / Do you carry a gun to games?

[AZ_REF]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Here's the thing. I don't own a weapon. I probably will own one in the future, but don't intend to ever take one to a game.
If I were to become a police officer, that might change. I can't imagine leaving it in the locker room, but that's not my decision to make for other people.

Why would you never bring one to a game? I'm not sure if legally I could here, I would either, just wanted to hear your rational. I would never leave it in a locker room, unless it was in a locker and I brought the lock.

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Good luck with that. Funny thing about this place, topics rarely stay on topic. When the original poster attempts to limit the scope of responses, well, that's when all he!! tends to break loose.

This can be a pretty touchy subject. I just don't want it to turn into GUNS ARE BAD and YOU'RE BAD FOR HAVING ONE! I'm pretty much expecting all heck to break loose, just figure'd I'd try.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by AZ_REF

Why would you never bring one to a game?

Why would you ever bring one to a game?!?!?!

If your personal safety is at that big a risk, then you probably shouldn't even bother going to the venue. If you don't need it for security, then you don't need it.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by AZ_REF

Why would you never bring one to a game? I'm not sure if legally I could here, I would either, just wanted to hear your rational. I would never leave it in a locker room, unless it was in a locker and I brought the lock.

The risk here is pretty high, getting the weapon stolen. Unless your own security is at risk (which we all seem to agree isn't worth the money), there doesn't seem to be a valid reason worth the risk of getting it stolen. Even if I was a cop, and felt compelled to bring my weapon to the site, I'd most likely leave it in the car and do what I can to ensure the vehicle is as secure as possible. Possibly (this is just a thought), it could be checked with the on-duty police officers who are on site.

As the scrappy one kinda sorta states in post #10, it's not a question of "why not bring it" even if it's allowed. To me, it's a question of, "why bring it." I can't think of a compelling reason.

edited to give credit since it was all but begged for

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

It's not a question of "why not bring it" even if it's allowed. To me, it's a question of, "why bring it."

I agree with this. In fact, it sounds a little familiar. Oh yeah, post #10 in this thread: "Why would you ever bring one to a game?!?!?!"

[rainmaker]

I would never carry a gun to a game.

I would never carry a gun, period.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by rainmaker

I would never carry a gun to a game.

Most seem to agree. I know Scrapper does.

Originally Posted by rainmaker

I would never carry a gun, period.

I might, given the circumstances. But, we can't make this political.

[Mark Padgett]

How do you like this uniform? I think it's a standard FEEBLE requirement.

[rainmaker]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

How do you like this uniform? I think it's a standard FEEBLE requirement.

Reminds me of this cartoon: a guy is flashing a lady in the grocery store. The lady says, "Oh, that reminds me. I need to buy baby carrots!"

[Brad]

This thread has probably run its course...

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

I agree with this. In fact, it sounds a little familiar. Oh yeah, post #10 in this thread: "Why would you ever bring one to a game?!?!?!"

I was answering a question directed at me, Scrapper. He was entitled to my opinion, even if it did happen to agree with one already posted.

However, I've gone back and edited my post to give you credit for saying it first.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

edited to give credit since it was all but begged for

LOL. So untrue!! I was merely pointing out that we agreed! Sure. . .

[SamIAm]

You definitley should not carry a gun if you have to ask other's to help you decide whether you should bring it or leave it at home and why.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by SamIAm

You definitley should not carry a gun if you have to ask other's to help you decide whether you should bring it or leave it at home and why.

You definitely should not carry a gun if you cannot properly spell "definitely".

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by AZ_REF

Why would you never bring one to a game?

WHY would you carry a gun to a game? That's CRAZY.

If you're law enforcement and your job requires it, that's one thing. But otherwise, I see nothing positive in doing that.