Do you carry a concealed handgun?
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Carter6
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Glock 45. I sell guns, and I’m a huge glock fan. The 45 is a cross between the 17 and 19. A 17 frame and 19 slide/barrel. I love it, goes with me everywhere. I carry it with a Raven Concealment Vanguard currently, but will be buying a Tier 1 Concealed AIWB holster to accommodate the new Surefire X300 I got.
Nice try ATF. That's a banana in my pocket.
Sig P365 every day every where (allowed by law)
Sig P365 every day every where (allowed by law)
Carter6
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I typically carry a Ruger SR9C. I used to be a glock guy, but I shot a buddy's SR9C awhile back and loved it. Don't know why, I just did really well with it so I switched.
When I was in FL I picked up one of these North American Arms .22 mag miniatures for days at the beach and on the boat. Not the most effective, but better than nothing and the clip on the foldable stock makes it look like you just have a cell phone or knife in your pocket. I'd also take it hunting loaded up with ratshot incase I came up on a nasty snake.
When I was in FL I picked up one of these North American Arms .22 mag miniatures for days at the beach and on the boat. Not the most effective, but better than nothing and the clip on the foldable stock makes it look like you just have a cell phone or knife in your pocket. I'd also take it hunting loaded up with ratshot incase I came up on a nasty snake.
That's a good question, I was wondering the same myself. Reciprocity laws are idiotic, but it is what it is. I have a smattering of permits from different states, even those where I haven't lived, just to make getting around a little less of a pain. I'm still not covered in MD or CA, but that's fine.
I only bring a gun with me if I am heading to the range, I don't see a need to bring one with me to a store, but if travelling to a known bad area then I would consider it. I always keep a pocket knife on me...
I thought I knew lots about guns but have never heard of an Extar EP9. Looks like a nice gun for a great price. Can you share your review of it? I have a Sig MPX but the EP9 is much cheaper.
The best thing to do is to map out your trip and check the laws in each state you're going to. I have a mini "gun safe" that I take along withe when I travel. When I'm in those states that don't reciprocate, I usually just lock it it in my console, but for less than reasonable.states I'll lock it in the safe.For those in states where a permit isn't required, how do you handle carrying while traveling?
G19, S&W M&P Shield, LCP and a G40 MOS for Detroit and East St. Louis.
For pocket carry I go with a diamondback db9, but I don't care for it. I typically like to shoulder carry a Glock 20SF. CCW is harder for me than my wife, since I don't carry a purse. I have started to use a chest pack when I'm out (not around town) and in there I carry a M&P Compact .40, but I want to start moving more to 9mm.
I find IWB to be uncomfortable, especially going in and out of vehicles. So shoulder and chest carry are my preferred methods. Haven't tried ankle carry because it looks awful. I've tried thigh rigs, but they seem cumbersome and obviously don't conceal well.
I also tend to carry my IWI Tavor very often, but that's mostly due to having kids or dogs wandering off doing their thing and having the ability to drop something from 400m in a hurry, rather than being a minute away before being able to engage. This is more so for dogs and having coyotes hanging around. Coyotes have never even snarled at us, but dogs are a different story. I don't want to take the chance and I don't want to hover over pets or kids having some freedom. There are the occasional bears that are becoming more frequent, so I may as well get used to it. They're black bears so again it's only really the dogs that are the concern.
I don't carry because I'm worried about myself. I carry because I don't want to run the possibility of seeing anyone else harmed. I carry and collect other firearms, because I want my country to remain free. One of my best friend's grandfather came from a country where they didn't take actions until after he crawled out of a mass grave that was once his town.
I find IWB to be uncomfortable, especially going in and out of vehicles. So shoulder and chest carry are my preferred methods. Haven't tried ankle carry because it looks awful. I've tried thigh rigs, but they seem cumbersome and obviously don't conceal well.
I also tend to carry my IWI Tavor very often, but that's mostly due to having kids or dogs wandering off doing their thing and having the ability to drop something from 400m in a hurry, rather than being a minute away before being able to engage. This is more so for dogs and having coyotes hanging around. Coyotes have never even snarled at us, but dogs are a different story. I don't want to take the chance and I don't want to hover over pets or kids having some freedom. There are the occasional bears that are becoming more frequent, so I may as well get used to it. They're black bears so again it's only really the dogs that are the concern.
I don't carry because I'm worried about myself. I carry because I don't want to run the possibility of seeing anyone else harmed. I carry and collect other firearms, because I want my country to remain free. One of my best friend's grandfather came from a country where they didn't take actions until after he crawled out of a mass grave that was once his town.
I carry a Kimber micro 380. Never have found an IWB holster that I could stand and it fits in my left pocket inside my wallet undetectable. I probably don't carry as often as I should.
RiverDawg24
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If I'm awake and standing up...I'm armed. I'll throw you guys a curve....I'm a High School Principal...home today with a sick child.... I carry a handgun to school every single day, as do 5 of my employees
In Michigan a permit is required for concealed carry and the only state I travel through that doesn't recognize my permit is Illinois. My question was for someone from a state that does not require a permit to CC. For example, is someone from AZ allowed to CC in a state that requires a permit? I'm sure all states are different and admittedly I'm not up on MI CC laws as I should be but I'm curious.
I respect your action quite a lot. My work has a policy against carrying, which does frustrate me, because where's our armed security? I don't complain, because why would we need security personnel with so many able bodies. I work in an environment that small lapses in judgement can get people killed.
I don't carry at work, but it bothers me that I'm allowing myself to be disarmed so easily. And so many people have gotten comfortable. Often they don't have clothes or shoes or coms (that are charged) and especially a weapon at all times that would have them win a fight or assist in lurking disasters. I preach the clothing and shoes to my wife and she is on board that her clothing and accessories should be functional. She works in a city that's about an hour away in good times, so I must have her ready to get home or stay put until I can get to her, whether it be snow, ice or a riot. And when you get to be an adult, I feel it's a duty to help protect your community and you can't do that if you're a victim.
I know that's a bit over the top, but I like going through life without many worries and just very general actions and mindset can have one prepared so that bumps in the road are nothing more than fun stories. And I might add that multiple times I have gotten myself into situations where I did have to get bailed out, but that's why having others around you that are ready to go makes life easier for everyone.
Carter6
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This absolutely warms my heart. Good on you.
RiverDawg24
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I totally get this. I'm a closet "prepper" and try to walk around in Condition 1. A lot of that goes to the training I've had. I am required 60 plus hours per year and this is the 5th year for this program.
My mental list is: Wife and child first-— My wife carries daily and we discuss that her job is to protect junior and my job is protect them both. Second is myself-- My wife and son need me alive and well bodied. A distant third is the people around me-- This is a different and somewhat controversial mindset. But see #2... My wife and son need me. They don't need a dead hero. Each individual is responsible for his or her own security. Each individual can decide to protect themselves or not. I feel for those in communist/socialist states. Its why I choose to live where I do. Just one mans opinion and mind frame.