I have a 'friend' who, along with his wife, was invited to a picnic, this past Sunday. The 'inviters' are a couple of very likable new neighbors, and other than a few things in common, not a lot was known about them. They are still relatively new acquaintances.
When asked where the picnic would be, my 'friend' was told it was a really nice area near a light house that he and his wife would really like, and that was all that was said.
So my 'friend' and 'Mrs Friend' get in the new neighbors car and head off for a picnic. Soon, my 'friend' starts getting concerned about the direction they are going and asks where is the lighthouse, just as they see a sign that says "Welcome To Rhode Island". Jamestown RI is the answer. Meanwhile my 'friend' has a 1911 strapped to him ! He doesn't know if these new friends will freak out if he says, "hey, I can't go there, I'm packing heat". Such news at very least would have meant going home and ruining the day for all.
Since he was wearing a smart carry, he pushed it sown as far as he could and spent the day in RI, hoping for the best.
He had a great time but was hoping he didn't get sick or in a wreck and need an ambulance.
If you were my 'friend', what would you have done?
When asked where the picnic would be, my 'friend' was told it was a really nice area near a light house that he and his wife would really like, and that was all that was said.
So my 'friend' and 'Mrs Friend' get in the new neighbors car and head off for a picnic. Soon, my 'friend' starts getting concerned about the direction they are going and asks where is the lighthouse, just as they see a sign that says "Welcome To Rhode Island". Jamestown RI is the answer. Meanwhile my 'friend' has a 1911 strapped to him ! He doesn't know if these new friends will freak out if he says, "hey, I can't go there, I'm packing heat". Such news at very least would have meant going home and ruining the day for all.
Since he was wearing a smart carry, he pushed it sown as far as he could and spent the day in RI, hoping for the best.
He had a great time but was hoping he didn't get sick or in a wreck and need an ambulance.
If you were my 'friend', what would you have done?