My humble thoughts
My personal thoughts reside in the area of misANTHrope's and geekwitha.45's. I don't live in or frequent a state with a law stating differently. So with me it is a don't ask, don't tell policy.
If I happened to mention I had a permit or carried and someone asked me not to carry inside their home, I don't think I would. However, to be realistic, I probably wouldn't be visiting an anti household that often anyway. To me, it would be just like the courthouse, post office, school building, etc. It would be so infrequent, I wouldn't have an issue with it.
Ultimately, it is their house and I respect that. But there is also no law that states I must ask permission either. So I don't have a problem with a don't ask, don't tell policy. I would expect them to reciprocate and I have not problem with that.
The bottom line - I know that there have been fewer felonies with CWP permit holders than any other group of people that I know of. I would rather have a whole house full of armed permit holders than a house full of any other group (with or without guns) or random choice of the general public. That definitely includes my car too. So if everyone is all for CWP's and are extolling permit holder's virtues, why in the heck would I not trust someone who is actually carrying in my home. I wouldn't call someone a liar, if they called me a complete hypocrite in the same category as Rosie O'Donnell with her armed bodyguards. (After or precluding a civil discussion of course
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Police officer's are easily the most nervous bunch when it comes to potential weapons in reach, etc. Often, I will show my permit when pulled over, just to put the officer at ease. Do I have to? No. But I can see them relax when I do. If I can make another person's day a little less stressful, I'm happy to do it - especially if I don't perceive any cost to me. I know others would not make that choice - that is absolutely fine and I respect that. Incidently, I have not received a ticket after doing so. Honestly, I do not know exactly why. It is an awfully odd coincidence.
When I invite someone into my home, I am taking a calculated risk and am under the obvious assumption, they will not commit a felony or any heinous act or have one under way. I feel that is a risk I take. I don't care if they have a gun, knife, can of pepper spray, taser, or any other legal object on their persons. I'm assuming they are a sane and responsible individual. Otherwise, they are not coming in. Period. I think most people make the same assumption - consciously or not.
If there are any questionable characters coming across my threshold, either someone is vouching for them, and I am carrying concealed myself and keeping a sharp eye on them or I invite them in, carry myself, and keep constant supervision of them. This happens often in my townhouse as they are doing electrical work and having inspectors come in. Fortunately, I work at home and I can keep an eye on them.
I definitely respect everyone's thoughts and feelings on the subject. If you deem it necessary to ask every single person who walks into your home if they are carrying - and I happen to be a person in question while armed - I'd be happy to tell you the truth. If you wanted me to leave my gun in the truck, that would be fine too. But I would definitely be discussing the finer points of the issue at length -
especially if you are a permit holder yourself.
Thanks to everyone who is taking part in the poll and typing out there thoughts. I was honestly curious about this and everyone's opinion has shed a lot of light on all sides of the discussion. That is appreciated no matter where you stand. I'm glad
most of the comments have been civil and respectful. I would expect nothing less of you fine fellows!
Does anyone think any of the poll choices contradict
the POLL question? (Not the title of the thread?! Please let me know.