Do you carry every time you go out? - Page 5

BikerRN · February 16, 2008, 12:10 PM

Unless I'm drinking alcoholic beverages out in public, yes, I am armed.

I don't even take the trash to the curb for "curbside pickup" without a gun on me. In fact, when I go to the shower I have a gun in the bathroom with me. Some people think I'm paranoid. What if someone broke in while I was in the shower? It would really suck to not be able to "greet them" appropriately.

I've seen too many "normal" situations go bad to trust my fellow man. If I knew I was going to need a gun I wouldn't go to that place if it could be avoided.

Biker

OJ · February 16, 2008, 01:22 PM

I agree with the BikerRN carrying all the time makes the same kind of sense as wearing a seat belt every time I drive and helmet/protective clothing while riding the bike. However remote the need for those safety devices might be, when one of them is needed it's NEEDED RIGHT NOW!!!

BloodyBucket03 · February 18, 2008, 11:49 AM

I carry everytime I go out unless I have to go somewhere at which I am not permitted to carry.

bG38357 · February 18, 2008, 11:57 AM

Hope I never need one, but always have one.

cmw2212 · February 18, 2008, 12:52 PM

I am in agreement with Biker. My wife gives me a funny look as I walk by with my Ultra CDP and towel to take a shower. I am almost to the point where if I can't carry my gun with me I don't go there.

wyocarp · February 19, 2008, 02:10 AM

Most of the time.

WVnews · March 1, 2008, 09:49 PM

whenever Im not in a school or a courthouse, I've got a gun on me.

It's the nature of the business I'm in that I gotta be armed.

springmom · March 2, 2008, 04:49 PM

We were on our way to church recently (I was driving) and asked DH to hand me my sunglasses. He picked up my purse and said "you're carrying in your waistband".

"Huh? How did you know that?"

"Because it isn't in your purse."

Every single time when I go out, and at least 80% of the time at home. Home invasions, which statistically rare, happen way too often in this area for me to pretend "it could NEVER happen to me."

Springmom

Tomas · March 2, 2008, 07:54 PM

Yes, every time.

On the rare occassion that I am in a hurry and am not carrying, my Isuzu Trooper has a Glock 29 in a secret place, Mercedes SLK 280 has a Kahr 9mm, and Honda Accord has a Glock 19. I'll just tuck which ever in my waistband, and off I go.

Byron Quick · March 2, 2008, 08:39 PM

I never leave home without at least one pistol on me. There are also dedicated firearms in each vehicle.

I try not to get out of arm's reach of a firearm in the house but I need to get better at that.

I've got one pistol in my pocket as I sit here typing. I'm about to put my shoes on before going to the grocery store. I'll put a 1911 in the holster. Leave the house with two pistols and two knives.

If I think there might be trouble somewhere, I don't go there.

Sixpak · March 2, 2008, 08:57 PM

I carry every day and everywhere I am allowed to carry.

Deaf Smith · March 2, 2008, 10:54 PM

The only place I don't carry is where I work, and even then, my car isn't 10 yards from my cubical!

JoelG23 · March 2, 2008, 11:15 PM

Do I carry every time? I did pay a good deal of money for my firearm as well for the permit. I took the class I practice and shoot often. For me to not carry would be a waste for money. The ONLY times I do not carry is when I KNOW I am going to the local drug store where it is posted not to carry, or the baseball game. I dont like keeping my weapon in my vehicle, many times has by truck been broken into, lucky never with my firearm. To make it easier mentaly for me, I have modified a safe that fits underneath my back seat and its bolted down by the seat bolts. I went to gander Mountain, bought a 45$ safe and cut about 6 inches off the top, re-welded the top back on and added bolting plates. Theo nly problem is if (and only 1 time has my vehicle been searched) I have to open it to show officers whats in it. And I do it gladly for my brothers in blue.

For someone else who has their firearm and permit and carries less that 70% of their time, is a waste. You NEVER know when you will need it. I do not care what people say. If you say, well I am just going to the to McDonalds why would I need it? Your an idiot. Criminals are called Criminals for a reason.

armedandsafe · March 2, 2008, 11:21 PM

I started this post to make the point about those who say "I don't carry if I'm going to a safe place." I did not anticipate the number of responses this post has received. I am pleased.

Thank you, all. Keep it up.

Pops

treo · March 3, 2008, 01:07 AM

As stated earlier, it cost time , effort & money to get my permit. Why would I NOT carry?

In my house the rule is we don't walk out the door W/ out a gun & I carry at home

guntotin_fool · March 3, 2008, 03:40 AM

Every where I am legal

Do you put your seat belt on when you think your going to have an accident?

