Donald Trump Says Concealed Carry Permit Holders ‘Have an Obligation to Carry’

**Team Sergeant** · 11-19-2015, 08:58

Yes Sir Mr. Presi, I mean Mr. Trump, I'm carrying. (Packing a few extra mags too.....)

Exclusive: Donald Trump Says Concealed Carry Permit Holders ‘Have an Obligation to Carry’
by Michael Patrick Leahy18 Nov 2015

GOP Presidential front runner Donald Trump says the 13 million concealed carry permit holders in the United States have an obligation to carry, “but we must do it in such a way as to raise serious doubts in the minds of those who might be considering violence in America.”

In a statement on concealed carry responsibility released exclusively to Breitbart News Trump says:

There are nearly 13 million concealed carry permit holders in the United States who are part of the 100 million gun owners who defend the Constitutional right to “keep and bear arms.” This fundamental liberty is held closest by those who have gone through the process of vetting required to be entrusted with the ability to defend themselves, their families and their property with concealed weapons.

The concept of concealed carry is as much intended to deter criminal activity as it is to provide direct defense of those who have those permits. Not all concealed carry permit holders “carry” all the time. Thus, the deterrent value is that those who might contemplate criminal behavior will think twice when that doubt exists.

Carrying a weapon is not always feasible or appropriate. However, given the increased tensions that are the result of continued, escalating terrorism around the world, more legitimately armed individuals on the streets is a positive outcome. Each permit holder must make the decision to carry or not carry. I will carry more often than I have in the past, and I am sure other concealed permit holders will do the same. Do we have an obligation to carry? The answer is “yes,” but we must do it in such a way as to raise serious doubts in the minds of those who might be considering violence in America. Deterring violence is far better than dealing with the aftermath of an act of terror. Less blood, more security. That is what will make America great again.

On Saturday, Breitbart News reported that Nashville talk radio show host Ralph Bristol said “concealed carry permit holders have a duty to be armed” in light of the November 13 terrorist attacks in Paris.

Bristol’s statement came in Lebanon, Tennessee during the fifth stop of his “Second Amendment is Homeland Security” tour.

http://www.breitbart.com/big-governm...ring-violence/

Dusty · 11-20-2015, 04:44

This guy has is head in the right place. He's an antidote for lib poison.
It's obvious from the way his numbers surged since swapping rhetoric with everybody else after the Paris abomination that people are ready for him.
Trump might just be what we need as the guy to lead us out of the political morass; a "blue-collar billionaire" with the attitude of an old school football coach; he tells it the way it is without mincing words (nuancing).

Might get a TRUMP bumper sticker this week...

Guymullins · 11-20-2015, 05:31

Viewed from the other side of the world, I must say, Trump is saying the right things, but in my humble opinion, he doesn't say them in the right way. He is an impulsive braggart and a self-centred Narcissist. I really don't believe that he is Presidential material, apart from being several city blocks ahead of the present incumbent or Mrs Clinton. I feel that other, more accomplished world leaders will be able to play him like a violin.Surely the Republican Party can do better than this half-baked populist with a virulent I-disease.

craigepo · 11-20-2015, 06:19

Guy, we have a lot of conservatives who would make great leaders. Unfortunately, they can't win. Whether it's lack of money, not pretty enough, or some other inane reason.
In the US, Democrat voters will vote for their candidate as long as he has not been found with a dead body. Republicans want their candidate to be 1/2 Ronald Reagan and 1/2 John the Baptist.

Guymullins · 11-20-2015, 06:40

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Originally Posted by craigepo

Guy, we have a lot of conservatives who would make great leaders. Unfortunately, they can't win. Whether it's lack of money, not pretty enough, or some other inane reason.
In the US, Democrat voters will vote for their candidate as long as he has not been found with a dead body. Republicans want their candidate to be 1/2 Ronald Reagan and 1/2 John the Baptist.

Yeah Craig, I am sure the Donald has enough pull to win the Republican nomination, but I am afraid he won't have enough to convert a handful of those who voted for the Kenyan so as to secure a Republican win in the end. Of course, you fellows know a lot more about your own politics than I do. The days have gone when the choice of American President was something that deeply affected us in SA, so I am not really worried what happens. Its just that the man needs a sharp dose of humility and needs to think more in terms of WE rather than I, or I can foresee some really foolish things happening under his watch.

