Carry at home?

[stevek]

Just trying to get a feel for the percentage of THR members that carry at home.

[spwenger]

...unless I'm lying in bed, at which time the revolvers are resting in the headboard and there is usually an AR-15 variant on the floor, next to the bed.

Many years ago I heard a graduate of a John Farnam DTI course talk about the value of taking John's advice not to divide life between "safe" and "unsafe" time. On the Saturday morning in question, this single father in rural Idaho was not wearing his usual belt gun because he was wearing some sort of pants with a drawstring in place of belt loops. As a result, he was carrying a .380 in a pocket when the door from his carport to his kitchen was kicked in. Having heard voices in the carport seconds earlier, he was alert and drew from the pocket as he ducked behind the refrigerator for cover. The lead man for what may have been two or three invaders screamed, "He's got a gun!" and reversed direction. He and his companion(s) in the carport took off as fast as they could run. End of incident.

[12131]

Always next to me.

[Mad Magyar]

No, but they are always close in any part of the home....:)

[Geno]

Carrying should be a habit.

Doc2005

[Ala Dan]

Sometimes with my everyday gun~! ;) :D

[FLA2760]

Yes I carry in the house. Home invasions are on the rise here in Florida.

[PennsyPlinker]

I run my own business here on my property, and strangers are always stopping by. There is always a gun in my pocket or on my belt.

[esq_stu]

Not only do I carry my ccw at home, I keep it concealed, too, b/c

- I want it to be a habit;
- I can walk out the door any time without changing my gear;
- I may have company and they don't know I carry, and I am no safer just because there's company;
- I may need to answer the door, and there can be a BG on the other side;
- I practice at the range the way I carry - that is, I draw my CC weapons at the range the way I would anywhere - including at home.

What good's the Castle Doctrine when a BG barges in and I'm not armed?

[Glockman17366]

There are firearms located through out the house. I'll have a .38 snubby on me on occasions

[jt1]

24/7, usually only my EDC primary without the BU gun, and generally with my surefire light (both concealed). I have a waterproof bag for the shower (not as crazy as it sounds, you just never know)

Immediate Defense (http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=270498)

[Black Adder LXX]

I have some 'sprinkled' throughout the house...

[Alan Fud]

I'm with esq_stu & Glockman17366 ..... I keep a CONCEALED .38 on me at all times so I don't have to worry about concealing it and spooking somebody if they come to the door or if I have to step outside. I also have various firearms in bolted down concealed strongboxes through out the house which I can easily get to.

[Lonestar49]

...

Not while IN the house, as I have my Sig P229 9mm (night gun) out on the living room table, within reach, watching TV or watching and listening to a DVD Concert. And I have my Sig P220 45 in my office on top of PC tower that is under my desk at easy hand-reach.

For any quick, or extended, front yard duties, along with the backyard, I carry either my Sig P232, or my SA EMP..


Ls

[sagebrushjim]

Always have my M85 Ultralite on me...As a matter of fact I think I'm the only one in my neighborhood that has a "paddle holster" mounted to the lower front (down between my legs) on the seat of my "Toro Rider" ... Never get caught off gaurd...

[possum]

if i am out and about i have my carry gun on and it stays on until i go to bed, so if i have been out and about, which means i have been carrying then i have it on. but there are always guns readily avaliable in the house in the case that i don't have one on my hip.

[Juna]

I always carry at home. Sometimes I use my primary carry, and other times I use a different gun, but I always have a gun on me. If not, I have one readily available at all times.

[fletcher]

Rarely will I actually carry at home, but there is always a firearm within arm's reach or a couple steps away.

[CTPistol]

guns are around the house in safes...

If I felt the need to carry on self sitting around my house I would move.

reasonable precautions....but sitting on the couch with a pistol on my lap and AR leaning against the couch waiting for the impending invasion?....:uhoh::uhoh:

:scrutiny:

[boalex207]

If I felt the need to carry on self sitting around my house I would move.

