Do you carry? - Poll

Do you carry

  • Every single day everywhere unless illegal

    Votes: 107 77.0%
  • Most days or not if I'm running out real quick

    Votes: 14 10.1%
  • I keep one in my car

    Votes: 13 9.4%
  • Not at all

    Votes: 5 3.6%

  • Total voters
    139
Regarding the debate over Constitutionality vs Private Property Rights, the real issue is respect and judgement.

If the gummint doesn't respect the Constitution, then F the gummint & I'll do what I have to do be & feel safe. Carrying through a metal detector into a courthouse may be a fine way to "I'll show them!" However, it's also a fine example of really poor judgement.

Carrying in someone else's home or business, I'll keep my mouth shut. It they ask (in a home), I'll deny and find some reason to leave. That way, I respect their wish to be defenseless, maintain my own safety, and don't have a gossipy neighbor (or whatever) faceblarting "You know he has a gun on him, don't you??!!", thus making me a potential target for future harrassment, etc.

Decide where you stand, then exercise good judgement in carrying out your decision.

I understand the denial and then leaving. Not bringing more attention to the fact you carry is always my approach but for some relationships and situations denying might not be possible. I agree 100% sound good judgment and understanding of the situation is paramount.
 
I understand the denial and then leaving. Not bringing more attention to the fact you carry is always my approach but for some relationships and situations denying might not be possible. I agree 100% sound good judgment and understanding of the situation is paramount.
Good point. Every situation has its own circumstances and nuaunce. Gotta figure it out on the fly...

It's worth mentioning that "good judgement" isn't 100% foolproof nor does it come instantly. It's a skill rather than a trait.
 
It's worth mentioning that "good judgement" isn't 100% foolproof nor does it come instantly. It's a skill rather than a trait.

You know the old saying...

Good judgment comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgment.

A few fortunate people are able to learn from other people’s bad judgment :)
 
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Hahaha @Bailey Boatwith a holster let's say for arguements sake not covering the trigger, or some other blatantly obvious unsafe manner etc, and in my home around my kids and family, yes I'd ask them to disarm or leave.

So as long as my equipment meets YOUR standards it's okay?? Do I understand that correctly?? What if I come to your home and you find out I'm not wearing underwear?? Or my tee shirt is Fruit of the Loom instead of Under Armor?? Where does it end??
You do know that I was right behind you in Wal Mart last week?? Was that too close for YOUR comfort?? As I said before, I'l never darken the same space as you.......
 
So as long as my equipment meets YOUR standards it's okay?? Do I understand that correctly?? What if I come to your home and you find out I'm not wearing underwear?? Or my tee shirt is Fruit of the Loom instead of Under Armor?? Where does it end??
You do know that I was right behind you in Wal Mart last week?? Was that too close for YOUR comfort?? As I said before, I'l never darken the same space as you.......


Haha. I guess my reply would be when on my property and my safety and my families is at risk, yep I get to decide what I think is safe. But I disagree, I do believe one day you will lighten up the space that we will share!!!
 
Exactly. If I was asked am I carrying I would answer honestly. I am not going to lie.
This is why I enjoy reading your posts. Lie to no one. If it's somebody you care about, it will ruin it. If it's
somebody you don't care about, who the hell are they you have to lie to.
 
Just a for instance, I certainly am saying “concealed is concealed” . And I don’t know anyone that would be against a concealed firearm & I certainly don’t want to know any snowflakes.
 
My job has me on a lot of "educational property", so I can't carry most of the time when I'm working, but it's in the vehicle. Since that's most of my day, I chose #3. But outside of work, I'd have to say I carry "most of the time" and would pick #2.

As for carrying into someone's house, my family and most of my friends know I usually carry and they haven't asked about it. Several of them carry, too. I was at a family gathering a little while back and was thinking about how many guns were probably in the house at the moment.

People that don't know have never asked, so it's never been an issue.
 
I carry every day, everywhere, all the time. And like others, even at home. I have never asked the very few people I have over to my house, as I just assume and hope they are carrying. And I don't ask people when I go to their place, if I can. If you know me, you know I carry, period. If it bother's you, I won't attend/show up. I will not/would not disarm because you don't like guns. My being armed is just as important to me as not being armed is to (whomever it bother's, lol). And it works great at work. My boss is very 2A friendly, so quiet a few of us carry at work, and we all have a plan in the case crap goes sideways. Anyway, back to your scheduled program, haha.
 
