I hope I did the right thing.

[TTravis]

I just do not understand how the knife made him look out of place but a gun would not. Take "knife" and replace it with "gun" and people would be calling Cochran for representation.

I would hope that if he seemed "totally out of place" but it was not the way he dressed or looked, that you would have notified if he a gun. What bothered you if it was not the way he looked or was dressed?

Something just does not sit right with me on this one...

You would have to had to be there. I wish I had video. To me, there are knives and guns that are normal, and then there are knives and guns that are not in that situation. This was a big knife. If he would have been carrying a shotgun, or an AK-47, I probably would have reacted the same way.

 

[Hayseed_40]

You would have to had to be there. I wish I had video. To me, there are knives and guns that are normal, and then there are knives and guns that are not in that situation. This was a big knife. If he would have been carrying a shotgun, or an AK-47, I probably would have reacted the same way.

I am surprised that people are not arguing that there are not normal guns and abnormal guns. Who is to decide what is an acceptable gun to carry?

If an LEO came up to you and said that you should not be OC'ing your Glock or carrying the AK in a sling because a Keltec 380 would do the job - you would be ok with that?

 

[TTravis]

I am surprised that people are not arguing that there are not normal guns and abnormal guns. Who is to decide what is an acceptable gun to carry?

If an LEO came up to you and said that you should not be OC'ing your Glock or carrying the AK in a sling because a Keltec 380 would do the job - you would be ok with that?

Well I don't own anything worth OC'ing, nor do I own any assault weapons, not that I have anything against them. I would expect to be stopped if I were carrying my shotgun into a hospital and I would expect that if it were I carrying that knife that big and in that way, somebody may be alarmed and rightfully so in this post 9/11 world we live in. FYI, I am compfortable CC with my .38.

Obviously I made a mistake, but at least I erred on the side of safety. I hope it can be a learning experience for all of us. Now the question is would I do it again.

 

[femurphy77]

If that is the case, please tell him I apologize.

Don't worry about it Travis, he's VERY easy going. I'm off for the next week but I'll bring it up when I go back in. I'm sure he'll have forgotten all about it by then though.

 

[Mog]

Don't worry about it Travis, he's VERY easy going. I'm off for the next week but I'll bring it up when I go back in. I'm sure he'll have forgotten all about it by then though.

If he even knew about it! It sounds like EVERYONE here acted appropriately-- the OP saw something that looked out of place, and reported it appropriately. It was up to Security there to check it out and determine if there was any threat, and it sounds like they didn't overreact. Good on everyone involved.

 

[hoosierdoc]

Was the bike parked in an employee spot, visitor spot, or haphazardly placed? If parked oddly I would be more concerned. I think you did fine. I think the nurses up front could have at least called security though.

 

[TTravis]

Was the bike parked in an employee spot, visitor spot, or haphazardly placed? If parked oddly I would be more concerned. I think you did fine. I think the nurses up front could have at least called security though.

I know you are joking but I never saw a bike.

 

[VaGriller]

Are we talking like a Rambo knife?

I'm trying to wrap my head around your situation, however I feel what you did is no different than what happens when some sheep sees one of us OC/CC'ing and calls the cops.

 

[sbcman]

Ha! I just ran this through my mind.

Security: Sir, why are you carrying that knife?
Man: Because they won't let me carry a gun!!
Security:

 

[TTravis]

Are we talking like a Rambo knife?

I'm trying to wrap my head around your situation, however I feel what you did is no different than what happens when some sheep sees one of us OC/CC'ing and calls the cops.

I went to Buck's page and picked out one that looks close to the knife I am trying to describe.

BUCK

Not quite a Rambo survival knife, but not for cleaning fingernails either.

 

[TTravis]

Ha! I just ran this through my mind.

Security: Sir, why are you carrying that knife?
Man: Because they won't let me carry a gun!!
Security:

That is what I was thinking at the time and why I said I would have been more compfortable if it were a gun.

 

[RobertaX]

Rules at most hospitals won't let you carry a knife, either. ...If they notice....

 

[Hammerhead]

Ahh, the famous Buck 119. I carry one of those. I've been asked by two different Wally Worlds to leave it in my car when it's been on my belt. The first was at the store that sold it to me. The second was sure it was ok for me to carry, but because the door greeter had already asked me to leave it in my car, they weren't going to correct him on the policy, nor correct him on public relations.

The second incident happened just prior to me obtaining my Larry. Now, I OC everytime I walk into that store. I've never been bothered because of that.

 

[remman]

Sounds to me like you did the right thing. You said you are usually cordial and welcoming to everyone you make eye contact with and your gut said something was wrong with this guy. Most times, where people get into trouble is when they second guess their gut feeling. +1 to you and your actions.

 

[thumperdogg]

Yeah, but this was a heart hospital - who needs to carry a gun... just sayin'

Seriously?? Where do you not need a gun?? You are most susceptable to attack when your guard is down and not "concerned". I could not disagree with you anymore!

 

[Hayseed_40]

Seriously?? Where do you not need a gun?? You are most susceptable to attack when your guard is down and not "concerned". I could not disagree with you anymore!

Good - it was suppossed to be in purple to show the absurdity of TT's position that the knife was NG and a gun is GTG. They are both GTG (where legal of course).

BTW, whoever on INGO took my purple key off my keyboard please put it back - I know it was one of you bastages.

 

[Hayseed_40]

Are we talking like a Rambo knife?

I'm trying to wrap my head around your situation, however I feel what you did is no different than what happens when some sheep sees one of us OC/CC'ing and calls the cops.

Do not expend the energy - it is not possible.

 

[thumperdogg]

Good - it was suppossed to be in purple to show the absurdity of TT's position that the knife was NG and a gun is GTG. They are both GTG (where legal of course).

BTW, whoever on INGO took my purple key off my keyboard please put it back - I know it was one of you bastages.

Hey glad too see this was the case!!!

 

[NDguido]

I am surprised that people are not arguing that there are not normal guns and abnormal guns. Who is to decide what is an acceptable gun to carry?

If an LEO came up to you and said that you should not be OC'ing your Glock or carrying the AK in a sling because a Keltec 380 would do the job - you would be ok with that?

Are you saying that you wouldln't be the least bit unnerved if somebody came walking by your table in a restaurant with an AR?

 

[NDguido]

Are we talking like a Rambo knife?

I'm trying to wrap my head around your situation, however I feel what you did is no different than what happens when some sheep sees one of us OC/CC'ing and calls the cops.

I disagree. If you were walking around with your handgun drawn and stuck in your armpit then I'd be wondering about your intentions.