Gun Control & RKBA

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48. May I recommend a CZ PCR.

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Tue Jul 17, 2018, 04:14 PM

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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