I can't carry all the time. I can not bring it to work nor store it in my car. The police on campus offer to store it while on campus but I am skeptical of this arraingement. Perhaps I can buy a cheap pistol (nagant) and see if the police can manage not to lose it or hold it forever.
If You Can Carry Legally, Do You?
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Always.
Cannonball888
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I don't sleep with a gun under my pillow.
I sleep with a pillow under my gun.
CoRoMo
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I carry everyday/everywhere, and that includes church every Sunday.
Once I really got into the habit, it became second nature, and I feel uncomfortable if I'm not carrying.
Once I really got into the habit, it became second nature, and I feel uncomfortable if I'm not carrying.
expvideo
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Me too. It's not even a paranoia thing for me. It's the same kind of feeling I get when I forget my cell phone or my watch. I just feel naked without it. Not carrying a gun would feel weird, like not wearing a belt.
Of course in the back of my mind there is also a subtle fear of being unarmed, since I'm used to being able to defend myself with a firearm. But I would say that the main discomfort in not carrying is the lack of having that thing that I always have, which feels much like forgetting your belt/phone/watch/keys.
divemedic
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I carry everywhere I legally can except for work, when I am swimming, or when I am drinking. The reasons I do not carry at work:
1 My work takes me into off limits places like police stations, airports, bars, and courthouses, as well as into places where carry is not wise, such as burning buildings.
2 That would mean leaving my weapon in an unlocked, unattended vehicle. This would also mean that my employer would find out I am carrying. Since we have a policy of no weapons, this would result in my termination. (I leave my weapon in my car in the parking lot- Florida has a law prohibiting my employer from disciplining me for that)
3 Due to my job and the fact that I have a radio, I have better and faster access to LEO backup than I do when off work.
1 My work takes me into off limits places like police stations, airports, bars, and courthouses, as well as into places where carry is not wise, such as burning buildings.
2 That would mean leaving my weapon in an unlocked, unattended vehicle. This would also mean that my employer would find out I am carrying. Since we have a policy of no weapons, this would result in my termination. (I leave my weapon in my car in the parking lot- Florida has a law prohibiting my employer from disciplining me for that)
3 Due to my job and the fact that I have a radio, I have better and faster access to LEO backup than I do when off work.
Even though I've always had a concealed weapons permit for the last 30 years, recently I have gotten lazy about carrying. However, since my sons are fast approaching the age of 21 and expressed a desire for me to train them in handgun defense, I've started carrying almost all the time again.
I have taught them Jeff Cooper's combat mindset and color code or situational awareness. I always use it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Cooper_(colonel)
I have taught them Jeff Cooper's combat mindset and color code or situational awareness. I always use it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Cooper_(colonel)
mallc
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IA Non-Professional Permit
I'm wondering how the poll would differ with age and profession.
I have a non-professional permit to carry in Iowa. The only time I carry is when I buy arms from less savory types. I don't sell to this kind of person so that eliminates half the exposure. I practice personal defense 3 to 5 times per month.
Scott
I'm wondering how the poll would differ with age and profession.
I have a non-professional permit to carry in Iowa. The only time I carry is when I buy arms from less savory types. I don't sell to this kind of person so that eliminates half the exposure. I practice personal defense 3 to 5 times per month.
Scott
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To the OP:
The Kel-Tec in a pocket holster will conceal as well as anything. You could get away with a Kel-Tec at the beach in trunks...
Start looking at holsters for the P89, and start off by carrying concealed just around your house to get comfortable. Eventually venture out to Wal-Mart (it's mandatory) and continue to develop your comfort level.
If you want a holster that you can tuck a shirt into, I'd recommend looking at the Comp-Tac M-Tac. You can also just tuck an under shirt in, over the gun, and let your outer-shirt hang over it. This keeps the gun from being exposed if the wind blows your shirt up, and also keeps both shirts from getting hung up on the butt of the gun.
It's a progression. Eventually you will realize that nobody realizes you're carrying and you can "move up" to something that you could shoot more effectively. I started with a S&W 642, and can easily conceal that, a Kahr, and a 1911 nowdays, all at the same time if I want to.
The Kel-Tec in a pocket holster will conceal as well as anything. You could get away with a Kel-Tec at the beach in trunks...
Start looking at holsters for the P89, and start off by carrying concealed just around your house to get comfortable. Eventually venture out to Wal-Mart (it's mandatory) and continue to develop your comfort level.
If you want a holster that you can tuck a shirt into, I'd recommend looking at the Comp-Tac M-Tac. You can also just tuck an under shirt in, over the gun, and let your outer-shirt hang over it. This keeps the gun from being exposed if the wind blows your shirt up, and also keeps both shirts from getting hung up on the butt of the gun.
It's a progression. Eventually you will realize that nobody realizes you're carrying and you can "move up" to something that you could shoot more effectively. I started with a S&W 642, and can easily conceal that, a Kahr, and a 1911 nowdays, all at the same time if I want to.
Vern Humphrey
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Every morning when I get up, I look in my crystal ball to see if I'm going to have a flat that day. If I'm not, I leave my spare at home.
I check to see if I'm going to be in an automobile crash. If I'm not, I don't bother to buckle my seat belt.
I check to see if I'm going to be mugged or carjacked. If I'm not, I don't bother to carry my gun.