Plenty of home invasions happen at nice homes in nice neighborhoods in nice towns.

[rero360]

most of the time, but if not then its always within arms reach, habit I gained from the military.

[tc7458]

always .. but I move to OWB for comfort

[308win]

boalex207
You can move to Columbus; buy a house in German Village (upper class neighborhood) and trust you won't be a victim of one of the multiple perpetrator home invasions that are occurring more and more frequently to persons who have no relationship to/with the perpetrators. Who knows, maybe your neighborhood will escape this increasingly common phenomenon; if it doesn't you can always move if you survive.

[boalex207]

308win,

I'm with you !!

Did you read the quote or my rebuttal ?

[308win]

Oops, I am not sure what I read

[JoeShmoe]

Of course! Home is where your loved ones are.

[weisse52]

For those few who understand the reference:

I live in very safe neighborhood, I stand a better chance of Hooters opening up on Temple square than I do a home invasion.

But I still have my BUG on my at all times, and my nightstand as well.

[OhioPaints]

Almost always if I'm wearing jeans that will support the gun.

I think we are pretty safe here, we have had invited guests who were afraid to come up our driveway ;-)

[cslinger]

I am not going to vote but I will say that I know from experience working emergency communications and 911 that it only takes about seven to ten seconds for somebody to kick in a front door, kill a dog and take out a mom and daughter. How long would it take you to get to your gun?

Chris

[DMK]

When I got my CCL, I started by carrying at home. It helped me get used to carrying in general and also trying different guns and different methods to see what felt the best.

Now, I just always carry unless I can't by law. Since one can legally carry at home, then I'm always carrying as soon as I get dressed.

[Pilot]

I typically carry either my regular CCW a CZ-75D PCR 9MM in the house or a little Beretta M85 FS .380.

[highfive]

most of the time with my 38 spl snubby, and their is some more at the ready around the house

[kermit315]

well, I have two mags loaded up for the P89 and shells ready to go for the shotgun, but I live on base, and am already breaking the rules by doing that, so I dont carry it around the house, but it would take me less that 10 seconds to get to the pistol and give somebody else a bad day while I am loading up the shotgun. Base security would be responding just in time to clean up the mess.

Not a high violent crime area, however things can happen anywhere and you just never know. If I move back out in town, definately carrying around the house.

[yongxingfreesty]

always, even when taking a shower............

[boalex207]

somebody ask him........I'm not gonna :scrutiny:

[Big Boomer]

haven't quite figured out how to carry in a set of boxers yet...:D

[yongxingfreesty]

easy, sling across the chest.

[denfoote]

Carry mouse (P32) in pocket even as we speak.

[worthirt_99]

Can't say allways because I'd be lying. Gotta sleep sometime

[PennsyPlinker]

If I felt the need to carry on self sitting around my house I would move.

CTPistol, I see you are in the NY metro area. Is there something special about your neighborhood? I live in rural PA, an area where most people own and use guns. Several of my neighbors still have their outdoor ranges on their own property. It is one of those areas where for years people did not lock doors, cars, etc. It still has that rural flavor, but we are seeing more and more of our neighbors experiencing a break in, sometimes when they are home, sometimes when they are not.

You are certainly free to make whatever lifestyle decision you like, but saying your neighborhood is so safe it can't happen to you is like saying you will never be in a car wreck, or your house will never catch fire, etc. You will never know until it happens, and when it happens, it is too late to prepare for it.

[aguyindallas]

I stay armed at home, but not simply because I am worried about anything happening. For me, its part of my daily uniform. Keys, wallet, gun etc... When I get dressed, they do on. When I get undressed they come off. My safe is about 2 feet from my bed and when I get ready for bed, the gun goes on top of the safe.

[Pilot]

but saying your neighborhood is so safe it can't happen to you is like saying you will never be in a car wreck, or your house will never catch fire, etc. You will never know until it happens, and when it happens, it is too late to prepare for it.

