Gresham on the mark... Why appearance matters

Mr H · Jun 27, 2014

Tom Gresham puts it together very nicely as to why we, as representatives of the Pro-2A community, are saying to present ourselves well...

http://www.ammoland.com/2014/06/dressing-like-a-good-person-while-open-carrying/

TxAggie · Jun 27, 2014

Perception is reality. Think Zero would have been elected if he wore saggy pants?

august1410 · Jun 27, 2014

I generally wear jeans/khakis and polos or button down shirts. I carry a 1911 in a plain leather holster.

I also go about my business normally as I would without a gun. No one pays attention to me.

Mr H · Jun 27, 2014

Exactly.

But if you were in shredded BDUs, a MOLLE vest, and a tac-cap, it would be a different story entirely.

august1410 · Jun 27, 2014

Mr H said:
Exactly.

But if you were in shredded BDUs, a MOLLE vest, and a tac-cap, it would be a different story entirely.

Absolutely. I believe there is a time and a place for most attire. I would not go to McDonald's in a tuxedo....while appropriate in some places, I would stand out like a sore thumb at a fast food place.

The same principle needs to be applied everywhere.

MDFF2008 · Jun 27, 2014

Wait till all the people start bitching about how it's selling out, and acting like sissified pussies.

danb · Jun 27, 2014

perception is reality, bingo.

:thumbsup:

eruby · Jun 27, 2014

august1410 said:
Absolutely. I believe there is a time and a place for most attire. I would not go to McDonald's in a tuxedo....while appropriate in some places, I would stand out like a sore thumb at a fast food place.

The same principle needs to be applied everywhere.

Unless you just got out ofthe Prom and were going to the after-party.

Agree 100% with all and am waiting for the naysayers as gprimr1 noted.

teratos · Jun 27, 2014

It's selling out. You guys in your fancy duds are sissified pussies.

CharlieFoxtrot · Jun 27, 2014

Tom is right on the money. We are in a battle for the vast 80% of America that really doesn't care/think too much about these issues. Perception and the "message" is everything.

MDFF2008 · Jun 27, 2014

eruby said:
Agree 100% with all and am waiting for the naysayers as gprimr1 noted.

Maybe they will finally say what "do something" means. :innocent0

brewergeek · Jun 27, 2014

CharlieFoxtrot said:
Tom is right on the money. We are in a battle for the vast 80% of America that really doesn't care/think too much about these issues. Perception and the "message" is everything.

Think about the early years of the civil rights movement. The people in those marches were dressed like normal, respectable people. In the north, and in suburban homes, they appeared on their TV's as honest and non-threatening - just like them, which they were. Later, 60's anti-war protests made up of counter culture youth determined to appear different were not as well received by non-committed people watching from home.

Young guys wearing shorts, shirts with skulls, scruffy beards, etc. with rifles slung over their backs look different than most people (i.e. not our tribe). A suburban dad wearing jeans a polo shirt with a handgun in a leather holster doesn't look as threatening. Who's scared of Ned Flanders, even if you knew he owned firearms?

Mr H · Jun 27, 2014

teratos said:
It's selling out. You guys in your fancy duds are sissified pussies.

do not make me muss your hair....

TxAggie · Jun 27, 2014

teratos said:
It's selling out. You guys in your fancy duds are sissified pussies.

You're excused, the hair alone bums you up a few notches.

TxAggie · Jun 27, 2014

Mr H said:
do not make me muss your hair....

Damn, beat me

babalou · Jun 27, 2014

brewergeek said:
Think about the early years of the civil rights movement. The people in those marches were dressed like normal, respectable people. In the north, and in suburban homes, they appeared on their TV's as honest and non-threatening - just like them, which they were. Later, 60's anti-war protests made up of counter culture youth determined to appear different were not as well received by non-committed people watching from home.

Young guys wearing shorts, shirts with skulls, scruffy beards, etc. with rifles slung over their backs look different than most people (i.e. not our tribe). A suburban dad wearing jeans a polo shirt with a handgun in a leather holster doesn't look as threatening. Who's scared of Ned Flanders, even if you knew he owned firearms?

Awesome

pbharvey · Jun 27, 2014

Same people dressed & groomed differently.
Which gives a more favorable impression of 2A supporters?

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rico903 · Jun 28, 2014

Think appearance doesn't count? Why does every ghetto rat criminal get a suit and tie to got to court? If it didn't work defense lawyers wouldn't insist on it. Unfortunately all to often we have met the enemy and he is us.

Stoveman · Jun 29, 2014

pbharvey said:
Same people dressed & groomed differently.
Which gives a more favorable impression of 2A supporters?

Although I agree with you, bad example.

frdfandc · Jun 29, 2014

pbharvey said:
Same people dressed & groomed differently.
Which gives a more favorable impression of 2A supporters?

I would say all 3.

Picture #1 - A casually dressed mom and her sons out for lunch.

Picture #2 - A foursome enjoying a nice round of golf at a nice resort.

Picture #3 - A foursome enjoying being out in nature harvesting game for food.

I think you were trying to say the 3rd picture dictates a stereotype. But I will disagree. I'd have to say if you showed this picture to the pubic, most would say that they are avid hunters. Camo, shotguns, knee deep in water with duck decoys.

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