Glock9mmOldStyle
Campaign Veteran
I have OC'd off and on for 50+ years in Arizona and never been hassled in any way. This incident may have occurred in Arizona but it is an extremely rare occurrence here. I really don't think we all need to rush out and purchase audio/video recorders quite yet.
Not to downgrade your sense of well being, but this is kind of like saying: I have never been in a car crash so I do not need auto insurance. Or my home has never had a fire occur, so no need for fire insurance.
I used to feel the same way a few years ago. Now I carry covert audio & video equipment when I OC. Most police and people for that matter are good. One never knows when they my face the other 10% (guess) of people who want ill for us in some way or form. OCing is a provocative act in the eyes of some. That being the case, and also knowing that there are some just plain crazy folks running around out there, it is prudent to carry as much insurance against falsehoods as possible.
Let's say it is in the evening and you run upto the market for some milk. While in the store some lady keeps giving you the evil eye, you just ignore her and make your purchase and go. On your way home you are pulled over and arrested! Why? The lady says you threatened her and drew your pistol on her for no reason. Without a recorder or video running who do you think they are going to believe? This is fiction based on a true account.The OCer is currently serving time in a state prison for felonious assult.
Bad things can and do happen to good people. Why not carry as much protection as possible? Isn't that why we carry in the first place?
Giving up civil rights for security is a certain way to lose both!
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