I check to see if I'm going to be in an automobile crash. If I'm not, I don't bother to buckle my seat belt.
I check to see if I'm going to be mugged or carjacked. If I'm not, I don't bother to carry my gun.
etex
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90-100% of the time, but not at work. I have one in my truck though.
Funderb
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can't, maybe someday soon.
Jenrick
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90-100%. I'm an LEO and per department policy am on duty 24/7/365. Due to that line in policy I am allowed to carry basically anywhere that I'm not disarmed by another department or agencies regulations (which in Texas means inside the secured perimeter of a Military Base or Federal Court House). I do so, I make a particular point to be extra vigilant when in an area a non-LEO can't carry for someone up to something as I'm going to be likely the only person there able to act.
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Davionmaximus
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I am average sized and carry almost always (church being the exception....).
I have "cobbled together a carry system that really works well. I have 52" shoulders, 36" around the belly and 33" around the waist. Most belt holsters tend to pull my pants down and make it difficult to be seated w/ a full sized automatic.
I have found IWB carry to be a bit invasive feeling.
My rig consists of a band (purchaced from Collectors Firearms of Houston) that has FBI canted holsters on both sides. This gives me the flexibility to carry either strong or cross draw, whatever my needs are for the day. I tighten the band just enough to make the gun move w/ me...but not sung enough to cause me any discomfort. Also by not being too tight it breathes in the Houston summers.
I support this rig w/ a pair of soft suspenders made for ski/' snowboarding pants. The suspenders have fast adjustment clips so I can adjust the height even through my shirt.
I wear this rig low. The muzzle of the gun hangs just even to the middle of my belt. Drawing the weapon is almost the same as a medium rise holster. It gives me the freedom to bend in almost any direction and no have the gun patterned against my shirt. I wear the gun for almost any activity I do including working in the yard. Because the rig is independent of my pants it makes using a public restroom much easier as I don't need to worry about concealment while seated. The cant of the holster works well even with my 5.5" tall Ruger P345. Works best w/ my Glock19 or XD 45 Compact.
I have worn this under tank tops in the summer. (once a week I wash the holster in the sink...lol)
Hope this helps someone
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I have "cobbled together a carry system that really works well. I have 52" shoulders, 36" around the belly and 33" around the waist. Most belt holsters tend to pull my pants down and make it difficult to be seated w/ a full sized automatic.
I have found IWB carry to be a bit invasive feeling.
My rig consists of a band (purchaced from Collectors Firearms of Houston) that has FBI canted holsters on both sides. This gives me the flexibility to carry either strong or cross draw, whatever my needs are for the day. I tighten the band just enough to make the gun move w/ me...but not sung enough to cause me any discomfort. Also by not being too tight it breathes in the Houston summers.
I support this rig w/ a pair of soft suspenders made for ski/' snowboarding pants. The suspenders have fast adjustment clips so I can adjust the height even through my shirt.
I wear this rig low. The muzzle of the gun hangs just even to the middle of my belt. Drawing the weapon is almost the same as a medium rise holster. It gives me the freedom to bend in almost any direction and no have the gun patterned against my shirt. I wear the gun for almost any activity I do including working in the yard. Because the rig is independent of my pants it makes using a public restroom much easier as I don't need to worry about concealment while seated. The cant of the holster works well even with my 5.5" tall Ruger P345. Works best w/ my Glock19 or XD 45 Compact.
I have worn this under tank tops in the summer. (once a week I wash the holster in the sink...lol)
Hope this helps someone
D
Hashshashin
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I would carry more often but I go to college ("gun-free zone") & work in an elementary school ("gun-free zone") so for 13-14 hrs of the day I'm not legal to carry even with my CCP
Hashshashin
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Really the only reason I would care to be an LEO, the rest of it I could do without.
MartinFA
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When I lived in the city I carried all the time. Now that I am retired and live way out in the country I seldom carry but have one handy.
Valkman
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Almost all the time, and when I don't I have a gun in the truck.
mljdeckard
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For me it's almost always, except that I spend a lot of time on military posts, that's the only time I don't. Ironic, I know.
Zach S
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Most of the time. I cant carry at work, and normally don't when I'm working on a car.
I dont wear anything that might get caught on something if I need to get out from underneath the car in a hurry. On that note, keep a fire extinguisher handy if your welding (yes, I set the on fire), and if you use jackstands on gravel put the otherwise useless space-saver spare under whatever wheel is up (the same car fell on me a while later).
Back on topic, if its legal, I'm normally armed.
I dont wear anything that might get caught on something if I need to get out from underneath the car in a hurry. On that note, keep a fire extinguisher handy if your welding (yes, I set the on fire), and if you use jackstands on gravel put the otherwise useless space-saver spare under whatever wheel is up (the same car fell on me a while later).
Back on topic, if its legal, I'm normally armed.
CoRoMo
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That struck me as sort of funny, but I never actually thought about that particular situation; the need to carry while swimming.
However, there oughta be a solution to that impediment.
I've seen Glocks held underwater and fired. Maybe it isn't entirely impossible.
misANTHrope
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CoRoMo said:
Yeah, but where are you gonna conceal it?
divemedic
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Don't make me post pictures.
As a diver and a Florida resident, I can tell you that the subject comes up more than you think. Beaches, dive boats, public parks with natural springs, etc.
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