hog slayer
Expert
I carry because I have made the conscious decision that in a time of confrontation with evil, I WILL step up, and defend myself, my family, or other innocents from that evil. I will not cower, shrink back, or beg for mercy. And I carry because, as an American, I am part of a group of people unique in all the world because as an ordinary citizen, I AM empowered to carry a weapon and defend myself and loved ones. I carry because I am a free man, a Three Pecenter, and to not exercise this right would be to belittle it and it`s importance.
This is an outstanding post, gregr. I, too, carry because it positions me to be capable of serving me fellow countryman in more scenarios than not carrying. I will give every effort to save your sons and daughters from a murderer/robber/rapist as quickly and willingly as I'd save your loved ones from drowning. I carry a firearm, I also carry a CPR license, a spare $20, and a pocket knife. I am not a 3 percenter just because I was, but because I consciously make that choice every day. I desire for my life to be one of sacrifice and service. I will continue to move towards the sound of gunfire and be ever watchful when at the beach and work daily to raise productive citizens of society that share my last name.