conduct in carrying?

About um-teen years ago, at a town get-together (band playing & all that) my big mouthed ex-sister-in-law called me out over a relatively minor situation; Oh yeah? He's got a gun!" (pointing at me).
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Oh that would SUCK!! What an awkward situation to be thrown into.:eek:
 
Perldog007, That is because we are taught to make sure the scene is safe for us.
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A bit off topic here, but a safe scene is good.

If you are an EMT who might have to treat somebody who is legally carrying this pointy headed poster thinks it might be a good idea to able to safety that weapon without having to wait on anyone. Just a thought, but I do not begrudge untrained folks waiting for a trained one to make the scene safe.

Back on topic, that is one of the few reasons I can think of to tell somebody I am carrying concealed. I can't remember if it was Lott or Kleck, but one of those studies gave some good thoughts on why concealed weapons were of higher deterrent value. If the bad guys don't know who "has it" it adds higher cost to their cost/benefit scenario when committing crimes against persons. Just another good reason to keep in on the low.
 
As far as EMT's go, this is a big gray area. Depending on which agency you work for and what their protocols are concerning guns will be the big desicion factor.

If you respond to a criminal scene, the first thing you do is have the police make sure that the scene is safe. Personal safety is taught to be more important than anything. But if I pull upon a wreck, or a collapsed person in a shopping mall, and I happen to find a gun on the person, then I would secure the gun first and then continue with medical treatment. I would be sure to document the gun at the scene and notify a LEO so that he may be responsible for the gun and getting it back to the correct owner, etc...

In Kentucky, EMT's/Paramedics are not allowed to carry a firearm and I was always taught to never show up at a gun fight without a gun.
 
I totally agree about the stealth carry...like many of you guys keep saying: it is a "Concealed" carry license, and people not knowing about it gives one a tactical edge I believe.
 
Run silent, run deep! But might want to have a when/then plan for your trusted loved ones (i.e. what side you are carrying on should be clear and as mentioned above the "duck/move away from me" and call 911 act).
 
Discretion is the word of the day. The last thing you'd want is to be, say, in a convenience store robbery or a bank robbery and have a "friend" start squealing, "Draw your gun!" Sometimes, the best thing a CHL holder or an off-duty Cop can do is to stay shut up, do nothing, and be a good witness.

There! I actually said it! I shoot snakes too when the urge hits me just right. Now, ya'll can beat me up all ya want.
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Outstanding advice!
 
Most of my family and very close friends know that I carry, but 90% of them also carry, so they are aware of the need for discretion. As for others, why in the world would you give away your ace in the hole, so to speak? :confused:
 
I know there's a world of "what if" things, but let me interject one...


You're in a convenient store, standing in line. Your weapon is exposed. A crackhead comes in, looking for trouble. He's not afraid that you have a gun, because you're a "good guy." He walks to the cooler to grab a beer, and walks up in line behind you. He pulls a weapon, puts a bullet in the back of your head, and he's free to rob the store.

The bad guys won't let people know they're carrying, and I don't think we should either. Of course friends and family are different.
 
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