Do people you know hate when you carry?

Wife is Getting Used to It

I never, ever tell anyone i'm carrying except my wife - and then only if she asks. She only asks if she happens to bump it or i fail to get my arm under hers when she hugs me.

My state allows open carry, but it also provides others with the ability to claim public disturbance if they are bothered by your gun, no matter how lawful your activities are. The range of police responses to such is wide, but nothing positive will come from it - that is certain. So when i carry, it is concealed all the way. Besides, the element of surprise is lost when you open carry. There is likely a deterrent value, but to me the tactical advantage of keeping the gun hidden is of much greater value. Concealment also might prevent you from being deliberately targeted by a BG behind you.

I have never been made, to my knowledge, and i carry everywhere legal to do so. If you have been made, i suggest taking greater care with your concealment. Funny, the best rig i have is also the cheapest - a 9 dollar reversible-clip IWB holster - don't even know the brand.
 
Too many responses here to read.
Personally, I do not publicize that I am carrying. My pocket pistol is in my hip pocket and stays there (unless needed) until bedtime.
I don't see this as an issue. Prudence would demand it not be flounted.
 
This is an interesting question and a good one. My circumstances are a little unique in that I give classes that meet the training requirement for getting a permit in my area. I've trained hundreds of people that know I have a permit and carry regularly. My extended family knows, my neighbors know and many others know. I never bring the subject up and most of them don't either. I really don't know if they are pro or anti and I really don't care.

But, I have thought about the fact that so many people know. It hasn't caused me to change habits, I'm just aware of it.

Major
 
Just going to add my 2 cents.

I can understand people thinking you're crazy, & I wouldn't say they are out of touch with reality.

Most people live their lives, never thinking they should even own a gun, much less carry one.

I don't carry. Never saw/felt the need.

Some people I know carry, but it doesn't bother me. I trust them.

Now, if I thought one of my friends was shady, & maybe a little hot-headed, I would feel uncomfortable as heck (& probably start carrying myself).



I don't think you're crazy.
 
I carry concealed & like it that way.
Even if Texas was an open carry state , i would still carry concealed iwb style.
I like the element of surpise . :cool:
 
Hate is rather a strong word,,,

I have a small circle of friends who are,,,
Shall we say "less than pro-gun".

We will meet for dinner on occasion,,,
And on occasion someone will ask me if I am carrying a gun.

I get all Socratic on them when they do ask,,,
Meaning I answer their question with another question,,,
Such as,,, Why do you ask, is a crime happening that I should know about?"

On one occasion a wife of a friend asked me to sit to her right,,,
I asked why and she replied "So if your gun goes off it won't hit me."

I just chuckle when people say thing like this,,,
But I always take the stance of Never Deny - Never Confirm.

There is one couple who flat out asked me very politely to never wear one in their home,,,
Since I am a firm believer in the Castle Doctrine I will always respect the rules of their Castle.

So, while no one hates me for carrying a gun,,,
Several of my friends are a bit nervous about me carrying in their presence.

Anywhere outside of their home, their opinion will not affect my behavior,,,
Inside their home, if I choose to accept their invitation, I will respect their castle.

And before anyone asks,,,
I have offered to take them all shooting,,,
So far, none of that particular circle has taken me up on the offer.

Aarond
 
A few people know I have the CCW license, mainly family, and they have no problem with my carrying at all. I always grab my J-frame when my wife and I go out walking, and she carries her pepper spray as well. My pastor knows I carry, and I think takes some comfort in the fact that I am armed when at church. But I stay concealed and don't advertise.

I enjoyed your "Socratic" response, Aarond. I'll have to remember that if questioned. I would use the opportunity to tell that friend's wife that guns don't fire unless the trigger is pulled.
 
I never could understand why some people think it’s OK for a police officer to carry but not anyone else. No one gets all whacked out when a cop has a gun, as if there was some special breed of people who become cops. Anyone who knows me well enough to know I am carrying knows I am as trustworthy as any cop on the street, and a far better shot than most. If someone has a problem with that they wouldn’t be a friend for long.
 
Why would anyone need to know you are carrying
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The newbies let everyone know at first, then they settle down and do a better job of concealment. All of my friends that now have their permits like to show them off to each other.

Iowas law is to carry a weapon, concealed or otherwise, it is a "Permit to carry weapons" so if someone sees it no big deal. But why would you want others to even know?
 
Nice Aarond ;)

And AGAIN for the 5th or 6th time...



NO ONE is saying ANYONE runs around chanting it. The person who's commenting as if that is the case. Maybe that's what you did. This is a totally different case.

Family and family friends that are like family.

No more assumptions k?

Ass-u-me is what assume stands for.

If you are however, chanting it to the world and you post it then you deserve these random assumption from people. Dedicate your comment to them.

I'm talking mom, dad, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, grandma, grandpa, brother in law, sister in law, father in law, mother in law. Etc!

:) thaaaaaaaaaank you
 
Why do you carry

I served my country 67-68 .When I returned I became liscensed to carry a hand gun. I so far never had to fire it once in SD.But drew It twice. If I were unarmed I know I would not be here today.
 
Geez...where to start...Here are three similar answers to the question regarding concealed carry.

I've got flood and fire insurance and have never needed either...because the consequences of not having them when needed are too severe to risk.

I've got 3 fire extinguishers in the house which have never been used...and they're still a good idea. The consequences of not having one when needed are too severe to risk.

I was an airline pilot for almost 40 years...we had procedures and equipment to handle a world of emergency and abnormal conditions...that frankly rarely happend...The consequences of not having them when needed are too severe to risk.

I use a seat belt every time I get in the car because...you guessed it...The consequences of not having one when needed are too severe to risk.

Those that carry concealed subscribe to the logic espoused above...that the consequences of not having a defensive gun when needed are too severe to risk.

None of these logical arguments will suffice for an anti-gun liberal, however. The problem lies in their reliance on emotional arguments to validate their beliefs. They see the world as they would like to see it...all happy with everyone living the good life...no need for LEO's which they usually view as fascist hang-overs from the 1940's...till they need cop.

A conservative...read gun owner...sees the world as it is...a place of great beauty and personal opportunity..but also one in which an individual is responsible for his or her own life, safety, and happiness. It's just that simple...they just see the world through different eyes and no amount of logical argument will turn them from that Utopian view.

I don't foist my views on those that rely on their emotions and "sound good" theories via personal attack or through political means and I will not suffer their misguided views without comment or political action to protect my freedom.

Rod
 
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Constantine, sounds like you have some problems there:

my girlfriend gets all weirded out when I take my gun out of the glovebox to go inside her house
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She may never like the fact that you carry or even own a gun, how do you handle that?

"if I go somewhere I may need it I just won't go there"
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Some actually feel this way, I sure do, there are many places in town that the criminal element likes to hang out. These places I wont go even with a gun. Why take a unnessasary chance?

Anyways, any of you know about these people?
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Not one, as I said my friends and family all own guns, many are CCW people, a few are police, one retired AF and Secret service.

So how do you hold up with all this resentment and hatred towards your personal protection?


and whats with the assume stuff? You posted this stuff in the first post?

Did you expect every reply to agree? :) In life. You will find more that disagree than agree. Tis life.

Good luck with all them haters you hang around with.......
 
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