That's a very good point. I live in a nice neighborhood, looks very safe and people are friendly. However, where do the criminals go? Where they know there is money and valuables and those are in nice, upscale neighborhoods. My next door neighbors left their garage door open by accident one night. As they were upstairs sleeping their beds, criminals went into their house and robbed them. It could have been worse, they could have been killed for their pocket change on the nightstand.

[Bailey Boat]

Short and sweet...... If I have my pants on then I have a gun on me somewhere..... Habit.... Now if Misses wants to get frisky and I have to take off..... well, you get the idea......
I've been carrying a concealed hand gun since 1971, I'm too old to change now.....

[Eastex]

I'm getting used to full time carry with IWB 1911. Before, I carried it around with me from room to room.

[kd7nqb]

I carry my M&P at home any day I CCW. The largest reason is I dont feel it responsible to leave it on the table with my wallet and keys since I dont live alone. Also every time I read about a home invasion I feel better about CCW'ing at home.

[bigbadgun]

I live in S. Florida I have been robbed 2 times I now carry a colt 1911 at all times in a shoulder rig when I goto bed there are 2 pistols in the night stand and my Colt sits on the night stand. Also I have a 12 gauge semi that stands by the bedroom door at the top of the stairs. I dont take chances life is way to short and I have heard of people being murdered gangland style for 5 bucks. I well no longer be a victim. If you have your ccw and dont carry always, that one time when you need it you wont have it think about it.

[OhioPaints]

live in S. Florida I have been robbed 2 times I now carry a colt 1911 at all times in a shoulder rig

How do you dress that you can conceal a shoulder rig in south Florida in hot weather? IIRC, Florida requires the firearm to always be concealed, right? (Here in Ohio, we can legally carry openly).

Ken

[bigbadgun]

How do you dress that you can conceal a shoulder rig in south Florida in hot weather? IIRC, Florida requires the firearm to always be concealed
I always wear a light longsleeve shirt I would rather be safe and sweat a little than be a target again.

[MCgunner]

I get up in the morning and put on a gun. Don't matter if I'm here or in town or on the road, I'm armed. You might not have time to "get to" your gun if it's not on you. I usually pocket carry or thunderwear. I cannot wear extra clothing on a hot south Texas day, especially if and when it's touching or breaking 100.

[Mat, not doormat]

