[davidd]

Do most of you carry concealed weapons on a regular basis, or just occassionally, or almost never? Under what circumstances do you carry a gun and what do you carry? Do you carry it on the hip or fully concealed on the upper body?

Just curious, I've never carried a pistol, though the .380 I mentioned in an earlier post was actually given to me 10 yrs ago, I just never used it. I've considered getting a concealed permit, though don't know what is involved in doing so, for the rare occassions i might want to carry it.

[clown714]

CCW 24\7 for the last 21 years.;)


clown

[LeonCarr]

Since June 15, 1995

Just my .02,
LeonCarr

[aguyindallas]

The only time I have a gun concealed is when I am awake. In my pocket or on my side.

[1911 guy]

I sometimes carry when alone. I always carry when with my family.

[Black Knight]

Been carrying on or off duty since Dec. 1978. Mostly .357 Mag revolvers.

[19-3Ben]

every day.

[shadowalker]

Like others, if I'm awake I'm carrying whether at home or out and about.

[M2 Carbine]

Any time I leave the house.

[bakert]

I got my concealed carry permit 9 yrs ago. Carrying every day when I go out the door.

[03Shadowbob]

Since August 1, 1992 CCW 24/7

[tegemu]

Every day, wherever legal.

[Zero_DgZ]

CCW 24\7 for the last 21 years.

Isn't it tricky to sleep with a gun on you?

[Exmasonite]

usually at least once a day... no carry on campus for classes the bulk of the day, though.

based on the earlier post, make sure whatever you're carrying is something you would trust your life with or don't carry it. all a broken/jammed gun is gonna do is cause an (over)reaction from the BG you pulled it on... you're better off w/ a good knife and/or pepper spray

[hagar]

Started in 1975, when I was in the SADF. Carried my Browning HP till 84, when I moved to the US. New York did not trust me with a handgun for 3 years, as soon as I got my permit, I started carrying again. Moved to AZ in 89, did not legally CCW carry for a couple of years, but I always had a pistol and/or rifle handy close by. Moved to SC in 2003, and once again I waited awhile before I could do the class and get my CCW.

Been involved in a couple of scenarios where I could have legally pulled the trigger, but I always gave them a chance to back off, with the understanding of what will happen to them if they don't. The old F off or die approach. So far it has worked.

Now I carry everywhere. I'm pushing 50, just had a galbladder operation 2 months ago, and I'm in no mood or shape to get into hand to hand combat with some young punk.

[MCgunner]

24/7 whether I need it or not. If it ain't there when you need it, what's carrying the other 99 percent of the time gonna help? I needed one once, but didn't have to shoot. I'm low threat anymore, but you just never know.....

Isn't it tricky to sleep with a gun on you?

Acutally, I carry a handgun AND a shotgun in bed, well, okay, within easy reach....

[Inner Monkey]

Always exept when working at the office.

[tinygnat219]

Everyday for about a year now with the exceptions of going to work (in DC), or the airport. Something usually comes with me.

[Fawkes]

Most everyday since 1994.

[sm]

How raised - what you do.

[Coyote3855]

Every day. I also usually carry even in my house.

[pax]

If my clothes are on, I am also wearing my Glock 26. Got my permit in Aug of 2000 and can count the number of days since then that I have gone unarmed on one hand.

pax

[dairycreek]

I have been carrying concealed for somewhat more than 25 years. Carry whenever I am out of the house (wherever legal) 24/7. I use a well made IWB holster or, lately, have found that the Smartcarry provides an excellent carry mode. Didn't think it would but it sure does well for me.

[Alan Fud]

I carry when ever I legally can -- even in the house. My normal methed of carry is a good concealment holster during the colder months. A belly band during the warmer month and a pocket holster for in and around the house. Colder months = Sig 229 SAS DAK. Warmer months = Sig 239 SAS DAk. Pocket carry = a J-frame (or equivalent: SP101, Taurus 85, etc) or a COlt Pocket Nine.

[cookekdjr]

i carry daily. the rotation includes a j-frame revolver, a sig p232, and a glock 19.
David

[orionengnr]

Every day, wherever legal.

[Sistema1927]

You never know when the boogie man will show up....

