Why You Should Carry a Handgun Every Day

Shooting Illustrated ^ | Friday, June 25, 2021 | Sheriff Jim Wilson

[bobbo666]

If that all you think of when being prepared to defend yourself and loved ones from the crazy bastids you are quite privileged and the line for the lemming race starts over there.

[zeugma]

Well, that's my challenge. I'm a contractor for a gov't agency, and once you pass checkpoint at the entrance, personal weapons are forbidden, even if they're secured in the car. Once I got my LTC, I asked one of the agency policeman whether I'm allowed to take my gun off and secure it in the car after I park. He said no; he told me that even the agency police force are forbidden to have their personal weapons in their cars.

If we actually lived in a free country, any organization that required you to disarm yourself would have strict, and full liability for your safety. For most businesses, the insurance costs alone would cause them to drop those insane policies.

Here in TX, courts have ruled that they cannot ban you from carrying in your car, even if you park on their property.

[zeugma]

When I get asked why I carry such big purses. I reply “So I have room for an extra magazine.”

I'm in love. LOL

[suthener]

I was a reserve police officer in a small town. One day they called and wanted me to help direct traffic at a large funeral. As I was getting dressed I briefly debated putting on my bullet proof(?) vest because it was a very hot afternoon. I decided I didn’t want to be “that guy” who wore his vest every day until he needed it. I wore the vest. I feel the same way about carrying. I don’t want to be the guy who carried every day except that one time.

[COBOL2Java]

I had a Browning Buckmark lay the web of my hand open pretty good once. Taught me a valuable lesson.

I had my hand too close to the breech of my shotgun once when I was closing it. Learned my lesson well...

[Do_Tar]

Just leave your car parked right in front of the checkpoint.
Problem solved! /s

[COBOL2Java]

Just leave your car parked right in front of the checkpoint.
Problem solved! /s

Actually, a friend of mine considered that. It's about half a mile walk from outside the checkpoint to the building.

[equaviator]

Owning a gun can bring confidence and with practice, you can learn how to be a Marksman or a Sharpshooter without ever having to join the military. Self-esteem should never come from having experience with firearms and other potentially lethal weapons. However, it doesn’t mean that some gun owners won’t feel “bigger than life” when their finger is on the trigger and the gun is loaded.

[sarge83]

I carry too my work and lock up in my vehicle which is legal in my state. Some employer tried to enforce their rules to employee vehicles and the state supreme court busted them up badly.

When not at work I am carrying either a Kel-tec P32, Taurus TCP .380, S&W Model 642 or Sig365. I pocket carry or in the winter carry in my coat pocket.

[Mrs.Z]

Understood.
I don’t like to put my purse in a cart at all, but if I do my hand stays on top.

[Mean Daddy]

I sold my son my XD40 and 1,000 rounds of .40. He likes shooting it but bought the subcompact as well.

I bought the Ruger LCP .380 6+1.

[servantboy777]

I've been carrying since mid 90’s every day, day in, day out.

I'm so used to carrying my weapon, if I don't have it, it feels abnormal.

I've got multiple calibers/sizes, every kinda of holster to make carrying as comfortable as possible. Gotta admit though, Houston, like Florida heat/humidity does pose it's challenges.

[servantboy777]

Good for you. Same here.

[servantboy777]

Lol...funny.

Well, hey, I’m gettin up in age and trying to fight off some 20 year old thug is just not an option any longer.

I have carried since the mid 90’s. Only had a couple of incidents where I thought I might have to pull my weapon. Gotta say though, I feel a whole lot safer with my sidearm.

[joma89]

See my tagline.

[ThunderSleeps]

My standard come back would be "Gosh, as I came through the door there was someone in front of me. I didn't see the sign, sorry..."

Prove me wrong. Prove I actually saw the sign. Of course I'll comply with the wishes of current management, I'll leave immediately and not return. By that I mean seriously, if a business feels the need to expel me over my concealed carry I will not be back - ever. I mean ever.

Hasn't happened yet. I have never been asked to leave a business (over concealed carry anyway). There are a couple of businesses that have no carry signs on the doors. There are other options in the same market segment in my area, so I am their customer instead. But I will (and do) carry everywhere with the exception of work where I would eventually be in cuffs. In fact, based on recent history that could have happened several times by now. So I don't carry at work. Check. But that doesn't mean I'm prepared to be a victim either. We'll just leave it at that lest anything starts looking "pre-meditated" or some such...

[21twelve]

In Washington state there are only a few places where guns are outlawed (schools, courthouse, bars, etc.)

Stores can place those anti-gun signs, but it is not unlawful to enter them with a gun. However, if they spot you and ask you to leave, then you must (should?) leave or they can have you arrested for trespassing.

I’m guessing some gun owner has tried to bring it to court as a discrimination issue. Not sure why it is any different than “No Blacks Allowed”.

[21twelve]

My son carries all the time. He said he doesn’t know what his work rules are about it and he hasn’t asked. Although one time his work did put him in proximity to the Governor, so he figured he shouldn’t carry that day. “And I figured, with all of his security there - we’d be pretty safe!”