Wedding carry....

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That's what your groomsmen and best man are for.
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That is the truth. Most people think groomsmen and the best man just stand there, but fundamentally they are there to back you up on your big day. Most groomsmen don't realize it, but they are responsible for security in the event things go sour.

If some crazy ex-girlfriend kicked in the door of the church or rehersal hall, it would be the job of the groomsmen to deal with it and eject her, while you focus on your wedding.

Its your big day- you should be able to enjoy it and not be watching your six constantly like you're walking across a dark parking lot. If anyone should pack- it should be the groomsmen, not you.
 
Here in Kansas it is ILLEGAL to carry into a church, permit or open. Now I feel that this sacred separation of church and state that the Damn Dems value more than church would dictate that the church decide what they allow within their walls. They can vote on it and put up a sign like everybody else. They should make one for no tornadoes too. It would do just about as much good. The guy who has decided to kill the congregation is not worried about a carry violation. Ace
 
When I got married, I was carrying a Keltec P-11 IWB with the belt clip. My best man had a Smith 65 3 inch under his cummerbund, and I had a buddy in the congregation with a Glock 22 and a few spare mags.
This was not idle arming - my wife-to-be's ex-husband was a known neer-do-well, drug user, and criminal. We half expected his drugged up self to appear at the wedding. We did discover months later, that he had been in prison in Texas for failure to return rental property during the ceremony. Go figure.
BTW, the preacher never knew about it. AND, in the congregation was my favorite gun shop employee...and I would be drop dead surprised if Old Dave hadn't been carrying something. He never said, and passed away a few years ago, too late to ask.

Carry, or don't, but I would, to show your wife-to-be that you take her security as seriously as your own. To love, honor, cherish, and defend, this is the vow.
 
The best mans role is defence (traditionally). When I was best man several years ago I carried a glock 27 pocket carry. Was carrying at that wedding superfluous? He (groom) is a lawyer and an ex-assistant DA for that county. He may have made enemies - but gladly none showed up.

Anyway - congrats!
 
i'm supposed to get married in october. i think i will carry an AK pistol in a shoulder holster. getting that chinese 100 rd drum into the jacket is gonna be fun...
 
I just have to ask:

CommanderPoopyduX - Why does anyone need to carry a gun anywhere?

If packing heat to the grocery store or where ever else is just peachy keen, then why is a wedding so ridiculous?

And...

CannibalCrowley - Seriously what do you mean, "No toasts on your wedding night?"

You've been reading way to much MADD and DARE propaganda. Having a few drinks doesn't mean your gun starts shooting people on its own.

/Are these two for real?
 
"Honey, is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just thinking about our wedding night?"

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Congrats. I vote for letting someone else handle the security.

K
 
GeekWithA.45 said:
Oh, and thunderware is excellent for all formal occassions.
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+1,000.

http://www.smartcarry.com

they're pretty swamped with orders - consider getting one second hand (eww) if you're on a deadline.

p.s. ask for a non-alcoholic substitute for the champagne toast - stay on the right side of the law.

p.p.s you're screwed. kiss all guns and shooting time bye-bye. :evil::neener:

p.p.p.s. just kidding. just kiss all your shooting time bye-bye. ;)
 
SIG228,

It is correct that Church carry is prohibited in TX but only if proper signage is attached to the entrance. Which in my case it is not. Despite that, TX has seen it's fair share of church massacres. Not only that, but my fiance's workplace is pretty much all female. They have been having increasing trouble with some of the women's estranged male counterparts causing problems. (one was recently murdered by her estranged husband while on afternoon lunch break from work) and there have also been many disturbances at work by these men.

So, I have decided that I'll carry either the P3AT in my pocket, or my 3.5"1911 if I can. I have also designated someone whom I trust emplicitly to carry and pay special attention to security issues during the ceremony and reception. Seeing as there will be no alcohol served at the reception I'm not anticipating that to be a problem either.

Thanks again all for the congratulations, and good advice. Oh, and whoever posted that pic about the bride carry option, I thought that was hilarious!! In a good way.
 
My Best man has spent the last year in Iraq. He will be my Guard my wedding day. Not to mention I have like 8 other close family members who carry so I will not be carrying.
 
Why not carry openly? You, and all your groomsmen? Matching guns and holsters, if possible.

I'll be attending a wedding soon, and I'll be carrying an S&W 340PD--not openly, though.
 
why do you need to carry while being married?
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Haven't gotten married, have you?

1. Protection. Same reasoning applies there as everywhere else: you don't know where trouble will find you, and you don't know where you might end up. Not all weddings are devoid of trouble.

2. Symbolism. The groom carrying can be a symbol of his devotion to protecting the bride - even if he's the only one who knows.

Both groom and best man, at minimum, should carry. Groom because she's his responsibility, and best man because the groom very well may become a drooling idiot during the proceedings (even if not apparent to others; this I know).

Not expecting any trouble under the circumstances (private facility in Lake Placid NY with all favoring the union), I carried a mere NAA Mini .22 deep concealed, mostly for personal symbolism. Groomsman #2 may not have been carrying, but he should be registered as a concealed weapon.

When roles were reversed with groomsman #2, I ankle-carried a G26 in all seriousness, a katana was formally part of the ceremony, and a full quarter of those present (bride included) should be deemed deadly weapons under NY law.
 
This whole tread doesn't make sense. If you have a need to carry a weapon at a wedding - exactly where are you getting married, to whom are you marrying (as well as the family) and why are you getting married?

Holy cow. I got married in a gun free zone - which was fine by me.
 
elkhuntingfool,
For some, not being armed is simply not an option. It is not a matter of circumstantial need, it is a way of life and matter of principle: you can't spend all your time agonizing over whether you should be armed or not, you just carry period because life is worth defending.

And no, even in remarkably good circumstances you don't always know what nastiness could break out. Even at your own wedding.
I got married in a gun free zone
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Do you know that for sure? You don't know everyone wasn't carrying. You might be surprised.
 
Interesting!

My wife went to a wedding last June where the colors were Mossy Oak and the groomsmen carried shotguns.

The reception involved some hand trap.
 
Can anyone site a incident in the U.S. where an armed groom saved the day?
Any known gun play at a wedding?

If being armed makes ya happy at your wedding go for it, it is your day too.
 
I got a CHL so I could could carry anywhere I legally can. Even if that means a wedding :)

I mean, ya you might not need it at the church or reception. But what about in between, driving there or after etc.
 
Originally posted by Geekwitha.45: Traditionally, the groom was not allowed to carry arms on his wedding day, which was perilous considering that brides were often abducted, and their families would often attempt a rescue.

That's where the best man comes in: His role was to watch the groom's back, and fend off the bride's family, if necessary.

Congrats!
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In addition the reason that the groom is on the left is so that the sword hand was free to draw. The same for the best man. In some cultures the men were armed. I think it really depends on the culture but English traditions varied with social class.

If you cant be armed don't worry about. I doubt the Evil dread pirate captain is going to come abduct your bride... but then again...
 
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