If you have a permit how often do you carry your firearm?

[safeinOhio]

33. I'm the one you quoted,

"Most people that have a CCW rarely carry." I have 8 friends that I know have a permit. Of those 8, 6 are over 60 and the other 2 are over 55. 2 of them are retired cops. A couple of them have a gun in the car, but not on them all the time, but in the car when they drive. None of them said they carry 24/7 or every time they leave the house. Most said rarely if at all. I'd say I carry about 1% of the times I leave the house. For most of us, it was a big deal years ago when we got our permits, now, not so much. I have barely escaped several dog attacks, one time I had to shoot a feral dog to save me and my horses. I much more fear dogs than people. A person can hit me and knock me out, no big deal, or shoot me and it's over. But, a dog or pack of dogs can rip you apart. Even bear spray can blow back into your face. A cane or stick might work on one dog. So, I carry a small cal. gun on most of my walks.


I like to make CCWs "no big deal", some like to live and breath them. Each to his or her own. If you wish to and are license to carry, please go ahead and do so. Also, be as safe as possible while you are armed. A long time ago an instructor at a class I was taking was asked about carrying in dangerous places while with your gun. He said "why would you go anywhere you thought you needed a gun to go to". Makes sense about 95% of the time.