sudden valley gunner
Regular Member
Many urban cultures and other "bad" areas have strong respect based beliefs showing respect goes a long long way.
Many urban cultures and other "bad" areas have strong respect based beliefs showing respect goes a long long way.
Yes. Keep in mind that, regardless of your opinion of the area, these are the people that live there. If you walk into someone's home and express disdain for their housekeeping, or taste in decoration, or "house rules" then you're the rude one.
Personally, I attempt to leave my judgements of others at home, regardless of my destination or intended route. Unfortunately, I often fall short in that attempt . . .
I also agree with the other advice offered here. Stay alert, do your best to avoid trouble, and be ready and willing to end it if any comes your way.
Lots of good points - it is like I have always said: "how you carry yourself is more important than how you carry your weapon." It doesn't matter what neighborhood I am in, if I am constantly anxious or nervous, people will respond accordingly. I can't say I have stopped in many bad neighborhoods, I usually go through them as I have no business being there in the first place.
The problem with an "affirmative defense" is that it is a crap shoot in court after having been arrested/charged and having to go through the time, expense, etc. of defending.Nebraska handgun law has an affirmative defense clause section that basically says if you were engaged in lawful business but felt for safety reasons it would be a good idea to carry a handgun then it is an affirmative defense.
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The problem with an "affirmative defense" is that it is a crap shoot in court after having been arrested/charged and having to go through the time, expense, etc. of defending.