Does Your Coin Dealer Carry a Gun?
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his show case to look like part of a display.
(that way it does not stand out too much)
but it is the real deal and ready to go!
<< <i>if he does, it would be a bad idea IMO for him to let anyone know about it. >>
We agree.....
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Now why would you say that?
I have been told local officers over and over to carry openly in the shop.
I tell you this " I have let a few younger customers know it would be a very bad idea to try anything in my shop.
That word traveled around and I havn't had any problems yet!
Something about a grey haired man that was accross the big pond in 1968 that ownes a weapon... it's not a gun! in's a weapon!
<< <i>Something about a grey haired man that was accross the big pond in 1968 that ownes a weapon... it's not a gun! in's a weapon! >>
Think we went to the same dance and I normally don't tell him about mine. But will admit it usually stays in the truck.
<< <i>And if so, does it bother you? >>
Why should it bother me?
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<< <i>It bothers me most when the one who has a gun thinks they're invincible because they are carrying a gun. Gun or no gun nobody is immune to an ambush and no weapon can guarantee safety. >>
Too many "manly men" think that carrying a gun means that nothing can happen and they can save the world. Once I hear anything like that come out of their mouths, I tune them out and realize they are likely not someone I would want to be near in case of an issue that required a gun/protection......they talk the talk, but real man just walk the walk.
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Pretty potent piece for being so small. I believe you have no choice as a B&M
owner. Being armed is a must, IMO.
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Steve
I knew a Massachusetts dealer, who from the aspect of politics was slightly the left of Lenin, who belonged to the National Rifle Association. I don't think that he was paying dues to support of the candidates they often supported.
PS: I'm almost certain there are others hidden well away from the safe, like maybe a sawed off shot gun under the bar in an old Western movie.
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Too many "manly men" think that carrying a gun means that nothing can happen and they can save the world. Once I hear anything like that come out of their mouths, I tune them out and realize they are likely not someone I would want to be near in case of an issue that required a gun/protection......they talk the talk, but real man just walk the walk.
I don't know why having a gun would make one feel invincible unless he were already delusional. If I were ambushed, I'd rather have access to a gun and have a fighting chance, than not.
I don't know anyone who thinks that carrying a gun makes him manly or gives him any special ability to save the world. Anyone who thinks that is prejudiced and ill-informed. Most legal gun owners are quite responsible. What is it with anti-gun folks, anyway? The shooting galleries tend to happen when nobody but the bad guys have guns.
I knew it would happen.
ALWAYS armed. Concealed, and keep it to ourselves.
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But if we, or somebody else ever needs the help, will be glad to have it.
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<< <i>It bothers me most when the one who has a gun thinks they're invincible because they are carrying a gun. Gun or no gun nobody is immune to an ambush and no weapon can guarantee safety. >>
Too many "manly men" think that carrying a gun means that nothing can happen and they can save the world. Once I hear anything like that come out of their mouths, I tune them out and realize they are likely not someone I would want to be near in case of an issue that required a gun/protection......they talk the talk, but real man just walk the walk. >>
That my friends, is the most ignorant and F'ing stupidest thing ever typed in the history of the internet.
He who knows he has enough is rich.
no weapon can guarantee safety.
...yeah but it might help equalize things.
Does remind of my when I was a kid, though. My dad worked for a Jewelry store in the central business district of New Orleans.
Concealed and out of view under the glass display they had revolvers ever three feet. And they had about 30 foot of display case. Each desk, which were in open view of the floor behind the display cases had a holstered revolver out of view. Behind the display case there were marked sections that were bullet proof and those sections had small gaps you could return fire out of. At 4:30 PM, closing time, all of the jewelry was moved to safes, along with all of the guns, except three. Everyone went out of the door armed. Kind of eye opening to me to know that even if you can't see the guns they might be there, in quantity!
I like to see that, but then, I myself sleep with a pillow under my gun.
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<< <i><< It bothers me most when the one who has a gun thinks they're invincible because they are carrying a gun. Gun or no gun nobody is immune to an ambush and no weapon can guarantee safety. >>
Too many "manly men" think that carrying a gun means that nothing can happen and they can save the world. Once I hear anything like that come out of their mouths, I tune them out and realize they are likely not someone I would want to be near in case of an issue that required a gun/protection......they talk the talk, but real man just walk the walk.
