Went to the 9th Island and got to enjoy freedom for a week (CCW). 

Realized that carrying AIWB is a real pain in the ass.  Especially when you have to pee or crap due to pistol being in the way and the belt buckle being off set.  I would rather carry at the 4 o'clock, but due to gambling/crowds, I like to have the pistol in my front.  When I play, I lean forward so carrying at the 4 position would print majorly.  Also if I were to carry 24/7, I would carry something smaller than a VP9.  But for only 1 week, it's do-able.

Seen a motorcycle cop with an AR attached to the side of his bike sticking straight up (like a flag), but muzzle down, no mag.  That was interesting.

Went to Bass Pro and 1 guy was OCing and had to check his firearm.  When he took the mag out, he had trouble racking the slide back.  Took about 6 seconds or so.  He had no round in the chamber.  Thought to myself he might be screwed if he had to rack the slide under stress or with 1 hand.  He should really be carrying with a round in the chamber.  It was a Glock 43X.

Noticed the Nike Outlet at Premium Outlet North had 2 Metro cops at the entrance.  I guess they get a lot of theft.

Other than that, never had any issues CCWing for the week. 

Went to Battlefield LV and they have a new thing where you can shoot a machine gun from a chopper.  Shooting at either steel, cars, and planes in the desert.  $450 for 125rds with a SAW.  They're working on a mini gun. 

While I was there, met an Englishman from northern England.  He was there to shoot.  He was military and fought in the Ireland war or something.  And he said even he's not allowed to own a gun.  He and many of his army buddies have "replica" guns (airsoft).  I asked him about the "no-go zones" and he confirmed and said the cops in England are useless.  They and their government are too PC and cares more about being PC than protecting the people.  He was pissed.  Also said their "free healthcare" is a joke.  But the people are getting more upset and starting to revolt.

The main takeaway was because I was allowed to carry, I didn't feel as scared and nether did Mrs.CMO.  I'm walking around with $3K in cash and didn't feel like a potential victim.  Or we drove through a shitty area and at the stop light or parking lot, didn't feel like a victim.  Mrs. CMO was cashing out a lot and at 1 casino they had a guard at the cashier, but he was unarmed.  So she looked over to me and asked "wtf is he gonna do?  I feel safer with you, than the guard there".

Went to Battlefield LV and they have a new thing where you can shoot a machine gun from a chopper.  Shooting at either steel, cars, and planes in the desert.  $450 for 125rds with a SAW.  They're working on a mini gun. 

The main takeaway was because I was allowed to carry, I didn't feel as scared and nether did Mrs.CMO.  I'm walking around with $3K in cash and didn't feel like a potential victim.  Or we drove through a shitty area and at the stop light or parking lot, didn't feel like a victim.  Mrs. CMO was cashing out a lot and at 1 casino they had a guard at the cashier, but he was unarmed.  So she looked over to me and asked "wtf is he gonna do?  I feel safer with you, than the guard there".

Awesome!

One of my buddies did the helo shoot with the SAW.  Saw the video and it looked awesome.  Looked like a lot of fun. 

What casinos did you go?  I see some with armed security and some without.  We stayed at the Venetian last trip and the parking lot was huge and seemed like many opportunities for folks to get jacked, but security there seems decent.  Some of the station casinos on the otherhand. . . 

Glad that you enjoyed the freedom to protect yourself in a manner that you see fit.   

Awesome!

One of my buddies did the helo shoot with the SAW.  Saw the video and it looked awesome.  Looked like a lot of fun. 

What casinos did you go?  I see some with armed security and some without. We stayed at the Venetian last trip and the parking lot was huge and seemed like many opportunities for folks to get jacked, but security there seems decent.  Some of the station casinos on the otherhand. . . 

Glad that you enjoyed the freedom to protect yourself in a manner that you see fit.   

we as in just you? or we as in you and EEF?

we as in just you? or we as in you and EEF?

We as in my buddy and I.  Not trying to hit on or relate to CMO, at least not like that. . . 

And I give myself a +1 :facepalm:

 

Awesome!

One of my buddies did the helo shoot with the SAW.  Saw the video and it looked awesome.  Looked like a lot of fun. 

What casinos did you go?  I see some with armed security and some without.  We stayed at the Venetian last trip and the parking lot was huge and seemed like many opportunities for folks to get jacked, but security there seems decent.  Some of the station casinos on the otherhand. . . 

