How to answer to answer the question

[c5 Erick]

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How about "Because I'd like to go home to my family tonight."

 

[Sonora Rebel]

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I've never heard it phrased quite like that.

Q. 'Why do you carry a gun?'

A. 'Haven't you heard?' (and walk away)



Q. w/accusation: 'Why do you need a gun; this isn't the wild west?'

A. 'It is, where I am!'



Q. 'Is that thing loaded?'

A. 'Yeah... 'n so's my pistol!'

 

[MamaLiberty]

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I open carry everywhere, every single day

I don't get that question very often here in Wyoming, but I do hand out cards when someone expresses interest, whether questioning my need to carry or just being curious what I have - my business card as a certified firearms and self defense instructor.

The answer that seems most effective, however, is this:

I own myself completely, and I am therefore the only one who is responsible for that life and my safety. I carry this gun to protect myself and any innocent people around me, where necessary.

Seldom do I find a negative response, and there are many thoughtful conversations that result from these encounters.

Please, people, be respectful and gentle. We will make no friends with anger and snide remarks. We do NOT abdicate our rights in any way by trying to educate those who have been brainwashed by those who would disarm and enslave us.

 

[Bull Frog]

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Lthrnck wrote:

On more then one occasion I have been asked , " Do you really think you need the gun here?"

I have thought on how to answer it, I have come up with this response,

Do I think it need it,  probably not.

Do I hope I need it,  NO...

Am I prepared if I do need it....YES.

 

Food for thought.....

Do you really think you need the gun here? Just glance at the jerk, then look away, ignoring the fool, and go ask a girl to dance.

 

[JTknives]

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I have gotten asked this question a bunch here in utah. and this is how i respond.

Person "Why do you carry a GUN :uhoh:"
Me "Because i cant carry a COP :celebrate"

this leads into a good discussion about OC and turns out good most of the time.

 

[autosurgeon]

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Why do ya carry a gun? My answer .. For all lawful purposes.. If it goes further then I might add... BC I am not bullet proof... BC I have no Secret Service.... BC I choose to take responsiblity for my safety.....

 

[Suburban78]

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MamaLiberty wrote:

I open carry everywhere, every single day

I don't get that question very often here in Wyoming, but I do hand out cards when someone expresses interest, whether questioning my need to carry or just being curious what I have - my business card as a certified firearms and self defense instructor.

The answer that seems most effective, however, is this:

I own myself completely, and I am therefore the only one who is responsible for that life and my safety. I carry this gun to protect myself and any innocent people around me, where necessary.

Seldom do I find a negative response, and there are many thoughtful conversations that result from these encounters.

Please, people, be respectful and gentle. We will make no friends with anger and snide remarks. We do NOT abdicate our rights in any way by trying to educate those who have been brainwashed by those who would disarm and enslave us.

Beautifully said! Please, don't be another a$$hole with a gun! WE ALL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY to the educate the public that just because we carry a firearm, we are just like them except we exercise your right to protect our selfs and the others around us!

 

[redneckchris]

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QUESTION: "do you really think you need that gun in here?"
ANSWER: "no."
I think that's the best response. To me it's a question that demands a yes or no answer, anything else is preaching.
If the person follows with more probing questions, by all means answer them. But in most cases I think the best, most honest answer would be simply...no.

 

[GWbiker]

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Suburban78 wrote:[quote]Please, don't be another a$$hole with a gun! WE ALL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY to the educate the public that just because we carry a firearm, we are just like them except we exercise your right to protect our selfs and the others around us![/quote]

Perhaps we should rather educate the local MEDIA who believe all gun owners are backward, tobacco chewing, knuckle dragging a$$holes. The MEDIA is where the general public gets their daily dose of gun control.

Invite a local news reporter to an OC event.

 

[simmonsjoe]

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redneckchris wrote:

QUESTION: "do you really think you need that gun in here?"
ANSWER: "no."
I think that's the best response. To me it's a question that demands a yes or no answer, anything else is preaching.
If the person follows with more probing questions, by all means answer them. But in most cases I think the best, most honest answer would be simply...no.

