Do you carry.......at home!?

[0dBm]

Sometimes when I take the trash out late at night or when in the garage cleaning up, especially when the garage door is open, I slip the roscoe in the waistband Mexican style.* Ya never know. :(

[jmateer]

I carry when I'm taking the trash out/getting something from my car. when I get home I usually take off my "EDC Shorts" with everythign still in the pockets, and put pajama pants on (since I usually come home from work and sleep) and if I need to go outside, I just throw my shorts back on and go. But while in the house I always have my gun within arms reach.

[webley445]

One thing the iternet has taught me, whatever it is you do whatever idea you have, you are not the only one.
I always try to have someting on me when I go out for the trash, have a smoke, etc.
I had an old pool cue in the garage, cut it down and have it on the fence on the side of the house where I usually smoke.
There's a piece of oak limb just the right diameter that got blown off during one of the hurricanes, cut it to length and got it set up out of sight but easily gotten by the front door.
Got maglites by the back door, knife next to coat rack for quick "door answering ops" if I can't get to something else quickly.

Hmm...might start a thread showing my house defence system :laugh:

[Goldtanker]

"A Roscoe" - That's great! I haven't heard anyone use that term in years. I like it. And I also know what you are talking about. I live way out in the country and I have a glock in the closet right next to the front door along with a SF G2 in a clamp on the door jam. That is for use if the doorbell rings at night when I am not upstairs and can't reach the other lasermax equipped glock on the night stand with another G2 clamped to the headboard. A loaded Model 94 rests on display pegs over the kitchen table and a Mossberg shotgun with a G2 mounted in on pegs in the garage (our of sight). (BTW there ar no children in the house). All this is covered by a wired alarm system that I designed and installed, that includes a wireless panic alarm for my wife to carry when she is out in her quilt shop(her hobby), which is a separate building. She also has a CCW license and has a Ruger GP-100 in the shop. Motion sensor lights cover the house and the outbuildings. I have been known to pop a 340PD in my pocket on occasion when I go out to feed the deer. There is no such thing as being overprepared. (I believe you call it 'layering"OdBm). ;D

[0dBm]

Ahh, yes; layering is good. :)* Thanks for remembering that. ;D

I'm teaching the concept to my 10 year-old daughter.* It's gonna take some time though. :laugh:

I'm foretelling my age range by using the word "roscoe."* :P :-X

Back OT.

I opened the door a few weeks ago to greet the UPS man.* A short wind gust blew my shirt over and exposed the grip of my Sig P229.* The UPS guy saw it and promptly gave a big thumbs up.* He said he does the same thing when at home.* *

[longwatch]

If I am awake and it's legal I am carrying so yes to carry at home. I don't live in a bad neighborhood but the bad guys don't always stay in bad neighborhoods, nor do they make appointments. Home invasions happen often enough in my area to be a concern as well. Two weeks ago a gun collector and his guest were tied up in a home invasion near here and his collection was stolen, I'm guessing he wasn't carrying at the time.

[Goldtanker]

2D ARMORED CAVALRY REGIMENT

"TOUJOURS PRET" (Always Ready)

[alwilliam]

I have had a weapon of some type on my person 24/7 since 1975 and a heater since 1980,even have a useful* item in the Shower :idiot2:

You know what happens to a paranoid person...NOT MUCH ! :D

[P97DC]

When I dress in the morning my CCW goes on with my clothes, and a night it comes off with them and goes on my bookcase headboard. A gun is completely useless, as is any other weapon, if you don't have it when you need it.

[Goldtanker]

Wow - first a Rosco now a Heater! Seriously, from an old retired LEO standpoint, as expressed by P97DC, the vigilant and the prepared are rarely the victims of criminals.

[Jim101]

I have some kind of gun with me all the time, as was said home invasions are becoming more frequent...Another good idea I was reading about is keeping your car keys on the night stand, why? If someone breaks in, hit the car alarm, it might scare them off.....A good cheap alarm system...

Jim

[Southern Sunset]

Carrying at home is just as important as it is on the street, even more so, at least for me. The primary three (gun, knife & flashlight) are always in close proximity within different rooms in the house. Having predator(s) breaking in and having their way is simply not an option. I wish to relax and unwind in my home, so the more protection, the better. All the bad guys have to do is ignore the perimeter lighting system, motion sensor floodlights in each roof corner, dead bolt locks, security alarm system, the DOG, and of course me.

It has been said that there is a thin line between being prepared and being paranoid. I am very comfortable on my side of the line.. ;D

[Goldtanker]

Jim101 - regarding the car keys - excellent tip.

[Co_Outdoorsman]

I live rural and the average 911 response is an hour or better... So that said I have some kinda firearm within reach at home at all times... At night I keep a 10mm on the bedside table... you see we have this bear that likes to visit... last night he came by at about 3 am... if he stays outside he is welcome... if he comes inside I will let you all know when the Bar-B-Que is...

Just because your paranoid, don't mean that there aint someone out to git ya...

[hatchetjack]

I always have a gat in arms reach and a blade on me always especially when taking out the dog or trash at night. I'm also in the habit of carrying my Surefire 6P at night in my weak hand.

[Goldtanker]

A 'gat'. I was waiting for that one hatchetjack. ;D

[dkochan]

Yes. If not, I have a gun within arms reach.

[Roadkill Bill]

We are apartment dwellers, located one block from the hood. We can hear gunfire almost any night. Cars cruse through our parking lot at night checking out the vehicles. We're at 93 murders so far this year, 1.8 carjackings a day. Yes, I carry at home. I'm packing taking out the garbage, or taking the dog out. Firearms hidden in every room. I'll be glad to shoot what ever gets by the German Shepherd . . . but I doubt that'll be much!

[David W.]

webley445 , I will confirm your conclusions one more time in regards to the internet & other people thinking like you.I have something in every corner too & usually something in between. Oh , and the question "Do you carry at home?" If I have my drawers on I do , otherwise my personel is sitting VERY close. So much ignorant chaos going on these days :( . I would very much rather be called paranoid than victim :)

[charlie fox]

When I'm awake my P32 is in my pocket. When I'm not my G19 is on my bedside table.

[adorable_harree]

When you get used to something it becomes a habit. I'm not with a gun or knife on me on these occasions...taking a bath, on my throne reading my morning paper, "quality time" with the wifey, sleeping, but anything else I do, I'm armed. More so inside the house since we are running a family business adjacent to our living space.

A buddy once told me he sleeps with a gun on him for fear of a gang of break in thieves making trouble in their area. He took to wearing an ankle rig in bed for fear of waking up to gang of BG's in his room. I keep mine underneath the bed. Will try to invest in a railed 1911 some years from now when my six year old daughter gets to be 11. That would be my bed-side companion.

[Ultra]

I carry at home, every room, leave that 19 round USP9 on my bedside table when sleeping, take it into the bathroom put it on a shelf when brushing my teeth or on the sink while taking a shower, take it into the toilet put it on the shelf, it never leaves my side. Carry it on me everywhere I go outside also.
If my sixth sense starts going off, I bring out the longguns, put them all around the place, chambered and safe. Carry the most powerful rifle around with me. The first person through the door gets a .338LM FMJ in the chest. :cool: City apartment defense :lolhammer: I'd like to see anyone STAND, even HAVING a vest capable of stopping it...
All interior doors locked at night, plus extra security locks on front door. Live on top floor, no emergency ladders outside, and first veranda is 12 feet off the ground, and then spaced 9 feet apart vertically. My bedroom is the one with suspiciously heavy door and all concrete walls :D
If I hear a noise that I didn't make, I sweep the entire place.
Neighbours have somehow gottened wind that I have a lot of guns, and there have been several armed raids (robberys) on gun collectors here lately, using automatic weapons to overpower them and get their guns. They're just going after guns.
Bump keying doors here is impossible, very secure locks, and if a key is "lost", about 500 apartments have to be re-keyed at that persons expense. Nobody can have new keys made without going through the "council", and all keys must be accounted for upon transfer of apartments. (Amazing how people are able to keep track of their keys when there is a potential 50 000$ bill to pay... certainly no opportunists saving keys for "later".)

[0dBm]

Ultra,
You are prepared, and, BTW, welcome aboard! ;D

[Mike Grandin]

Let's see, Remington 1100 w/attached light by the bead, wife's side S&W semi .40, main bath SKS w/2 30rd mag's, study closet AR15 w/light 2 30rd mag's, Taurus .357 for duty back-up & grass cutting & other chores around the house, on the street of duty Glock 23 w/2 13rd mags, workshop a Ruger P90DC hidden 1 extra mag, desk in work shop my very reliable Colt 1911 Commander, duty weapon Glock 21. "Chance favors the prepaired mind" was the quote I like to change it to Prepared Indiv! In todays society being prepared is the only way to go!!!!!

[bquinlan]

When I get dressed in the morning I put on my handgun. Except when entering areas where it is legally prohibited, it stays on my person until I undress at night. When in the bedroom I have quick access to a tricked-out Remington 870 12-gauge that is always kept loaded. I don't see any point in being prepared only some of the time.

--Bob Q

[Gimik]

If I'm awake, there's a gun on me or very nearby me.