Glad that you enjoyed the freedom to protect yourself in a manner that you see fit.   

We stayed at Palazzo, but same same.  Some armed, some not.  Noticed many had an "OD Kit" attached to their belts.  I guess it's that much of an issue there.  Yeah their lot even at Palazzo is very dark and isolated (no security patrolling).  But because I'm armed, not too concerned. Just kept the head on a swivel. But the worst lot I would say is Circus Circus.  It's in cholo gang control from what a Metro told me.  So valet if going there.

Awesome. Yup, earlier in the year I was in Vegas & Arizona. Greatest feeling in the world being able to CCW.

That’ll never happen here smh.

Awesome. Yup, earlier in the year I was in Vegas & Arizona. Greatest feeling in the world being able to CCW.

That’ll never happen here smh.

"Never" is a long time... though given the (lack of?) mentality of Hawaii voters I'm guessing you're correct in terms of an "unforced" legislative change.

You don't think that once SCOTUS makes a ruling or two and Young is finally decided that we all won't be open carrying wherever we want? Oh, ye of little faith...

I've noticed the comments on FB have changed a lot since about 1-2 years ago regarding ccw and guns.  Prior to this year most comments were anti 2a and HI doesn't need guns, blah blah.  Btu this year it flipped big time.  Maybe cause FB not editing comments anymore, or the people are getting sick of criminals having the upper hand?

I want to get a smaller handgun to CC than my G19.  The Springfield Hellcat looks interesting.  I will be going to Vegas for 2 weeks in April.

We stayed at Palazzo, but same same.  Some armed, some not.  Noticed many had an "OD Kit" attached to their belts.  I guess it's that much of an issue there.  Yeah their lot even at Palazzo is very dark and isolated (no security patrolling).  But because I'm armed, not too concerned. Just kept the head on a swivel. But the worst lot I would say is Circus Circus.  It's in cholo gang control from what a Metro told me.  So valet if going there.

Awesome!  Palazzo is a nice!  I've stayed there and Venetian many times, but mostly Venetian since that's were I got comps.  Was always intrigued by the security when you enter the property.  I recall they used to look closer at the drivers coming in than they did in when I went in July. 

I've heard the Stratosphere area is pretty ghetto.  That and those areas just outside downtown, on the edges of the renovated areas. 

I want to get a smaller handgun to CC than my G19.  The Springfield Hellcat looks interesting.  I will be going to Vegas for 2 weeks in April.

Did u get 1 for free like all the other IG influencers?

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Did u get 1 for free like all the other IG influencers?

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I no undastan you question.  Wat you stay mean by dat? I wen miss out gettin sumting fo free?

Instagram influencer. I think he’s calling you a gun toting fashion diva.

I no do any social media except dis one.

I want to get a smaller handgun to CC than my G19.  The Springfield Hellcat looks interesting.  I will be going to Vegas for 2 weeks in April.

G43 with extended mag is very comfy and will get you 8+1 

I no undastan you question.  Wat you stay mean by dat? I wen miss out gettin sumting fo free?

Many gun people on IG were sent a very nice package for the Hellcat.  Nice case, holster, mags, and nice box.  So the running joke is Hellcat will get good reviews like all other guns get.  And many didn't mention they got the gun for free.  It's Springfields marketing program.  They're giving it away like candy.

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Many gun people on IG were sent a very nice package for the Hellcat.  Nice case, holster, mags, and nice box.  So the running joke is Hellcat will get good reviews like all other guns get.  And many didn't mention they got the gun for free.  It's Springfields marketing program.  They're giving it away like candy.

Free is good.  I gladly take one for free.  Only 1 inch wide and standard is 10+1 or 12+1 extended.

Im not interested in all that Springfield drama. I just like functional guns do what they do in their category. I'm pretty sure you can just stuff a tiny rock or something in the magazine to legally block it to 10 rounds 

I'm thinking about getting one to try out against my P365. I want Glock to quit being boring and cut some meat off the G26 to compete. I'm a Glock Guy ***Dives for Cover***

I like Glocks too but the G19 with 15+1 plus the thickness gets uncomfortable after a couple hours carrying it IWB.  Don't notice it with a OWB holster.  S&W has a new subcompact that just came out to compete with the Hellcat.  Gotta check both of them out.