To Hide, Or Not To Hide?

[Joe Chartreuse]

I have always kept my firearms ownership quiet locally. HOWEVER, with some fairly nasty actions currently happening, I have decided to advertise a bit, putting manufacturers' decals on my front and back doors as what may be a deterrent. Yet I can see an or someone similar using excessive force because of it. Your thoughts?

 

[gnappi]

As far as bumper stickers or home window decals go, I don't see either as a deterrent.

Remember you're not home or in your car 24/7 and a "deterrent" just may wind up being an invitation when the home or car is empty by someone looking for a quickly acquired firearm.

 

[creeksidewilly]

What gnappi said.

 

[eveled]

I wish we could all show our support for the shooting sports and the second amendment without becoming targets.

I see a lot of Molon Labe stickers on trucks and have never heard of an incident where it lead to a crime. But it just doesn’t seem wise to advertise.

 

[creeksidewilly]

It's a sad thing, but caution has had to become the new normal.

 

[TheTexasRAT]

Better to put up security signs, bright motion sensor lights, and posted beware of dogs signs with dog(s) in tow.

Or better yet an attack donkey or two!

 

[Yaworski]

I think that you should put up a sign that says, "I voted for Harris".

 

[Wvfarrier]

Security camera signs are a better deterrent. afirearm signs could make you a target....of course, depending on where you live, neither make work since some locals.refuse to prosecute criminals

 

[GunnyGene]

Severed heads on poles used to be popular. Of course you'd have to use fake ones these days. :devilish:

 

[stonebuster]

No stickers or anything that would suggest I'm a gun owner on my property or vehicles. No sense advertising. Even inside my house I don't leave gun related items out in plain sight.

 

[GasGuzzler]

I think that you should put up a sign that says, "I voted for Harris".

Yep. Multiple birds slain with a single rock.

 

[gnappi]

Signs CAN be cool.

 

[XUSNORDIE]

Deterrent? You just put up an invitation. I'm actually pretty sure you are not dumb enough to do that and created this thread to entertain yourself.

 

[PinnedAndRecessed]

I'm reminded of something that wise sage Don Vito Corleone said, "Let your enemies underestimate your strengths and overestimate your weakness."

Advertising your firepower is not smart. Not unlike wearing a sign: "Kick me!"

 

[Ride1949]

 

[Mobuck]

The only 'signs' I have are one indicating the presence of video surveillance and a humorous one the kids got me that says "I don't call whine one one" showing a on old codger waving his cane.

 

[vito]

There is nothing on my home, any of my cars, my motorcycle or my attire which would signal that I am a firearm owner or gun rights supporter. Nor would I put a "Trump" sign on my lawn or the bumper of my cars, because it changes no one's mind but does invite cowardly vandalism by the mentally challenged Leftists.

Years ago I had read about at least a few cases where a thug followed a car to the owner's home solely based upon pro-gun bumper stickers, with the intention apparently for burglarizing the home when it was unoccupied. I thought about it for about a second and then decided to remove my NRA decal from the back window of my car, and my Glock bumper sticker from the rear bumper. An added benefit was that it increased the peace within my home as my wife is not a gun person in the least, and she drives the same cars that we own. We agreed that I would not put gun things on the cars, and she would not put her quilting humorous bumper stickers on them as well.

And other than one nice NRA t-shirt that I do not wear unless I have a shirt over it, I do not have any pro-gun or pro-2A attire. I do nothing to compromise the possible advantage that carrying concealed might be giving me as defense against violent crime.

 

[blume357]

95% of the miscreants out there would not be able to interpret that sign, well except if they got to the last line I guess..

Years ago I drove up to my parents house and my father had put up a sign:

 

[RoninPA]

I'm and FFL/SOT who works out of my home. I do not advertise, those who need my services can find me. I have one sign by the door that says "Ron's Gun Repair" and that's it. Nothing on my new truck (at this time, will add my Retired USAF and AAA stickers sometime). I have motion sensor lights (VERY bright). Now, we live in a pretty peaceful area, about 4 miles from Penn State Main Campus away from where happenings (protests, etc.) occur and have known all my neighbors for 20 years or more (they know what I do) and we watch out for each other. When we are going to be gone for a while (Tulsa, OGCA, Huntsville gun shows) my sister will stop by several times to check up on things.

 

[sceva]

The only place I ever put those stickers was my toolbox at work.

 

[mirglip]

I don't see that it makes any difference one way or another around here. In rural Montana everybody has lots of guns. A thief only has to choose his poison...where to get shot.

 

[Fox Mike]

The only 'stickers' that ever go on my cars are a "Wounded Warrior" and a "State Troopers Association". Nothing ever on my lawn. I don't advertise.

 

[Watertender]

Thieves have been known to search through parking lots at events and break into cars with gun related stickers on them. They have a good window of time to steal because they know that the owners are being entertained while they are getting ripped off.

 

[ArizonaTea123]

 

[Jack Ryan]

Suit yourself.
No one else is going to.

 

[Old1215]

The only 'stickers' that ever go on my cars are a "Wounded Warrior" and a "State Troopers Association". Nothing ever on my lawn. I don't advertise.

I had those stickers on one car I owned. “Sheriff Association Supporter” State Police and ect. I believe they kept me from getting quite a few tickets.

 

[Old1215]

The only place I ever put those stickers was my toolbox at work.

Same. My job box is covered. My favorite is a picture of an AR with the caption
“All Lives Splatter “

 

[codebreaker]

I have always kept my firearms ownership quiet locally. HOWEVER, with some fairly nasty actions currently happening, I have decided to advertise a bit, putting manufacturers' decals on my front and back doors as what may be a deterrent. Yet I can see an or someone similar using excessive force because of it. Your thoughts?

Oh good grief.

 

[jav]

The only gun related stickers is on my tool box and on my safe and ammo storage box

 

[Actnbill]

I have a Pug and a Sheltie ( miniature Lassie )....... the Amazon delivery guys are scared to death of them.....any barking animal is one of the best deterrents....