+1

 

[ixtow]

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GWbiker wrote:

Suburban78 wrote:[quote]Please, don't be another a$$hole with a gun! WE ALL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY to the educate the public that just because we carry a firearm, we are just like them except we exercise your right to protect our selfs and the others around us![/quote]

Perhaps we should rather educate the local MEDIA who believe all gun owners are backward, tobacco chewing, knuckle dragging a$$holes. The MEDIA is where the general public gets their daily dose of gun control.

Invite a local news reporter to an OC event.[/quote]
Becasue the media would NEVEr embed in their 'report' 50 times "OMGZ LOOKZ AT ALL THEEZE EFFING LUNATICS!!!!!!1!!111!!eleventyone!!!!"

No, they would never frame it up like that, never. Not the noble Media.... I mean, they've NEVER framed up anything about a gun or a gun owner like that before, why would they start now? Pshaw, the media are pure and honest, that could never happen....

 

[Kriegsammler]

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Q. 'Why do you carry a gun?'

A. 'Well I tried to fit a cop in my holster but he wiggled around too much.. kept throwing me off balance..'

Now that was said to an aquaintance of mine at my local coffee shop where we are both regulars.. she found that amusing and accepted that flip answer from me.

Something I'll probably say to a stranger?

Q. 'Why do you carry a gun?'

A. 'A) It's my state protected right.. B) Because once upon a time I was mugged. They had a gun and I didn't.'

-Adam

 

[SouthernBoy]

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Fairly recently, I was asked this question and responded a few ways, one of which was, " because I'm too old to die".

 

[eye95]

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A lot of the answers given here are wonderfully clever. I like the way most of you guys think!

Just one caution though: When you answer this question for real, what is your goal? If it is to tick off the questioner, to make him feel stupid, to make yourself feel smart, or just to have some good old fashioned fun, give that clever response.

If your goal is to change hearts and minds, find a simple answer that respects the question (no matter how holier-than-thou the questioner was).

I think I'll say, "That's a good question. I don't know. But, if I always have it, I will have it when I do need it. Thanks for asking." Maybe that will prompt the person to ask more questions, seriously trying to learn something. Maybe that will start one more person thinking instead of emoting.

The snarky responses just feed the emotion and solidify the stereotype they already have of gun-owners.

But, they sure are fun to read!

 

[SouthernBoy]

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eye95 wrote:

A lot of the answers given here are wonderfully clever. I like the way most of you guys think!

Just one caution though: When you answer this question for real, what is your goal? If it is to tick off the questioner, to make him feel stupid, to make yourself feel smart, or just to have some good old fashioned fun, give that clever response.

If your goal is to change hearts and minds, find a simple answer that respects the question (no matter how holier-than-thou the questioner was).

I think I'll say, "That's a good question. I don't know. But, if I always have it, I will have it when I do need it. Thanks for asking." Maybe that will prompt the person to ask more questions, seriously trying to learn something. Maybe that will start one more person thinking instead of emoting.

The snarky responses just feed the emotion and solidify the stereotype they already have of gun-owners.

But, they sure are fun to read!

I avoid smart-ass answers for the simple reason that they serve no viable purpose for either myself or others who also chose to carry. I much prefer we all be seen in a positive light when out among the public. When I do give a funny, cute, or off-hand answer, it is because the conversation is lighthearted and a bit comic.

 

[Felid`Maximus]

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redneckchris wrote:

QUESTION: "do you really think you need that gun in here?"
ANSWER: "no."
 I think that's the best response. To me it's a question that demands a yes or no answer, anything else is preaching.
 If the person follows with more probing questions, by all means answer them. But in most cases I think the best, most honest answer would be simply...no.

There is no such thing as a need absent an objective for the need to fulfill.

If the objective is merely for the universe to continue on you don't need to live until tomorrow. Survival of the human race isn't even needed.

