Carrying Multiple Guns On Your Person

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SrtDog

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I've been doing alot of reading here. Very interesting points of view, and very interesting people. I can understand most people, and where they're coming from. What I dont understand is why so many people carry numerous guns.

The way I see it, carry one reliable pistol, with enough rounds to do what needs doing. I carry one Glock 23, with a spare mag, and pair of hand cuffs. Both mags are hi cap 15 rounders. I figure thats about all that I'll need until either one of us are dead, or the cops show up.

Also, if you carry 3 guns, how many spare mags for each. And, if you're carrying 3 or 4 guns on your person, and have a couple spare mages for each one, how do you effectively conceal all of that?

Anyway, I'm just curious why you would carry like 3 guns. Not tryin to "dis" anyone, just trying to better understand.
 
Many people carry multiple guns for many reasons. The one that seems to stand out is for faster access with either hand being able to get one. Personally I find it hard to carry a spare mag much less an extra gun. Here in Florida jackets and such are difficult to keep on in the heat forcing a deeper type of concealment or a fanny pack. I'm only 5'8" so their ain't much room already. I also don't feel the need to carry more than one but to each his own.
 
I don't know if you consider two guns "numerous", but the main reason I carry two guns (one strong side and one on the ankle) is for access. It is impossible to draw my primary gun while sitting, seatbelted in my truck. It is much easier and faster to draw from the ankle holster. For me, the point is simply accessability. With two guns, I have quick, easy access to a firearm in just about any position I reasonably expect to find myself in. (BTW, I carry two spare mags for the primary and no reloads for the BUG).
 
The way I see it, carry one reliable pistol, with enough rounds to do what needs doing. I carry one Glock 23, with a spare mag, and pair of hand cuffs.
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Harmless question. Srt, are you LE? If not, were you planning on handcuffing someone who is endangering your life? I only ask because I was under the impression that holding them at gun point and contacting LE would be the best course of action instead of physically engaging this person.
 
Maybe he lives in a Country with no laws or Police, Perhaps he is in Iraq? I could never believe anyone on here would try to play cop, do you??
 
Harmless question. Srt, are you LE? If not, were you planning on handcuffing someone who is endangering your life? I only ask because I was under the impression that holding them at gun point and contacting LE would be the best course of action instead of physically engaging this person.
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I know my name isn't SRT. But just as a guess, I would say throw the handcuffs to them while holding them at gun point and telling them to put them on. Or cuffing them after they are down and shot to see that they can't reach for a gun while overplaying their reaction to pain.

Otherwise I would say calling the cops and holding them at gunpoint would be better
 
Aside from the already stated point of access if in a constrained position (I.E, seat belt on while carrying in the waist band) I can't see any reason for an extra gun UNLESS you are a LEO. Personally, my P226 w/ 15 rounds and 2 extra 15 rounders is more than enough to get me through any encounter. Also, to the comments of the handcuffs, I'm not sure cuffing someone who you drew down on would be a great idea. If you were in fear for your life you would have shot them center mass in which case they're probably not going to be moving around much, even if they live through it. Cuffing them and waiting for a LEO seems a little...cavalier to me. I wonder what impression that scene would have on the LEOs who responded to the call. Thoughts?
 
Some prefer to carry more than one gun in place of reloads. This is the case with many of us who prefer a revolver which is relatively low capacity and comparatively slow to reload. Others do not have complete faith in the reliability of any one firearm. Personally, I've never seen the need to carry multiple pistols. I don't make a habit of frequenting dangerous areas, so I figure that a five or six-shot revolver is all I really need. From the civilian point of view, if one lived or frequented an area where it is likely that you will need numerous rounds (certain areas of the Middle East, Africa, or Central and South America come to mind) then I guess I could see a need for it. Then again, if I were in such a position I'd probably have more formidable weapons than a handgun anyway.
 
While I don't carry them, I do own zip tie style cuffs. I am not LE however if I have a badguy at gunpoint awaiting police and they are willing to cooperate by laying on the ground and placing their hands behind their back. I would much rather cautiously bind the hands than allow an attacker to remain a standup threat. If I did try to bind them it would be after they were made very clear that if they moved I would shoot them. I have cuffed many people in both high school criminal justice course (practice) and here at our pawnshop. If you get them to put their hands behind their back and interlace their fingers before approaching it is much harder for them to turn on you.
 
Ok I'm going to play lawyer. Guys, Guys, Guys....CHECK YOUR LOCAL LAWS...Carrying and using handcuffs or zip-ties may be a little on the gray side. I'm thinking of issues with impersonating an officer or carrying/using an instrument of crime (holding someone against their will at times can be illegal). You got a BG at gunpoint, he tries to attack, you shoot him and if he runs, be a good witness. Trying to handcuff someone without proper training is difficult. Keep the handcuffs in the bedroom ;)

P.S I with Web...I carry a snubbie and a 3" folding knife (needs no reloading), and that is it. I try to avoid bad neighborhoods, if I am going somewhere bad, maybe I carry more, but nothing more that 2 guns.
 
Carrying more than two guns seems a little much to me, unless your are in an area where you are absolutlely certain your gonna need that many guns. I always carry a BUG when I'm on duty, but off duty I carry one gun and a spare mag, that's it. I also try and keep a pair of handcuffs at least in the car, but rarely on my person. The only time I really plan on getting involved in something off duty is if it is life or death, so I don't mind letting the uniformed officers who arrive cuff the dead guy.
I'm a pretty big guy, and I don't know how I could conceal more than two guns.
 
It all depends on your evaluation of risk.

The modal or standard internet scenario for a civilian seems to be the one mugger incident.

One mugger approaches. You draw and the mugger is deterred or you fire about three shots and they are done for.