Do you pay your life insurance when you think you might be dying?

tegemu · March 3, 2008, 09:23 AM

YES.

Quick_Draw_McGraw · March 6, 2008, 05:36 PM

when the pants go on in the morning until they come off at night i am carring even when at home.

Super Dave · March 6, 2008, 07:13 PM

Yes

Shadi Khalil · March 6, 2008, 07:37 PM

I stopped carrying for a while (2 years ago) even then I only carried when I was with my girlfriend or whenever I decided too. Now I try and carry as much as I can, even sometimes around the house. I dont feel like I'm anymore danger than I was a few years ago, maybe the age and wisdom thing is true after all.....

Kreyzhorse · March 6, 2008, 08:48 PM

I carry on my person whenever possible. I can't carry at work, but I always have a handgun in the glovebox of my vehicle.

Hard Ball · March 6, 2008, 10:27 PM

I always carry something. Exactly what depends on my evaluation of the threat.

February 16, 2008, 12:10 PM	#101
BikerRN Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2007 Location: "State of Discombobulation" Posts: 1,333	Unless I'm drinking alcoholic beverages out in public, yes, I am armed. I don't even take the trash to the curb for "curbside pickup" without a gun on me. In fact, when I go to the shower I have a gun in the bathroom with me. Some people think I'm paranoid. What if someone broke in while I was in the shower? It would really suck to not be able to "greet them" appropriately. I've seen too many "normal" situations go bad to trust my fellow man. If I knew I was going to need a gun I wouldn't go to that place if it could be avoided. Biker Last edited by BikerRN; February 17, 2008 at 02:31 AM.

February 16, 2008, 01:22 PM	#102
OJ Senior Member Join Date: December 25, 1998 Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, USA Posts: 1,570	I agree with the BikerRN carrying all the time makes the same kind of sense as wearing a seat belt every time I drive and helmet/protective clothing while riding the bike. However remote the need for those safety devices might be, when one of them is needed it's NEEDED RIGHT NOW!!! __________________ OJ - SEMPER FI - DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY NRA ENDOWMENT LIFE MEMBER

February 18, 2008, 11:49 AM	#103
BloodyBucket03 Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2005 Location: Wake Forest, North Carolina Posts: 188	Carry at all times I carry everytime I go out unless I have to go somewhere at which I am not permitted to carry. __________________ "Better to fight for something than live for nothing."-General George S. Patton "He said to them, "But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and "if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buyone.'' Luke 22:36

February 18, 2008, 11:57 AM	#104
bG38357 Junior Member Join Date: January 17, 2008 Location: East, TN, USA Posts: 2	Hope I never need one, but always have one. __________________ -BUD NRA Life Member, TFA Member, CRPA Life member "Welcome to Tennessee, patron state of shootin' stuff."-Bob Lee Swagger

March 2, 2008, 04:49 PM	#108
springmom Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2005 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,823	We were on our way to church recently (I was driving) and asked DH to hand me my sunglasses. He picked up my purse and said "you're carrying in your waistband". "Huh? How did you know that?" "Because it isn't in your purse." Every single time when I go out, and at least 80% of the time at home. Home invasions, which statistically rare, happen way too often in this area for me to pretend "it could NEVER happen to me." Springmom __________________ I will not be a victim home on the web: www.panagia-icons.net (my webpage) www.nousfromspring.blogspot.com (Orthodoxy) "I couldn't hear you. Stop firing the gun while you're talking!" Frank Drebin, The Naked Gun

February 18, 2008, 12:52 PM	#105
cmw2212 Junior Member Join Date: May 24, 2007 Location: A Member No More Posts: 9	I am in agreement with Biker. My wife gives me a funny look as I walk by with my Ultra CDP and towel to take a shower. I am almost to the point where if I can't carry my gun with me I don't go there.

February 19, 2008, 02:10 AM	#106
wyocarp Junior member Join Date: December 23, 2007 Location: Wyoming Posts: 169	Most of the time.

March 1, 2008, 09:49 PM	#107
WVnews Junior Member Join Date: March 1, 2008 Location: southern west virginia Posts: 8	whenever Im not in a school or a courthouse, I've got a gun on me. It's the nature of the business I'm in that I gotta be armed.

March 2, 2008, 07:54 PM	#109
Tomas Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 1999 Location: Blue State Posts: 441	Yes, every time. On the rare occassion that I am in a hurry and am not carrying, my Isuzu Trooper has a Glock 29 in a secret place, Mercedes SLK 280 has a Kahr 9mm, and Honda Accord has a Glock 19. I'll just tuck which ever in my waistband, and off I go.