I don't know why having a gun would make one feel invincible unless he were already delusional. If I were ambushed, I'd rather have access to a gun and have a fighting chance, than not.
I don't know anyone who thinks that carrying a gun makes him manly or gives him any special ability to save the world. Anyone who thinks that is prejudiced and ill-informed. Most legal gun owners are quite responsible. What is it with anti-gun folks, anyway? The shooting galleries tend to happen when nobody but the bad guys have guns. >>
Note...I am not anti-gun....I am anti-bigmouth.
I agree with what you say that it could give a fighting chance....
However, I believe that those that are quiet about it, don't announce it, and do what needs to be done, are the ones I would rather be around than someone trying to be a John Wayne cowboy.
Internet or in person, the folks I hear talk it up are not usually the best shots. Quite possibly, they would also be trigger itchy or too nervous.
The ones who go to the range, don't make a big deal of it, and that think ahead.....those are the ones I would prefer.
For the OP.....sure, some of them carry guns. I've seen a few on a few hips. Some others may have them concealed. In this type of business, I wouldn't blame them.
Same token, none of them rely solely on the guns. They have alarm systems, locks, multiple employees in the store at all times, etc.
Also, thankfully, the ones at the shows don't brandish any firearms. With some of the dealers, that is a good thing. I don't trust a few of them and it WOULD make me nervous around them as I think a few aren't exactly the most level-headed.
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
Very well said, and I agree with you.
And just why would my coin dealer carrying a gun bother me? I don't even understand the premise of the question.
My customers dont mind it at all, in fact many feel safe in the store, and I always hear them mention it to others.
One big reason to have one in plain view or boldly displayed on your side where ALL of your customers and potential THUGS and their thug friends can see it is to be a deterrent.
1st I like the thought of open carrying, IMO, I think it makes people who might think about trying something think twice about it. A deterrent IMO honestly
2nd. Just becuase I carry a gun in the store does not make me feel invincible, that is the last think I think. It scares me everyday i am there the thought of getting robbed again. I hope the day never comes. But I will tell you this, now we have a fighting chance and if somebody attempts to try it, I will not hesitate in the slightest to kill them.
<< <i>2nd. Just becuase I carry a gun in the store does not make me feel invincible, that is the last think I think. It scares me everyday i am there the thought of getting robbed again. I hope the day never comes. But I will tell you this, now we have a fighting chance and if somebody attempts to try it, I will not hesitate in the slightest to STOP or INCAPACITATE them.. >>
Corrected for you!
and his wife was always there as well, and I always wondered if he packed the
gun for Robbers or his wife
Steve
RIP Mom- 1932-2012
"Back in the day" when I worked in a local B&M, we had another local shop where the workers all carried their oversized, crome-plated pistols in man-sized shoulder harnesses wrapped snugly around their undersized t-shirts showing off their attempts at body building. It was great! When those of us in our shop would visit them, we would go on and on about how cool it was.
What they never understood is that what was cool to us was how their appearance (and attitude) scared off so many sellers that would come to our shop to sell their coins and PMs. Funny thing was ... we were equally as armed, just in nice clothes, "hidden" weapons, and a polite demeanor. My boss was very smart that way.
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I'm like a Fugio...
We had a gun fight and 1 dead 1 wounded the rest went to jail . I was unharmed. Was advised to close my shop never return or the crips would try payback. I closed that day and left after 6 years + hard work starting the shop. So Better to have a gun and not need it then to need a gun and not have one. When i opened my next coin shop i had a gun plus a trained German Shepherd never had another problem . But there were a few people who came in looked around and left fast . Ron
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Oh. I get it. Didn't notice Ron's sig line before I posted...
I helped him pick out the shotgun and discussed it's placement for immediate access
He also has a pistol
Well one time the guard forgot to take off his side arm as he left for lunch, went into the nearby mall and ordered a big mac...we several customers called the police. Swat team shows up and the whole works. Its now a running joke among local dealers.
None of the dealers at B&M or flea markets I visit do but I do.
Wouldn't leave home without it.