[jt1]

What are you armed with right now! - Not under the bed, in the closet, in the safe, the nightstand drawer or in the car. What can you lay your hand on right now to defend yourself and your loved ones?

If you have some sort of weapon at all times do you think that is that paranoid?

If you don't do you think that is ok?

My answer:
My .38spl (at least) is always with me (everywhere).

I'm not looking for a personal evalution. Just interested in seeing the level of readiness that most members maintain.

[koja48]

My ever-present 1911 and my light-sleeping Lab aka "Land Shark" curled-up at my feet. Paranoid, no; prepared & capable of defending myself, yes!

[Deer Hunter]

I've got my STG58 laying on my bed right next to me....:neener:

[tbtrout]

I can throw the laptop I am typing on.

[Geronimo45]

Got a 1911 GI45 with Lasergrips. Lanyard attached to ring and the other end's on my neck.

[Hardtarget]

compact .45 S&W...on my hip, as usual. I don't want to "go get" a gun when a foot hits the front door. :D Wifey likes that>
Mark.

[Richmond]

Got home from court 200 miles away, late - uh, made later by a detour thru the huge Cabela's on 35W in MN! :rolleyes:

So I slipped my carry piece (S&W 637 Airweight) onto the bookshelf behind me, alongside my G26 in a Fobus paddle, that is my "outdoor" pistol of the moment. Both 3 feet from my right hand. Put my feet up by the fireplace.

Several feet from my left hand are my fireplace display of a Scottish baskethilt broadsword, Targe, pattern welded dirk and sgian dbhu, an old Mauser bayonet, a damascus hunting knife.

And the early alert system provided by my 2 young Labradors.

Oh - and a grumpy 20 pound Maine Coon tom. :what:

[cold dead hands]

everywhere except for the shower because I do not have a water proof gun... now if I just could find out where to get one of those nifty 5 shot H&K underwater guns... then yeah I would be armed everywhere in my home.

Are you really paranoid because you know that evil strikes at any time and you want to at least go down with a good fight. You may not live, but nobody ever said the bad guy shouldn't lose too.

[velojym]

At home, I keep my XD45 within reach, and the .30-30 and a shotgun within a few strides. I don't worry about home nearly as much as I do elsewhere, but Arkansas requires that you jump through hoops and give up your privacy, while begging on your knees, minus a handful of cash, before they'll allow you to defend yourself... within certain limits, of course.

I don't see the streets in Vermont or Alaska running in blood. Odd, that.

[tnieto2004]

Kel-Tec P11

[LoneCoon]

CZ-52 loaded and ready not five feet away

[cold dead hands]

velojym... I live in AR as well and carry one those nifty blue cards.

I cannot say that any of my privacy has been compromised nor did have to jump through hoops. In fact I had to get a statement from the Fayetteville city court regarding a misdemeaner bcause my lawyer did such a fine job of getting my records sealed that even the State Police non criminal investigations (the nice lady who checks you out before you get approved) couldn't get to them. I do not consider that a hoop to jump through, but it did cost me half an hour... oh, well.

The initial cost is a bit high (total of $224) but renewing will only be $80 total. Twenty dollars per year for four more years isn't bad. Big plus is skipping that phone call to .gov everytime you go to buy a gun. Fill out form 4473, present money,ID, and blue card. Pay and be on your merry way.

Granted that my 2A beliefs are offended by having to have the card and its limitations, at least we have that option as a shall issue item. So many folks wish they could have that. Be grateful for what we have.

Back to the thread

[Geronimo45]

"I don't see the streets in Vermont or Alaska running in blood. Odd, that."
That's because it's cold up there. The blood freezes in place. :cool:

[fattsgalore]

I sleep with a Glock. I'm living on the edge.

[Cuda]

357 ruger on my lap and a 380 in the ankle holster...



C

[old4x4]

S&W 337 kit gun 3" barrel in 38 +P with 5 110 gr HP's in it.
Oh yeah, and a 20 lb dumbass orange tomcat that's good at tripping prople in the dark.

[jt1]

I do not have a water proof gun

cold dead hands - I use a large zip lock bag.

[Run&Shoot]

SIG P245 is my watching TV gun. Going into the local shop to pick up a P3AT tomorrow so I have something with me at all times, home or elsewhere. Normally have a G23 with me "most times", and a 1911 by the bed. I take a FEG 9HP with me when traveling by airplane (effective 9mm but cheap enough I won't cry if it is "lost")

Paranoid? No. I enjoy guns so it is like having some of my collection near at hand. Also, while the chance of a home or personal attack is slim, I would rather have and not need then need and not have.

