CCWing into Somebody's Home.

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I can understand the conundrum of asking vs not asking, and I either probably not ask first.

But what about a friend you KNOW is anti gun? she is so unaccustomed to the thought that she wouldn't ask me not to, but I know she wouldn't want me to if she knew.
Yet, she lives downtown. I know this is anecdotal, but for me is a bit of an ethical dilemma.
 
didnt think about my CCW
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It is our responsibility to think about this and act accordingly.
It isn't a talisman, it is a tool and a powerful one, and we must be responsible for it. We must also be responsible for ourselves and actively decide when and where to carry.
 
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flip888 said:
I had to fill in for somebody at work today, it was a spur of the moment thing and I had my CCW with me. Normally I would be able to leave my CCW in my truck when I got to the job but I was on my bike (08 CBR1000rr) and didnt think about my CCW till i got to the job. Everything went fine but I started thinking, how would people feel if someone they hired to work in their home, was CCWing.

I honestly dont know if I would feel comfortable with someone I dont know very well carrying in my house. Ive heard a lot of stories of irresponsible people and NDs. I probably wouldnt allow it if my family was home. If I was there alone then I wouldnt care as much.
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So this is about your feelings? Understand that being responsible for your actions trumps how you are "felt" about in the final analysis.
 
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I have friends that if I knew they were carrying in my home I would quietly ask them to store it in my safe.
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To what end? If you don't trust their gun sitting quietly in it's holster then why do you want them taking it out and handling it?

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Chances are, if someone I don't know is in my home, I'm armed. I see no reason to expect or desire that the other party isn't. As long as it never leaves the holster, it shouldn't be an issue. I do often carry into other's homes unannounced. I was taught concealed means concealed, and that there is rarely any reason to advertise...even to those close to you...that you are packing. Little good comes from overzealous sharing of such facts. To be fair, my friends do know I have a carry permit, and I often exercise my rights under it. None has ever asked me to disarm or not to enter their home.
 
A wiser policy would be to simply assume that everyone entering your home is armed.
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Just like the assumption that eveyone, EVERYWHERE is armed. I assume the plumber is carrying, the grocery store clerk is carrying, the cop is carrying, the drug dealer is carrying, and I assume THEY assume I am. If they aren't that's their own dumb fault.

I don't ask, I don't tell. I carry where carrying is legal, period.
 
I don't ask, I don't tell. I carry where carrying is legal, period.
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Concealed means concealed.
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For the most part, I don't invite strangers inside.
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All these!

Fri night at my house is extended family pot luck, bring a dish, open house. (alcohol prohibited)

I suspect there is enough iron or polymer:)() to take over a small country.
 
Sometimes CCWing into a private home helps make a new friend.

I recently invited an individual whom I had never met to come to my house to try out a non-firearm item he was considering buying. I recognize all the pitfalls of this, so before anyone starts in about how dumb that is, let me add that the connection occurred in a forum much like this one (albeit on a different topic) that I have frequented for years. The potential buyer is also a frequent visitor there, and there was really no way to meet in a public place and carry out the try-out.

I knew exactly when he was coming and under what conditions, what vehicle to expect, etc. I advised a trusted and alert neighbor that I would be hosting a "stranger." As usual, I would be CCWing during his visit.

He arrived as planned and tried out the item. I answered questions about it, etc. We developed a rapport. As he was preparing to leave and we were discussing the options for closing the deal, he mentioned that he noticed the personalized tag on my truck, which bears a subtle RKBA message, one that he got. I replied that I am a 2A supporter and that I frequently turn support into action, or something like that, and I'm not sure exactly how we got to it, but it turns out he is CHP holder and was pocket carrying a Bodyguard .380. I was packing my usual 642.

Neither of us mentioned the "meeting a stranger" aspect of the encounter, but the fact that we both decided to CCW as a precaution and then wound up discussing our CCW choices was refreshing. I don't think our connecting on both the item and the RKBA was a deciding factor, but I'm sure it didn't hurt. He bought the item, and when he came back later to receive it, I'm sure he was carrying that little .380. And I'm sure he knew my 642 was handy as well.

Should I have been bothered or offended that he brought a loaded gun into my home? Nah. I gave him no cause to think about using it, and I had one as well. I would have done the same thing under the described conditions if our roles had been reversed.
 
Would not mind at all if the repairman in my house was armed (the more ccw the better, a guy going into strange houses all day should be able to defend himself.)
I subscribe to the concealed is concealed way of thinking--if I'm in your house, it's not coming out, it is staying holstered and concealed--to all present it may as well not even be there. If I had reason to suspect it would be objected to, I would respect the wishes of the homeowner, but then again, I don't find myself in a lot of strange homes and my presumption here in Florida is that default position is not to know or care about a ccw... Would not likely be in an "anti" house anyway. Holstered and concealed, it is an inert object, incapable of even making a homeowner uncomfortable.

My friends ccw in my house all the time
 
In SC you are required to notify if you CCW into a persons home. I do so the first time, and tell them that after that they are to assume I am armed.

Of course, this -is- SC, and it's never been an issue.
 
I carry everywhere, including at my home. I trust myself not to do harm, so I carry in other homes without asking permission. And, apparently, I don't have control issues where I want others disarmed while I'm armed.

Relying on someone to ask for permission or to tell me in accordance to state law is flawed the same way "gun free" zones are flawed. A bad guy won't tell me or obey state restrictions.

People in my house fall into two categories;

1) People I trust with or without a gun.
2) Everyone else.

I assume anyone in my home is armed and give proper attention to those in category #2. If a problem arises in the house I would respond the same way as if I were on the street.
 
An interesting topic and opinions. We can't carry here in Illinois (YET!!) but the varied opinions, particularly about the states that require notification were good to see.
 
I actually feel a little bit of pride when I see people, especially "normal" people with firearms in their homes or on their person. It makes me feel like my community is at least somewhat prepared. Why should that change at my front door?

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