Actually, that's true when I'm asleep as well :lolhammer:

[TKC]

I put a gun in my pocket when taking the trash out on Wed. night. I get home at midnight.

[passive101]

Glock 26 with me at all times. Next to me late at night or on me when I'm moving around.

[SpyJ]

man am I jealous! here we have very restricted gun laws! Its VERY hard to get license for a handgun here! Not so much for a rifle, because we hunt with those. One may think its lame to have a gun with you all the time, but if you dont have it with you ALL the time, theres no reason having it at all. The one time you would have to use it would be the time you left the gun in another room. Maybe sitting on the crapper and hearing someone breaking in the door... :rant:
Havent been reading alot on this forum, Im mostly a flasaholic! But this thread certanly got my attention! To bad I cant comment the posters question... If I would be an american I think I would have been somethin like Michael Gross in Tremors! :D

[peacefuljeffrey]

If I am awake and it's legal I am carrying so yes to carry at home. I don't live in a bad neighborhood but the bad guys don't always stay in bad neighborhoods, nor do they make appointments. Home invasions happen often enough in my area to be a concern as well.


Same here. It's important to realize and understand the facts of what you said.
The day you aren't carrying and someone decides to victimize you, you may never get to correct the faulty choice you made.
The trick is to identify it before it becomes a liability, and change your S.O.P. to one of constant preparedness and condition yellow.

[Ultra]

man am I jealous! here we have very restricted gun laws! Its VERY hard to get license for a handgun here! Not so much for a rifle, because we hunt with those. One may think its lame to have a gun with you all the time, but if you dont have it with you ALL the time, theres no reason having it at all. The one time you would have to use it would be the time you left the gun in another room. Maybe sitting on the crapper and hearing someone breaking in the door... :rant:
Havent been reading alot on this forum, Im mostly a flasaholic! But this thread certanly got my attention! To bad I cant comment the posters question... If I would be an american I think I would have been somethin like Michael Gross in Tremors! :D





If it requires you to wait 6 months and be an active shooter in a club for the rest of your life, get one anyway. Learn how to use it and retain it, and Carry it always.

[SpyJ]

If it requires you to wait 6 months and be an active shooter in a club for the rest of your life, get one anyway. Learn how to use it and retain it, and Carry it always.




Im in a shooting club now, but its a bit harder than to wait six month. First I have to start off with a .22lr gun, be a member for six month, shoot 4 series with atleast 47 points out of 50, at a distance of 25meters. Then after that I can apply for a .22 license. And after having been a member for I think one or two more years, been an active shooter, shoot another couple of series 47 points or more. Show that Im a good guy, attend a couple of competitions, and I think do a written test. Then I can apply for a 9mm. Im not totally sure about the requirements, but something like that. And even after that I can never carry the gun around, unless Im on my wayto the gun range! Its not allowed at any point to have the gun loaded and carried around. Dont know if that applies in your own home or not. But if you shoot a burglar with your gun ,you are very likely to loose your license and get prosecuted, and imprisoned.

[parnass]

SpyJ, welcome to EDC Forums.

[SpyJ]

SpyJ, welcome to EDC Forums.


Thanks!

Guess Im likely to get hooked over here to, and spend the rest of my money that dosent goes to lights :)

[Ultra]

SpyJ, what country is that? And just to make sure I'm not telling you any lies about rules; how old are you and what's the age limit for owning pistols in your location?

I'm willing to bet my sweet behind that you can get a 9mm or 45 right away, but they just don't like to sign them over to you sports shooters.

Think about what branch of gun club you are in. You need to get over to IPSC league as fast as possible, they CAN'T denie you a heavy caliber pistol there. It's required by the programs of IPSC to have a heavy caliber, no .22's. You just have to make yourself a mindset that "nobody's gonna tell me what I can shoot" and just DO IT.

From what you tell me, I suspect you are in a "one handed only .22 ultra-expensive or benchrest-22Lr-pistol" club. Those people aren't shooters, they're paper-molesters. Get out of that crowd ASAP man. The gun hating gun club is what you have gottened yourself into. I bet nobody's allowed to discuss any weapons but the most expensive and oiled up wooden carbon and titanium freakazoid guns.
You need another club, and IPSC is the way to go. But IPSC requires you to already own a large caliber pistol in order to take their qualification course, so you would be twice as unlucky if you had actually waited to get a .22 lisence. Get into a club that lets you shoot 9mm right away, you might have to look at another part of your local area, sounds like you may live in a big city with lots of crime and gun-scared politicians and politically correct moms with baby-strollers walking around looking over their shoulders for anything they might sue for coming too close to their babys all day.


As for carrying: It's better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6, man.


Y'know, I'm just sayin it... :-X

[SpyJ]

SpyJ, what country is that? And just to make sure I'm not telling you any lies about rules; how old are you and what's the age limit for owning pistols in your location?

I'm willing to bet my sweet behind that you can get a 9mm or 45 right away, but they just don't like to sign them over to you sports shooters.

Think about what branch of gun club you are in. You need to get over to IPSC league as fast as possible, they CAN'T denie you a heavy caliber pistol there. It's required by the programs of IPSC to have a heavy caliber, no .22's. You just have to make yourself a mindset that "nobody's gonna tell me what I can shoot" and just DO IT.

From what you tell me, I suspect you are in a "one handed only .22 ultra-expensive or benchrest-22Lr-pistol" club. Those people aren't shooters, they're paper-molesters. Get out of that crowd ASAP man. The gun hating gun club is what you have gottened yourself into. I bet nobody's allowed to discuss any weapons but the most expensive and oiled up wooden carbon and titanium freakazoid guns.
You need another club, and IPSC is the way to go. But IPSC requires you to already own a large caliber pistol in order to take their qualification course, so you would be twice as unlucky if you had actually waited to get a .22 lisence. Get into a club that lets you shoot 9mm right away, you might have to look at another part of your local area, sounds like you may live in a big city with lots of crime and gun-scared politicians and politically correct moms with baby-strollers walking around looking over their shoulders for anything they might sue for coming too close to their babys all day.


As for carrying: It's better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6, man.


Y'know, I'm just sayin it... :-X


I should have said which country im in... I live in Sweden, and thats the rules here. The laws are VERY restricted to own a handgun here. The only right we have to own one is if we are active shooters in a club, and after having done all the stuff I wrote before. Some hunters (who tracks down wounded animals) have been allowed to carry a handgun to.
I guess the crimes would increase if people could get hold of guns more easily, since its rather hard to get hold of guns here the illegal way too. Its only the more heavy criminals that carrys guns(like diffrent biker gangs, and underground mob like gangs). And you really dont wanna mess with them anyway, they usually stay away from regular people). If younger persons could get guns they would use them to rob people, now they use a knife at the most. That kind of crimes are low here. But you would want to keep a gun in your house as protection though. Carry it around outside the house wouldnt work here I guess. We are a very small country compared to USA, and I guess crimes gets higher the bigger the country is. If the laws was diffrent here I defenitely would have carried a gun on me all the time to!
I think the age to get a handgun license is 18, same as for hunting rifles. For rifles you have to go a course where you do some written and shooting tests. its a bit easier than hand guns, after you passed the course and are over 18 you can apply for a license, one for every rifle, and a total of six licenses.

[Ultra]

SpyJ, look to your east and then your west. Why does finland and norway have more liberal gun laws and LESS crime? You have been brainwashed to BELIEVE that GUNS cause crime and as you said, that "if more people had guns there would be more crime". Criminals do not CARE about the law, and will kill you anyway.

I know for a fact that you have IPSC clubs in Sweden, my suggestion is to get yourself into the nearest one ASAP. Then, get a military style rifle too, for IPSC. Then consider yourself lucky. It may take a year or more, but you don't get it any faster by delaying. :lolhammer:

[SpyJ]

SpyJ, look to your east and then your west. Why does finland and norway have more liberal gun laws and LESS crime? You have been brainwashed to BELIEVE that GUNS cause crime and as you said, that "if more people had guns there would be more crime". Criminals do not CARE about the law, and will kill you anyway.

I know for a fact that you have IPSC clubs in Sweden, my suggestion is to get yourself into the nearest one ASAP. Then, get a military style rifle too, for IPSC. Then consider yourself lucky. It may take a year or more, but you don't get it any faster by delaying. :lolhammer:


Maybe your right. Im not 100% certain about the exakt rules to get a hand gun license, thats what Im been told from everyone I have asked, people in the shooting club and outside the club. Will look into this more thoroughly!
Crime rates with or whitout guns is a whole other discussion all together. I can find several things that speaks for more crime if you make it easier for people to get hold of guns, but I also see what you mean. What I meant in first place is that people that are not criminals in the first place, could very easily become a criminals by getting their hands on a gun. They could rob a store, or people, maybe kill someone if they got into a figh just because they have a gun, which they wouldnt do otherwise. I dont have to worry about getting killed by someone here just because I dont carry a gun, its so hard to get a gun even for criminals. And the ones here that carry guns (criminals) wouldnt just go kill someone. And if they would have areason do that, you would be in so much trouble anyway, so carry a gun would only make it weorse. This is my own believes, and again, Im convinsed that it has got to do with the laws and the size of the country, and the believes of the people. Dont get me wrong, I like guns, not to hurt people with or anything like that, I just like them as I like flashlights and other gadgets. Many people in this country are very moderate about this kind of stuff, most people would really think that you are screwed up for having such hobbys. If the majority of the people think that guns are bad and not to be carried around, its really all for the best. Then people wouldnt have to worry about getting hurt by them. its a very big deal if someone here hears of someone is carrying a gun, even a pocket knife is a big deal, even tha is not close to being accepted. One might thinkg very diffrently about this laws and opinions, I have mine, and its not tha same as most people here. Sorry for going of topic here, and rembling, just wanted to panit a better picture about our thoughts on guns here. Hunting rifles is not a big concern at all, we are a hunting people country, so its more accepted. Hunting is a natural part of our lifes, its only the anti hunting fur blabla people that thinks diffrently. But those guys are really screwed up people! I will stop here, im tired and could goon and not make any good points...