Guns never act up and/or you are never disarmed. You never have your shooting side with the gun disabled such that you might be better off with a BUG on the other side.

Thus one gun will met the probable situation. Some folks like to consider the possible.

1. Your gun bellies up. Not the mag but the gun. I could list how and what I've seen but it happens.

2. Maybe you have your big boomer under a heavy weather garment and you drop a small one in your outside pocket.

There are other reasonable things that could happen. The model is that in 30+ years of driving, I've only had a flat a few times. But I always have a spare.

Will I get in a fight with one hand immobilized so that it is quicker to go to the BUG - hasn't happened yet but it is possible.

That's the reason. Three - just because you can! :D

Normally, I don't feel that I'm behind the curve too much with a J frame based on risk assessment on the one mugger set up. Could I face a more threatening incident where I would want more oomph. Happened once in my life but that was solved by the other tactic of fleeing!! If I just had a J and could shoot like a God, still would have been 1 more guy. Oh, well. Maybe seeing me as a steely eyed dealer of death would make him flee. :D

In FOF, I did find a J facing 4 guns with sims and a fully auto airsoft - left me bleeding. But I would have been nailed if I were carrying anything. The hail of fire was impressive. Learned a tactical lesson though.
 
I have had the floor plate fall off my Glock (stinkin plus 2 thing) dropped all the bullets,spring, and follower. Turn betty into a single shot hammer. Would have been bad for me if it was needed at that moment. Thats one reason I will never argue against more than one gun.

P.S. I will never own another mag with a plus two on it either.
 
I carry two because I can. A G19 and a 642. Boy Scout training always be prepared. If someone carries one that cool, if they carry 5 that's cool. Just carry because you can. I make no distinction between a "good" part of town and a "bad" part of town. I will occasionally get lazy and only take the 642 out to get milk, but not very often.
 
Let me first start off by saying that yes I am a cop, and a staunch supporter of the constitution (notice I'm a member of TFL). And the cop part, thats why I routinely carry cuffs-expecially when I'm off duty. When I'm in plain clothes I always see people doing the bad things that people do. And I never look the other way.

As far as if I responded somewhere and found a BG cuffed up by a responsible gun owner...I would be telling that story for years. Of course there would be the initial funny looks, and the why the hell are you carrying cuffs questions. But, looking at the bigger picture, I would much rather have a responsible gun owner cuff someone up vs. pointing the gun at them till the cops arrived. Contingent of whether or not they would put them on, of course. And if I'm at gun point, every time I will:
A. Keep an eye on the BG through the front sight post until back up arrives.
B. Throw the cuffs to them to put on.

If its serious enough to draw down, I'm not getting in the danger zone until they are secure.

With me responding to someone in cuffs, if I showed up and saw a mall ninja with someone down looking at an AK...boys gotta remember, first impressions. Like it or not, its part of life.

Ankle guns. When I'm on duty I carry one. But off duty I dont.

Webleymkv mentioned something about dangerous areas. In my opinion, the most dangerous area I go on a regular basis is Wal-Mart. Every skel, and every hype goes to Wal-Mart for anything and everything.

But, this does pose a new question. Are there certain places that will prompt you to carry more than usual?
 
How many?

I carry one while at work - we can not carry a back-up. As a knife dealer and collector, I will submit that I do have a few extra knives handy though...

Off duty, I carry one; and up to 2 spare magazines too...and oh yes, when I remember, handcuffs; flexcuffs or the real deal. WHY? It gives me an option and more importantly, addresses intent. As a trained professional I can hear the plaintiff's attorney hammer home the questions about my training, about why I shot, about why was I negligent by not having an alternative to shooting the perp.

Taking another human's life is a serious deal here guys...not to be bantered about as casually as it is sometimes on the fourms...it should be the last option exercised...I get the distinct feeling that some of you are going around with CCWs looking for the opportunity to "waste the bad guy;" I assure you if you go out looking for trouble, it will find you - and come in an industrial sized 55 gallon drum of KICK-ASS.....don't look for it, but if it does find you then by all means go home safe at the end of the day...
 
I will always carry two guns. It's not a paranoid knee jerk reaction. I have seen brand new out of the box guns break let alone guns that have been used and well taken care of. Working part time at a range, I have seen ALL brands and types of handguns break or malfunction for various reasons. By carrying two guns, I have more options and more of an advantage over those who only carry one. I can't tell you how many times I've heard this: "Gosh! good thing my gun broke here at the range and not when I really needed it!"
So, what are the advantages you ask? Here are a few that I can think of.

1. New York reload always beats a regular reload.
2. A second gun can be carried in the jacket/pants pocket with your hand already on the gun.
3. If one gun malfunctions, then there is another to fall back on.
4. If needed, a spouse or freind can use the second gun.
5. If seated in a auto and can't reach your primary, the second gun came be placed somewhere close by.

Carry what you like. I like two.:D
 
1 is none and 2 is one

+1 Bobk and Glenn

Also in my case, My wife always changes sides, so I either have to carry 2 or move my wife to my weak side, I'll just carry 2. Besides once my wife decides what she wants to carry , I have a good reason to look for a mutltiple gun discount on the purchase (she likes glock .45s right now, and we should have interchangeable magazines right :D ) I also occaisionally carry a colt DS as a bug.

I have carried at one time
1x 1911 GI
1x SA 1911 ultra compact
1x glock 30
1x Colt DS

I had just got back from Iraq and wanted to take my babies to the range :cool:


SrtDog, a quick question....Skel a skinny crack addict? Hype a Methhead? just want to make sure I have the current slang down.

As for certain places I would carry more than usual...in the states no, I would avoid places that I felt I needed more "protection" in as much as possible
 
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