If I went to visit someone and they were uncomfortable enough to ask if I was carrying, they'd better not ask how many I'm carrying. I think the answer might make them even more uncomfortable.
 
"I'm all for the 2nd Amendment, but....."

Noooooo sir, no but. I absolutely believe you have the RTKBA all day every day. Want to go to wal mart and buy an automatic rifle? I'm good with that. I also have the right on my property to ask you to leave or modify your behavior or equipment if it's making an unsafe situation. A bad holster or exposed trigger etc would make me uncomfortable. Not everyone is a safe gun handler we've all seen that if you're around guns long enough. Wouldn't you agree to that point?
 
Noooooo sir, no but. I absolutely believe you have the RTKBA all day every day. Want to go to wal mart and buy an automatic rifle? I'm good with that. I also have the right on my property to ask you to leave or modify your behavior or equipment if it's making an unsafe situation. A bad holster or exposed trigger etc would make me uncomfortable. Not everyone is a safe gun handler we've all seen that if you're around guns long enough. Wouldn't you agree to that point?
Yep there are those that have to add the “but”.
 
I just closed my eyes and scrolled up and down, spun my phone and then chose.

Concealed is conecealed is concealed. One of those things that keeps you wondering if I am or not, signs don’t stop bad guys. So they may or may not stop me from going in said place.

If I did or did not carry, I know for sure I wouldn’t carry in to a federal building, law enforcement building or a court house.

Everywhere else to me is fair game.

Also I mean is it really a problem if someone doesn’t want someone else carrying while in THEIR house or on THEIR property? It is THEIR rules you abide by once you step foot on to or in to said area.

Me I don’t care if one does it. My children have grown up around firearms. But the moment you start acting a fool with said firearm around my family then yes you can go ahead and GTFO.

EDIT: Omitting a part no longer relevant
 
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If you believe your right to X trumps my right to Y...

Then why dosen't my right to Y trumps your tight to X?

The only explaination: Irrationally self centered perception.

No one, by God no one, has the right to force you to disarm. But on my property, I've got every right to tell you to take your firearm and leave my property.

That said, I wouldn't. But there are a handful of actions I won't permit on my property. And I'll be damned if I lose my rights so you can exaggerate yours.

If you insist your 2A rights mean you can carry in my home and I can't constitutionally insist you leave... that means some hippy's 1A rights mean you can't kick him out of your home for singing about loving old hag Hilary.
 
I’ll have to go back and check but I didn’t see anyone getting their panties on a wad with Chad requested no one bring a firearm to his get together?
I don't believe that was the request. I'm fairly certain there were plenty of concealed handguns in the immediate vicinity.
 
I"m armed on the throne and if there was a holster in the shower there too. I have one on me or within reach 24-7. If I think enough of you to have you over at my house I expect you to be armed. You can't provide cover fire screaming pew pew pew.
I love this!
 
I carry all day, every day. I rarely go anywhere that it is illegal to do so but, I have a safe in the car for those very rare occassions.

As far as hones of others, I only visit family and friends. All of them carry as well. It has never been an issue.
 
I guess this is gooda place as any to address this.
As to the upcoming gathering in October..you may carry any way you wish, as long as it is safely done.
I will be carrying openly and proudly showing my "yard gun".
If I had my druthers I would love to see everybody showing off their finest.
From the Willy Nelson about Poncho, " he wore his gun on the outside for all the honest world to "feel".
 
I guess this is gooda place as any to address this.
As to the upcoming gathering in October..you may carry any way you wish, as long as it is safely done.
I will be carrying openly and proudly showing my "yard gun".
If I had my druthers I would love to see everybody showing off their finest.
From the Willy Nelson about Poncho, " he wore his gun on the outside for all the honest world to "feel".
It'll be like a fashion show!
 
All day every day, anywhere it is legal. Even at home. A gun is useless if you don't have immediate access.

I avoid malls, and anywhere else that has a gun buster sign (free fire zones) whenever possible.

My "truck gun" is whatever my EDC is. I have a vehicle safe, but hate using it.
When I go to the mall I just use an unmarked store entrance. :D
 
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