Re: If you have determined the pressence of a weapon while transporting

"tony" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> How did you plan on getting the weapon from your patient?  Poeple who
carry
> concealed weapons do so because they plan to use them.  Say you get the
> weapon in your hands.  Can you care for both your patient and a dangerous
> weapon at the same time?

Although I respect Tony's opinion, I completely disagree with his basic
premise here..."People who carry concealed weapons do so because they plan
to use them."   That's grouping all citizens who choose to carry guns into
one large group and labeling them "anticipated criminals."  I have a
concealed carry permit and have had it for 5 years.  I do carry a weapon
frequently (while not on duty), and I DO NOT have any plan to use it (unless
I need to protect myself or friends/family).  I resent the implication made
in the original post.

Chris, EMT-P, RN