Gun Control & RKBA

littlewolf

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81. yep .. understand .. same boat ...nt

Reply to Mike_Valentine (Reply #68)

Wed Jul 4, 2012, 10:20 PM

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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