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Originally Posted by Max_Tab
I was on block leave the past couple of weeks, and my interaction with a number of non military friends made me realize that there is a huge differance between our mentality and there's.
Example... my wife was visiting a friend of hers, so I went to check in at our hotel, and my wifes friends, husband came with me. As I was bringing in all of our bags, I also brought in my pistol that I alway's travel with and laid it on the night stand. His eyes got really big and he got a little nervous, like that was the most absurd thing he'd ever seen. Then about 10 min's later, I needed to open up a package and I pulled out my knife and once again he looked at me strangely and asked me "where are you from."
That is just one example of what I'm talking about. Things that we think are common place and "normal" to some people they seem extreme.
Anyone else have any examples?
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Yes, I understand what you are saying here. I'd just like a little clarification on your discription of a so called "civilian" status.
I served over 30 years in the Air Force Reserve & ANG & Regular Army & reserve to include time in the Rangers and over ten years in SF. I also retired from a Sheriff's department as a Lt. after 34 years of service. (King County Sheriff, Seattle, WA)
Since I'm retired from all of these things and spend my time enjoying my retirements I guess most people would class me as a civilian, since I'm no longer on any type of active duty, etc.
As a "Civilian?" I carry a concealed weapon (Pistol) any time I leave my residance, I also always have a folding knive on my person as well. (Benchmark - Emerson CQC7)
I always have an HK .45 with light attached on my nightstand, next to my bed.
So, as a "civilian," how does my "mindset" differ from yours, in non military duty related things?
