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JaredJames
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FlexGunship said:Why would having a gun be intimidation?
I think everyone here would agree that a 6ft6 Arnie wannabe can be intimidating.
You say in a previous post that giving a petite woman a gun makes her as strong as such a bloke (puts her on an equal footing).
So the gun puts her on equal ground as the bloke, but she doesn't become intimidating... right.
If your own mentality allows you to see everyone on an equal footing and react to everyone as such, then I'd be inclined to say you're a bit cocky and sure of yourself (your abilities).
If you are able to ignore the fact someone has a gun, I'd say you are sure of the fact they either can't or won't use it against you. Let's face it, if you carry a gun around with you (regardless of reason) you are willing to kill a person. When I'm speaking to you and I see you have a gun, I'm very much aware of this fact. If you feel threatened by me at any time (or get annoyed and use that as a cover story even) then you are prepared (and able) to kill me.
There is a difference between speaking to someone, who you feel you could match in a fight and speaking to someone you are aware could pull a weapon and end things at any moment - leaving you with no way to resist.