How many actually carry after permit arrives?

I carry every day when I'm in a place where I can. Unfortunately the last few years have had my wife and me in California and now New York State.

I got my license last week,and i wont leave home without my handgun.
I had my eyes focused on getting my permit asap,so i could carry legally.

At this point i have 2 guns for ccw and ill be adding 2-3 more in the next few months so i have one for every clothing occasion.
My plan: full sized .45,compact .45,mid sized .40,compact 9mm,compact .380

In here, we pretty much all will to varying degrees. I'm sure there are many perm it holders who are casual about it, but they probably don't post in here.

Heres a good vid on carry;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gIHDHZf1TA

I recieved my permit 19 years ago. I carried every day for about 4 years and when I moved to a better business location I stopped for 2 1/2 years and then as my business customer base changed I went back to carrying and started going to the firearms training classes. I now carry everyday even on the boat fishing.
I was an FFL for 4 years and was ammazed at how many new gun buyers have very little knowledge on handling and use of firearms. I would always take the time to explain every function, sometimes even meeting them at the range after hours to get them comfortable with their new weapon.
I also would suggest an NRA class.

As stated before I think most people are getting weapons and permits as they have fears that they will not be able to get them later on.

I carry every single day.....as long as I remain in this state or plan to do so. I work in Massachusetts and there is no reciprocity so I'm unable to carry daily to work.

I'm still waiting for my TX permit to arrive. I'm not sure if I will carry or not. The reasons I wanted the permit were twofold: 1) Make it easier to purchase firearms down the road and 2) so that I have the option to carry if I choose. My aprehension in carrying right away are that I feel I should get some specific training before packing. Things like drawing from concealment, shooting while moving, offhand and one handed manipulation, reloading etc. I can punch papoer with the best of them, but I have not had the opportunity to train in these other areas. I believe I havet he reponsibility to be as proficient as possible before carrying a loaded firearm around.

Also, my opportunities for carry are few and far between: I can't carry at work, I can't carry at my kids' schools, I can'tcarry at the airport and when my wife and I go out, it ususally involves some cocktails! I'm not sure I need to carry on the golf course or at the country club gym. That leaves weekend shopping/chores and playing catch with my son on weeknights for most carrying opportunities. Not to say I won't, but it's not going to be the majority of the time.

I am most likely to keep a car gun, given how much time I spend there.

It took like 6+ Months for my CHL to arrive (I live in Texas). I took the class with my father and a couple friends. It's kind of funny, but the first thing mentioned was that having a CHL can get you out of tickets! (i.e. minor traffic tickets)

In all seriousness though, I did get a lot out of the class. The discussion about criminal & civil liability was very enlightening.

They are nice for purchasing firearms, you just show them your CHL and fill out the paperwork. No online check / phone call necessary.

I wanted one mostly because having a CHL gives you a lot more rights here in Texas vs not having one. I know that previous sentence sounds like I'm stating the obvious, but I mean in the sense that by having a CHL the police aren't going to question you why you have a pistol with you in your vehicle and such.

I found myself carrying a LOT lately, mostly because I've been uncovering a lot of local corruption involving mucho dollars and felony crimes.

I carried that same day it arrived. I was nervous as all hell. Now it is like second nature really. I wish I could actually carry to college though or at least in the parking lot so I can lock it up.

I spend most of my time at either work or school, where my ccw isn't allowed at either place. When at home I sometimes have it on and definitely have it on if I'm going to a place that's not work or school.

I bought a Galco Summer Comfort, it's alright. It can shift a lot but I found it to be more concealable and comfortable in a crossdraw. It works for me at least.

Every day that I'm in Utah. But now the problem. I live about 45 minutes from Nevada & do some shopping there. Nevada no longer honors the Utah permit.

It's tough to explain some folks' motivation. I went to class with a good friend two years -- a refresher for me and his first time through. He has yet to send in the material to get his permit. Every time I see him, he'll say, "Ya know, I need to get around to doing that one of these days." I just shake my head -- not a lot else I can do, but remind him about the cruel and unpredictable world that we live in.

Forgetting about those who are in forums like this." I carried at my wedding", but we aren't the norm, the percentage of people who have licenses, don't carry after the first few years. I would bet money on that. Most guys who I used to shoot with 20-30 years ago, don't even shoot at all anymore. It's like anything else, we are the execption not the rule. I am 61 and I don't throw out the garbage without a pistol someware on my person. But look at it like any other activity, "even though it's not", folks take up 10 or 20 different hobbies in the course of their lives. If they never really thought that they may really have a life or death experience due to their remembering to have a gun on them, they might take it more seriously, but to many it's just another hobby. Once they get tired of carrying that gun around with them, and start leaving it home, that's the beginning of the end of their carrying. We make a lot of adjustments in our daily lives just to maintain our ability to carry our weapon. From the clothes we wear to the method of transportation we use. And the ability to stop into a bar with folks from work, or go to the gym or swimming pool. We plan everything around the gun, weather we realise it or not. It's a lifestyle. And sometimes it can be darn inconvienient, a good rule of thumb is not to tell too many people other than your close friends and spouse, "people who you really can trust and are like minded". I have had a close friend ask me to leave my gun in the car. That only happened once, as I was about to leave and he said , "never mind". But you don't know how people are going to respond to the mere fact that someone is armed in their presence.

I'm figuring it's two things.

1) What I think is the most prevalent situation: people are getting it for political reasons....in other words making it clear that X many people in this state are adamant RKBA supporters. This removes any doubt in the Politicritter's mind who he/she will be annoying when he gives his yay/nay on the next bill.

2) Economic downturn has made what used to be decent neighborhoods into less than safe places. In this case these folks may feel that it's necessary to have some form of protection in the event they become a target of these criminals.

I am an LEO, so when I encounter folks with a Texas CHL, I usually know about it right away, either through the CHL holder telling me, or when I run a person or license check. It is extremely rare for me to meet a CHL holder actually carrying. I have made no attempt to keep score.

If the conversation gets around to the subject, it seems most carry when they feel a special need, or feel threatened for some reason. The logic escapes me, as most violence seems random or otherwise unexpected.

Never leave home without one !!! Before and after CHL. The CDL about nine years now!

Actually wasn't able to carry for about 5 hrs today and was uncomfortable .I've carried 24/7 since my permit and felt I Was Missing Something !!!

I have had one for over 37 years. Low crime area and I rarely carry. Never have had a need in over 37 years. Iowa carry permit are good for buying pistols at a FFL wihout a call to the ATF. Just fill out the 4473, pay for the hand gun and walk out.

Rexster said:

... If the conversation gets around to the subject, it seems most carry when they feel a special need, or feel threatened for some reason. The logic escapes me, as most violence seems random or otherwise unexpected.

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How many actually carry after permit arrives?

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I'm one of those guys who will not carry every day. I don't feel the need to.
However, I strongly believe that if you don't exercise your rights, you will lose them.
I want to keep my (and your) rights alive.

Everyday since...

I have carried every day since I've received my permit. Of course, with the exception of work (weapons banned at my place of employment).

I applied and received my permit as soon as Ohio made them available. I carry every day all day.

Is not "if" but "what" I carry.

My 5 shooter is my minimum.

For a year of so after getting my CCP I didn't carry, then kept a small pistol hidden in my vehicle. Now I have purchased a pocket pistol and carry pretty frequently, but not always.

I got my CPL 7 years ago and carry about 95%. I went to a pizza and beer place last night while is is legal to carry there. I didn't. I rarely drink and last night was no exception. No reason I just did not carry there. The worst part is it boarders on a real bad part of town. I think I'll rethink this again if it comes up.