[peacefuljeffrey]

There's so much that needs to be said to inform SpyJ about the notion of availability of guns getting people to turn into criminals.

If you had a nuclear bomb, would you turn into a terrorist? Do you turn into a slasher when you hold a steak knife at dinner?

Come on. I know this is not the place for a political discussion about gun ownership, so I'll cut it off here. But suffice it to say that I think your view of this could use some adjustment and some real contemplation about what makes logical sense in relation to human nature. People who are not inclined toward criminality do not become criminals just because there are tools around that could be useful to criminals. Or are you saying that in your society, there are loads of people who want to be criminals, but they just aren't able to get guns and that's all that is stopping them? Anyway, I gotta cut myself off here or I might go too far.

[Lugsalot]

We're pretty off-topic here, folks, so it's time to rein it in. If you aren't here to talk about CCW on your private property, maybe it's time to start another thread about politics. The "Breakroom" is a good place for that. Thanks.

:mm:

[reinman60]

I live out in the country in Montana, which has very non-restrictive gun laws.

Bad guys aren't much of a worry here, but mean critters are. I have my H&K USP .45 with a 12 round magazine sitting on the coffee table in the living room. I've kept it there ever since I fell asleep one night watching TV, and was awakened by a bear who was trying to smash in the screen door!

For the bedroom, its an H&K USP .40 S&W (13 round mag) in the nightstand.

Usually take the .45 with me if I go out with the dog at night. We have quite a few moose and bear prowling around. One night I saw a lion skulking in the shadows about 40 yards away-- that was pretty scary.

[firstspartan]

I usually dont carry on my person at home. I do have a gun near me...usually in my EDC. For example....if I am at the PC or watching TV my EDC bag in near me within arms reach.

reinman60, I cant imagine what I would do if I was in your shoes and a bear was trying to come thru the door!!!! I would not want to wake up to that! I have a buddy who has a lot of land here in TX and he never is without a gun anywhere for the same reason. Not bears of course...but he get coyotes and feral hogs on his porch all the time.

[webley445]

I live out in the country in Montana, which has very non-restrictive gun laws.

Bad guys aren't much of a worry here, but mean critters are. I have my H&K USP .45 with a 12 round magazine sitting on the coffee table in the living room. I've kept it there ever since I fell asleep one night watching TV, and was awakened by a bear who was trying to smash in the screen door!

For the bedroom, its an H&K USP .40 S&W (13 round mag) in the nightstand.

Usually take the .45 with me if I go out with the dog at night. We have quite a few moose and bear prowling around. One night I saw a lion skulking in the shadows about 40 yards away-- that was pretty scary.






Yikes!!!
I'd consider a .44 mag for such large beast.
Be sure to carry a spare mag at the very least when you're walking around.

[JonSidneyB]

Yes. I do carry at home.

[Oldskoolfan]

There is usually a Sig 228 in arms reach around the house.

[Warp]

I typically carry at home. Or, if not carrying, I set a handgun on the coffee table (one bedroom apt, almost always near the coffee table or the shotgun in the bedroom).

I sometimes carry in PJs, even. S&W 642 in a Galco Ankle Glove. Quite comfortable.

[King]

if it is not on me, it is sitting on my computer desk while i work.

[SF1]

Yes. Do yourself a favor, and stand post in the middle of the night, and you will see some strange things. I have stopped sevreal prowlers in the private country club we live in. Once they see me, they split, and fast.

So, yes, I carry at home.


SF1

[politenessman]

Sometimes I carry at home (just for the practice, you understand) but if I'm not carrying, my pistol is often close.
If I'm working in the basement, my gun room is almost always open and I have access to my rifles (there are always a few loaded mags about).
I keep an eye on what happens in our neighbourhood, and I'm in a rural, low crime area. Don't have much of a problem with critters either. I guess thats why I'm somewhat lax about keeping some form of self defense weapon close.

[EDCPHREAK]

YES, It's rare that I don't have a gun on my person. For home carry, I prefer a Kel-Tec .32 in my right front pocket with a chambered round ready to go... I keep it in a pocket wallet that allows me to draw it out from the wallet as I pull my hand out of my pocket.

In our city there is a rash of armed home-break ins... Years ago I was in law enforcement, and I'm not shy when it comes to stopping some scumbag from entering my home etc... Also have a CCW license for most outings... >:(

[Pat_95B]

Honestly, I can't say that I carry at home 100% of the time. Once I get to the house and I know that I won't be going out again anytime soon, I tend to empty my pockets on the dining room table and my gun usually comes off the belt as well. It is never more than an arm's reach away and it does go with me when I leave the room.

[hso]

Some times. In the house, not often. Headed around my property, usually.

[giggles]

Always :cool:

[HaroldB]

The Sig 229 is always within arms reach downstairs and the Mossberg 500 is next to the bed upstairs.

Outside, the 229 is always on me :cool:

[Pantex]

YES and away from home as well......I am responsible for my families and my own security 24/7.......Police are merely a clean up crew vs protectors.

[man-in-black]

Ditto what Pantex said. If I'm awake, I am armed.

[ballistic]

Don't carry per se, but have one close by at all times.

[ade]

Yes. 638 or Bodyguard (49?) S+W on my person until bedtime. Glock 19 with weaponlight and G18 magazine (30 rd.) on nightstand on nights I'm not working. Shotgun(s) in closet.

Take care,

Andy

[DetroitMatt]

I usually don't carry while I'm in the house, but I do have a two pistols in a hidden, but accessable area on either side of the house that only my wife and I know about. I do however carry if I'm working in the yard, or taking the trash out, or out walking the dog, etc. This seems when bad guys take advantage of people: on their ways to their cars, steping out to get the paper, etc. The only time I really carry in the house is if I'm about to leave the house.
I live in not the best area in the world, so I'm very aware of the need to defend my family and myself, but I have to draw the line somewhere. If I fell like I have to tuck a pistol in my pajamas while I watch a movie with the wife, well, at that point I figure the bad guys are winning by never letting me relax. Plus I have a very good watch dog which is a great warning device that things might not be right. Just my 2 cents.

[adorable_harree]

Sometimes when I take the trash out late at night or when in the garage cleaning up, especially when the garage door is open, I slip the roscoe in the waistband Mexican style. Ya never know. :(


You said it. Just two nights ago a neighbor two houses from me was a victim of home invasion. They were having a birthday party with the gate open and seven men got down from a van and went in, on the premise that they were undercover police officers and someone reported illicit drug use at the party.

They herded about thirty people inside the house (the party was being held at the garage ) robbed and hogtied all of the guests then took the birthday boy upstairs to the bedroom where they shot him dead for no apparent reason. A neighbor who went to check up on the shots was also robbed then severly beaten and left for dead.

They then just drove away like nothing happened. This happened at around 11pm. In a densely populated middle class area common to the Philippines...

Made me re-think my firepower when lounging about at home, which is usually a .25 auto or my faithful snub in my cargo shorts pocket plus my EDC knives. Now I carry the service beretta 92FS IWB mexican style, the snub in a drawer near the door, and two locally made revolvers hidden in various parts of the house...You never know.

[Vic303]

Yes. I also employ a layered alert system.

[fshalor]

There's an old bowling pin my wife got while taking a joke class (as a trophy) back in college. It's sitting near the front door for any such moment. I figure, the thing will break your toe of you knock if off the cab right and are unlucky. Doesn't take much to swing it.

I'm actually concerned at the moment about a friend's ex that knows where we live and what we have. This has at least got me thinking about grabbing an extra gun for more ideal in house reachable coverage. I don't even lounge around the house without a knife on me anymore.

4d-Mag-club lights in both cars, fixed blade on the motorcycle hidden and practiced reach by gloved hand. Folder always on person. Ruger KP95 handy at night. I still had a cold feeling the other night when the door knocked and I was half way across the house from my guns. That's why I carry at home now. I don't want to ever have that feeling of being separated from my protection options in my own home again.

I guess there's always the chance of something handy being used against us too. Hence good door locks and lexan in the window next to the front door.

[clutchUSMC]

Kahr pm45 is with me in the house, usually on a table or the arm of the couch. if someone knocks it comes with, if i go outside i just slip it in a pocket. its got everything you need .45 power in a small package.