March 2, 2008, 08:39 PM	#110
Byron Quick Staff In Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Waynesboro, Georgia, USA Posts: 2,361	I never leave home without at least one pistol on me. There are also dedicated firearms in each vehicle. I try not to get out of arm's reach of a firearm in the house but I need to get better at that. I've got one pistol in my pocket as I sit here typing. I'm about to put my shoes on before going to the grocery store. I'll put a 1911 in the holster. Leave the house with two pistols and two knives. If I think there might be trouble somewhere, I don't go there.

March 2, 2008, 08:57 PM	#111
Sixpak Member Join Date: February 4, 2008 Location: N.E.Ohio Posts: 39	I carry every day and everywhere I am allowed to carry. __________________ Have a Great Day, Sixpak

March 2, 2008, 10:54 PM	#112
Deaf Smith Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2000 Location: Texican! Posts: 4,453	The only place I don't carry is where I work, and even then, my car isn't 10 yards from my cubical! __________________ “To you who call yourselves ‘men of peace,’ I say, you are not safe without men of action by your side” Thucydides

March 2, 2008, 11:15 PM	#113
JoelG23 Junior Member Join Date: March 2, 2008 Location: -4500000 degrees Minnesota Posts: 4	My thoughts Do I carry every time? I did pay a good deal of money for my firearm as well for the permit. I took the class I practice and shoot often. For me to not carry would be a waste for money. The ONLY times I do not carry is when I KNOW I am going to the local drug store where it is posted not to carry, or the baseball game. I dont like keeping my weapon in my vehicle, many times has by truck been broken into, lucky never with my firearm. To make it easier mentaly for me, I have modified a safe that fits underneath my back seat and its bolted down by the seat bolts. I went to gander Mountain, bought a 45$ safe and cut about 6 inches off the top, re-welded the top back on and added bolting plates. Theo nly problem is if (and only 1 time has my vehicle been searched) I have to open it to show officers whats in it. And I do it gladly for my brothers in blue. For someone else who has their firearm and permit and carries less that 70% of their time, is a waste. You NEVER know when you will need it. I do not care what people say. If you say, well I am just going to the to McDonalds why would I need it? Your an idiot. Criminals are called Criminals for a reason.

March 2, 2008, 11:21 PM	#114
armedandsafe Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2005 Location: Moses Lake WA Posts: 1,001	I started this post to make the point about those who say "I don't carry if I'm going to a safe place." I did not anticipate the number of responses this post has received. I am pleased. Thank you, all. Keep it up. Pops __________________ Armed and Safe: Not just a theory If it time to bury them, it is time to dig them up. Remember, "Behind every blade of grass."

March 3, 2008, 01:07 AM	#115
treo Junior member Join Date: March 2, 2008 Posts: 22	Why Wouldn't You? As stated earlier, it cost time , effort & money to get my permit. Why would I NOT carry? In my house the rule is we don't walk out the door W/ out a gun & I carry at home

March 3, 2008, 03:40 AM	#116
guntotin_fool Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2004 Posts: 1,446	Every where I am legal Do you put your seat belt on when you think your going to have an accident? Do you pay your life insurance when you think you might be dying?

March 3, 2008, 09:23 AM	#117
tegemu Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2005 Location: Orange Park, Fla Posts: 1,019	YES. __________________ People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence in their behalf. - George Orwell

March 6, 2008, 05:36 PM	#118
Quick_Draw_McGraw Member Join Date: February 14, 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 24	when the pants go on in the morning until they come off at night i am carring even when at home.

March 6, 2008, 07:13 PM	#119
Super Dave Member Join Date: December 26, 2007 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 33	Yes

March 6, 2008, 07:37 PM	#120
Shadi Khalil Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 5,210	I stopped carrying for a while (2 years ago) even then I only carried when I was with my girlfriend or whenever I decided too. Now I try and carry as much as I can, even sometimes around the house. I dont feel like I'm anymore danger than I was a few years ago, maybe the age and wisdom thing is true after all.....

March 6, 2008, 08:48 PM	#121
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	I carry on my person whenever possible. I can't carry at work, but I always have a handgun in the glovebox of my vehicle. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

March 6, 2008, 10:27 PM	#122
Hard Ball Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 1999 Location: California Posts: 3,925	I always carry something. Exactly what depends on my evaluation of the threat. __________________ "I swear to defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemeis domestic or foreign WHOMSOEVER."