While my own weapon is trigger-locked with the key out of reach, I don\u2019t particularly like myself when I have a gun on my hip.<\/p>\n
Recalling my experience years ago when I was pressed into service to help protect a foreign leader attending a U.N. General Assembly session and making an official visit to Washington, I back off the idea of carrying a lethal weapon.<\/p>\n
I liked the experience way too much.<\/p>\n
I loved the weight of the weapon on my hip, the glances I got from the people on the streets, in the hotels and at receptions who noticed the gun when my jacket slid open.<\/p>\n
I liked too much the feeling of empowerment, and the what? \u2014 the itchiness to show off, to be seen taking on possible threats. Just spoiling for a challenge.<\/p>\n
Back then, the lure of coming off macho was in my head.<\/p>\n
It could be with me now.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Actually, I agree with King’s reasons to not carry a gun – particularly if he’s going to be a big pussy and emote all over the internet about it. His only gun is a .22 caliber semi-automatic rifle, for crying out loud. He’s so afraid of the pea-shooter that he keeps a trigger lock on it and hides the key from himself. <\/p>\n
If he was “spoiling for a challenge” while he wore a handgun on his hip, he’s too immature to be carrying a gun. <\/p>\n
I wear a gun every time I leave the house, and I don’t even think about it. My jacket has never “slid open” in public – it’s a concealed weapon. I’m planning to get a permit in DC because I’m buying a business in the District, and King is correct – there are too many illegal guns there in the hands of people who shouldn’t have them. I’m very happy that Mr King won’t be one of them. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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