Photo of JC Penney shopper with rifle strapped to back, strikes a nerve

[songfourone]

Imagine he fancies himself quite the hero. Frightening people at a Penneys. Gosh bet he's a Navy Seal at least, the bravery. And this wasn't the first time he braved the dangers of the foodcourt, the escalator, the perfume spritzer--he is man among men.

Not to mention a PR genius. Nothing says gun owners are totally responsible and reasonable like sashaying thru a dept store with a gun strapped to your back and another on yr hip.

It's not possible I'm this smart. So I can only conclude this guy and his fans are ice cream cone mashed into the forehead stupid.

It could have been a nightmare, what if another gun carrying advocate saw this guy and started shooting?

[OldBay]

It could have been a nightmare, what if another gun carrying advocate saw this guy and started shooting?

I don't agree with what he did - but this is pure speculation and scare-mongering. It is easily countered with the equally unlikely speculation of "what if another Adam Lanza invaded the JC Penney and this guy became a hero". Both are highly speculative and equally unlikely scenarios that serve no constructive purpose.

[Mom49of4]

I don't agree with what he did - but this is pure speculation and scare-mongering. It is easily countered with the equally unlikely speculation of "what if another Adam Lanza invaded the JC Penney and this guy became a hero". Both are highly speculative are equally unlikely scenarios that serve no constructive purpose.

Besides the gun was not in his hands at the time so I do not see a reason for anyone to start shooting.