[nobody_special]

Taurus 24/7 Pro, 9mm, with 18 rounds of DoubleTap 115gr. +P gold dots. :eek: It's by the bed, but within reach.

[kmrcstintn]

I'm at work right now so I am at the mercy of the security guards at the hospital where I work; I have a Gerber E-Z folder in the front pocket of my jeans which are in my locker; I have a Ruger SP-101 in the glove compartment of my car; I have a Ruger GP-100 when I get home and unlock the firearms cabinet; I have a S&W 642 when I get home and unlock the firearms cabinet;

[CajunBass]

I just got out of bed a little while ago, and since I'm off work today I haven't bothered to change out of sweats, but my Colt Commander is hanging, cocked and locked, on it's gunbelt, about 3' from me, on a hook on the back of the closet door.

My wife's Glock 19 (She's still sleeping), loaded of course, is in her carry purse, about two steps from me in the other direction.

I'm surrounded.

[Black Knight]

Right now I have my 4 inch Colt Python on my side. I have been carrying this revolver since January this year.

[Angus Podgorney]

Two dogs and my rapier wit! ;)

[Exmasonite]

Stuck on campus so my <3" folding knife and surefire E1E are my only defense. GRRR

[Lonestar49]

...

Right now, until I get my Beretta Px4 40cal endowed with Tritium Night Sights, it's my Sig P229R CT 9mm, along with Battle_Dog (not really his name), our German Shepherd who has no fears of any unknown humans advancing onto our property or knocking on, or ringing, the front, door/bell, which I have disengaged to frustrate all the paper-hanging salespeople into thinking that nobody is home, and let the Dog sleep in peace.. lol


LS

[ZeSpectre]

Right now? I'm in Washington DC in a Federal building surrounded by about 250-400 armed federal agents. Of course as a mere serf I'm not allowed to carry but at least I can expect a pretty reasonable response time. :neener:

[tinygnat219]

I'm in DC right now. Other than my pithy tongue and sharp wit, I have a good sized general use Folding knife on me and two cell phones. My office is in a strip mall that my company has leased. We have solid front doors with keys that we have to use anytime we want to get inside. We also have an off-duty Police Officer monitoring our parking lot to ensure that nothing "walks off" like what happened to a co-worker of mine (4 wheels stolen from car in under 10 minutes). We have a lot of police activity near us, and we sometimes have several officers stopping by to say hello to their buddies working for us here.

When I am at the Navy Yard, we have armed guards and the Homeland Security GSA Cop HQ building co-located with the Navy security. Not that these guys are effective, but there is little to no crime on the Navy Yard.

[WolfMansDad]

I carry my brain with me wherever I go. It's the best weapon, or so I've heard. ;)

[shadowalker]

At work I have a light, knife, OC and cell phone, with my Sig P229 secured in my car in the parking lot. I also have a roll of duct tape, and plenty of things that could be improvised in my cube. The devices I work with make good cover.

Not at work I have my Sig, 3 magazines, OC, knife and cell phone.

At home my wife and I both have bedside guns in GunVaults, and I have a Mossberg 590 with plenty of 00 buck within 7 feet of the bed, I also have two German Shepherds.

When you need a weapon you tend to REALLY need it so I try to keep them as close as I can.

Hopefully my employer will reconsider their CCW policy after recent events.

[tenbase]

A twenty year old, six pound IBM Model M keyboard.

[vanilla_gorilla]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/vanilla_gorilla911/guns033.jpg

[mlandman]

Two Mastiffs on their couch (they are way too big to share MY couch! :p )
http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/8044/pvvp2.jpg http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/268/img20050126002kg7.jpg
If someone comes near the house, they are not pleased, and very demonstrative about it. I've had to put plexi-glass inside the windows to keep one from going through it. I have a S&W 340, an S&W M&P9 or an H&K UPSc9 within 10 feet of wherever I am at home. I figure the hounds will give me that much time before someone gets past them.

[TallPine]

Security Six .357 magnum in leather hip holster :)

[Nil]

Immediate usage: fork, glass plate, lamp, scissors, letter opener, other random desk items.

If I'm given the ability to go 5 feet, I get to use a Yugo 24/47 Mauser.

In 15 feet, a XD 9 and a Yugo SKS are ready.

[daysleeprx]

A twenty year old, six pound IBM Model M keyboard.

Hahaha...I love this one.

[ARTiger]

Little ones about so I have a couple of those cheap touch combination pistol safes here at the house one of which is in the file drawer of the desk I'm sitting at with a CZ SP01 and a S&W 629 in it. Figure I can get it open and have one of those in my hand in very few seconds.

