My Security is Not Show & Tell Time

I have my Concealed Weapons Permit and a firearm.  I am a good shot.  These are not things I post on social media or throw into conversations.  This is my security and as with any type of security, discretion is key.  You don't go giving out your alarm code do you? 

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For some reason, when people find out you have a carry permit and gun, they want to see it and they want to show you theirs.  Even virtual strangers!  I had some work being done at the house and I'm leaving for the gun range.  I place my locked case in the car as I tell the lead guy I'll be back before they're finished.  He sees the Glock logo and immediately reaches for his gun.  He wants to show me his new purchase, yadda yadda yadda.  He wonders if I want to hold it since it's a new model.  Nope.  I do not want to hold it.  He asks to see mine.  Nope, buddy, not opening this case for you.  He seems confused I don't want to show & tell, but backs off.

Here's my rationale.  I don't know you.  You don't know me.  I don't want your fingerprints on my firearm and I am not putting my fingerprints on  yours.  This is MY weapon and it's not subject to your curiosity or approval.  I am responsible for this gun.  I am also responsible for every bullet that leaves the chamber and where ever that bullet travels, whatever that bullet hits.  For me, it deserves the utmost respect, diligent care and sense of responsibility.  I know everything about this gun and I ALWAYS know where it's at, how many rounds are loaded and whether or not one is currently in the chamber.  As far as I'm concerned, I am the only one who will ever touch this weapon.  It's part of me.  I wouldn't let a stranger feel me up so why would I let them fondle my gun?

I'm not posting my target practice on social media either.  I don't need people to see it or comment.  I'm a great shot, but it's no one's business outside of my family.  Because for me, part of protecting yourself is having an edge over your assailant.  An element of surprise.  I learned early in life the element of surprise works hugely in your favor when you need to protect yourself.  That life lesson has served me well on a few occasions and I will keep with it.  DISCRETION.