I dared not to admit – I lied,
So found “friends” on this trip.
My propensity to grip (sometimes),
Or shoot out from the hip,
Or generosity with tips,
Should keep heads down.
What do I have?
Hint #1
I'll likely leave it behind.
Hint #2
But I'm not an animal.
Hint #3
If you can't see it, you may be ahead of me.