Was at the gym today when I saw something that I just can't explain. I'm sitting on a bench warming up with some rotations and light stretches when I glance to the bench next to me. There is a large, overweight, black guy getting ready to unrack the bar. What caught my attention though was the GUN HOLSTER on his hip. Now this guy is wearing sweatpants so he is actually wearing a belt just so there is something to attach his holster to. But wait, there's more....

He finishes his set and with a loud "WOOOOOOOOOO!" he sits up and lifts his sweatshirt revealing not only the holster but the weapon (Beretta I believe) in it. This guy was actually packing heat in the gym! Now concealed carry is very common in Texas (It's like a one day class) but do you really need to bring a firearm into the gym?

^A member of Plaxico's entourage?

I wonder if his occupation requires him to be armed at all times?

Sancho - while I would not carry into the gym, I DID run into a guy that was incarcerated at our facility in my local gym.

He was in for assault with a deadly weapon, causing grievous bodily injury... and he beat it.

Maybe he knows someone in there that you don't?

^ Another good reason why we should *try* and be as cordial as possible to those we arrest and incarcerate.

I work for a municipal police department, but live 12 miles from the city limits. 98.2% of my off-work life doesn't even come close to the city. BUT, I always carry off-duty, no matter where I go (except the gym) because you never know who might be looking for revenge, or who might just be a crazy guy looking to shoot up a shopping mall.

BTW, that guy in Sancho's story can't possibly be a member of Burress' entourage. This guy was using a holster.

Maybe he was an LEO.

Someone has to show those weights who's boss.

See? He told you he was hardcore.

Sometimes us men do things just because we can!!!!

Good for him.....

I bet he has a "Gold Member" man card!!!

****'s need not apply!!!

wstakelin

Eh, who knows? Maybe the gym hired him to be kind of like a sky marshal, keeping an out out for the terrorists. Who knows when they may strike and try to steal all the five pounders?

... sounds like he's one of Obama's chosen few to bring hope and change?

Merry Christmas ... you voted for it!

guy could have been an off duty policeman!?

my brother never went anywhere without his!

probally made for interesting sex!????

LOL

EBB

#1 Do they have "locked" lockers at your gym. If so he should have placed it in the locker. If not he was probably insuring against theft.

Or he could have locked it in the glove compartment of his locked vehicle.

My instinct tells me he was "frontin big time"