This is just to soothe my curious nature, but I have a question for everyone who is willing to answer.
I have carried a handgun almost daily since I was 18 and went into the Army. After the army, in my LEO days, I carried a S&W 686 on my side (that gives you an idea how long ago it was) and a Walther PPK/S on my ankle.
Post LEO work, my daily carry switches back and forth from my 4.25" 1911 and my S&W 642.
So, I was watching a video by Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch the other day. (As a side-note, I have great respect for Clint and what he is and has done for the shooting community.) In this video, Clint was sharing that he not only carries his concealed pistol on his waist, a 1911 I believe, but also carries a handgun on each ankle.
So here is my question. Since I left LE, I haven't carried a back-up to my primary carry gun. My thoughts have been that since my carry gun is concealed, I shouldn't need a back up because having it should be a surprise. I understand the argument that it could fail, but the two that I carry are as reliable as can be.
How many of you, not while on duty as LEO or similar, carry a back up to your primary concealed handgun, and what are your thoughts on the issue?
Again, if you would entertain me and answer, I appreciate your feedback, and let's keep this friendly!
Regards,
Tony
I have carried a handgun almost daily since I was 18 and went into the Army. After the army, in my LEO days, I carried a S&W 686 on my side (that gives you an idea how long ago it was) and a Walther PPK/S on my ankle.
Post LEO work, my daily carry switches back and forth from my 4.25" 1911 and my S&W 642.
So, I was watching a video by Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch the other day. (As a side-note, I have great respect for Clint and what he is and has done for the shooting community.) In this video, Clint was sharing that he not only carries his concealed pistol on his waist, a 1911 I believe, but also carries a handgun on each ankle.
So here is my question. Since I left LE, I haven't carried a back-up to my primary carry gun. My thoughts have been that since my carry gun is concealed, I shouldn't need a back up because having it should be a surprise. I understand the argument that it could fail, but the two that I carry are as reliable as can be.
How many of you, not while on duty as LEO or similar, carry a back up to your primary concealed handgun, and what are your thoughts on the issue?
Again, if you would entertain me and answer, I appreciate your feedback, and let's keep this friendly!
Regards,
Tony