We have some acreage and I have a beam sensor across the turn off into our driveway which is about 700 feet long. Sounds a beep and has a red light when it's tripped, but that's in the bedroom so not really useful, but was a cool project back in my gadget days.

[CK]

Currently living in a country where firearms is banned. To make us defenseless against onslaught and terrorism attack. sigh...

In car,
Spring loaded baton in bottom console.

On person,
Collapsible slim batton.
Imitation copy of Emerson Commander.
Cheap stun gun (chinese made)

At home,
Machete


Wish list....Makarov.

[Glockman17366]

A Kahr MK9 that is in the desk drawer right next to my keyboard as I type this.

[Jeff White]

Kimber Warrior with 4 magazines, S&W Model 36, 26" ASP collapsible baton, OC....My AR is in the squad car....

Jeff

[No Quarter]

RIGHT NOW - I have a Bond Arms Texas Defender in .450 Bond Super in my pocket. IIRC, "muzzle velocity of 2400 and energy of 1250 flbs" sure to ruin someone's complexion when I shoot them with it.

Here in West Texas, if I need something bigger, I'll head to the truck for my lever action or double barreled 12g.

[1911 guy]

I have a CRKT folder, a fixed blade Ka-Bar, mini baton, flashlight and cell phone on my person. There is a SIG in the drawer to my right. I'm upstairs and if comotion starts downstairs I can cross the hall directly (bedroom) and get either a 1911, 12ga or an AR. Gun safe is three feet from me, but locked and nothing has a mag in place.

[MikePGS]

Right now two pitbulls are laying on the floor next to me. Their as sweet as can be... but don't tell any burglars that!

[fletcher]

My 1911, Makarov, and NAA mini are sitting on my desk right now, all within arm's reach. :p

[flashman70]

Benchmade folder. That's about it, unless I count my stapler. Company won't allow me to CCW on the property. Maybe they'll review the policy in light of recent events.

[Correia]

If I'm posting from my home computer, then one .45 on hip, one loaded 12 gauge within two feet. One loaded AR within three feet.

Not really fair to you guys, but if I'm posting this from my gunstore computer, I have enough firepower that you would need to bring in mortars to dislodge me. :)

[armoredman]

As I type, as every day, CZ-PO1, two spare mags, 43 total rounds.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b13/armoredman/PICT0052.jpg

[WeThePeople]

S&W SW9F in my desk drawer.

[mpmarty]

I'm in my office and on my credenza, two feet away sits my fanny pack with my PT145 in it. I put it on and zip my vest over it when I go out so it doesn't scream "ccw".

[jt1]

Kimber Warrior with 4 magazines,

Four magazines, I'm thinking??, then I read:

....My AR is in the squad car....

I love this site!!!

[foghornl]

Nothing right now, since my employer is run by a bunch of Loony Leftists.

However, once I get to the car...1911-A1 (Springer GI-45)

[kellyj00]

well, let's see here... I'm a work, so I could probably get some decent momentum behind a book or two... maybe a file cabinet?

There's a springfield 1911 milspec in my truck, about 2 doors a flight of stairs and 50 feet away... I've got a phone and 911. *gasp* that's where I'm going first.

[Bobo]

I'm armed with a Kel-Tec P-3AT with ArmaLaser and two spare mags. 24/7.

Nobody thinks I'm paranoid because nobody knows I'm carrying. Even if they knew I was carrying and thought I was paranoid I wouldn't care (don't care too much what others think anyway). Especially when it comes to my personal responsibilities; some of which are, protecting my loved ones and myself.

I'd rather be paranoid and alive, than politically correct and dead.

[jt1]

I'd rather be paranoid and alive, than politically correct and dead.

Well said!

[yy]

you caught me without my firearm, and my knives are not within reach.

But, I have four projectiles - 3 TV remotes plus one coffee mug - one club - tall table lamp - and one shield - my laptop.

Hope that these will allow me to fight my way to my kitchen (10 feet away) and start into my cleavers and using the chopping boards.

And if that's not enough, maybe fight my way to my range bag. :eek:

[6_gunner]

I'm also stuck on campus, so no gun. Just a straight razor and my steel-toed boots. :cool:

My riot gun and revolver are in my truck, maybe 200 yards away. Being a commuter student, I can get away with such things. :evil:

[Deer Hunter]

Ouch. That reminds me, I'll be staying on campus for the first year of college. I really hope my dad doesn't shoot up all my ammo while I'm gone...

[TC-TX]

XD-45 Tactical and a Kahr P-40 at my fingertips...