[Stoney]

Very rare for me not to carry.:cool:

[hkenvy91]

i carry my usp45c every day!! like an american express i never leave home without it!:D

[nitesite]

Other than during a seven-day Alaskan cruise last August I have carried concealed every day since 1996.

[Dr_2_B]

David, I only carry when I'm dressed. Well, or when in a bathrobe.

I used to carry in a pocket, though now I've made the move to my strong-side hip, just behind it. You'll hear many refer to where they wear it comparing it to a clock. Just behind my right hip is about 3:30 o'clock. I made the decision and the commitment with clothing to dress in such a way that I can almost always carry a gun on my hip. In the rare occasions when I can't do that, I carry in right front pocket. I carry GLOCKs or Kel-tecs or S&W revolver or Ruger revolver or Taurus or Makarov or Kahr.

Been carrying at least 10 years, but made the move to 40's and 45's after 9/11. Occasionally, I'll carry a 9mm or .38 or smaller, but usually it's the big guys.

The sentiment you are seeing over and over here is that you just don't get to choose the time and place that a bad guy is gonna try to hurt you.

[Todesengel]

Isn't it tricky to sleep with a gun on you?

you get used to it fast ... :D

[Black Majik]

I'll carry unless I'm at the office. For the most part I usually have it on me.

[bigmike45]

Pretty much all my waking hours, I am carrying a gun.

[Seven High]

How many of you carry more than one weapon 24/7? I carry a Glock 26 and a Keltec p3AT all the time.

[Mandirigma]

I carry whenever I am away from home. When I'm home pistol usually sits on a table next to where I am. But is never more than 7-8 steps away.


How many of you carry more than one weapon 24/7? I carry a Glock 26 and a Keltec p3AT all the time.

I just carry one. Either a 1911 or Glock 33. I do carry a couple blades on me as well though.

[davhina]

Since i recieved my ccw..all the time

[MD_Willington]

Almost everyday since I received my CPL, 5906 OWB, murse (posted pictures of it here on the forums) or inside of coat. PT111 IWB, IWB behind hip or inside of coat. Also keep it in my gym bag. I wear a Carhartt that has great pockets for my holsters.

Though I do not have it on myself at work, I have to follow company policy, as soon as I'm off company property I'm carrying, also do not carry where prohibited by law.

[tank mechanic]

I carry my beretta 92 every waking hour except for while I am at work.

[Jrsmith]

Never - I live in Wisconsin

[CZ-100]

Everyday..

and when home one is close at hand.

[geterdone]

Always...The only thing that varies is what weapon for the dress of the day. Like alot of the folks here, what weapon goes with the outfit. Kind of like picking out you're shoes to put on. Don't want to step on a nail!

[starshooter231]

I carry at ALL times. I carry everywhere that I am allowed and I don't go where I can not carry. I carry an XD9sc with 16+1 and a spare mag.

[ZeSpectre]

Can't carry during the day (workdays anyway), work in DC in a secured fed building :barf:

The rest of the time.. most likely. It's like others say, after a while it's "wallet, keys, cell phone, gun. Okay, ready to go".

[RH822]

Carry everywhere it's legal and some places it ain't. I've had my permit for
20+ years.

RH

[brett30030]

How do the all the time, 24/7, etc, folks carry while taking a shower or servicing the wife? :neener:

[Zach S]

I carry when I legally can. If I cant, I normally have one in the car anyway. If I cant have it in the car (like when taking someone to school), I'm unarmed. That's a rare occasion though.

Isn't it tricky to sleep with a gun on you?
Work graveyard shift, nine or ten hours a night, 6 nights a week, and going to sleep isnt a problem, most of the time. I've feel alseep many times fully clothed and armed on an uncomfortable couch. Well, its actually pretty comfortable, unless you sleep on it.

Finding time to sleep can be tough though...

[geterdone]

Very, Very Carfully!

[Charles S]

Most all the time. About the only time I don't is where I cannot legally carry.

[Green Lantern]

Hmm...I "carry" daily, just not always on my person. As in most days I take my CCW from the nightstand, place it in the (unlocked) car safe, go to work, lock the safe, leave work, unlock the safe, go home, and then either put on the gun or secure it in the bedroom.

When I actually CARRY carry, it's usually either a G19 in a Rocketman Kydex IWB rig or a Kel-Tec P3AT in a Destantis Nemesis pocket holster.

