FRIDAY FLASHBACK! And They Ask Me Why I Carry? Part II

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And They Ask Me Why I Carry? Part II

By Linda Walker

In Part I, which was inspired by the occasion of September being “Realtor Safety Month”, I offered commentary which revolved around the fact that as real estate agents, we are never given information about concealed carry being a viable option in our self protection. Instead, we are taught useless self defense tactics that may give someone a false sense of security. I received huge response from real estate agents and brokers from across the country after reading my article.

I was relayed countless stories of agents knowing someone who had been attacked, put in bad situations, or had a scare while out just trying to make a living. I also heard from buyers who had been looking at properties with their unarmed real estate agents and encountered a scare. It warmed my heart that many of those agents and brokers who contacted me, are also my fellow concealed carry license holders, and many also instruct CCW classes!

After the article had been posted on Buckeye Firearms Association website for a couple days, I was contacted by Cam Edwards of NRANews (NRANews.com) to do a live interview with him about my article. In preparation for my appearance on NRANews, I researched the National Association of Realtors website. I found a 6 minute video on their website entitled “Don’t Be a Victim-Personal Safety for Realtors”. I intently watched this video hoping for just a small hint of a pro-CCW message. To my shock and dismay, I found the complete opposite.

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