[19-3Ben]

I'm sitting on the couch with Sig P232 on my hip, and Ruger SP101 in a drawer on the opposite side of the room.

[Blue .45]

I have a Ruger P97 .45acp and a S&W M36 38 spl. within reach. Mossberg 500 12 ga. only a few steps away.

[Aaryq]

A Leaf-Blade type sword (sharp, not a wall hanger). And a black lab who NEVER EVER lets a stranger get between her and her "puppy" (my daughter).

[Geno]

Just returned from the local mall:

1) Glock 19C (front inside waist band w/16-rounds +P+ HPs)

2) Glock 17 (shoulder rig w/18-rounds +P+ HPs)

3) P3AT (left ankle w/ 7 rounds of Win Clean Solids).

Additional magazines: 8, 17-rounds magazines loaded with +P+ HPs (6 in Fobus carriers & 2 in the shoulder rig) 1, 6-round for P3AT.

Total firepower: 183. As soon as I walked in, I stowed away all but the G19C w/ 16 rounds and 2, 17-round magazines.

[stormyone]

S&W 1911PC here on the desk.

[Nomad, 2nd]

S&W .357 + one speed strip

Glock 19 + 2 mags.
Usually have the Kimber and 3 mags... havn't unpacked all the junk from getting back from Tactical response.

Have an AK 74 and 2 mags about 4 feet away.

After that it's down to the Benchmade.

Have 2 guns as a constant.

[The Canuck]

Being a good Canadian (aka victim) my firearms are not immediately available for self defense purposes. :scrutiny: I have GOT to get this country fixed.

[The Lone Haranguer]

Whatever gun I carried that day. Today it's the S&W M&P9C. It is not on my person, but is nearby and accessible.

[obxned]

At the moment, 3 guns, 2 dogs, and a really nasty tomahawk. Also several knives too.

[jt1]

Doc2005 - I carried less firepower in combat, If I have to go back, I'm calling you.
7 rounds of Win Clean Solids
Tell me about these?

Nomad - I kinda doubt that you will ever fight down to the benchmade, but if you do just call Doc2005

[smokeater201]

Springfield Armory milspec 1911 45 ACP on my hip and a Charter Arms Bulldog Pug 44 special in my pocket. Remington 870 12 gauge in a closet about 12 feet away.

[jar_head]

92f on hip and Glock 27 on leg! plus two knives and an ASP baton with 2 spare 92 mags! and thats on a normal day!

[Ala Dan]

Kel-Tec P3AT .380

[HGUNHNTR]

Right now within reach, a CRKT knife, and a doberman. I'll bet I could fight may way to the pistol in the next room.:)

[Jubjub]

Mossy 500 with six rounds of 00 buck and five more in a carrier on the stock.

[CK]

The Canuck said
Being a good Canadian (aka victim) my firearms are not immediately available for self defense purposes. I have GOT to get this country fixed.

Sir, I am with you.

[Dr.Rob]

Sleeping with one eye open, a Spetsnatz shovel curled in my white knuckled fist.

Not really, but it sounded funny to me. Besides a stinky beagle and a bad attitude I've got a Colt Magnum Carry in my robe pocket. 6 x 158gr Hydrashocks. Nothin' fancy. Briefly today it was joined by a long barreled Vaquero .44 in stainless. (though not in my robe)

And Larry... zombie hordes certainly couldn't take you.

[dhoomonyou]

The GLOCK "flavor of the day" either a 26 or 27.
9mm or 40SW.

[TexasP226]

I have a Benelli M4 on the couch next to me as well as a Walther P99 9mm. I'm ready! :-)

[Glock22]

I have my Glock 22 with 15 rounds of 180 grain Hornaday TAP, also my Gerber folder.

[daysleeprx]

1911 with some 230gr Golden Sabers...on the other side of the bed is a Winchester Defender with 7 rounds of 00 buck. I have a second 1911 and a CZ SP-01 in a case beside by bed. In the night stand are loaded mags for both the 1911 and CZ. :)

[nelson133]

At this computer desk, a Rossi 720 in .44 special with 180 grain hollow points. Other options are at other locations in the house, including an AK, a Bushmaster M4, a Dan Wesson .357, a Sig P220, an H&K USPC-45, a Maverick 18 in barrel pump with double ought, but you get the picture. All are loaded and are right to hand when I am in that area of the house.

[RLsnow]

i have my Helle harding 99 (knife)...and, thats it...

[Six O'clock Tactical]

My Kershaw. (Cant wait for my pistol permit.) Then Ill have a wheel gun. (probably, autoloader is less likely.)

[DMK]

S&W 642 (http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=14794&langId=-1&isFirearm=Y) loaded with 135gr Speer Gold Dots and 6 more in a speed strip.