SA xd45 w./tlr1 and win 1300 defender w lots of extras are in the bedroom. .45 for me to clear the house, and go get our son, 12 ga for the wife. And i keep my carry gun (Commander 1911 in 10mm) inbetween books on the book shelf next to the computer, if its not still on my belt from the day.

[Sgt. LED]

Yes I carry at home on a regular basis.  Not always on me, but always in the same room there's a firearm of some variety.  Every room minimum of 1 gun, maybe an RR AR with 90rnd drum, or a Moss 12ga pump, perhaps my Vepr K AK47, could be the Beretta Storm carbine.  The plethora of handguns and hunting longarms will remain unnamed.
I love being ready for ................................ :shrug:

[camdz]

If its during the day, its usually in the waistband/pocket. It goes on in the AM when I get ready for the day and stays there until I dont plan on leaving the house again. If Im just laying around or never "got ready" its typically within arms reach (because Im usually on the computer, and it sits on the nightstand at night).

I prefer the shotty for home defense (coincidentally also within arms reach if at the desk or computer), but I guess having a gun on me could always help if I answer the door or something and its a crazed maniac standing on my porch, but hopefully I would get that impression before answering the door.

I'm too paranoid at home. Its where I feel safe so I dont make a point to lug around a firearm into each room as I move about. If something goes south, I will be able to get to where I need to be.

[ReadyFreddy23]

Yes!

I try my best to at least be in condition yellow as much as possible. I always have at least 2 knives on me along with a 3D Mag LED. Also, if I'm not at work, I carry an HK USP Compact Tactical IWB. If I don't have that IWB then I have my Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack with an HK USP Stainless Compact .45. Beyond that, I have a Mossberg 590 and a new to me Mossberg 500 Bullpup at home along with my S&W M&P 15T AR-15.

[rnpollard]

I pocket carry just about all the time. Usually a Colt Pony in .380. in a Desantis pocket holster. It is there when I put my pants on in the morning and stays there until I take them off at night. When I change it transfers just like the wallet, Sebenza, keys and Arc AAA.

I don't even think about it being there.

[lysander6]

I have carried at home for years and the Glock is never far if removed for any reason. We had an incident when I lived in ID where the Grones (sic) were murdered and Shasta was abducted. A gun in the home on the person of someone would have saved the day.

[SAG0282]

I always carry at home as well as out and about, particularly since I live in a sketchy neighborhood.

[Sgt. LED]

NICE Avatar!
:D

[Magoo]

As a narcotics officer, I always carry (Sig P226 or NAA Guardian .380) as you never know when someone is going to recognize you. At home, always with in reach but has a (unfortunately) slow removing trigger lock on it because of the twin 4 yr olds and 2 yr old running around the house. I need to invest in a www.gunvault.com.

[SAG0282]

NICE Avatar!
:D


Thank you!

[RockFarm]

If I am awake and not at work, my G26L is on my hip, with two spare mags. If I am asleep it is in a GunVault safe beside the bed, while taking a shower its on a hook in the shower....hey, it's a Glock! ;D A few months ago our neighbors a couple of acres to the west had a home invasion at noon! I was at home sleeping in my bed with my 2 year old son in the next room also asleep. When I found out about what had happened my first thought was, CRAP! If they had gone to the next driveway that could have been me, and I was asleep! :(
But then I remembered...
You cannot see my home from the road
Fake ADT sign
2- 120# fanged alarms
Heat and motion sensor on the driveway
All Doors locked with a jam in place
Glock on my hip...I was just napping
Saiga .308 under the bed w/20rd mag

And suddenly a great calm filled me. :woohoo:

[Dirty Bob]

Yes, I carry at home. It's really no hassle, so why not?

Regards,
Dirty Bob

[mikel81]

I used to carry at home, but have children now. Now all guns are unloaded, trigger locked, and in a gun safe. My solution was hiding bats at doors and a sword on the fridge. Just last year I was woken up by someone kicking my back door. By the third kick the door flew off the hinges and I was swinging a bat at the head of the intruder. He hit the floor unconcious, and left in cuffs by way of ambulance. The officers and I had a good laugh after all was said and done. I even had DVR footage from my security cameras of the action outside.

[Shike]

It gets tough when you have little children around the house. I don't carry around the house, but I do have a handgun hidden in the bedroom closet where I can reach it quickly but my son cannot get to even with a ladder.

[thatdamnhewitt]

I carry at the house. Apartment living has me up and down the steps to the vehicle, laundry room, mailbox, etc. I don't want to come back and find an unwanted guest between me and my sidearm. Also , have had an occasional drunk mistake my unit for his...they look alike.

[ironraven]

Used to...

Then there was an incident with a cockroach and a 1911....

New house rule about ten seconds later......

[Medic7158]

Mossberg 12guage upstairs, Springfield 1911 downstairs, Kel Tec PF9 either in the small of my back or in my bag. I've been in puplic safety too long, and I've seen the results of too many home invastions. I don't get far away from a firearm.

I'm not paranoid (although some people think so) because I'm confident in both the steps I've taken to avoid an incident and the training I hope I never have to use.

[Sgt. LED]

^
O0

[Jbo]

Considering I do not own a home defense shotgun nor a plethora of handguns that I can stash around the house I do carry while in my home. As soon as I get home from work my weapon is on my hip until the time I lay down for bed, then it is in the night stand. I am one who subscribes to the "it is better to have and not need than to need and not have" way of thinking. I carry when I leave the house so why not carry while in the house? As much as I would like to think of my home being an impenitrable barrier to evil, if someone really wanted to come into my home one swift kick would be all it takes to any door. I do own 2 handguns, but the chances of me being in the right room when the danger presents itself are very slim. That is why I carry at home.

[TKC]

Yeah, when I get dressed for the day, and slip my gun in my pocket to go out, I don't necessarily remove it when I am home.

[harm-knifemaker]

only when i sleep i'm not strapped.but then i have a folder clipped to the pocket of my baggies,and a fb between the matress and base.

[Codeman]

Several off-topic and posts have been removed.

Let's stick to the original topic.

If there are any more off-topic posts, we'll just close the thread.

Thanks for your understanding,

Ray

:dabird:

[mixplix]

I do. If I have been out that day, I have my .38 snub. I love that gun. if at home lounging, I will have a Kel-tec P-32 or a Beretta 21A. I plan on getting a Mossberg home defender in the next 60 days. better safe than sorry. Away from home, usually carry two.

[chaosmagnet]

It's rare that I carry at home; if I do, it's because there's an elevated threat of some kind. I've done that when the cops had a barricade situation about 1/4 mile away (we were just outside of the evacuation zone), and a few times when my neighbor came over after her husband had been beating on her and I wasn't planning to let him come in after her.

I have a pistol safe next to my bed. It's got my Kimber Pro Carry II, cocked and locked with three spare mags, and my wife's S&W 686+, with four speedloaders. In my office at the other end of the house I have a pistol safe with a Bersa Thunder 9, on safe with one up the spout and three spare mags. The main gun safe also has my new XD Tactical 9mm, also with three spare mags. I've got high velocity hollowpoints in each one.

We live in a very low threat environment. If something does come-a-knockin', I trust my dog to make me enough time to retreat towards one of those locations and get armed.

[jaejw1]

my "american express card" is a full size 92fs.. and i have 16 lovely friends loaded inside

[Versatek]

Yes, always in the home.
Usually Yes, when working in the yard.
Usually No, when working under the car.
No, when bathing or asleep.

to mikel81: My kids have always been around our firearms since they were born. They know what they are and what they do. They know that they can see or handle any one of them at any time they want by asking, and I will go over again how to make sure it is safe and unloaded, and answer any questions. We try to shoot together whenever we can. We demystify the weapons and teach that they are tools, to be used properly and ad needed, whether for sport or defense. They are still locked up when unattended (the guns, not the kids), as is prudent and proper.

In 14 years the worst that has happened is that my son tried to head-butt me in the stomach, but I turned and he butted into my holster instead. Only a small lump on his forehead. gun-proofing your kids is almost always better than kid-proofing your guns.

[mikel81]

Thanks Versatek
I agree on gunproofing kids being more effective. My boys just turned 3 and 4. They know what guns are, but I feel they are too young to fully understand what they can do. I do plan on taking them shooting and teaching them proper firearm safety when they are a little older.

[SilentK]

There is a gun and flashlight is every room in my house, even if it may be a hidden rifle under a couch or bed, or a small .22 revolver. I hear gun shots alot seeing as i live in a rural part of south carolina. if i hear a shot that i feel is too close to my house, i will grab my spotlight and light anything up, if i am further concerened, i bring the girlfriend into the living room and look all doors including the solid 2" wooden door {four steel hinges and one 3 1/2" deadblot that goes into solid concrete with keys needed on both sides.} that seperates the living room from the rest of the house. The only room i do not have a weapon in is the bathroom. but everytime i take a shower or "relive myself" i expose the weapon i carry 24/7. :winkwink: :lolhammer:

[Timbokhan]

I carry heat with me most of the time. In my house, I don't specifically carry a gun, but I have guns sprinkled around the main areas I occupy in my apartment. One by my computer, one by my bed, one above the sink and one by my recliner. It seems a little paranoid, but I live alone and have nothing better to do with my time.

