Gun Control & RKBA

Alea

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36. Before you thank me

Fri Jul 6, 2018, 10:28 PM

Jul 2018

I also have to agree with some of the people saying it might not be the best idea. Mainly because you have done without so long. If you had always kept a pistol for the home and shot it a few times a year for many years, then I could easily say "yeah take it to the office if you want". In your case, you're not use to them so you have some catching up to do before you could do anything at the office with a gun against a bad guy without being lucky. Like maybe if you fired, the gunman runs off. You could probably do more with a large can of bear mace, the good stuff like fox labs, that would fog up the whole office in about 5 seconds.

Also there's not a whole lot of scenarios at the office where 1) you will need the gun, and 2) the gun will help even if you have it. Can't deny that 1 and 2 do come together, which is why you're thinking about this. I feel way better about one for the home than I do for the office though.

I guess what I'm trying to say is, despite offering hand gun suggestions in my other post, I'm not saying yes go buy a gun and defend the office. You've been on a non gun owner path and will be taking a different path once you do own a gun. Put a lot of thought into it. Especially the office part.

You may also become a pariah here on DU

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I may buy a gun for when I volunteer at our local Democratic office. Seeking advice. [View all] hay rick Jul 2018 OP

seems like a bad idea to have a gun unless you have a lot of training bobbieinok Jul 2018 #1

Also a bad idea not to have a gun if someone comes through the door with a gun and a grudge. hay rick Jul 2018 #4

You'll get no flak from me Downtown Hound Jul 2018 #2

One of my basic questions. hay rick Jul 2018 #6

Glock .45 or .40 cal Downtown Hound Jul 2018 #18

Save your money leanforward Jul 2018 #3

Longtime Gun Guy here .. PBC_Democrat Jul 2018 #5

Longtime gun girl here Runningdawg Jul 2018 #27

Truth. All of it. The Mouth Jul 2018 #30

Like you, I prefer a small .38 revolver. ... spin Oct 2018 #61

Don't bother unless you are prepared to know how to use proficiently... Thomas Hurt Jul 2018 #7

In 2016 we had a Security Guard during office hours. Wellstone ruled Jul 2018 #8

Camera is a good idea. hay rick Jul 2018 #10

I wouldn't volunteer. WhiteTara Jul 2018 #9

It's a difficult situation. hay rick Jul 2018 #11

Hardening the office is a much better idea Phoenix61 Jul 2018 #12

I agree. Securing the office is a better idea than carrying a gun. FuzzyRabbit Jul 2018 #15

Have the landlord install a digital lock. Wellstone ruled Jul 2018 #16

Preparing for a shooter. FuzzyRabbit Jul 2018 #13

Thank you, FuzzyRabbit. This is informative. The Wielding Truth Aug 2018 #54

Since you have never shot a gun, you probably can't accurately shoot. StTimofEdenRoc Jul 2018 #14

I have shot guns, I just haven't owned one. hay rick Jul 2018 #17

Knives are very deadly. Straw Man Jul 2018 #42

First question is who is in charge of the office? sarisataka Jul 2018 #19

That's some seriously good advice discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2018 #23

Thanks for the thoughtful comments. hay rick Jul 2018 #24

You are safer without one. Scruffy1 Jul 2018 #20

Would your office allow you rwheeler31 Jul 2018 #21

If you need a gun, hire a professional Sedona Jul 2018 #22

Yes, a highly trained armed guard. oneshooter Jul 2018 #25

You get what you pay for Sedona Jul 2018 #32

Why not train themselves to a higher standard? It can (and ought to if one is carrying, imo) be done friendly_iconoclast Jul 2018 #46

Expensive oneshooter Jul 2018 #47

rick, first posted in RKBA? saidsimplesimon Jul 2018 #26

I posted here because I am seeking input from people who are knowledgeable about guns. hay rick Jul 2018 #34

I would not want to volunteer with someone with a gun. Sorry, I vote No - don't do it. JDC Jul 2018 #28

I am sure you can get training get the red out Jul 2018 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author The Mouth Jul 2018 #31

Glock 19 or small six shooter and a biometric pistol safe Alea Jul 2018 #33

Thank you for your advice. hay rick Jul 2018 #35

Before you thank me Alea Jul 2018 #36

A pariah on DU? hay rick Jul 2018 #37

You will always be welcome here Alea Jul 2018 #38

OMG, I'm doomed. hay rick Jul 2018 #39

my $0.02 marshmallow_man Jul 2018 #40

For post #9 in your history here True Dough Aug 2018 #60

Very bad idea. I've been around firearms my entire life. I do not want you to ... marble falls Jul 2018 #41

good point marshmallow_man Jul 2018 #43

The Myth busters may help you make a decision. fleabiscuit Jul 2018 #44

There are about a million ways a scenario could play out at your office krispos42 Jul 2018 #45

May I recommend a CZ PCR. ileus Jul 2018 #48

I read sweetapogee Jul 2018 #49

Don't do it. SQUEE Aug 2018 #50

You would need MONTHS to years of training to be ready for any of the encounters you are worried abo gejohnston Aug 2018 #55

I assume the poster will not being doing 8 hour days SQUEE Aug 2018 #58

it doesn't take that much gejohnston Aug 2018 #59

hay rick, NO saidsimplesimon Aug 2018 #51

Get one and a permit if you must. Do not ever tell anyone you have the permit or are brewens Aug 2018 #52

I would try going to your local police station Eko Aug 2018 #53

just a few things gejohnston Aug 2018 #56

.38 Wheel gun bottomofthehill Aug 2018 #57

Compact auto gunsmoker Jan 2019 #66

Get the training first before carrying a gun. You don't have enough time for this election year. Kaleva Oct 2018 #62

Thanks. I agree. hay rick Oct 2018 #64

I think you have made a wise choice. Kaleva Oct 2018 #65

I spent months doing research before making a purchase. Kaleva Oct 2018 #63