Dusty · 11-20-2015, 06:49

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Originally Posted by Guymullins

Viewed from the other side of the world, I must say, Trump is saying the right things, but in my humble opinion, he doesn't say them in the right way. He is an impulsive braggart and a self-centred Narcissist. I really don't believe that he is Presidential material, apart from being several city blocks ahead of the present incumbent or Mrs Clinton. I feel that other, more accomplished world leaders will be able to play him like a violin.Surely the Republican Party can do better than this half-baked populist with a virulent I-disease.

He's definitely rough around the edges, but has brass clangers.

I like him. Doubt if I'm alone; look at the numbers.

Oldrotorhead · 11-20-2015, 07:22

Given the choice I'd much rather have Cruz. Trump however would hit DC like a hand grenade in a convent which wouldn't be all bad. Trump may say concealed carry permit holders have an obligation, blah,blah, blah but no one asked him when he last carried. I have the impression he is another one of the "rules are for you and not me" crowd If the choice was Trump or Jebbie I'd choke a little and take Trump.

cbtengr · 11-20-2015, 07:28

Trump is very electable, people will vote their fears next year and that will be what sinks the dems.

Dusty · 11-20-2015, 07:57

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Originally Posted by cbtengr

Trump is very electable, people will vote their fears next year and that will be what sinks the dems.

That's what I'm rappin' 'bout.

Hey, the Country has rolled over and given up it's belly for 7 years.
I'll take Bozo the Clown if he's got a package big enough to stand up against the enemy whether it be commies, turbanterrorists, feminazis, slimeball journalists, spineless pols, hollywoodlanders or border crashers.

It's all right with me if Trump is a crass boor as long as libs hate 'im.

x SF med · 11-20-2015, 08:21

The thing I like about Trump is his 'personal responsibility' stance.

Having met him a long time ago in NYC... the rest of him is not very likeable, crass, self centered, boorish, egomaniacal, and standoffish unless you have something he wants. Not sure he'd make a good POTUS... but in the current race, the pickings are slim.

I think Billy, TS, TR, or RL should run on a common sense platform.

Dusty · 11-20-2015, 08:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by x SF med

The thing I like about Trump is his 'personal responsibility' stance.

Having met him a long time ago in NYC... the rest of him is not very likeable, crass, self centered, boorish, egomaniacal, and standoffish unless you have something he wants. Not sure he'd make a good POTUS... but in the current race, the pickings are slim.

I think Billy, TS, TR, or RL should run on a common sense platform.

I would seriously LOVE to have Billy Waugh in the White House...

frostfire · 11-20-2015, 20:04

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Originally Posted by craigepo

Republicans want their candidate to be 1/2 Ronald Reagan and 1/2 John the Baptist.

hahahha, you owe me a keyboard!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dusty

That's what I'm rappin' 'bout.

Hey, the Country has rolled over and given up it's belly for 7 years.
I'll take Bozo the Clown if he's got a package big enough to stand up against the enemy whether it be commies, turbanterrorists, feminazis, slimeball journalists, spineless pols, hollywoodlanders or border crashers.

It's all right with me if Trump is a crass boor as long as libs hate 'im.

you know...wasn't this the rationale the libs/dems/middle ground use when they elected BHO?

Dusty · 11-21-2015, 04:45

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Originally Posted by frostfire

hahahha, you owe me a keyboard!

you know...wasn't this the rationale the libs/dems/middle ground use when they elected BHO?

So? He served two terms behind that rationale.
We seem to be faced with a choice between Hillary or Trump, right now.
Which one do you prefer?

Divemaster · 11-21-2015, 05:03

What about all that previous stuff Trump said some years back that was very un-conservative? I never even imagined him as aspiring to be a RINO before this campaign. This all seems very strange. How does he get a pass for the past at a time when Ronald Reagan, by some accounts, wouldn't be conservative enough?

Guymullins · 11-21-2015, 07:46

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Originally Posted by Divemaster

What about all that previous stuff Trump said some years back that was very un-conservative? I never even imagined him as aspiring to be a RINO before this campaign. This all seems very strange. How does he get a pass for the past at a time when Ronald Reagan, by some accounts, wouldn't be conservative enough?

His threats to run as an Independent if he doesn't get the Republican nomination don't fill me with confidence with regard to his principles either. I think he is an amoral opportunist (that doesn't make him worse than Hillary) and his Populist instinct are to say what he believes will benefit him, rather than what will benefit the country. A persona built around the words,"You're fired" doesn't bode well for a mans character.