How do you hug while carrying a concealed handgun

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With Thanksgiving coming up I'm going to see LOTS of family and my extended family REALLY likes to hug. While some of them like guns or know I own firearms, some would not like the idea that there's a loaded pistol on my hip, or don't see the need to have "that thing" at a family gathering. Now I don't drink and don't think there will be any drinking so that should not be a problem, anyway my question is how do you hug some one with out being "made", I know about tucking my elbows in, but that seems kind of awkward. Should I just pocket carry? I am carrying a glock 30sf OWB or IWB at 3:30 and spare magazines at 8:30. Will have my S&W 642 with a pocket holster as well, just like 30 better should I need to use a handgun to protect someone or myself. I also have a glock 19, would that be better than the 30? Their about the same size. Thank for the advice.
 
No differently than normal. Most know I carry. If they found out I was carrying and have a problem with it.......

Well, that's their problem, not mine.
 
Either side hug or hug normally. Just try to be the one with your arms on the bottom, as in your arms go under theirs. That will keep wandering hands from your waistline.
Or you might consider just the 642 for the get together.
 
so ... your concern is that they might shoot you if you choose "white meat" instead of "dark meat" for the turkey. Is that right? heaven forbid that everyone could actually disarm for Thanksgiving.

do you happen to work for a cartel, or something!?
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Just try to be the one with your arms on the bottom, as in your arms go under theirs.
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Yup, that's what I do, been working for 30 years

When you go to hug, just have your arms lower than theirs, so their arms have to go over yours...your elbows keep them from dropping their arms down to your waist.

Guys have a harder time with this, because it is usually viewed as being feminine... this is the way most women naturally hug...but then as a CCW, you should be less aggressive anyway
 
Not sure I really see the point/need for CCW at a family gathering either. I believe in carrying and self-defense, but I'm not THAT freakin' paranoid.....
 
For some folks, carrying is carrying. It's just done, period - and not depending on situations.

If you could predict your emergencies, life would be a lot simpler...

The question here was on HUGGING, not whether or not to carry. The family gathering only provides context for the hugging.
 
rondog said:
Not sure I really see the point/need for CCW at a family gathering either. I believe in carrying and self-defense, but I'm not THAT freakin' paranoid.....
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Going to and from I carry because crazies and criminals share the streets with me. But when I get to my destination, I refuse to leave the gun in the car because it could easily be stolen. Therefore the safest, most secure place for it is in my holster on my belt. Plus if there happens to be a home invasion while I'm there...
 
I only hug those whom are close to me, and they know I carry a gun so there is no difference...
 
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Going to and from I carry because crazies and criminals share the streets with me. But when I get to my destination, I refuse to leave the gun in the car because it could easily be stolen. Therefore the safest, most secure place for it is in my holster on my belt. Plus if there happens to be a home invasion while I'm there...
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Nicely said ;)
 
Thanks for the advice. I'll practice the hugging with my arms guarding the pistol. As far as carry at a family gathering, I carry anywhere that it's legal and try not to go or spend as little time as possible in the places that are illegal since I won't be carrying. If I knew something was going to happen where I would need to draw/fire my pistol in self defense, I would try not to be there, but since I don't know when or where I might need to defend someone or myself, I'll carry everywhere that's legal, but that's just my two cents. I might be paranoid, but I try to let as few people as possible know I own, let alone carry firearms, I don't want someone who knows I have a pistol, but does not own one much less knows sound tactics to yell out "you have a gun do something!" as soon as something starts to go down and I'm trying to get in a good position.
 
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Neither of the following does anything to answer the question posed by the OP.

so ... your concern is that they might shoot you if you choose "white meat" instead of "dark meat" for the turkey. Is that right? heaven forbid that everyone could actually disarm for Thanksgiving.

do you happen to work for a cartel, or something!?
Hahahaha!!!
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Not sure I really see the point/need for CCW at a family gathering either. I believe in carrying and self-defense, but I'm not THAT freakin' paranoid.....
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I think Paul Michael Merhige's family, not far from me at all, felt the same way one fateful Thanksgiving..

At another family gathering last year, mine one such "loose cannon" running around, one that had several family members nervous, including me. He was the son of the cousin of mine hosting the event, and had been banned by injunction from contact. He had already broken the injunction with threatening phone calls, and was ready, apparently willing, and equipped to, carry out those threats.

Carry is not paranoia. It's a lifestyle.
 
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Not sure I really see the point/need for CCW at a family gathering either.
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Me neither, if I did...I wouldn't go to family gatherings anymore...

...of course, I can't predict what may happen going to and from. Nor can I predict if that just might be when someone does a home invasion on their house. As a matter of fact; if I knew how to predict when and where I would need a gun vs not, I wouldn't need a gun at all. I'd just avoid those places/times secure in my 100% knowledge I wouldn't ever need it.

As to the OP, I just get my gun side arm low first, sometimes it's a little awkward...oh well. I have been not fast enough and had someone feel it multiple times, but I honestly don't think they even notice. No one has ever said anything. I've been carrying for 17 years.

It's also OK to leave it home and risk it that day, overall the risk is extremely low of something happening. If it does, close fast and go H2H (or run, but then your family is left behind)...not much else to do. No "right" or "wrong" answer.
 
rondog said:
Not sure I really see the point/need for CCW at a family gathering either. I believe in carrying and self-defense, but I'm not THAT freakin' paranoid.....
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I have a couple felons on one side of the family. Not too worried about them, but should their buddies decide to show up...
 
If there is any place on the entire Int3rw3bZ where offering a justification for legal concealed carry is not necessary - THIS IS IT.

Last time - stick to answering the questions in the opening post. Otherwise, infractions will follow.
 
It's your family, don't worry about it.

My uncle used to have this tool harness he wore when he was working steel that he always forgot to take off. Invariably when I hugged him I whacked my head on his hammer.

What I wouldn't give to have one of those hugs again even with the concussion.
 
My family all carries, last Thanksgiving I invited my secretary, she was new in town and alone. She had this ex boyfriend that was a felon and a pest. He kept calling, I told her to have him stop by.....I guess when he saw all of the Sheriff and Police cars in the driveway, he didn't stop. I am not too worried about getting robbed on Thanksgiving or Christmas when the kids are all home.
 
I'm generally perceived a hard to read and not a touchy feely type. Which is fine with me. I'm not a hugger.
For those that can't take a hint? Arms "on the bottom" works. It generally makes people uncomfortable. Which is fine with me. I'm not a hugger. (except for wife and kids)

As far as "paranoia?" Like everybody else said...you have to get there, and back. Home invasions happen too. I also don't associate with my family. IF I did? That's a group where I probably better be armed.
 
Don't much hug men. The worst that immediately comes to mind when hugging women is that they quote Mae West.
 
In a situation. Where I really need to be concealed and there are those times, f I know ahead of time I carry an LCP in my back pocket, that's worked for me for a long time now,
 
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