I'm pretty much always carrying this gun, unless I have my Ruger SP101 or Colt CCO instead.

[trackaddict88]

Glocks 17, 20, and 26.:) Getting ready to go to the range tomorrow.

[1911Tuner]

Right this very second? An early Springfield 1911-A1. If my pants are on, it's there. At least, until it's time to rotate.

[AndyC]

Boogers - and I'm loaded for bear. Anyone comes within 10 feet, they'll get slimed.

[Aaryq]

M16A2 Service Rifle, with 4 magazines on a thigh rig and 4 HIGHLY MOTIVATED LCpl's and they are definately effective weapons if you ask me.

[usmccpl]

Only 4 magazines Aaryq both time I was in the box so far we had at least 6 mags and sometimes 12.

[Diamondback6]

At all times: huge, heavy laptop-bag with any would-be threat's "family jewels" designated as point of impact for about thirty pounds as hard as I can direct it into 'em.

[jad0110]

Right now, a S&W 642 in an Uncle Mike's size 3 IWB holster. Sometimes I carry in a Robert Mika pocket holster.

My primary HD gun is a S&W 686, but that will soon give way to a Mossberg 590A :).

[ZombiesAhead]

G19/carry gun always loaded stashed in arm's reach of the bed at night with a Streamlight nearby.

Early 1960's .38 Special K frame 3.5" (?) barrel with +P HP's in arm's reach of workspace.

Mossberg 590 loaded with 8 rounds of 00 Buck in bedroom closet; not chambered

None are visible unless you know where they are.

...and I'm NOT a gun nut nor crazy-paranoid survivalist - I just like these tools. I don't really expect a guy bursting in my door in the next 5 seconds.


whoops gotta go

PS - JAD - the Mossberg A1 is a sweet shotgun but if you have any financial constraints save the hassle and shipping charges that will put you close to or over $500 and just go pick up a regular 590 ($350 at any Dick's, often on sale for $320). The heavier barrel of the A1 is no joke although 18" > 20". No one ever really breaks the plastic trigger guard/safety and the standard 590 barrel is pretty strong and protected by a heat shield.

[WVMountainBoy]

Right this second its my Rossi .38, not because its my primary weapon, but because of where its kept in my home. I don't typically wear a weapon in the house, but there are very few spots in my tiny domain that a firearm in not within a step or two. I do however usually get fully dressed for any outside activity and that means wearing a weapon. Only when I must venture to the courthouse or hospital do I leave the home unarmed.

[che_70b]

At the comp desk I have a G26. Living room coffee table Kimber eclipse Custom II. Double Star MForgery in the kitchen. Mossburg 500 in the bed room. and 9 foot spear in the hall :)

2 notes

1. no kids in the house, no guest who are not gun people. If someone is bringing kids over the place gets "sanitized".

2. not really paranoid, I just love fighting tools. Not just guns but knives, swords (I have several all of which are functional), spears, axes, etc. If was made to fight with on a person to person level I have at least some interest in it. The reason weapons are all over the house, I love to fondle my babies. :)

[DZL HOG]

Considering I just got out of bed an hour ago, and havent gotten dressed yet, I dont have any weapons "on" me. Other than a bunch of boogers like mentioned above. lol
But on the desk in front of me is a Benchmade Griptillian, Buck 110, Leatherman original, new CRKT Triumph NECK, S&W folder, and another small cheap folder, along with plenty of crap I could throw, magazines, books, quarters, pens, and some shotgun shells and a new camera.(dont really wanna throw that, but it is a Titanium one that will supposedly take more abuse)
XD9 is on the floor beside the bed almost in arms reach, Rem597 17HMR in arms reach(POS, not the best defense gun), 11-87 behind door loaded with 5 3" 00. Oh yeah, theres a Colt 1911 in here too.

Matt

[highorder]

I am sitting at my desk at work, so I have a full Nalogene bottle (2lbs of impact resistant Lexan), as well as my Benchmade 941...

I'll take my chances with the heavy blunt object.

[Rexster]

At this moment, my duty SIG P229R DAK, on a shelf within arm's reach of the computer, next to a Strider Airwing blade. Plus, a Cinco Perros alarm system. When I get dressed and run some errands in a bit, I will switch to a pair of Ruger .357s, a 4" Speed Six and a snubby SP101.

[modifiedbrowning]

A Bersa Thunder 9 (13+1) with a Fullsize mag (17+1) as a reload. A CRKT Dragon, Benchmade Vex and Spyderco Endura. Also a Gerber Ridge on the keychain.