[joesolo]

I carry everday. At nite its on the table. I'm always close to it

[Standing Wolf]

Whenever I leave the house, I'm packing iron. Anybody who doesn't like it doesn't have to pull a weapon on me.

[jad0110]

Other than on base or other state/govt property, schools, etc, I carry pretty much 24/7. At night a put a primary and a backup in the nightstand.

My trusty S&W 642 is in my pajama pocket as I right this.

[Stretchman]

Been carrying the g19 for the most part since I picked it up, and last week got a Blackhawk IWB holster, which has made carry somewhat better. Like it so much I just got for the Taurus snubbie as well. Really comfy. Have had my permit since 1996, except for a brief period where I let it lapse. Also carried on duty for a while, and always had my go bag with me when working.

So normally, I carry all the time, but sometimes I go without a firearm. Almost always carry a knife. Either a Gunsite Cold Steel or a S&W Urban ops combat folder.

Stretch
Quit cigs 1M 2D 18h 28m ago. So far saved $202.61, 1,350 cigs not smoked and counting ...

[hrgrisso]

I'm not allowed to carry @ work. S'ok. But I carry everywhere else I go. I have been carrying since the day I turned 21 and bought my first pistol (My SigPro 2340). I carried it openly until I got my CCW shortly down the road. Since then I've carried everywhere it was legal.

In Arizona we can't carry into any establishment that serves Alcohol. So I've changed where I eat. There are still two resturaunts I have to leave it in the car for but I'm working on my wife not to take me there anymore!

[Ala Dan]

I have a valid CCW license, and carry a handgun on a daily
basis; NO EXCEPTIONS. You see, early on in my law enforcement carrer
I worked within a male maximum security penal institution; spending the
last 2.5 years assigned to the Death Row unit; before moving on too an
outstanding LEO carrer with a major, upscale police department. Here in
Alabama, felons are released by court order in droves; and some of the
very one's I kept watch over have hit the streets, thanks too our fine
Governor Mr. Bob Riley.

Trouble is, the vast majority of these felons would reconize me, before
I would reconize them~! So to answer your question correctly, YES I
do carry a firearm on a regular daily basis for self preservation. Like all
of us here at The High Road, I hope I never have too use it; but its
there if I ever need it.

Since I'm now retired, my weapons of choice are a .45 caliber Kimber
Stainless Ultra Carry II, and a Smith & Wesson model 642 .38 Special;
of course backed-up by either a Seecamp LWS-32 or a KEL-TEC P3AT.

[3rdpig]

Every day with few exceptions since 1978.

[universal]

I carry when I leave my house almost all the time, except for work. No guns allowed there.

[RSanchez]

I carry everyday, to the office, coming home and ESPECIALLY whenever with the family. I've had my concealed permit approximately 8 years and carry a Kimber Pro Carry, a Glock 19 and even a Beretta .25 ACP at times (there's a Smith & Wesson 642 on order as well). Unless I'm going to court, I have my gun with me. I also carry a nice Spyderco knife which I call my "dress" knife and when I'm not carrying that, it's a Gerber Rex Applegate combat folder that opens up to a comfortable 10 inches. I also keep a small Surefire flash light in my truck as well as my wife's SUV. My wife thinks I'm paranoid, but deep down inside she enjoys a feeling of safety like no one else she knows.

[ZeSpectre]

How do the all the time, 24/7, etc, folks carry while taking a shower or servicing the wife?

There's an old OLD joke that asks, "how do hedgehogs mate?"

[Clipper]

If I'm wearing my pants, I'm carrying...

[vanilla_gorilla]

The only times a gun is not on board is when I'm at either of my jobs. I normally leave my clothes on when I'm relaxing at home, until bedtime, so the roscoe just reamins in the holster on my britches until I hop in bed, when it goes onto the nightstand.

[Hardtarget]

Its a very rare circumstance to find me without my CCW. There have not been many days in the last seven years.

Mark.

[GreenFurniture]

I don't, but everyone around me does.


(that's a gunstore joke.)

[fattsgalore]

No one can stop me!!!!!!
Carry a piece till i die.

[g5reality]

All the time where legal. I live in CA. So around the house my Glock 19 is in my bianchi paddle holster, no belt needed. Also at the apartment building I own.

