For Those Who Carry??
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If all states had open carry I believe the vast majority of gun owers would still carry concealed,you might have more open in rural areas but I think most don`t really want the public knowing they are carrying. Once you start carrying concealed you`ll be amazed how easy it really is. I carry a sig 229 every day,7 days a week, like the vast majority I hope I NEVER have to use it
I was always the kind of guy who couldn't see the need to carry a gun, despite some run-ins and close calls with violent crime and violent individuals. I have open carried, at times, when out hunting or out hiking and fishing in the wilderness just for peace of mind since I was young and my original reason for obtaining a CPL was to make transport of firearms easier.
After I took my daughter on a camping trip which required 20 hours of driving through multiple states, plus a week of tenting it, hiking, biking and fishing in mountain lion country, the gravity of my responsibility to her really hit home in a way it hadn't before. I started to research concealed carry. When I started to look at the reasons I would not carry they were all fear-based (i.e. - *gasp* what will people think if they find out?)
The statistics for my daughter's life as a woman some day are sobering: 1 in 4 will be the victim of domestic abuse. 1 in 8 will be sexually assaulted. Those are pretty crappy odds and I want her to know it's OK for her to protect and defend herself if (perhaps when) the need arises. That modeling starts with me. So now I carry concealed. Every day. For her. For me. Because there are too many good reasons that it's a smarter choice than not.
After I took my daughter on a camping trip which required 20 hours of driving through multiple states, plus a week of tenting it, hiking, biking and fishing in mountain lion country, the gravity of my responsibility to her really hit home in a way it hadn't before. I started to research concealed carry. When I started to look at the reasons I would not carry they were all fear-based (i.e. - *gasp* what will people think if they find out?)
The statistics for my daughter's life as a woman some day are sobering: 1 in 4 will be the victim of domestic abuse. 1 in 8 will be sexually assaulted. Those are pretty crappy odds and I want her to know it's OK for her to protect and defend herself if (perhaps when) the need arises. That modeling starts with me. So now I carry concealed. Every day. For her. For me. Because there are too many good reasons that it's a smarter choice than not.
I carry because I've been some places, and I've seen some things. There are bad people in this world. A skinny guy like me with a bad back, a teflon kneecap and pins in his hip can't put up much of a fight with his bare hands against one of them. I just consider it prudent.
At work, I sometimes carry openly out of convenience. In the mundane world, I carry concealed.
At work, I sometimes carry openly out of convenience. In the mundane world, I carry concealed.
I carry a Kel Tec PF-9, concealed. I use either a cheap Galco IWB holster, or a 'belly band'.
I don't expect to need to use my gun. I carry because life doesn't always go as we expect.
For what it's worth, I don't have a cowboy attitude. I believe in being the best, kindest person I can be. I am raising my kids to be accountable, considerate people, as well.
I don't expect to need to use my gun. I carry because life doesn't always go as we expect.
For what it's worth, I don't have a cowboy attitude. I believe in being the best, kindest person I can be. I am raising my kids to be accountable, considerate people, as well.
I am very new to this site and pretty new to guns in general. I do not carry but have been considering going to take some classes for it. Here is something that happened today near my house that makes me feel even stronger that responsible citizens with CCW can be a lot of help.
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=201...bs-2-at-salt-lake-city-store&s_cid=featured-4
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=201...bs-2-at-salt-lake-city-store&s_cid=featured-4
I carry concealed.
Reason:
Everyday, I watch the news.
Everyday, someone is killed,beat, raped etc.for no other reason then being at the right place at the wrong time....
....and I know that when that victim got up and got dressed that particular morning, they didn't plan on leaving the house and becoming a victim.
Reason:
Everyday, I watch the news.
Everyday, someone is killed,beat, raped etc.for no other reason then being at the right place at the wrong time....
....and I know that when that victim got up and got dressed that particular morning, they didn't plan on leaving the house and becoming a victim.
why
I carry because I can. I carry because I like guns and like having them near me.
Chances are....with any luck at all.....I will never need the firearm that I carry (concealed). I am 65 and haven't needed it...yet,
I try very hard to stay away from people, places and things that are threatening or unstable. So far this has worked.
Pretty much my sentiments..
I carry because I can. I carry because I like guns and like having them near me.
Chances are....with any luck at all.....I will never need the firearm that I carry (concealed). I am 65 and haven't needed it...yet,
I try very hard to stay away from people, places and things that are threatening or unstable. So far this has worked.
4thHorseman
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I carry concealed because the public goes bananas if they seal an "evil" gun.