[Aaryq]

usmccpl, I'm an air winger. My rifle is more of a paperweight.

[offroaddiver]

on me right now... crkt folder, bright flashlight. within immediate touch a 22 revolver and a brick of ammo. in same room a 226 and 2k+ ammo, a over under 12 ga and 300 shells, a machete at the door and a collapsable baton.

[MS .45]

As I type in my living room, I have a S&W Model 65 in a Galco holster. I have Glock 17 down the hall in the bedroom. Everything else is in the safe.

[Bigdtc]

I have a 155# Akita/Great Dane to alert me (she is a light sleeper and very protective) and a CZ52 in arms reach....Which I always have on me.

[biscuitninja]

Right now... not much. Within 10 ft. The Mosin and the Barrett.... unfortunatley both aren't exactly home tactical weapons. I really need to get another 870.
good luck
-bix

[Snarlingiron]

Taurus 905 under the couch cushion I am sitting on. Glock 26 on the coffee table, Remington 870 with 6 rounds of 00 buckshot in the coat closet about 10 feet from where I am sitting.

[TimM]

S&W Mod 36, always on my hip or right beside me.

everywhere except for the shower because I do not have a water proof gun...
I thought this is what ZipLock sandwich bags were for.

[QuakKillz]

youth 1 wood golf club.... they better come in shooting, because I'll tear them up......dit I mention that the head is "fake", there's a nice poker in there :D ... it will get me to the 835 with the 3.5'' B hevishot goose loads in it :D

[Breakdaddy]

PM9 in my pocket.

[BikerRN]

I have two different guns that, if I'm not at work, are on me until I go to bed.

Today it's a Ruger GP100 with a 3" Barrel and fixed sights, yesterday it was a S&W 45 ACP Revolver with fixed sights and a 4" Barrel. At work I have to carry the "bottomfeeder" they issue me. 90% of the time I also carry a BUG off duty. The BUG is a S&W 442. I also carry at least one reload for each gun, today it's two and a partial reload in a Speed Strip.

The Speed Strip holds 5 rounds of 38 Special ammo for my BUG, but my GP100 will shoot 38 Special too. Before I leave the house to run errands I will go get the 442 out of the safe and put it on my ankle. Take care and stay safe.

Biker

[rdrancher]

Before I leave the house to run errands I will go get the 442 out of the safe and put it on my ankle.

BikerRN - Which ankle holster do you use?

rd

[BikerRN]

Galco Ankle Glove.

I'm about to replace it as the Galco is starting to wear out after ten years. The ten years I've used it would equate to about three years of hard daily carry. I usually carry in my pocket.

Biker

[torrejon224]

S&W 4566 stoked with Federal 230+P Tactical HST in a Kramer IWB#3 plus one reload.

[possum]

What are you armed with right now! - Not under the bed, in the closet, in the safe, the nightstand drawer or in the car. What can you lay your hand on right now to defend yourself and your loved ones?
a laptop and a mouse!:) no really i am in the sandbox so i have to leave the defending the loved ones to my wife. i hate to do it but i know she is more than capable of doing it.

[Browns Fan]

Keltec p32 in the pocket, dont leave home without it, or my XD45!

Oh yeah, I have a 20lb pit poodle (with an attitude) at my feet!:o

[boots]

870 marine magnum loaded with 6 rounds of 00 buck...right next to me...

[FranklyTodd]

M&P340 w/ 5 38+P Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel

[Black Adder LXX]

A half-full bottle of aquafina (it's always half full). About 6 feet away is my Beretta 90-two...

[Lonestar49]

...

Wow, this thread has been going for some time now, as we lost our German Shepherd to Cancer some 4 months ago..

And, right now, as I type in our home office, I'm looking at my Sig P220 45 laying just under the desk on top of the PC tower..

No gun, IMO, is a better substitute for frontline HD/SD as a German Shepherd and our world is a lot less without him, or one.


Ls

[Camjr]

80 pound Australian Shepherd, Benchmade folder, a S&W 642 in the pocket, and a wife with PMS:evil:

[benEzra]

At the moment:

http://www.commongroundcommonsense.org/forums/uploads/1168567538/gallery_260_23_29637.jpg

This is accessible within a few seconds, but obviously not on my person:

http://www.commongroundcommonsense.org/forums/uploads/1168567538/med_gallery_260_23_20379.jpg

[stormspotter]

Right now a S&W Model 19-4 2 1/2 with 125gr. DPX.

If not the above, then a Ruger New Model Vaquero 45 Colt with the SAA 270gr. SWC.