I have applied and expect to recieve my Utah & Florida CCW in the next 30 days, will allow me to carry in 32 states. To avoid illegal carry in CA I will begin my training as an LAPD reserve officer. They are issued CCW's and LAPD ID's so I'll feel very confident to carry concealed then. Until then it is locked in the trunk in a locked bag with a loaded magazine nearby but not attached.

[10-Ring]

Not always, but often....

[glocktoberfest]

all the time , except when out partying or at work . G26 OWB , Taurus UL85 hot weather ( pocket )

[Cuda]

All the time except when traveling for work via commercial airlines..

C

[Shaughn Leayme]

Forever and always.

Come to think of it, even wore it to the wedding, then again even the organist carried.

[busy_squirrel]

In my car or home, I'm carrying. In a public place, I'm carrying. At work, I don't carry as it gets in the way, but it's usually lying near.

[s&w 24]

I carry a large amount of the time. When away from home I understand that my personal saftey is in my hands and no one elses so if I'm serious about protecting my family and myself I should be armed. Additionaly in my own home if there is a loaded firearm about the the most safe place to keep said same is on my person then it is under my control and I know that the firearm is not being mishandled.

The hidden question in CCW is not should I or should I not but am I willing and able to shoot and possibly kill another person to protect me and mine ?

[Quickdraw Limpsalot]

I had an NAA mini .22 mag in my tux (pants) pocket at my wedding.

I carry.

[Sniper X]

Every where I go except at LANL or SNLor if I go anywhere else government or to the cop shop. I even still cary into Walmart even though it is supposed to be posted I have never seen the posting technically it is not posted.

[James NM]

All day...Every day

[Arkady]

I carry every day.
Usually a 1911 backed up a Kel-Tec .380.

It isnt always convenient (or possible) to keep the 1911 on me at all times, but I can take it off and drop it in my briefcase during the day, and no one is going to notice the little Kel-Tec--not ideal, but it beats throwing rocks.

[Hotdog386]

Only while in the woods or on the farm. Usually a large revolver in a shoulder holster. Occasionally a small revolver in the front jeans or coat pocket.

[hitman134]

At All Time,When I Go Outside Of My House.(Including When I When To Work).:cool:

[TOADMAN]

Everyday I CC a Glock 26 or a S&W 642 when I am dressed.

[possum]

around town 9 times out of 10, if i am traveling most definetly.

[mljdeckard]

Everywhere but work or church or on-post. It's pretty much always in my car regardless. (Except I am very careful on post, when I know I'll be going on post, I leave it at home.)

I use a Galco Miami Classic shoulder rig, a fanny pack, and I'm thinking I need a Milt Sparks IWB for my 1911. Two spare mags, but I might drop one mag for a surefire flashlight. I take it off when I go to bed.

[mpmarty]

Anytime I am not inside my own home. A .45 w/11 rounds in it and another ten round mag on me. Inside the house there's the 10mm Witness with sixteen 175 gr WW Silvertips, my Mossy w/5 #4 buck and at the very least a 9mm loaded in every room of the house where I can reach it immediately. Been packing since 1957 when I turned eighteen.

[ACORN]

Every day, every where. Except where prohibited by law, and sometimes there too!

[CajunBass]

Most of the time. Except at work and church.

[logical]

Frankly...not that often.

[steveracer]

I have carried every day since 1995. Will continue until my arms stop working.

[pistolman1974]

I carry everyday.

[Mat, not doormat]

I carry. I've got four guns that I consider to be carry pieces.

1. Taurus PT1911
2. Springfield Armory Defender Model (basically a Mil-Spec)
3. Kel Tec P32 (backup to either one of the .45s)
4. S&W Model 10, 4". My original carry gun, carried recently for the first time in a long time, after the taurus broke, before I found the springer, didn't feel nearly as confident, since I haven't practiced shooting a DA Revo in about 3 years.

Usually, I carry one of the .45s and the .32. Occasionally, I might carry only the .32, but that's rare. Only time I'm unarmed is in a cop shop, or bar.