[BamaBud]

Yes. Everytime, everywhere.

I have a dozen or so laying around, ready and available. I sometimes have to break out my records when we vacation to make sure I've found them all and locked them all back into the safes.

BB

[Jambo]

I live in a part of Europe that is quite restrictive on gun ownership, however, I have a Mossberg 590 in a gun safe in the bedroom, also with a push dagger hidden in the bed frame and a 21" asp with easy reach of the bed along with a CS gel spray. A 34" polypropylene baseball bat hidden near the front door along with a 26" asp hidden above the front door. A auto Benchmade hidden in the kitchen, and CS spray in the living room. And finally A 21" asp hidden in the garage within easy reach of the garage door.

I also usually have several sharp and pointy items about my person, including a Spyderco civilian for those 'better judged by twelve than carried by six' days.

I work in security, and like to be prepared. The best comment I've heard from a colleague so far is "Jesus, you're so paranoid you make Fox Mulder look normal".

That's nothing, if I was over there with you guys my house would be a armoury... :D

[spydercofanatic]

NEVER within a arms reach

[ran23]

I moved away from gun shots in the nite, to an HOA with 75% here retired. quiet. got to remind myself to pull things out and run a brush thru them. 12 ga, 9mm, .45, and an AR keep me sane.

[Junior03]

I agree with TIMBOKHAN, a little bit of everythng spread out...its not paranoia....its calleed covering all bases!!

[MyAGunn]

Re: Do you carry.......at home!?


Yes

[gw812]

Whenever we're home both the wife and I are within 14 steps of a firearm. 2 attempted home invasions taught us that a few hundred dollars into a good weapon is VERY cheap life insurance.

[WolfAmmoMan]

Whenever we're home both the wife and I are within 14 steps of a firearm. 2 attempted home invasions taught us that a few hundred dollars into a good weapon is VERY cheap life insurance.


I hope there isn't a 3rd attempt... but if there is, you are well prepared :)

[fm2176]

I usually have something within arms reach. My state of dress at my apartment generally precludes me going armed. If I take out the trash, walk to the liquor store, or go anywhere else that requires leaving the relative security of the apartment, however, I slip something in my pocket or waistband.

[ttate90303]

Yes. 638 or Bodyguard (49?) S+W on my person until bedtime. Glock 19 with weaponlight and G18 magazine (30 rd.) on nightstand on nights I'm not working. Shotgun(s) in closet.

Take care,

Andy


Andy, you forgot to say: Peace of mind. Priceless! :)

I don't keep nearly as much, but yes, I've got access to one of my two Glocks (26 & 17) at all times.

[Hannibal Lecter]

My Dear Friends,

I *always* carry - even at home. There is precious little point in being ill-prepared in the one place you spend so much of your time, especially considering that much of that time you are on low-alert by comparison with the outside world.

My Glock G36 is IWB as I type this, and it will come off of me when I undress tonight. I'll carry it to the bedroom and place it on the nightstand beside the Surefire light. Tomorrow morning it will be carried down to the bathroom for my morning shower. As soon as I dress it will be IWB again.

------------
Hannibal

[twodogknight]

Given that i'm disabled and that a lot of violent crime occurs after midnight(when i am, and most folks are, sleeping) i like to keep a handgun nearby at all times, especially at home. The main point of firearms for self-defense is the protection of life and property it just makes sense. I'm mostly home anyway.

But, to answer the question: no, i don't *carry* at home. But i do keep one handy.

BTW- i'm single, own my home, and have no roomies, wife, or kids to hide my guns from. If i did i might carry it on my person if only for safety sake.

[Lifesaver]

When/ if a home invasion happens, it happens right now! There is no time to be looking for a weapon to respond to the threat. Even at home, I have a pistol no more than arm's length away. If it is not in an IWB holster, it is equally close at hand. So, I guess the short answer to your question is "yes, I carry at home".

[sed6]

Yep, I carry at home. Never know when some a$$hole will come knocking.

[mho1970]

I used to be a Correctional Officer at Kentucky State Penitentiary.

An inmate walked off from an outside detail job at the local high school. School was still out for summer vacation. He stole a truck from the guy who was supposed to be supervising him. Luckily the truck had "OnStar" and they shut it down a short time later. But it wasn't far from the high school. In the truck was a loaded 9mm pistol with 16 rounds and the inmate took it when he abandoned the truck. Now he is on foot and about 15 miles away from my house.

When I heard that the inmate had escaped, I checked on my handguns in the bedroom. I moved my 38 to a little more accessible area for me to grab if needed.

I knew the inmate from the time I worked at the Penn. That was the worse part. I know what the inmates are capable of :evil:. At this time he is still at large but has been sighted about 100 miles away near his former hometown. The pistol was recovered.

My guns and pistols are still close by, just in case.

[Turkeyhunter]

Yes....I always have one of my handguns within arms reach when I am in the easy chair watching TV or on the night stand.

[Mud]

Typicaly if my pants are on I have at least 1 gun on.

If im walking around in Gym shorts ill grab a J frame and put it in my waist band or at least have it with in arms reach

[TooSharp]

Nope not at home. That is free time with the kids. We wrestle around and you never know when I'm walking by and one of the hoodlums decides to jump on me. They know to grab gently or not at all when we are in public.

[rtrwv]

I always carry where legally feasible and always at home.

[Bubba]

Do you carry at home

Another yes

[Elduke]

I would like to start carrying at home and I would like to know what type of belt and holster everyone is using. I own a 5.11 1 1/2 inch belt and it seems to sag when I put my holster on. Should I get a 1 3/4 inch belt and a concealed holster? A pistol is no good if I don't have it near me in case something happens. I am looking at getting a Safariland concealment holster for my Glock. Thank you in advance.

[Rémy]

If you buy a Safariland holster for you Glock... don't buy the Level 2 ones...
Some companys here in Austria stopped selling those for Glocks because there are way too far unintentional discharges when reholstering the Glock.
It's a technical problem by Safariland concerning the Level 2 lock and the trigger...

And my answer is:
No. I don't carry at home. I'm allowed to open carry 24/7 (in europe)- everywhere -, but there's no need for that.

[Spydermonkey]

I carry everywhere, home, out, wherever. My dept SOPs require it anyway.

[KenpoTex]

If I walk out my door, even to check the mail, I've got one on me. If I'm in the house, I have one within arms reach.

[Elduke]

If you buy a Safariland holster for you Glock... don't buy the Level 2 ones...
Some companys here in Austria stopped selling those for Glocks because there are way too far unintentional discharges when reholstering the Glock.
It's a technical problem by Safariland concerning the Level 2 lock and the trigger...

And my answer is:
No. I don't carry at home. I'm allowed to open carry 24/7 (in europe)- everywhere -, but there's no need for that.




Remy do you remember which particular model I should avoid? Was it the ALS "Automatic Lock System" that locks onto the ejection port? Thank you for the warning I will call them to see if they fixed the problem.

[Rémy]

Yes, the Safariland ALS System...
A company which sold Safariland in my city switched to Blackhawk. In the motherland of Glock, nobody buys a holster that doesn't work well with Glocks :).

Some guy in another thread said that they were some discharges with Blackhawks Serpa as well... don't know about that personally.

[KenpoTex]

I've never heard of problems with any of Safariland's holsters. Considering that the guy who designed their retention systems (and basically codified what the retention levels mean) is a former FBI agent, LE instructor, and one of the most highly respected firearms instructors around, I highly doubt that he would sign off on a product with an inherent design flaw.

I'm not intending to be argumenative here...I'd really be curious to see some more information on this.

[Bubba]

You can find all kinds of info on the dis-advantages of the 'serpa' design holsters

The holster has use use your trigger finger to disconnect the lock as you draw

So as the pistol leaves the holster your trigger finger is extended and applying pressure..
now your brain needs to tell your finger to stop applying pressure before the gun leaves the holster and the trigger is exposed to the finger who is under tension and pretty much on the trigger or at least in the very near vicinity ..

sure 'don't put your finger on the trigger', but your arm is also bringing a loaded gun up along your body potentially around other people and your eyes are (or should be) on the bad guy, your brain should be thinking about getting your body behind cover or away from the threat, and oh yea there is a bad guy doing something that made you draw a gun.. so brains are under a lot of stress when you are gonna need this holster and your finger to do their thing

There is a lot of information being processed in that moment of drawing a gun.
Practice gives muscles 'memory' but not everyone practices as much as their muscles might need and 'stuff' just happens, so people shoot themselves and accidental discharges happen all the time from retention systems that require the trigger finger

I know some people need to wear guns out where bad guys might be tempted to grab them, so they need retention systems, and maybe this is the best system out there, I don't mean to crap on it, I know they are popular.

I don't need to use retention so I don't practice with them personally, but I've seen and heard plenty of negative comments and stories about them

[Rémy]

Actually my finger's always extended and it stays extended.
Even during military with rifles/MGs having a safety lever my finger had to stays extended all the time.

