It doesn't matter who's "fault it is." The fact is those people exist and we as gun owners have to be aware of that. There's little we can do about that. When you put your rights in the spotlight more than it has to be and someone doesn't like it, you are bound to force a debate on what should be considered acceptable. It's only a gamble on whether or not you win this debate. That said, the fact that it's "your right" doesn't mean it's appropriate for everyone at all times, especially when your actions could result in further infringement on rights which are not JUST yours, but ALL of ours. There is an element of social responsibility within everything you do or don't do. Gun owners in general need to be aware of this concept. We are more often then not, our own worst enemy.They aren't the reason we can't have nice things. The whining crybaby panzies who call the cops on them are the reason we can't have nice things. The whining crybaby panzies who vote for anti-gun legislators who disregard the Constitution and Bill of Rights are why we can't have nice things.
I don't blame the type of folks in your picture.
Maybe you do, based on your prior post on this topic:
As to the OP, if he expects unusal circumstances which would warrant the need of a rifle, then carry what is needed. Even then, expect additional attention and scrutiny from locals including LEOs. Hence, if it is NOT needed at that time, then don't carry it.
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