I'll be staying at the Double Tree this year again since they were so nice to me last year. I was curious if anyone wanted to run in the early morning and afternoon(dusk or sunset). I tend to run instead of drinking coffee or taking stimulants to wake up, I'm a fairly active person unless I don't get my jumpstart.
If joining me in the afternoon, I'd recommend you carry a pistol. I personally prefer to walk or run with at least two people for safety reasons. I like to stay around trained people who properly use firearms for safety reason, I don't want the responsibility of walking around with another who is untrained. I recommend wearing PTs or BDU shorts while running, except in the afternoon unless your body thinks the temperature at to be normal.
Even though some will have you believe Pittsburgh is "safe", they are greatly mistaken. I carry a firearm even when while doing my morning run. If you're going to open carry a firearm, then do so using a decent retention holster. Zone 2 shouldn't give anyone issues if they're doing so, but if that is the case make sure you save the number 412-255-2827 to your cellphone. The number is the Zone 2 operations, ask for the supervisor upon an unlawful act by an officer, even if the act is detainment. Remember, "Ignorance is no excuse for not knowing the law."
I don't know many here are active and trained. Please don't carry a firearm if you join me unless you're a dead shot.
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May 13 2009, 23:46:46 UTC 3 years ago
Shame I wasn't 21 during last year's con. He would have been sorry he mugged me.
May 14 2009, 00:04:52 UTC 3 years ago
Even though there are people who run AC which call Pittsburgh "safe", I learned to be more cautious and do my own research.
If you should encounter such an incident again, remember if you must raise your hands to only raise your hands to your chest. You might need to reply, "Sir, this is all you're going to get", lie if need be(medical reason).
May 14 2009, 02:16:49 UTC 3 years ago
Unfortunately I can't go to AC, but if you'll be at Mega-Plex I'm more than happy to go for a run with you.
Stay Safe
Fyr