I guess it's just a factor of how well you are trained and whom trained you.
I can apply full pressure to my finger all the time because it can never happen to have the finger on the trigger if you are well trained.
If I apply full pressure than it's all going ro the side of the gun and not even near the trigger.

[arizona-hermit]

Yes, if I am awake, I am carrying.
If I am asleep, one (or more) are close at hand.

[dl52163]

If not on me there is not one far away from me. YES

[lmbc2]

I have at least a knife on me or within immediate reach 98% of the time no matter where I am. It would be 100% except I don't have a knife that will go in the shower. I carry a gun on me or within immediate reach about 50% of the time at home and about 90% of the time when I leave if I am not going to/from work.

[glocker21]

Why wouldn't I?

[sigmonster45]

Some one has to herd the sheep and protect theme from the wolves . In my house and on my property including in my car I am strapped for bears ;D

[Corporal Punishment]

No, I don't carry at home (in my home), but I feel reasonably safe in my domicile and it is the place I am most relaxed. My perimeter security is such that I would have ample warning of attempted intrusion, and I'm never more than a few feet away from a hidden weapon in my house. I have no children, and adults/friends that know me (enough to be in my home) are warned that any firearms they may discover are loaded. Hide in plain sight is the method I most often use, both in my house and in my EDC. I'm also a great believer in the military tactical principle of "economy of force" and without giving away all my trade secrets, I employ unmanned remote and passive defensive measures to deter and funnel aggressors toward certain avenues. I do have an extra secure area (stocked with supplies) that I can "fall back" to... a so-called panic room... LOL.

So, though I can (with every legal right to), I don't feel it's necessary to be especially "armed" in my home. But woe to he that enters my lair unbidden.


Now, again, the rules change when I'm up in Alaska. Up there, I carry a sidearm 24/7, and more often than not, a longarm if I'm investigating a sound/disturbance. Most of the time, it's just varmints, but I've run into hungry wolves and (even more dangerous) moose before.

[Corporal Punishment]

brains are under a lot of stress when you are gonna need this holster and your finger to do their thing

There is a lot of information being processed in that moment of drawing a gun.
Practice gives muscles 'memory' but not everyone practices as much as their muscles might need

Just to address this other side topic....
In training, I heard so many anecdotes about people that shot themselves in the leg or foot, shot a hole through their holster, or bounced a round off the pavement and hit an innocent bystander, in their zeal to whip out a Western-style quick draw.

We learned and practiced drawing and firing a sidearm as a five count movement, which became automatic (and helped us I suppose not to shoot ourselves). I don't remember the exact wording (anymore) but the steps were:
1) hand to the pistol grip
2) release retention (thumb strap), break contact with holster
3) weapon to "low ready", release safety (if applicable)
4) weapon to "high ready", finger to trigger, aim center mass
5) fire two rounds into target

1, 2, 3, 4, 5-5.... 1, 2, 3, 4, 5-5...

To simulate "real world" stress: next time at the range, try firing a table or just a mag after some vigourous calisthenics (like 2 minutes of side straddle hop), breathing hard with your heart pounding in your chest, and see how tight your groups are then. ;)

[sigmonster45]

Just to address this other side topic....
In training, I heard so many anecdotes about people that shot themselves in the leg or foot, shot a hole through their holster, or bounced a round off the pavement and hit an innocent bystander, in their zeal to whip out a Westernised quick draw.

We learned and practiced drawing and firing a sidearm as a five count movement, which became automatic (and helped us I suppose not to shoot ourselves). I don't remember the exact wording (anymore) but the steps were:
1) hand to the pistol grip
2) release retention (thumb strap), break contact with holster
3) weapon to "low ready", release safety (if applicable)
4) weapon to "high ready", finger to trigger, aim center mass
5) fire two rounds into target

1, 2, 3, 4, 5-5.... 1, 2, 3, 4, 5-5...

To simulate "real world" stress: next time at the range, try firing a table or just a mag after some vigorous calisthenics (like 2 minutes of side straddle hop), breathing hard with your heart pounding sin your chest, and see how tight your groups are then. ;)
I agree some buy a gun come home put it on the night stand and feel safe :rolleyes: then when time comes to use it they injure or kill themselves or a innocent. :thumbsdown:If you incoperate your weapon of choice in your everyday routine you my save you from YOU! When you're weapon of choice feels as comfortable in you're hand as handling a fork you're at least safe from yourself and thats a good start.

[sigmonster45]

Now, again, the rules change when I'm up in Alaska. up there, I carry a sidearm 24/7, and more often than not, a longarm if I'm investigating a sound/disturbance. Most of the time, it's just varmints, but I've run into hungry wolves and (even more dangerous) moose before.



MY cousin lives in Alaska he said in your home the most he had to worry about is his wife snapping on him because of close confinement for 6 months out of a year or at least until fishing season when he stayed gone the rest of the year.Then he carried a 454 for bear In case throwing them a salmon didn't work. :laugh:

[Gundalilama]

Yes. I carry at all times. When I'm sleeping, there is one on each nightstand.

[dwrd]

I leave my sidearm on until I am going to sleep, then it goes on the nightstand where the Mossberg lives.

[chriscoobs]

I changed my mind about carry at home yesterday. It was 8:30 at night and im down stairs with my dog when i hear a knock on my front door (which means somone opened a 7ft steel tall gate with without permission and tresspassed about 50ft to get to my front door).I walk upstairs and almost have a heart attack when i see 7 African American Individuals dressed like gangbangers standing at my glass front door. My shotgun and handguns are kept in my room but had i needed it, the people at the front door would have seen me pass them in order to get a gun in my room. I open the door and i tell them the police have been called and to leave because they were tresspassing, They explain to me they are selling magazine subscriptions which upsets me even more because of the "NO Solicitors" sign on the 7ft steel door they opened when they tresspassed. When i called the police to report these people disrupting every house in my neighborhood i was even more upset to find out they can legally silicit house to house till 9pm in my city, even with a "no solicitors" sign up :rant: . This experience made me rethink where i keep weapons in my house and how i can quickly access them nomatter where i am in the house.

[P35]

Yes
If I am dressed I have my pistol

[objective_guy]

I don't carry inside my house. The day I thought I had to carry in my house is the day I move out of that neighborhood. I do have my guns easily accessible and strategically placed so that if someone were attempting to break in I could get to them quickly enough. If you can't relax inside your OWN house, where can you??

[rhazkhal]

They are still locked up when unattended (the guns, not the kids), as is prudent and proper. :lolhammer:

Gun-proofing your kids is almost always better than kid-proofing your guns. :iagree:

[3fgburner]

And the answer is, sometimes... On the flip side, my den (basement floor) is absolutely stacked with weapons. I usually leave my EDC gun right near the front door on the first floor. Second floor, the Mossberg is in the corner by my side of the bed. Roll out of bed, grab, bang.

[Bubba]

I don't carry inside my house. The day I thought I had to carry in my house is the day I move out of that neighborhood. I do have my guns easily accessible and strategically placed so that if someone were attempting to break in I could get to them quickly enough. If you can't relax inside your OWN house, where can you??

I can understand the concept.. and your point of view, but I'll add two reasons why I don't think we don't get to choose where we get to 'relax'
It would be great if all crime happened 'in the bad part of town' but it doesn't

#1 bad guys have cars.
I can tell you of at least three stories off the top of my head from personal experience where bad guys were engaged by police in traffic and fled to the nearest 'side streets' to attempt escape. Talk to a cop and see how often 'bad stuff' ends up happening in an 'unexpected' place or a 'good neighborhood' randomly

#2 Bad guys 'shop' in 'good neighborhoods'
Do you think poor bad guys want to steal from poor good guys?
Many travel to 'good neighborhoods' where the majority of the people assume they are 'safe' from crime

I don't really care if you choose to be armed at home or not, but assuming crime happens in 'somewhere else' is naive IMO

[Bubba]

I really like this forum, i hope it doesn't turn into another one of those paranoid, racist "preparedness" soap boxes.

aside from your concern about this thread, I can not recall any other evidence of this taking place.
I joined this forum because it seemed like a very welcoming place, and I haven't been given much (if any) reason to have changed my mind on that so far

I think we are OK

[Short Bus]

If I have my pants on...I have a gun. If I don't, there aint one far :)

[NinjaClerk]

After reading about 'home invasion' robberies, I'm starting to think that I should. I live 'in the sticks' and my nearest neighbor is about 300 yards away. They wouldn't be able to hear a thing at our house. I keep meaning to get a driveway alarm, and I've thought about seeing what type of security system I could have installed at my house. I don't want anything that you have to subscribe to, just something that will turn on lights and make a heck of a lot of noise. I've got most of the guns locked up in the gun safe, but I've got a Remington 1100 out and my .45 on the dresser in the bedroom, but you never know. My buddy carries his .357 Ruger SP101 with him all the time at home. And he lives in town. The nice thing is that my wife is very tolerant of my paranoia. She didn't even roll her eyes at my new 5.11 discreet jacket that I just bought.

