We travel thru Cody, WY, to visit the Buffalo Bill museum, at least yearly. Very well worth a visit, takes about a day or two. The gun portion takes at least a day. One may carry legally concealed inside the museum. Anyways, there is more open carry in Cody, than anywhere in our travels. Am not sure, but think Cody allows teachers to be armed. AND there is a great indoor shooting range, where one may rent and shoot many vintage long guns. Including shooting a Gatlin gun. The staff is off the charts friendly.
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The way I see it…the less they know the better it is for me.
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I’m on the the less they know the better. I try not to advertise anything about any of my possessions.
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I prefer silent but deadly wait…huh?..uh 
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I dont have much of the way of advertising (USCCA and one other) but it has never seemed to draw any direct attention to me one way or the other.
Don
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My EDC ammo from Hornady XTP. On the box is printed…
Accurate
Deadly
Dependable
So during my trial I am going to explain how I thought they meant deadly for paper targets, rabbits, and coyotes. Yep… goin’ with that.
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I think that it can be a deterrent if perpetrators know you are armed and ready to protect yourself, I would not go around advertising how many guns I have at home etc. I see allot of youtube videos where people are showing off their gun collections and I’m a proud gun owner of several however, I think that that is asking for attention or a potential home robbery.
-but, to each his own.
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I just mention the word “trial” and who do I get my one like from? An Attorney. Go figure.
@MikeBKY… what other keywords do you set your search to?
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I have an American Flag sticker on the bumper of my truck, nothing else needs to be said.
Larry
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I like all your stuff @TexasEskimo! Trial or not!
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Ah… shucks. That’s really nice.
Now answer the question! 
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It reminds me of the same question with regards to being in mountain rescue. You needed some kind of identifiable marking on your car for various reasons, but those of us with a little experience learned you wanted it to be understated. I have no markings on my vehicles save one small NRA sticker that came with a used car, which i chose to leave in place as it was small, and simple, and in an appropriate place. My house has only one marking as well, it says, " home of the free, Because of the brave" a tribute to those who put out the sweat and blood that freedom costs. My approach has so far been - be not afraid to quietly stand for what you believe, but don’t be brash either, lest you appear to be a zelot. Coming to this community, and exposing my self to the people here has brought about some changes in the things i do, made me think about things in a different light, and in a short time it has changed my EDC decisions and practices in a few small, but i think, important ways. Thanks to all who participate here, and thanks to the staff who keep it going. I find my self feeling fortunate i was caused to join this community.
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He’s a lawyer, he did answer the question. 
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I do not have anything on my vehicles. I don’t want it to be an issue. I do occasionally wear my Beretta t-shirt, and I have an ATF t-shirt I have worn a few times. However, I got that one in the Caribbean and it has a pirate on it. 
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Its a hard thing to say. I say hats, shirts, etc are good, but when you put things on a vehicle, it can be good in most situations, but can attract unwanted attention. Personally, I have nothing identifying on my truck other than the state-issued license plate. But I have a story of how it can be detrimental. In my last job, I worked for a tier-one auto parts supplier. I would have to travel to the corporate headquarters once a quarter. Long story short, on one of those work trips, they usually provide some kind of entertainment in the evenings. This night we went to a Detroit Tigers baseball game. We carpooled and I rode with another of the plant managers as an F250 doesnt lend itself to easy parking in situations like that. The person I rode with has a full back window Glock sticker on the back window of his Cadillac. Fast forward to the end of the game. We get back to his car which is keyless everything. First clue was the doors dont automatically unlock. We end up getting the car unlocked with the fob but nothing works. Car wont start, nothing. Computer is on full lock-down. Being an auto company, we make a few calls and find out what we need to do. Prevailing theory is that the big Glock sticker made him a target. Thieves tried to spoof the system and similar to too many incorrect password attempts, the computer just locked everything down. Why? Stadium parking, gun sticker, gun free zone in the stadium. Break into the Glock car and see if his EDC is in the car.
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I never thought about searching for keywords here. I’d rather just be involved. I’ve got opinions, both professional and personal, like everyone here. I try to make sure folks know the difference when I post on a personal versus professional level.
I have noticed, and others probably have to, that we do not see many lawyers actively participating on this (or many other) forums. I understand that but I also see a great opportunity to help folks navigate the minefield of the law as best they can. And, on occasion, I get to teach someone a little more about the intricacies of the Constitution and all of the subordinate laws.
I also want to be approachable. I love the feel of the shooting range as the courtroom. I’m an attorney but I’m just a guy like everyone else trying to keep a roof over my head and food on the table. I get many calls where I cannot help people because it is outside my practice area (legally or physically), but I will always try to point them in the right direction. I try to do that here too. I also get calls from folks who I could help, but by getting them the right information, they can help themselves without having to pay a lawyer. I do make sure they keep my name and number just in case things do not work as planned so I can help them.
I want folks on this forum to feel the same way. In many cases I cannot give specific answers, but I will always try to point you in the right direction.
I also want people to know that the law is constantly evolving and there is little in it that is black and white. My best friend is a surgeon and we argued one night after a few too many beers whether being a lawyer or a surgeon was more difficult. His argument was that he held peoples lives in his hands in the maze of the human body. My counter was similar, I held the lives of my clients in the halls of justice through the maze of laws that differ by country, state, county and city. He said that organs are not always where they are supposed to be and every body is different. I asked him if he had ever done an MRI of an organ on one day and the next day, the organ had moved. That is how the law is. It is also why both doctors and lawyers “practice” at their profession, there are few constants in either.
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@MikeBKY Great post. I know that we joke around with you at times about being an Attorney. But the truth here is that your presence on this forum is what sets it above other forums I have been on.
You are always available and give great insight when ever possible. Please continue.
Kudos to you sir! 
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Yes, your posting in these threads is well-appreciated. It is also interesting to read your personal vs professional comments.
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I think you’re a great asset to the forums. Foundational posts. 
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This nothing on my car. Its best to be the gray man these days. posting your beliefs may just land you in trouble. I had a Bush Bumpersticker on my brand new truck and someone keyed it from one end to the other. lesson learned that day.
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