[SigP232]

686 + 4'' And 642

686 Is on my right hand side in a Bianchi Shadow Holster And the 642 is in my right front pocket.

[arflattop]

I keep an SP101 next to the bed in a safe with quick access, but nothing on my person. The house has a security system and is small, so getting to it or the main gun safe is no problem. I'm in a very rural area with no neighbors in sight. The motion detectors around the house tell me if anyone/anything is close. The deer and raccoons occasionally keep me up at night!

[lawboy]

colt DS. in my lap as I type this, loaded with 158gr lswchp +p. Loaded M19, M66 and Cot Agent about 4 feet away in two wall safes in the the closet. Smiths are loaded with speer 158gr gold dot 357, agent is loaded same as the DS. A few other weapons are within arms reach but you get the idea.

[TexasSkyhawk]

An MP5 in the special holster slot stitched to my leather recliner, in which I'm sitting typing on my Macintosh laptop that has a booby-trapped C5 charge. Got a Sig 230 in one ankle holster and a Walther PPK strapped on the other ankle, five throwing stars taped to my left forearm, a Remington Chipmunk sitting on my lap working as an ergonomic brace while I type, an M-60 on a tripod directly to my left and matching S&W Model 29's with 10 5/8" barrels, each in a shoulder holster with six HKS29 speedloaders dangling underneath each. Got a Davis Industries 25ACP derringer duct-taped to the back of my neck and an asp-baton duct-taped to my chest. Sure hope nobody breaks in right now 'cause some chest hair is gonna come off if it comes down to that.

:rolleyes:

Jeff

[Treo]

Right now ,as always CZ75B .40 S&W . DW has a Llama ( I know I'm trying to talk her into the CZ 2075 .40 S&W) .380. Taurus P-2 9 in the basement gunsafe in the emergency closet.

[jwxspoon]

XD9 subcompact in underdesk holster here in my home office. Within about 12 inches of my hands as I type.

jw

[Jeff F]

I can reach over about two feet and get my hand on a .357. I could get out of my chair and grab an 870 thats stashed in the pantry.

[revolverman357]

S&W 649 .357mag ; 158gr Speer Gold Dots in Don Hume IWB holster.

[jahwarrior]

right now, i have a SW9VE loaded with 17 rounds of federal 147 grain JHP on my belt, a spyderco chinook II in my right pocket, a utility HAK around my neck, and a spyderco 93mm rescue model in the left pocket. is that paranoid? maybe, but i'm okay with that.

[Rokyudai]

Funny you should ask. Just had a truck load of strangers stop twice in front of my house. I was in the garage working and found it interesting they were pointing at the only house on the corner..mine. I was not packing but did stuff a utility razor in my back pocket before peering out of the garage...they took off before I broke the threshold. No I did not plan to confront them but wanted something in case they had already started to come up the driveway and I needed time to get indoors.

[Dr_2_B]

Glock 30 next to me on the couch here.

[MachIVshooter]

It certainly varies day to day, location to location. Usually a handgun, but right this minute, my Armalite M15 carbine is on the Futon behind me.

[Intrepid Dad]

I have my Kershaw pocket knife. Hey, it's better than nothing. :rolleyes:

[applekev]

My Glock 17 is two feet to my left on the kitchen bar. Lefty here!:)

[Rokman]

My Glock 17 is about a foot away and my Glock 23 is about 20 feet away at the moment. My Glock 26 is usually on my hip and an XD-45 normally resides safely in the bedroom.

[Kind of Blued]

A beer bottle, toenail clippers, a lit cigarette and a lighter are on my bedside table. On my bed is a Yugo AK-47. I was having too much fun last time and fired ALL of my ammo. The intimidation factor and bayonet are intact however. My nudity may also serve as an effective repellant.

[Matt-J2]

An 1851 Colt Navy replica cap 'n ball(in .44), and a Mosin-Nagant M44, loaded with the lighter East German training rounds.

Far from ideal, but it's what I have. Normally I'd also list a good door/doorframe and deadbolt, since you won't find many folks capable of kicking one in. Can't list it now, as it appears mine did it's job. Looks like someone attempted that very thing recently, and failed. Since I'm in an apt right now, going to have to wait for it to get fixed(not long though).
Probably the drunk from across the hall. Wouldn't be the first time he's tried to force entry thinking it was his place and his roommate locked him out. Still, not happy about this.

[Mastifflover]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your dog Lonestar. Right now I am surrounded by a 180lb Mastiff, a 85lb Bulldog and a 6 month old German Shephard. If that doesn't scare them off I have my always with me Keltec P3AT in my desk drawer.

[rdrancher]

Mastifflover - Welcome!

