Gun owners, how often do you carry?

Captain Morgan · 08-06-2012, 11:37 AM

I'm curious as to how often those who carry have a gun on their body. I recently got a new carry gun and was reading on a concealed carry forum about "ALWAYS have your gun with you," even if it's just to walk from your bedroom to bathroom. I understand that you never know when anything is going to happen, so the logic of "I'll just carry it where I think I might need it," is flawed, but how realistic is it to carry everywhere? You can even ignore the thought of having it with you in the house everywhere you go, but what about when you make a quick trip to the convenience store, or to go get ice cream at DQ? What are gun owner's thoughts on carrying concealed (or open in states that allow it) everywhere you go? And for those who carry everywhere, what do you do when you go to a "gun-free zone"?

And Trip can move this to War Room if needed, but it's not about politics or religion, so I thought it would get more responses in OT.

Trip · 08-06-2012, 12:13 PM

I find myself carrying less and less. I should carry it more, but now I really only carry it when I am traveling.

Adeptus_Minor · 08-06-2012, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I really only carry it when I am traveling.

I don't have my CCL, so I only carry one in the car, specifically when travelling.

EpyonXero · 08-06-2012, 02:21 PM

Well since handguns reflect bullets, having one on you at all times automatically makes you safer.

Captain Morgan · 08-06-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by EpyonXero

Well since handguns reflect bullets, having one on you at all times automatically makes you safer.

They at least allow you to fight back in the event it's needed. How many people in Colorado thought they were going to get shot in a movie theater? How many people in the internet cafe in Florida thought the place was going to get robbed at gunpoint while they were there? Did the two people who were shot by a pissed off neighbor in their RV park expect to get shot that day because their dogs had shit in the wrong guys lawn?

Which is my whole thought process on this question. I don't want to be paranoid and feel like I NEED a gun on me at all times, but I also don't want to be caught without it in the event I MIGHT need it someday. Frankly, I hope I go my entire life and never need the gun, but there is no way to be certain.

KSGregman · 08-06-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

I don't want to be paranoid....

It's too late for that, apparently.

Do you create this much stress for yourself each time you ride? You know this COULD be the ride that kills you. Or leaving your house if storms are in the forecast...you MIGHT get struck by lightning....do you think those people at Pocono expected to get struck by lightning?

You could wrap yourself around the "maybe, could of, it just might" axle over a lot of shit.

Buy WHY?

udman · 08-06-2012, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by KSGregman

It's too late for that, apparently.

Do you create this much stress for yourself each time you ride? You know this COULD be the ride that kills you.

Are you saying don't wear a helmet? I haven't seen a good internet helmet fight in years. We should totally do an internet helmet fight. While were at it, screw condoms too.

Trip · 08-06-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by udman

Are you saying don't wear a helmet? I haven't seen a good internet helmet fight in years. We should totally do an internet helmet fight. While were at it, screw condoms too.

we can easily bounce the helmet fight to an oil fight too, oil fight > helmet fight

Suck it you ams oil bastards!

Captain Morgan · 08-06-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by KSGregman

It's too late for that, apparently.

Do you create this much stress for yourself each time you ride? You know this COULD be the ride that kills you. Or leaving your house if storms are in the forecast...you MIGHT get struck by lightning....do you think those people at Pocono expected to get struck by lightning?

You could wrap yourself around the "maybe, could of, it just might" axle over a lot of shit.

Buy WHY?

I wear a helmet, jacket, gloves and normally overpants when I ride to give myself some protection in an accident. Does that mean I'm paranoid about riding? Even with all of that on, I could still die in a motorcycle accident. Are you saying I should just wear shorts and flip-flops when riding in the summer heat, rather than worrying about some form of protection so I don't appear paranoid?

KSGregman · 08-06-2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

I wear a helmet, jacket, gloves and normally overpants when I ride to give myself some protection in an accident. Does that mean I'm paranoid about riding? Even with all of that on, I could still die in a motorcycle accident. Are you saying I should just wear shorts and flip-flops when riding in the summer heat, rather than worrying about some form of protection so I don't appear paranoid?

I'm saying that we all accept risks every time we leave our home....driving or riding to work...hell, stepping outside....a lady got swallowed by a sink hole recently....risks that aren't going to be effectively mitigated by adding another gun to a situation that already has one gun too many.

This "I better have a gun when I walk from room to room in my own home"....or "every time I leave my home" shit is stupid....paranoid.

08-06-2012, 11:37 AM	#1
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	Gun owners, how often do you carry? I'm curious as to how often those who carry have a gun on their body. I recently got a new carry gun and was reading on a concealed carry forum about "ALWAYS have your gun with you," even if it's just to walk from your bedroom to bathroom. I understand that you never know when anything is going to happen, so the logic of "I'll just carry it where I think I might need it," is flawed, but how realistic is it to carry everywhere? You can even ignore the thought of having it with you in the house everywhere you go, but what about when you make a quick trip to the convenience store, or to go get ice cream at DQ? What are gun owner's thoughts on carrying concealed (or open in states that allow it) everywhere you go? And for those who carry everywhere, what do you do when you go to a "gun-free zone"? And Trip can move this to War Room if needed, but it's not about politics or religion, so I thought it would get more responses in OT.

08-06-2012, 02:21 PM	#4
EpyonXero AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redneck Riviera, FL Moto: 2003 VFR800f6 Posts: 2,531	Well since handguns reflect bullets, having one on you at all times automatically makes you safer. __________________

08-06-2012, 12:13 PM	#2
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	I find myself carrying less and less. I should carry it more, but now I really only carry it when I am traveling.