As long as I'm wearing my jeans, the 1911 is on my belt. If I'm wearing my lounging britches, my .32 is in my pocket, and the .45 nearby.

~~~Mat

[Deanimator]

I don't typically carry in the apartment, but I ALWAYS have a gun when I go to the door. I almost never get unexpected visitors, but when I do, I'm always armed.

[American_Pit_Bull]

Well, I live in the "3rd Best Small Town in the US" and other dumb national rating that it receives...

And the only time that I have had guns pointed at my head was in my home.

[gcrookston]

Benelli under the bed. USP Tactical in my nightstand... I guess the Model 41 in my desk drawer and the Sig 556 on the floor behind me count, too. I also keep a 226 around here someplace (usually in the kitchen), but it may be in the sofa.

I have only been burgled once and I was at home at the time, unarmed. I pretended to be asleep and was left alone. That was a terrible feeling. one I hope not to repeat.

[capttom]

Inside, occasionally a model 36 Smith in a pocket, but there's always a loaded weapon no more than a few steps away. Since I'm in a small 2-story, that means up stairs bedroom, upstairs office, downstairs diningroom/kitchen and livingroom. When I'm really feeling paranoid, I carry to the head, too. Most of my pistols are nines. I have backup 12-guages and a butt ugly Highpoint nine carbine.
If I'm stepping out to the south forty (actually more like a "south 1/2") I'm sure to slip something in a pocket. Usually I choose that favorite .38, but I sometimes tote a Walther P22.

[Hardtarget]

If I'm up...its on. Such a rare day for me to not have it...its just always with me. Even on Christmas morning. Even right now. 11:00 p.m. on Dec. 26.

Mark.

[shane638]

I was talking to a guy the other day at the range who had always been anti-gun. He lives in a very nice part of town. He told me that he and his wife were at home when a group of men tried to kick in his door. He bluffed and shouted out that he had a gun, luckily they believed them and ran away. He said that he could not believe that this could happen in his area. He also wondered what would have happened if they made it in. Well, now he has him a nice new G19 and is getting some training. It always amazes me how clueless the anti-gun liberals are about violence in the real world. Luckily for him he gets a second chance.

[BryanP]

Even if I'm just loafing around the house in sweats and a T it's not that big a deal to drop a nice light J frame in a pocket holster into the sweat pants front pocket.

[TexasSkyhawk]

I'm not THAT paranoid . . .

Jeff

[ronto]

Don't carry in the house, but I have at least one loaded gun in every room and the garage and a Blue Heeler with a bad attitude following me around like a shadow that lets me know ,in no uncertain terms, if anyone comes within 1/4 mile...BTW, no kids in the house.

[cpalmer777]

Hello,
Yes, I carry at home. It was very easy to get use to carrying my lightweight Smith and Wesson 642. We had a situation that occurred in our quiet town two weeks ago. Two thugs somehow forced entry on an individual who fortunately managed to get to his handgun and shot one of them. Everyone has to decide what level of security is appropriate for their individual situation. My trusty little friend (my 642) makes it very easy to carry (during work or relaxation) around the house. I guess that’s one reason why I purchased it for carry; it literally disappears in my pocket. :D

Enjoy,

cpalmer777

[tegemu]

I have weapons strategically placed so that I am usually within 6 feet of one at all times.

[OhioPaints]

The problem with having guns stashed around the house instead of on your person is that they are more likely to be stolen.

I had two guns (Ruger .45 and SW .22) hidden that disappeared. We believe the granddaughter's boyfriend took them and traded them from two oxycotin pills <geesh>!

Now I keep the gun on my hip.

Ken

[Cosmoline]

I keep a Mosin or SKS handy. No need to conceal anything.

[CTPistol]

CTPistol, I see you are in the NY metro area. Is there something special about your neighborhood? I live in rural PA, an area where most people own and use guns. Several of my neighbors still have their outdoor ranges on their own property. It is one of those areas where for years people did not lock doors, cars, etc. It still has that rural flavor, but we are seeing more and more of our neighbors experiencing a break in, sometimes when they are home, sometimes when they are not.

You are certainly free to make whatever lifestyle decision you like, but saying your neighborhood is so safe it can't happen to you is like saying you will never be in a car wreck, or your house will never catch fire, etc. You will never know until it happens, and when it happens, it is too late to prepare for it.
____


Pennys..you are right, its a lifestyle decision...and maybe if any homes in my town started to get broken into I might change my plan a bit?

We keep guns close by in safes and occasionally talk about emergency plans, but I will never carry a gun around my house waiting for something to go down...guns are just another hobby, and happen to be a way of defending ourselves and our home..I just dont want one on me 24/7, I dont stockpile food, I dont fear the next Taliban attack, I dont anticipate the next home invasion, I dont cruise survivalist websites..I would feel very odd and a bit on the fringe if I sat on my couch with my family and had a pistol on my lap and an AR leaning against the wall.