If the objective is to shoot somebody, (who is intent on killing you perhaps), you will need a firearm to complete the objective. Let's say it is desired to personally serve dinner at 9pm. If the objective is to serve dinner at 9pm, you need to survive until 9pm in order to achieve such an objective. A firearm is a tool that could be useful in achieving the objective. It can be used to increase the odds of survival under the circumstances where the use of it could prevent your death, and therefore it might be a desirable tool to have.

 

[smttysmth02gt]

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eye95 wrote:

A lot of the answers given here are wonderfully clever. I like the way most of you guys think!

Just one caution though: When you answer this question for real, what is your goal? If it is to tick off the questioner, to make him feel stupid, to make yourself feel smart, or just to have some good old fashioned fun, give that clever response.

If your goal is to change hearts and minds, find a simple answer that respects the question (no matter how holier-than-thou the questioner was).

I think I'll say, "That's a good question. I don't know. But, if I always have it, I will have it when I do need it. Thanks for asking." Maybe that will prompt the person to ask more questions, seriously trying to learn something. Maybe that will start one more person thinking instead of emoting.

The snarky responses just feed the emotion and solidify the stereotype they already have of gun-owners.

But, they sure are fun to read!

I agree with you. I have had convo's and responded with similar to your response and it always has ended up with "well have you ever actually needed it? I've lived x number of years and not needed one.". or the ever so popular "they'll just take it from you, just call the cops". Aggravating. I do enjoy these people's responses on here. I feel more pity for the people who don't understand...too much that I don't think I could respond like these guys do with a straight face.

 

[groats]

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Always remember - no serious answer is ever acceptable to the truly dedicated gun-grabber.

We have one here of some renown, who has stated publicly that she would much prefer to be raped and murdered than have one of those "gun nuts" protect her.

 

[SouthernBoy]

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craftsman wrote:

Always remember - no serious answer is ever acceptable to the truly dedicated gun-grabber.

We have one here of some renown, who has stated publicly that she would much prefer to be raped and murdered than have one of those "gun nuts" protect her.

That's easy for someone to say when seated in the comfort of their living room or entertaining like-minded friends all huddled in the kitchen sipping wine and eating finger food. People like this try their best to outdo others in the conversation by spouting off more and more outlandish and insensible garbage.

But if three BG's abducted her as she strode to her parked car in a shopping complex, took her to some abandoned building, and commenced to making all of her orifices airtight in the most extreme manner, then graphically let her know what was going to happen to her after they had finished their fun, I'd bet a month's pay she would welcome with open arms a MWAG to somehow magically appear and save her.

 

[SouthernBoy]

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smttysmth02gt wrote:

eye95 wrote:

A lot of the answers given here are wonderfully clever. I like the way most of you guys think!

Just one caution though: When you answer this question for real, what is your goal? If it is to tick off the questioner, to make him feel stupid, to make yourself feel smart, or just to have some good old fashioned fun, give that clever response.

If your goal is to change hearts and minds, find a simple answer that respects the question (no matter how holier-than-thou the questioner was).

I think I'll say, "That's a good question. I don't know. But, if I always have it, I will have it when I do need it. Thanks for asking." Maybe that will prompt the person to ask more questions, seriously trying to learn something. Maybe that will start one more person thinking instead of emoting.

The snarky responses just feed the emotion and solidify the stereotype they already have of gun-owners.

But, they sure are fun to read!

I agree with you. I have had convo's and responded with similar to your response and it always has ended up with "well have you ever actually needed it? I've lived x number of years and not needed one.". or the ever so popular "they'll just take it from you, just call the cops". Aggravating. I do enjoy these people's responses on here. I feel more pity for the people who don't understand...too much that I don't think I could respond like these guys do with a straight face.

What is amazing is that these people haven't a clue how fast a bad thing can go down and how quickly they can be attacked and at the total mercy of their attacker. Where's the police when that happens?

It's crazy. You can tell them this and show them actual accounts and they still retract into their comfortable shells to ignore reality. What this really proves is this.

There are some people who just do not like guns at all. But with them, it's not enough that they don't like them and don't want them... they don't want you to have them, either. And there is just about nothing at all you can do or say that is going to change their mind.