My nudity may also serve as an effective repellant.

Works for me!!

On the subject...

Now - Ruger SP101 full of Buffalo Bore 158gr JHC's riding in a D.M. Bullard Dual Concealed Carry IWB.

Earlier - S&W 642 packing 135gr Gold Dots nestled in a RKBA Leather (by GunNut) square pocket holster sitting in the pocket my new Christmas plaid PJ's.

rd

[gamboolman]

Glock 26 is on me if I am awake, and in a place where it's legal to CCW.
The wife has her G-26 or her little 5 shot S&W 38
We do try to avoid 30.06 places, but also do respect the law.

[Constantine-p89]

Kimber Custom II in my bedroom dresser and a Charter Arms Undercover in my computer table.

[oldguy58]

Colt Commander 45acp in a Wilson Combat Lo Profile holster. The Colt is loaded with Winchester 230 gr. round nose ammo. When I go to bed the Colt goes into the nite stand next to my bed.

[Squeeze1off]

Glock 36 in a Cross Breed tuckable.

[h-word]

High Point .40 carbine by the couch and a pretty intimidating Boxer who doesn't like strangers. Have a Mossberg 500 and XD40 in the bedroom.

[jpwilly]

PT145 with 10+1rnds of Federal HydroShok's & 3 watt led flashlight +2 alert dogs.

[Arkady]

On my person, a J-frame S&W.
My primary carry gun (SiG P228) is about 6 feet away on my bedside table.

My mutt is undoubtedly running around somewhere in the house causing mischief, but I don't expect her to bark at anyone--just drool.

[Socrates]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f99/Socrates28/KIMBERRIGHT.jpg
On desk, with 360PD next to it, but, the PD is being dry fired in the prayer that the trigger may, far in the future, become acceptable.
Cat is feral, half anyway, and generally goes on alert when people are a block away...

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f99/Socrates28/Model%2083%20FA%20475/475right2.jpg

Under pillow....

[annielulu]

Khar PM9 with Gold Dot 124+p, OWB.

Carry whenever, wherever when awake.

I'm not paranoid, just used to be a Boy Scout. Always prepared.

[TOADMAN]

Wearing a Glock 26...

[jlficken]

Glock 23 IWB w/ a spare mag and Hornady TAP FPD ammo. I'm so glad I can carry at work :)

[woad_yurt]

S&W Model 67 loaded with .38SPL+Ps within 3 feet of me. There's also a little H&R 922 loaded with 9 Stingers real close by. And, of course, there's always the ol' JC Higgins 12 gauge pump in the corner of the room.

[enfield303]

Walther P99 9mm in an Uncle Mike's IWB. It goes where I go. For those of you who notice numbers that look like your favorite calibers, this is my post #308.:D:D:D:D

[theken206]

glock 26 with 12 rounds of 124 grain FMJ{target load} on my hip in a blackhawk sepra holster. 2 spares full of golden sabre +P on the left hip in kydex mag holsters.

[2Ais4U]

Right now? well all of my guns are in my closet on a rack, so I guess I would just have to swing my Ernie Ball bass at the BG, Its always right beside my bed.

[theken206]

ya dont keep one handy for home defense or the like??

[RandyB]

S&W 6906, a Foster brothers blackjack, a benchmade griptillian, Hot cup of coffee, etc.

[MassMark]

Right here at my desk:

Smith and Wesson 642CT
Cold Steel Safe Keeper III
Mace Pepper Spray
Smith and Wesson folder in my back pocket.

I am armed everywhere I go and no I do not think that is paranoid. It's prepared.

[Lucky Strike]

Well i can't carry at work but i've always got a benchmade doug ritter griptillian in my jacket pocket and a spyderco jester on my keychain in my pants pocket.

When i'm not at work an XDSC 9 goes in the crossbreed IWB holster

[strangelittleman]

CZP01 & Cold Steel Recon1 folder, on the table, beside my coffee.

[SoonerSP101]

A red Swingline stapler.

[XDKingslayer]

A can of spray air?

[P95loser]

A kel-tec P3AT and some really bad onion breath from lunch.

[k-frame]

If he comes up the steps to our third floor he's gonna get a 10-pound aluminum replica of the Chrysler building dropped on his $#@% little head. Pointy end first! But that assumes he gets past the Shih Tsu and Pomeranian attack dogs. Unless he feeds them first.

[white buffalo]

At work now, springer micro 45 in a sparks on my hip, 38 charter on my ankle, benchmade in my pocket. In the summer I wouldn't have the hip gun though.

[Joey_the_Wolf]

1911A1, .45ACP.

She never leaves my side :)