I respect your choice, its your home and castle.....Im just not that paranoid.

[lawboy]

When I wait up, I get dressed. That includes putting a 38 snub in my pocket. I stay dressed, snub and all, until I go to bed. If I leave the house, I may strap on an additional gun. I can't see any other way to doing it that is not some form of gambling. I am not a gambler.

[ranger58]

I carry 90% of the time the same gun, probably 60% i have it on at home, but most people don't have two GSD's running around the house and in the backyard:eek:

[papajohn]

If I have pants on, there's a holster attached with a gun in it. If I'm nekkid, there's one close by, usually under a pillow.

I also have guns stashed around the house, but carrying is a natural thing for me. I ALWAYS have a gun, plus some kind of knife and a flashlight on, and when I go out I supplement those.

Even at work I've got six in the gun, twelve more on my belt (I work armed, BTW) and 18 more in a wallet, with 100 more in the car if I can get to it. There's also an AR-15 in the cars most days, and a few loaded mags, just in case it REALLY goes south. Not much point in having all these cool evil guns if they're miles away when the balloon goes up.

I used to think I was paranoid, but finally realized that every time there was a crisis, no one had told me it was coming. Either you're ready for anything, or you're gonna get caught flat-footed, and that SUCKS.

So sue me for being a Boy Scout. It's safer this way!

Papajohn

[hornydragon]

Well I carry 24/7, except when going to work. And i wish i could carry too at work, But at home always, and at night they all are ready for anything under my pillow, under bed, and closet !! :neener:

Happy Holidays !!:evil:

[420Stainless]

I do out in the yard, rarely inside. I probably should, but I'm counting on the dog to give me enough warning and run interference while I make my way to the shotgun.

[crebralfix]

ALWAYS carry at home.

There have been a rash of home invasions in my area lately.

[MCgunner]

I live in a small town of 12K with a small county population wise around me. I didn't used to be so diligent about having the firearm on me 24/7. Then, one day I was working in my shop. I came in to rest because I was coming down with a head cold, snoozed on the couch from about 2pm to 4, read the next day in the paper three armed kids held up a lady at the car wash next door that is literally 30 feet from my house! They held up a game parlor down the street later that week and killed a man at a game parlor in a nearby town before they got caught. They hit that lady at the carwash at 3pm when I was snoozing. It coulda been me!:eek: That sorta was wake up call to always have something on me. I put my old 12 SxS out in the shop for a while, but I didn't want it out of the AC and brought it in later. I just have my carry with me 24/7 regardless. I do have a lot of strangers (I call 'em customers) knock on my door, so it behooves me to be armed all the time anyway. I run a small engine repair business out of my shop next to my house.

It can happen anywhere, even in podunk. We do have a bit of a drug problem here, always have, though violent crime rates are rather low. Been four or five murders here in the 25 years I've lived here, a safe town ordinarily, but again, you just never know.

[LR-308Hunter]

I carry my 45 whenever I leave the house as far as in my home it's within reach along with my AR 308 cal.

[scrat]

guns are around the house in safes...

If I felt the need to carry on self sitting around my house I would move.

reasonable precautions....but sitting on the couch with a pistol on my lap and AR leaning against the couch waiting for the impending invasion?....




my feelings exactly. thats like using the excuse "i need to buy a gun for protection" Just tell people the truth you wanna buy a gun and go shooting.
I did. Just dosent make sence i think i would be better off with a baseball bat by the door than an sks. Especially with kids

[MCgunner]

I don't think it's paranoia to be prepared. I just pocket carry a small handgun. Ain't like I'm playin' Rambo in the living room. What's a 17 ounce revolver on you all the time? I call it insurance. It's WHY I own the thing. I'd have no use for a snubby .38 otherwise.

[rhubarb]

If I'm at a store that's being robbed, I can run away. It's not my stuff being stolen. The store has insurance. I don't know nobody there. I ain't got no horse in that race. Even so, I carry a gun any time I'm out and about.

Do I carry at home? What in the world kind of question is that? My dear wife and beloved children are in my home. I live there. I have many of my worldly goods for which I've worked my whole life there. My home is my refuge. If there's a threat that is best answered with a gun, I've got one right here on my hip. Always. Of all the places I go in my day, I believe it is most important to carry at home.

[ravnew]

As others have said, as long as I"m awake I have my CCW piece on me and concealed. I have children in the house so I can't have things laying around within reach but even if I could I would still have one on me. At night there is a pair within 16 inches of me in either direction. I also live in a very safe area but every time you hear of something bad happening you also hear "I never thought it would never happen here"