[rhazkhal]

If I have my pants on...I have a gun. If I don't, there aint one far :)


:lolhammer: I don't want to imagine the day that you don't have your pants on and still have a gun on you :lolhammer: , just kiddin!!! :stupid:

[Codeman]

Just a friendly reminder that EDCF is a family-friendly forum. Let's keep it clean for the children that may be viewing.

:dabird:

[rhazkhal]

Just a friendly reminder that EDCF is a family-friendly forum. Let's keep it clean for the children that may be viewing.

:dabird:


I am deeply sorry for my post, point taken and be sure to remember for future posting...

[zombie]

Yes. Yes, I do.

[Dirty Bob]

Speaking of families: for those with little ones, carry at home may be the best way to keep a pistol secured, yet ready for immediate use. A pistol left lying around with kids in the house is an invitation for a tragedy. Keypads may be quick for some, but I learned (while trying repeatedly to dial 9-1-1), during an attempted home invasion, that my manual dexterity will suffer during times of extreme stress. They were trying to kick the front door in, my wife was freaking out, and I had my gun in my right hand and the cordless phone in my left. I had dialed phone numbers hundreds of times with my left thumb in the past, but it took several tries to dial just three numbers correctly.

Keep safe,
Dirty Bob

[Gryphon]

Carry at home? I usually have a pistol within reasonable reach, and if I wasn't so disorganized with all this new EDC gear and my keychain project mess, I'd go back to having one in reach almost all the time. When you get a new piece of gear, you tend to want to have it close at hand to admire, but I haven't gotten a new gun in a long time so I don't have that going for me. But my SIG p250c (currently set for 9mm) is within 10 feet of me, in a holster on my leather pants that I'll be wearing (again) tomorrow.

Being a gun collector, I have a lot of guns, and so it's not as simple as one might imagine to keep them all put away. I am often dry-firing one, or customizing one, moving rail accessories around (on rifles), that sort of thing, and sometimes I'm too lazy to finish a project or put it away promptly. There are no kids in my household at the moment, so for awhile I was tending to leave various guns lying around. We don't get a lot of visitors and those that we do tend to be gun people, or my parents, who simply cringe away from them. But a few months ago I realized this was horribly insecure, so I put most of them away in safes or at least my lockable bedside closet. There are still usually one or two in my bedside drawer, or on the bedside table. Of course, there's still the issue of the 8 swords in the living and dining rooms, so someone could probably walk in here and do some damage. Not really much I can do about that, other than setting my alarm and locking the place down. And living in a safe area.

Technically a shotgun, the shorter the better, is supposed to be the preferred home defense weapon. I think if faced with the situation, though, I'd probably grab a .45 or my carry gun (again, currently in 9) because it's what I'm more familiar with, and it's manueverable.

[CopperKnight]

I always have it on me. No reason not to have it on my person at home if I have it away from home. Since I have kids, the gun is safer on me and under my immediate control than anywhere else.

Some time ago, I would hang the gun on my belt any time I left the house, then lock it in the safe when I returned home. But once I really thought of it, I couldn't figure out why, since I spend most of my life at home, I was keeping it locked up. So I started carrying it at home as well. It really is more convenient this way. Plus the batteries in my pistol safe last a lot longer. ;D

[Rob65]

I always have it on me. No reason not to have it on my person at home if I have it away from home. Since I have kids, the gun is safer on me and under my immediate control than anywhere else.

Some time ago, I would hang the gun on my belt any time I left the house, then lock it in the safe when I returned home. But once I really thought of it, I couldn't figure out why, since I spend most of my life at home, I was keeping it locked up. So I started carrying it at home as well. It really is more convenient this way. Plus the batteries in my pistol safe last a lot longer. ;D


Couldn't have said it better myself. O0 This is why I carry at home :)

Robert

[Eeyore]

I personally do not carry at home. Carrying a gun requires a good belt. Most of the time, I parade around my house in my boxers, PJ, or a robe. No Mexican carry for me; I value my privates to much. Nevertheless, I do have several firearms strategically placed around my house.

[JPTP]

YES.

[newbie06]

I live right next to one of the worst neighborhoods in Houston, and thanks to some of our new "friends" from N.O., it is even worse. I hear gun shots every other night. That, and I have actually had someone attempt to break in my house. I don't know whether it was the Glock or my 60 pound Boxer that scared them. :roof: So do I carry? Hell yes I do!

[TexasGun]

Yes. For the fact of one, the higher number of gun shots herd at night and early evning, and two the more brutal home invations going on right now.

[Nater]

Yep or I have it very close to me.

[Porker]

Out the safe to the coffee table with an extra mag...

[IPDSystems]

Being a gun collector, I have a lot of guns, and so it's not as simple as one might imagine to keep them all put away. I am often dry-firing one, or customizing one, moving rail accessories around (on rifles), that sort of thing, and sometimes I'm too lazy to finish a project or put it away promptly.


Yes, exactly! Can you please come over and explain this to my wife, please!?

lol

Bryn

[dowtech]

On me or close at hand.

[Mercury]

Always.

S&W in a pocket holster if wearing pants. Glock in my belly band worn down on my hips like a gun belt if I'm in shorts or pajamas.

I recently moved, but where I was living before streetcorner prostitution was common, drug dealing as well, and my car is still sans stereo from when some schmuck decided s/he deserved it more than me. :rant: It doesn't seem like a far step from crime right outside my door to crime coming through my door.

The way I see it, if I'm sitting in the bathroom on one side of the house, and some thug breaks in and is now between me and my firearms, I've effectively armed a criminal.

[bblatt11]

Always. Typically have my S&W no more than 2 feet from my strong hand. Also have my HK ready at floor level with a long gun at chest height Just in case. Franky, my friend Just in gets way too much of my time.
For trash I use the S&W in a simple Uncle Mike's IWB holster.

[Dreadnought]

I carry at home 100% of the time. Most often it is my S&W 642 in an Uncle Mike's (Size 16 IIRC) and tucked in the waistband of my britches.

[_STL_15_]

I carry at home 100%... haha besides the shower...

[owu1bag5]

i carry every where. generally when i am at work i carry a little NAA mini revolver in 22mag, and then when i leave there i generally have my primary weapon on me. that is usually a springfield xd full size in .40 in the winter, and a kahr cw9 in the summer. plus other weapons stationed throughout the house. pistol on the book shelf in my walkway, shotgun in the hall closet, a couple more pistols my bedroom closet, my AR-15 beside the bed.

[greenmountainbooks]

In many areas the situation is more complex due to laws requiring all firearms in the home to be "secured" by a gun safe or trigger lock.
BTW I hang a trigger lock off the stick shift on both of my vehicles. It makes a great sap.

[Krotchitty]

As a parent, I find the safest place for my firearm at home is on my person. My wife's pistol and the shotgun are locked up however. When I'm not home, my wife does not have the awareness or presence of mind to keep an unloaded firearm within arms reach, so they remain locked up. Sad, but better than having them accessible to anyone else I suppose.

I'm still working on her...she does at least have a CCW, although never carries.

[Captain. Glock]

I always carry, especially at home. There is no reason as to why one shouldn't carry at home. Anything can happen anywhere at anytime, it's good to be prepared.

[0dBm]

In many areas the situation is more complex due to laws requiring all firearms in the home to be "secured" by a gun safe or trigger lock.

Not while I'm actually carrying it though! :P

[kennith]

When I have a firearm at the ready in my home, I never leave it more than arm's length away from me. If anything happens to it, it is my responsibility, so yes, I carry it. If I leave the house, I lock it up, or take it with me.

There is no excuse to leave one unattended, and there is no point to owning all these firearms if at least one is not ready to be used. Thus, if you own firearms it is logical to keep one ready, and a ready firearm should always be guarded on your person or about it. That tells me, logically, that it doesn't make sense for a firearm owner not to carry at home.

[wjh2657]

If I put my pants on, a S&W J frame is in the front pocket.

[greenmountainbooks]

Not while I'm actually carrying it though! :P

Yes, I suppose you are right, I never thought of that, but when you sleep, here in MA, you need to lock the gun.
I have a heavy hickory cane in every room near my favorite chair. Next to my bed, my old blackthorne sits and my late wife's broadsword in case group therapy is needed.
If my home is violated when I am present, I offer the old adage: "May God have mercy on you, for I will have none."

[Tango 191]

yea whenever im up and walking around otherwise its within arms reach

[tpd223]

Yes.

WE have a fair number of home invasions in my town, and after being on the job here for 22 years I have made a few bad guys mad.

[Fosszombie]

I had my FiveseveN on me and someone tried to break into my home. My neighbor spooked him off but I'm still glad I had it. I'm not going to get hurt/killed by someone just because they want my stuff.

[ztf hitman]

yes.

[Warfighter]

Absolutely. It is my responsibility as a father, husband and sheepdog to protect those in my care. I will never ever be a willing victim, firearm or not.

[Bamajay73]

Absolutely. It is my responsibility as a father, husband and sheepdog to protect those in my care. I will never ever be a willing victim, firearm or not.

Ditto!

[Turkeyhunter]

all the time......revolver within two feet of me in the living room, and one on the night stand at bedtime. IN my front pocket while working around the house.

[sgtrutledge]

Yep all the time because the one time I dont carry could be time I needed it.