The reason I carry, there are a lot very mean people out there that have little or no conscience. Some very bad people indeed. I wish it was not the case.
I have no ambitions to be a "Dirty Harry" or a urban cowboy, just a realistic need to defend myself and the ones I love. No hero stuff.
I am lucky enough to live in a wonderful state that believes the same.
The reason I carry, there are a lot very mean people out there that have little or no conscience. Some very bad people indeed. I wish it was not the case.
I have no ambitions to be a "Dirty Harry" or a urban cowboy, just a realistic need to defend myself and the ones I love. No hero stuff.
I am lucky enough to live in a wonderful state that believes the same.
I have a concealed carry license and I carry a Taurus Model 85 Ultralight revolver in my pocket most of the times.
I carry because I am 52,not near as strong as I use to be and I have a wife that is in ill health and will never be able to withdraw from any situation involving a bad guy or a set of bad guys.
I am extremely happy that I spent the time to get my concealed carry license.
I carry because I am 52,not near as strong as I use to be and I have a wife that is in ill health and will never be able to withdraw from any situation involving a bad guy or a set of bad guys.
I am extremely happy that I spent the time to get my concealed carry license.
Something I forgot to mention in my prior post...
...ccw'ing is not only a huge responsibility but also a king size PITA. Heck, I wouldn't even carry a wallet if I didn't have to.
It would be so nice every morning to get up and leave the house and never have the first thought of the possibility of something bad happening...for that matter, never have to worry about the safety of my loved ones at my home or away from it.
^^^That's pure fantasy!
Reality is:
sadly, we never know in our daily activities when we are going to be the next victim. That's the REAL world we live in.
Just like you, I don't want to think something bad will ever happen. But if it should(I pray it never does), the responsibility of protecting my loved ones falls on my shoulders. I just couldn't live with myself if I didn't at least prepare myself to do everything in my power to prevent an already bad situation from getting worse and a member of my family or myself gets killed in the process.
...ccw'ing is not only a huge responsibility but also a king size PITA. Heck, I wouldn't even carry a wallet if I didn't have to.
It would be so nice every morning to get up and leave the house and never have the first thought of the possibility of something bad happening...for that matter, never have to worry about the safety of my loved ones at my home or away from it.
^^^That's pure fantasy!
Reality is:
sadly, we never know in our daily activities when we are going to be the next victim. That's the REAL world we live in.
Just like you, I don't want to think something bad will ever happen. But if it should(I pray it never does), the responsibility of protecting my loved ones falls on my shoulders. I just couldn't live with myself if I didn't at least prepare myself to do everything in my power to prevent an already bad situation from getting worse and a member of my family or myself gets killed in the process.
Sure Shot Mc Gee
New member
Sigowner said: For Those Who Carry??
Answer to First question:
I chose to carry discreetly while in full public view. (fully concealed)
Answer to Second question:
Because I'm allowed too under this States Laws.
My comment:
Because the OP has never had a need or encountered a situation in his 66 years requiring the need of a weapon on his person. Not everyone has had the same experience Sir. In the end after all is said and done. If a citizen meets the required criteria of his or her State. It than becomes that citizens personal choice. To choose too. Or not. In my 67 years I have carried concealed well over 30 plus years responsibly. I certainly do not advocate everyone should. As many in similar situations as yours may feel doing so is not necessary. And I respect that decision.
Answer to First question:
I chose to carry discreetly while in full public view. (fully concealed)
Answer to Second question:
Because I'm allowed too under this States Laws.
My comment:
Because the OP has never had a need or encountered a situation in his 66 years requiring the need of a weapon on his person. Not everyone has had the same experience Sir. In the end after all is said and done. If a citizen meets the required criteria of his or her State. It than becomes that citizens personal choice. To choose too. Or not. In my 67 years I have carried concealed well over 30 plus years responsibly. I certainly do not advocate everyone should. As many in similar situations as yours may feel doing so is not necessary. And I respect that decision.
Concealed or open carry? My state doesn't allow open carry, so that whole question is a non-starter.
Why do I carry? Two reasons: 1) Because it's my right to do so; and 2) Because I accept responsibility for my own and my family's protection.
By the way, I'm 70 and have been carrying concealed for many of those years without significant incident. Hope the years I have left are equally uneventful.
Why do I carry? Two reasons: 1) Because it's my right to do so; and 2) Because I accept responsibility for my own and my family's protection.
By the way, I'm 70 and have been carrying concealed for many of those years without significant incident. Hope the years I have left are equally uneventful.
