I've seen threads here and other places where people are now carrying literally a backpack worth of stuff around in their pockets all day full of reloads,multiple knives, bear spray, window breakers, whatever.
Just stop.
You need a firearm concealed on your belt with 1 reload in a pocket; this basically covers everything short of you being involved in the firefight from HEAT.
What most people seem to forget about for those 'grey area' circumstances that are all too common now is something else you can carry around in your shorts/most pants (unless its like some faggot skinny jeans shit) that takes minimal training, doesn't weigh alot and is a force multipler when people are VERY close to you, yet there might not be enough of a threat to shoot them - go get yourself a legit, collapsible ASP baton.
They make versions that when collapsed will fit in mostly any cargo style shorts pockets and depending on your state (go check, mine is legal) you can carry them around on your person or your vehicle without the need of any kind of license or restriction.
If you've ever seen anyone smacked with a ASP before, you'll know how effective it can be. It's also a great tool for when you don't think you can legally pull a firearm, yet don't want to be at the mercy of what comes next. The ASP creates a bridge between either deescalating a situation with a few bonks on the hands/arms/shoulders/knees/heads of people and that being over, or if the situation escalates afterwards and the justified use of a firearm is needed, then pull the gun.
No need for an all or nothing approach. And stop carrying 25lbs of random shit in your pockets.
Just stop.
You need a firearm concealed on your belt with 1 reload in a pocket; this basically covers everything short of you being involved in the firefight from HEAT.
What most people seem to forget about for those 'grey area' circumstances that are all too common now is something else you can carry around in your shorts/most pants (unless its like some faggot skinny jeans shit) that takes minimal training, doesn't weigh alot and is a force multipler when people are VERY close to you, yet there might not be enough of a threat to shoot them - go get yourself a legit, collapsible ASP baton.
They make versions that when collapsed will fit in mostly any cargo style shorts pockets and depending on your state (go check, mine is legal) you can carry them around on your person or your vehicle without the need of any kind of license or restriction.
If you've ever seen anyone smacked with a ASP before, you'll know how effective it can be. It's also a great tool for when you don't think you can legally pull a firearm, yet don't want to be at the mercy of what comes next. The ASP creates a bridge between either deescalating a situation with a few bonks on the hands/arms/shoulders/knees/heads of people and that being over, or if the situation escalates afterwards and the justified use of a firearm is needed, then pull the gun.
No need for an all or nothing approach. And stop carrying 25lbs of random shit in your pockets.