Will visit the US soon; should I pack heat?

[Kelsall]

I read about the crime in the US and am concerned.  It's been a long time since I carried a gun.

 

How about you?  When you are in the US, do you carry?  I'll be in LA, Chicago, and NYC.

[Cryingdick]

It would be illegal to do so. Up to you. Open carry or concealed?

[PatOngo]

How sad! You could always change your name to Duke Wayne or John Rambo then people will hold you in awe, you won't need a gun!

Edited July 26, 2019 by PatOngo

[soalbundy]

....pack heat", the choice of words alone shows a juvenile state of mind, perhaps you should stay at home instead.

[Cryingdick]

If you do carry a gun and get pulled over don't inform the police you have one. In fact confront them, a man packing heat can never ascertain for sure if it is an imposter.

 

America is that dangerous. 

Edited July 26, 2019 by Cryingdick

[bkk6060]

Up to you.

Do you lack confidence?

It is a potential felony in California and other states.

But, maybe some time in a cell will make you rethink your machismo...

Edited July 26, 2019 by bkk6060

[worgeordie]

I think an AK 47 should suffice.

 regards worgeordie

[PatOngo]

Just now, worgeordie said:

I think an AK 47 should suffice.

 regards worgeordie

An AR 15 with a bump stock seems to be the weapon of choice. Walmart?

[wisperone]

Yea...that sounds like a good idea. Do you want to be the cowboy or indian?

Edited July 26, 2019 by blackcab
Removed broken quote from OP

[bendejo]

Yes, and do it open carry.  Even when attending a Trump rally.  When challenged and locked up declare your right to bear arms, don't worry about legal fees the NRA will be there for you.

You won't have to be concerned with Thai immigration rules for a while.

 

 

[Puwa]

A few chili peppers and a tin of tiger balm ought to do it.

[holy cow cm]

Not an option and silly to think you could just go and start carrying a weapon. Just don't stupidly go into areas that are target high crime areas. And anyway, it is pretty safe as it always was.

[Curt1591]

Unless you are a total dumbass, involved in the drug trade, or are a gang member, odds are very much against your being confronted by any malicious bad guys. "Random" shootings are almost never as "random" as they are played up by the media. Perp shooting perp doesn't scare anyone!

Even if you would need a gun, such a stupid question shows that you wouldn't know what to do if you did carry. If this was a real concern, your only safe option would be to cancel your visit.

Edited July 26, 2019 by Curt1591

[amykat]

Stupidest question ever asked on TV!!!

[Gumballl]

With the flight(s) from Thailand to the US being so long, and then with your other flights, you may indeed want to pack some serious heat. For example this:

 

 

[marcusarelus]

I think you can in Chicago but didn't NYC make it illegal.  LA I don't know.  All the liberal anti gun people I know employ armed body guards and live in gated communities - I'd suggest that and go to anti gun protests with your armed body guards just to be PC. 

 

Then there is the problem of mental stability.  I got robbed once - the burglars broke into my home while my wife and children and I slept.  I opened up on em.  Killed their truck.  They took off running.  If I had been completely awake I would probably have done something else. 

 

I also interrupted a robbery at my business late one night.  Silent alarm thing.  I beat the cops there and killed their car. 

 

I guess you could call me an vehicle killer.  The police were able to find the thieves but were upset at me shooting the autos. 

 

I used to carry a gun in Vietnam and Thailand but rarely used it.  More bombs and artillery - I doubt if that would work in NYC. 

Edited July 26, 2019 by marcusarelus

[KC 71]

No, it should be warm enough over there


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[NCC1701A]

i sold all my guns. many of my friends in the USA have conceal carry permits in states where it is allowed. Dramatically less crime in those areas. 

 

everybody in California is stoned out of their minds now since pot is legal so no problem there.

 

Chicago I would just open fire indiscriminately just to be on the safe side. 

 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/06/03/chicago-52-shot-10-killed-most-violent-weekend-2019/1334351001/

 

Edited July 26, 2019 by NCC1701A

[e2x10]

Is this a joke?

[marcusarelus]

Just now, e2x10 said:

Is this a joke?

I think it is but you never know. 

[Uptooyoo]

Unless you plan on visiting a gang infested inner-city neighborhood, the chance of you getting whacked in the USA is pretty low. Most of the gun violence is confined to a few bad neighborhoods in a few cities. I've found that states having open-carry laws, or lax rules are actually safer. California, New York, and Illinois have the most restrictive gun policies but have the most violence. However, if you go to Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and other western and midwestern states, people are much more respectful, friendlier, and helpful. So if you "pack-heat" chances are you won't need it.

Edited July 26, 2019 by Uptooyoo

[Pilotman]

2 minutes ago, e2x10 said:

Is this a joke?

It should be, but knowing Yanks it probably isn't. 

[marcusarelus]

19 minutes ago, Uptooyoo said:

Unless you plan on visiting a gang infested inner-city neighborhood, the chance of you getting whacked in the USA is pretty low. Most of the gun violence is confined to a few bad neighborhoods in a few cities. I've found that states having open-carry laws, or lax rules are actually safer. California, New York, and Illinois have the most restrictive gun policies but have the most violence. However, if you go to Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and other western and midwestern states, people are much more respectful, friendlier, and helpful. So if you "pack-heat" chances are you won't need it.

 

[Matzzon]

In my opinion, the OP has gone far over the top when it comes to looking at action movies.

[watcharacters]

 

The OP has a brilliant idea.     He might even consider extending his idea to  carrying his weapon of choice through the TSA on both sides of the ocean.     

 

Just don't holler out "I've got a bomb".      Then everything should be OK.    ????

[Skallywag]

Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore......Someday this war's gonna end.

 

[Uptooyoo]

9 hours ago, marcusarelus said:

 

I lived in the states for 55 years and had not once seen or experienced an act of gun violence. "Incidents" can mean anything. Of the incidents, how many were random murders? 

Edited July 26, 2019 by Uptooyoo

[Wilsonandson]

Why not invest in a bullet proof vest if you're so frightened of the possibility of getting into trouble. You can buy a descent vest for about $1000 usd and when you go back you can sell it second back to a gun shop. It's an idea.

[Kelsall]

Well, here's one guy who probably wishes either he or his buddy were carrying a piece.  At the Hilton Hotel in DC no less.

 

This poor b4stard nearly bought the farm!

 

Thanks to those who provided helpful posts, and the message is clear:  If you go to the US, go heavy or don't go at all.

 

https://abcnews.go.com/US/police-searching-teens-viciously-beat-men-washington-dc/story?id=64570303

 

 

Edited July 26, 2019 by Kelsall

[Kelsall]

20 hours ago, e2x10 said:

Is this a joke?

 

 

Is this a joke?

 

Edited July 26, 2019 by Kelsall