As far as sleeping goes, when I go to bed, my boots come off, one of them gets tossed out into the middle of the floor, and the other one gets the .45 inserted. It stays within arm's reach.

~~~Mat

[cookekdjr]

I carry almost every day. As a rule of thumb, if I'm in public I'm carrying a gun.
-David

[JLaw]

I follow the signature line of a friend who posts on this and other forums..."Carry 24/7 or guess right".

Get a permit, carry always.

JLaw

[mr.trooper]

Me! Every time i leave the house, and my destination doesnt forbid it, i have my pistol.

[pete f]

sleep with it under my pillow, and carry it when ever i get up.

[BenjaminR]

I'm a new CCW permit holder (just got it last Thursday) and have since carried wherever legal except for church. I cannot carry to work past the parking lot (I must leave it in the car, locked up), otherwise I'd land a nice spot in Club Fed.

[Jack19]

I don't leave the house without, at minimum, a handgun. Never. Ever.

It's not a matter of choice for me. I, and only I, am responsible for my safety and the safety of my family. The police are for reports and toe tags; trust them to save your life at your own risk.

[GlenJ]

I carry any where I am legally allowed to. I'm a vet and a goverment employee so there are times such as going on base or at work where I can't carry.

[silverking]

Everywhere I legally can----everyday. Being retired allows me to be armed almost anywhere I go. If I have to visit a restricted area(i.e. no weapons allowed), it stays locked in the truck with my 127lb. "best buddy" standing guard. He's been trained to discourage unknowns from getting too close to the truck.

[GunNut]

I have a gun nearby most of the time, but haven't found the right combination of gun and holster to carry 24/7 in my current dress attire.

Steve

[jojosdad]

Only when I'm awake and the name of the day ends in a "y". :D

[GeorgiaGlocker]

I ,too, carry where I am legally allowed to. But I cannot carry to work.

[DirksterG30]

I carry everywhere I legally can (which means everywhere but church). At work, I pocket carry a Keltec P3AT, as I can't get away with anything larger. I mostly pocket carry in the summertime, either the P3AT or a Kahr MK9, when it is too hot for a concealing garment. Other than that, I use an inside-the-waistband holster, usually with the CZ P-01, but sometimes the MK9.

I always have at least 1 spare mag with me, in left rear pocket in a mag pouch for the P3AT/MK9 or on my belt in a mag pouch for the P-01.

[doc2rn]

Everyday since I got my ccw Jan 02, 2007. Yeah, Yeah Ks just got ccw.

[Srigs]

I carry every day!

[harrygunner]

Carry every day for over a decade,
well, except that time I was walking down
Constitution Avenue in D.C. last Spring. :mad:

[aguyindallas]

Always, when legal.

My rotation is a J frame 642, Glock 26 and Glock 23.

[rc135]

Can't. Live in Calif.

But I'm MOVING'getting out this October -- don't know where yet. Suggestions?

[Todesengel]

Can't. Live in Calif.

But I'm MOVING'getting out this October -- don't know where yet. Suggestions?

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[Nail Shooter]

"How many of you regularly carry a pistol?"


Umm, yes--24/7. Always within arm's reach. Regards,

NS

[gezzer]

Since 1973, it's a part of me and would feel naked without.

[Thunderbear]

At least one, usually two.

[P97]

CCW in daytime and within reach at night.

[Bongo45]

No, not ever, no. What was the question again?

[tanksoldier]

Daily since 3/2006... before that I was on active duty and could only carry off-duty.

[Eyesac]

If I'm not at work (8hrs a day) I'm carring, pretty much if I have a belt on (always) I have a gun on it.

[Bob M.]

Every day. My regular "going out" carry is a Smith 629 .44 Mag 4" Bbl and my "carry around the yard and out to the mailbox" gun is my Smith 37 .38 2"
Bbl. Both with 2 speedloaders.

[DaltonSpringfield]

Always. There is at least 1 handgun available for defense at all times. I carry whenever I have pants on. After pulling on my pants, I insert things I may need into my pockets, pocketknife, wallet, money, gun, keys, lighter, cell phone, etc. Also, 95% of the time there is an XD45 within easy reach and it gets carried when I have to get out of my truck in what I feel is a "high-risk" area (i.e. most truckstops). I view it as part of me as much as my keys are.

[PressCheck]

Always, I also always carry at home.

[electraglide]

Beside me when I'm sleeping and on me when I'm awake.

[pap1105]

usualy carry two guns when out but never go out with out my kt p32. i even carry it at work but i dont tell them.