Concealed carryers

I can't remember anyone saying "we are having a gun-free get together", so
unless they have a no guns sign posted on the door, frisk me on the way in, or live in the post office, I don't see any issue.
 
If I was off to visit somebody whose negative feelings about CC were known to me, I would leave my handgun locked in my car, NOT at home ... If it's a subject we've not discussed, the gun is on my person and concealed ...
 
But on the other hand a lot of us (not me on this topic) are completely willing to tacitly violate other peoples "castles" by keeping a secret and carrying guns in their castles.
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Hey Fred, Thanks for inviting me into your home, but I have a few secrets I need to disclose with you before I enter your castle. I carry a concealed handgun, is that ok? I have a pocket knife too, is that ok? I didn't get a flu shot, you ok with that? Your wife and I dated for a couple weeks back in the 80's and I want you to know that we're over. She didn't want me to tell you but I sure don't want to have any secrets when I enter your castle. :rolleyes:
 
The only household I've not taken my gun in to is my sister's. But because I know she's not a fan of guns, although she respects my right to carry. Any other time, and it's the same as been said. No one knows, so I feel no need to do anything differently.

It's not even that I worry anything will happen inside the house (most of the time, lol). It's just that I prefer not to leave my gun in my car if I can possibly avoid it.
 
I do not live in a state where it is illegal to carry into someone's home without their permission.

Given that, I carry unless I am asked not to. For me to be asked not to do so, they would have to either know me well enough to know that I carry everywhere and still object (hasn't happened) or else I screwed up with my concealment (also hasn't happened).

I don't buy the argument that we are violating others' rights by not revealing our carry status. I go to the homes of friends without revealing the last time I had sex with my wife, what brand of underwear I am wearing, or the balance in my bank account. Those are things that are private, not dangerous secrets. I don't see legal, safe, and responsible concealed carry any differently. I'll just keep my sport coat on, thanks.
 
My personal opinion, unless your friend lives in an unsafe place, or there are a lot of people you do not know who for whatever reason you feel may be dangerous, then no, I would not carry in a friend's house. I will leave it in my car and put it back on my waistband when I leave the house. This is out of respect, and the fact that where I live, most of my friends are not accustomed to firearms. I feel that you cannot live in constant "fear". Now if I'm going out to the gas station or walmart, you better believe I'll be carrying!!!

As a sidenote, my girl friend lives in a more rural place where people are more accustomed to fire arms, and it is almost expected that everyone has a gun on them. It has a LOT to do with where you are from!

Just my personal opinion!
 
Wow,,,

I mean, like, Wow.

I guess everyone (including me) justifies their behavior in a manner suitable for them,,,
I just never expected to see so many gun owners not having any respect for another person's castle.

I'm really not ragging on anyone or trying to change their behavior,,,
I'm simply stating how amazed I am at what seems to me like an egocentric standard.

Aarond
 
I also feel it's the home owners right to do in their house as they feel fit... if nothing was mentioned, I guess I'd carry ( most peoples homes that I would go to, would know how I feel about personal defense )... but if the home owner was a known anti, or a request was made to "not bring my gun", if I went, I would either leave the gun in my truck, or at home... I live in a pretty safe town, & I'm pretty capable of handling most situations without my gun ( meaning things have to be pretty "extreme" before I'd actually fear for my life, & be able to "legally" use my gun anyway ) I guess I'd prefer to get the "feeling" for a 2nd visit... if during conversation ( in general ) about safety / public violence / news / CCW... the home owner expresses an anti CCW view, I wouldn't wear it if asked back a 2nd time, but I'd prefer not to bring it up with a "stranger" dry, prior to the 1st time meeting, so the 1st time, the gun will be with me, it's conceiled, & no one needs to know... until I can casually find out the home owners feelings, without putting myself in the hot seat...

one thing I don't like, is going to pro sports events ( being a small town guy ) just being down town "big city" puts me on alert... I understand the sports venues not allowing guns in the stadiums, but alot of times these venues are in pretty crappy parts of town, & can require you park many blocks away in these less than perfect neighborhoods, often leaving the stadium after dark...

this situation greatly reduces how many sports events I attend... personally I'd rather carry in the stadium, knowing full well I couldn't safely or legally use it in the stadium, but just so I'd have it for after the event, walking many blocks on the dark streets...
 
It's funny that "permission" is an issue with some. If a friend welcomes me in their home, I don't need permission to carry. I don't see a need to ask if it's OK if I carry (why bring it up?), however, if I did ask I would then need permission. If I were invited into the home of a friend on the caveat that I disarm myself, then I would go home as I'm not "really" welcome there.

Yes, I will and I do carry at friends houses. Some know and some don't. Most of my friends wouldn't care.
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This^^^^^

I don't ask or tell. No one has ever asked or said not to.
 
egocentric ba$tard I am

I adhere to the first rule of nature: Survival.

I accept that makes me "egocentric", but I am still here available for discussion.


Footnote: One will never-ever get to CHOOSE when defensive measures are called for. The 'event' does not demand permission; it is truly egocentric.
 
I mean, like, Wow.

I guess everyone (including me) justifies their behavior in a manner suitable for them,,,
I just never expected to see so many gun owners not having any respect for another person's castle.
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How is it that if I am invited in, but not asked whether I am carrying or not, it is disrespectful to carry in someone else's house?
 
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