Gun Control & RKBA

mvccd1000

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6. No permits needed here...

Tue Jul 3, 2012, 11:17 AM

Jul 2012

... for open or concealed carry.

And, since I predominantly carry for the potential deterrent value, I mostly carry when I think the odds are better of it acting as a deterrent. If I have to run to the ATM for lunch money late at night, or I'm out of milk for breakfast and have to make a quick hop to the grocery store at 11pm, I'll likely open carry.

If some tweaker is out there lurping around, looking for an easy store (or patron) to rob, I'd rather he see that I'm armed and keep on looking elsewhere. As far as I'm concerned, the best outcome is if I never even have to interact with him... I get my milk (or ice cream snickers) and head on home, completely unmolested.

I'll be home in bed asleep long before some concealed carrier with his "tactical element of surprise" is done getting interviewed (or booked) for shooting at the guy.

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If you have a permit how often do you carry your firearm? [View all] Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 OP

I live out in the twigs and always carry when going to/from there. Its basic safety where I live ProgressiveProfessor Jul 2012 #1

It might be hard to get an accurate read on this. NewMoonTherian Jul 2012 #2

Never Peregrine Jul 2012 #3

Good to hear that. Starboard Tack Jul 2012 #4

Out of curiosity what firearm did you carry? (n/t) spin Jul 2012 #24

Why do you carry when you're not security guarding? Starboard Tack Jul 2012 #5

Why do you carry when you're not security guarding? Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #17

Some Background information Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #23

If that's the case, then why...? Euromutt Jul 2012 #35

Pretty standard in security sarisataka Jul 2012 #43

Security in general makes the client feel good and damned little else Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #48

Your gun is more for for personal protection Meiko Jul 2012 #59

I have no idea I supposed the "deterrent" factor Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #47

Sounds like you have to carry a lot of junk around that you'll never use. Starboard Tack Jul 2012 #54

Can destroy you, not will destroy you Kennah Jul 2012 #78

Please see my post 47 Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #84

What a crazy world we live in. Good luck. Starboard Tack Jul 2012 #86

Do The math Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #88

Tell me if I'm getting this right Starboard Tack Jul 2012 #90

No you are not getting it right Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #92

No permits needed here... mvccd1000 Jul 2012 #6

Concealed is concealed. It's none of your business. slackmaster Jul 2012 #7

I haven't decided whether to carry most of the time or only when I go to the big city permatex Jul 2012 #8

What do you fear you'll encounter in "big city" that necessitates you strapping a gun on? Hoyt Jul 2012 #9

That would be none of your business permatex Jul 2012 #11

He has previously posted (link below) that he used to be an armed robber. GreenStormCloud Jul 2012 #16

While the chance of being attacked is small ... spin Jul 2012 #30

safety first....no excuse not to carry now. ileus Jul 2012 #19

I don't think anyone can say that with certainty ("Most people that have a CCW rarely carry.") G26 Jul 2012 #10

Whenever and wherever I am legally allowed to. Oneka Jul 2012 #12

On my body (concealed) is about 30% of the time. Although I always have one at least in the car. OneTenthofOnePercent Jul 2012 #13

Mostly I carry all the time, except at work. N/T GreenStormCloud Jul 2012 #14

Ditto here Euromutt Jul 2012 #37

FWIW I cross posted this question on another site Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #15

That sounds typical for gun boards sarisataka Jul 2012 #20

I knew the numbers would skew high on a gun forum Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #21

I wish I knew sarisataka Jul 2012 #25

On the gun forum the numbers are running 81% 50% or more of the time NT Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #29

Gun Forum numbers Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #36

That is pretty consistent sarisataka Jul 2012 #44

Yup most people don't carry on their person. ileus Jul 2012 #18

The Luby's model Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #89

Daily. Callisto32 Jul 2012 #22

never newfie11 Jul 2012 #26

My husband never carries HockeyMom Jul 2012 #27

Does your husband even have a permit? Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #31

Yes he has CCW HockeyMom Jul 2012 #40

did he get it just to gejohnston Jul 2012 #41

Because he COULD HockeyMom Jul 2012 #61

Actually, NY did not have its laws because gejohnston Jul 2012 #62

I happen to really like Bernie Sanders HockeyMom Jul 2012 #64

I like Bernie Sanders too gejohnston Jul 2012 #70

I carry every day, everywhere I am legally allowed to. rl6214 Jul 2012 #28

I do not have a permit, but I do have a license to carry. Glassunion Jul 2012 #32

I'm the one you quoted, safeinOhio Jul 2012 #33

So you really meant Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #34

Pretty much, but, I figure I'm normal. safeinOhio Jul 2012 #38

Me but as I said earlier I am required to carry a gun at work Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #46

Most people WHOM I know. SharonAnn Jul 2012 #53

Combination of alternative spelling safeinOhio Jul 2012 #76

Words to live by whether you carry or not sarisataka Jul 2012 #45

That's why the "I only carry when I'm in a dangerous area" armueller2001 Jul 2012 #50

If you absolutely have to go somewhere dangerous where a gun is likely to be needed sarisataka Jul 2012 #55

LOL littlewolf Jul 2012 #56

I did enjoy watching U.S.S. Missouri in action sarisataka Jul 2012 #65

The "Final Rule" according to Gunny Johnson. oneshooter Jul 2012 #58

A wise man n/t sarisataka Jul 2012 #75

Not true for all Navy permatex Jul 2012 #63

Our corpsman would get upset sarisataka Jul 2012 #66

1st BN 26th Marines permatex Jul 2012 #67

1/8 and 2/6 sarisataka Jul 2012 #72

1/3 and the 6thRecruit Training Battalion, Parris Island. oneshooter Jul 2012 #73

I was a Hollywood Marine sarisataka Jul 2012 #74

So am I. My last duty station was Parris Island. oneshooter Jul 2012 #79

Navy rules are little off Arctic Dave Jul 2012 #77

Were you a j.g on the Wasp? sarisataka Jul 2012 #80

Carrying for my own security armueller2001 Jul 2012 #39

I've only carried once in the two years or so that I've had the gun. Common Sense Party Jul 2012 #42

I don't have a permit era veteran Jul 2012 #49

If you're willing to accept the potential consequences have at it. NT Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #51

New law in Kentucky, you don't need one at a private business. era veteran Jul 2012 #83

Never n/t doc03 Jul 2012 #52

I carry anytime I leave the house .. except littlewolf Jul 2012 #57

There are two options Meiko Jul 2012 #60

Everywhere I can but... Mike_Valentine Jul 2012 #68

yep .. understand .. same boat ...nt littlewolf Jul 2012 #81

I only carry where the odds are higher I will need it. Logical Jul 2012 #69

I don't currently have a permit to carry. Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #71

Do you want one? Meiko Jul 2012 #85

I can get one where I live. I just haven't done it, yet. I will one of these first days. n/t Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2012 #87

Sometimes but it depends, but mostly if I'm traveling... Historic NY Jul 2012 #82

A lot of people get a CCW Meiko Jul 2012 #91

In texas you do not need a permit to have a concealed, loaded oneshooter Jul 2012 #93

Please see my post #89 NT Trunk Monkey Jul 2012 #94