I started carrying at home, not because I felt particularly threatened, but because I wanted to get used to concealed carry as quickly as possible after I got my permit. By making carry a normal daily activity, I was able to rapidly lose any nervousness I might have had about being spotted, and (I believe) that lack of nervousness minimizes possible tells.
The more I grew accustomed to carrying, the more unusual it began to seem when I didn't carry.
Think of it like immersion study in a foreign language.
On the tactical side, I don't like having guns stashed all over the house. The gun that is on me is always accessible. In the unlikely event of a break-in or invasion, I wouldn't have to race a BG for my weapon, if I were not in the right room, or the right corner of the right room. I would just have to reach for my IWB or pocket holstered gun, while attempting to retreat to better cover and/or concealment.
On the safety side, I don't have to worry about guests, or more specifically their children, finding guns that are locked in my safe - those are secure. The only other gun, on my person, isn't accessible to little fingers.
The more I grew accustomed to carrying, the more unusual it began to seem when I didn't carry.
Think of it like immersion study in a foreign language.
On the tactical side, I don't like having guns stashed all over the house. The gun that is on me is always accessible. In the unlikely event of a break-in or invasion, I wouldn't have to race a BG for my weapon, if I were not in the right room, or the right corner of the right room. I would just have to reach for my IWB or pocket holstered gun, while attempting to retreat to better cover and/or concealment.
On the safety side, I don't have to worry about guests, or more specifically their children, finding guns that are locked in my safe - those are secure. The only other gun, on my person, isn't accessible to little fingers.