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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 10:10 pm
by HighVelocity
The most valuable tool each of us has, whether a CHL holder or not, is the big grey thing between our ears. Use it, that's what it's there for.
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:20 pm
by 308nato
I didnt get a CHL to be a peacekeeper, at my age I decided not to become an easy target of bad guy in a parking lot or someone breaking into my house at night.
it is for me and my familys protection period..
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:36 pm
by Wildscar
If you are looking for a name to call us give this one a try. GHOST's
Good
Honest
Observant
Stable
Texan
Meanin that we are there but not really.
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:41 pm
by 308nato
thats good
CHL holders called Peacekeepers or Peacemakers
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:56 pm
by fireball
Peacemaker- Wikipedia - a person or organization that attempts to reconcile parties involved in a dispute.
Peacekeeper - Wikipedia - UN peacekeeping operations then operated with a clear doctrine,peacekeepers did not take sides or discharge firearms, save in self-defense or meddle in politics.
Comments?
Re: Refer to folks with CHL as Peacekeepers
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:16 pm
by j1132s
fireball wrote:I would like to see all folks that hold a Concealed Handgun License refered to as a "Peacekeeper". We help maintain the peace. The name helps generate trust with the public instead of suspicion of lawlessness.
What do you think?
Fireball
I have a CHL and I'll never qualify as a "peacekeeper" in most people's opinion. You see, when I got my license, I made a promise to myself that I'll not play hero. If my gun comes out, it means my life or a loved one's life is in immediate danger.
Even given the VA Tech's shooting, if I'm outside the building and the shooter's shooting people inside, I will not run in with my gun. I'll render aid to anybody needing it, but I'll not jump in and try to be a "peacekeeper".
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 8:09 pm
by Smokewagon
Thats not what CHL is for.
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:56 pm
by Greybeard
Family sheepdog.
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:20 pm
by maximus2161
HighVelocity wrote:CHL = Law Abiding Citizen, exercising their rights. The term "peacekeeper" implies an assigned responsibility. No thanks.
Have to agree with that assesment.
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 8:59 am
by GlockenHammer
CHL = Citizens Honoring Laws
Re: Refer to folks with CHL as Peacekeepers
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:18 am
by Rallyman
fireball wrote:I would like to see all folks that hold a Concealed Handgun License refered to as a "Peacekeeper". We help maintain the peace. The name helps generate trust with the public instead of suspicion of lawlessness.
What do you think?
Fireball
Like the others I'm not a PeaceKeeper. The name does imply a duty and responsibility that I didn't sign up for.
P.S.
Don't ask about badges......
Re:
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:34 am
by hankintexas
HighVelocity wrote:CHL = Law Abiding Citizen, exercising their rights. The term "peacekeeper" implies an assigned responsibility. No thanks.
I have the same opinion. If you see my handgun, You can bet I am not keeping the peace, I am defending my life or the life of someone else.
Re: Refer to folks with CHL as Peacekeepers
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 11:02 am
by Seburiel
Well, i'd rather own a peacemaker, rather than be one.
just my .00231 cents.
-s.
Re: Refer to folks with CHL as Peacekeepers
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 11:07 am
by Commander Cody
I am a peacekeeper in my own home, and with my kids that is sometimes a big job.
Re: Refer to folks with CHL as Peacekeepers
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 11:24 am
by KaiserB
fireball wrote:I would like to see all folks that hold a Concealed Handgun License refered to as a "Peacekeeper". We help maintain the peace. The name helps generate trust with the public instead of suspicion of lawlessness.
What do you think?
Fireball
Peacekeeper is too passive aggressive... besides my CHL is for my (and my families) protection in cases of emergency. A secondary effect from a high numbers of CHLs is implied safety.