[mlandolt8]

Not typically.

[xdglocker]

Absolutely....What good is a weapon if you can't get to it when you need it. You just never know. Actually, there is some stype of defensive weapon or something that can be used as a weapon, in every room of the house and the whole family knows where and how to deploy them.

[michoi]

i got broken in once and i was gone i wish i could cary and i swear i wouldnt of hesitated to take a gun out if i would of been there

[hathcocked]

I slip on a serpa holster using the paddle on my house shorts. Having a pistol for home defense that isn't on your person kinda defeats the purpose lol.

[TexasGun]

I did until I started having back problems wearing a iwb holster for 16 hours a day. Now If I leave the house or go out side I grab it. Although in my home it usually sits no more than a arms length away.

[Bowman1911]

Can't remember if I've posted in this thread or not, but yeah, My Elsie Pea is always on me outside of work (government building w/zero tolerance) at home, play, everywhere (law allowed). Also, No matter where, there's also a .45 of some sort within reach.

[FRagman1967]

Don't need to carry at home, there are nine guns in reach that don't fit in the safe. :winkwink:

[assoc]

I never leave the house without my CCW (Sig 238) on my side or in my ankle holster. Around the house my Sig 226 is always within arms length no matter what. I made the decision to carry 24/7 after my first daughter was born 10 years ago and have never looked back. I’m a big believer in the sheepdog philosophy.

[Cervantes]

Hi-point makes an inexpensive and reliable piece of iron (and plastic, mostly plastic). I purchase my first Hi-point last year and fired it within the hour, forgot to clean up the packing grease. It works as well as any other handgun, and I'm sure it will kill a bad guy the same as any high dollar 9MM.
Their cheap enough that I have strategically placed them around the house so that a kick burglar (assuming it's not a dude with Chuck Norris kicking skills) will catch hell before getting all the way into the house.

[earthtech]

Yep, have a few LCP's, a sig 238 is usually my edc of choice, and several HD shotguns scattered around the house. Also have the alarm and a power driveway gate.

[solocanoe]

sure didn't plan on this being my first post here, but YES I carry at home, even sleeping. I am a back sleeper and have a smart carry set up for that.

a pistol, knife and flashlight only come off for showers and ....yeah, that....

our house has alarm set up, we live in "nice house/neighborhood etc, but I decided long ago, If I was gonna carry, I'd carry all the time - too many of my friends are cops, too much stuff happens when folks think they are safe in their homes. like others here have said, it's my duty I believe, and all in my family know where there are 4 guns loaded and ready spread in home, hidden, and how to use them and use them well. (DA revolvers for simplicity) Every family member sleeps with a Surefire G-2 by their bed too.

I've carried dirt biking, canoeing, off roading, mountain biking, hiking, you name it. For me, I'm surely gonna carry in my home - its the place I care MOST about what happens. When I shower or go in the pool, my carry stuff is under the towel.

I know many don't carry at home and that's cool with me, it's just my thinking, my thing to do so.

[Hero]

Yes. I have a handgun on me at all times until I undress for bed. Then there is a pistol at bedside. There have been a few home invasion robberies lately...

[dl52163]

DUH!!! YES> What good is a gun if you don't have it with you.

[GRIFFINHAWKS]

YEP .. If it don't go BOOM .. It's SHARP .. or BOTH .

BE WELL .. GH

[TNRat]

In this region we were averaging one home invasion in which someone was shot per week. One per week. You don't want to be the one that is unarmed and wind up figuring into those odds.

[Alfa 34]

ALLWAYS CARRY , NEVER TELL.

There have been multilple home envasions in this area in the last year at least one a month, several months with two or more, just this week two guys with shot guns broke in to home and demanded money and left.. With more people laid off and the worse the economy gets the more prevelant this will be.... Most cases they get away with it.

I hear you knocking but you can't come in.

[snare]

if it is not on me, it is sitting on my computer desk while i work.


+1

[WulfHermit]

Hell YES! Mine's not a great neighborhood and there's been stabbings and muggings in the area. I carry, I have surprises stashed here and there and I have a twitchy dog who sounds terrifying when she starts barking and lets me know if anyone even gets near My place. I don't have much, but I mean to keep what I do have.

[Gnarly]

Yes.

Because a little paranoia is a healthy thing.

And my work causes me to get 3-5 death threats each year.

So far,no serious attempts...in 15 years.

But....a little paranoia....

----Gnarly :evilgrin:

[slowjo]

Not at home. I have two small kids and we live in a small town. Low crime.

[WulfHermit]

Not at home. I have two small kids and we live in a small town. Low crime.


I envy that. I grew up in the city I'm in, and I can remember my dad almost never locking his truck and how we'd leave the front door open on warm nights to let the breeze through the house. Now I wouldn't dare do that.
For good or bad, I have no kids to worry about in my place, if I did I'd definitely keep My weapon out of reach and locked.

[Dirty Bob]

Small kids at home is the reason some people do carry at home. It's the only safe place where a gun can be immediately accessible to the owner but inaccessible to the little ones.

Regards,
Dirty Bob

[TNRat]

Small kids at home is the reason some people do carry at home. It's the only safe place where a gun can be immediately accessible to the owner but inaccessible to the little ones.

Regards,
Dirty Bob


Excellent point.

[powernoodle]

I work at home, drive my 2 boys to school and pick them up, and am basically half lawyer and half stay at home dad. I carry everywhere it is legal to do so. Which means that I have a gun on me every waking moment, except when going through a metal detector. I have many reasons to carry, and none not to.

In the unlikely event that I am every required to protect myself or my family, do I want the ability to do so or not? Thats a no brainer for me. Its legal, its moral, and I like knowing that a S&W is always in my pocket.

[a35335]

Yes, Glock 19 with some ICC frangies, or.....................



If I put my pants on, a S&W J frame is in the front pocket.


Classic, love it.

R

[k2mykel]

Simple answer: yes.

[antman157]

I never leave the house without my CCW (Sig 238) on my side or in my ankle holster. Around the house my Sig 226 is always within arms length no matter what. I made the decision to carry 24/7 after my first daughter was born 10 years ago and have never looked back. I’m a big believer in the sheepdog philosophy.


Same here! Im a sheepdog believer too ... I carry a G26 at home

[greenmountainbooks]

Hi-point makes an inexpensive and reliable piece of iron (and plastic, mostly plastic). I purchase my first Hi-point last year and fired it within the hour, forgot to clean up the packing grease. It works as well as any other handgun, and I'm sure it will kill a bad guy the same as any high dollar 9MM.
Their cheap enough that I have strategically placed them around the house...

So does anyone have details on this Hi-Point? Price? Internet link?

[Jbum]

Always carry at home.

[Sirvive]

I just got my holster so I guess my answer is "I will."

[Dronac]

I usually carry at home or have a gun near by when I am at my parents place for school. If I am away for summer work and living on my own, I have a shotgun by the bed, handgun on me at all times, and an AR-15 and AK-47 handy :lolhammer:. I ALWAYS have at the very least a knife to use to get to my gun. Thankfully my state at least allows knives (Up to 5 inch blade folders) on campus.

[gern_blanston]

...Carrying at home is just as important as it is on the street, even more so, at least for me...
...It has been said that there is a thin line between being prepared and being paranoid. I am very comfortable on my side of the line.. ;D
+1 :thumbsup:

[greenmountainbooks]

I have not in the past...although always have a pocket knife and various heavy items near the front door, but I am rethinking this in light of several home invasions in my area, Berkshire Cty. MA, that was mostly immune to such acts previously.
MA gravely restricts the type of handgun that can be sold, but I am thinking of looking into a VT purchase (I have a residence there too) of something like the North American Arms Black Spider...two cylinders, 22 LR and 22 mag. Maybe even their tiny 5 shot 22 single action. Both are small enough not to annoy me carrying them about in a pocket.
I would love the Beretta stainless sub-sized 22 semi-auto, but they are pricey and currently cannot be bought in MA.

[HOMELAND SECURITY HAM]

I have an NAA it is great for a back up, and for in your pocket in an emergency in a pinch, however I would not trust it for a knock on the door or worse late at night.

I dont worry too much at night I have an antisocial German Shepard. Unfortunitely the dog was never socialized. We got her from an old lady that had parkinsons. The dog just stayed in a crate for the first two years of her life. After the dog knocked the old lady down enough (when she tried to let it go out for a bathroom break) her husband got concerned and gave her to my family.

She has the run of the house now and is very affectinate with the family. But she wants to bite every one else. We are concerned every time our lawn guy comes and have to hope she doesn't go through the window. The dog is vicious toward everybody outside the family.

To get friends inside our home, they they have to remain accross the street and let us approach while talking to the friend as we approach, then after the dog accepts the fact that I made the approach toward the friend, we can walk the guest back accross trhe street ind into the house.

If the friend has to go out to their car or leaves our home for any reason we have to through the whole process again accross the street again before the friend can get back inside.

When I work midnights my kids have to secure the dog in a bedroom and stand by with her, while the wife opens the door. If it is a bad guy the kids will just open the door. The wife also has her permit and always has a gun in the house also.

When I am home, if there is a late night knock. I get the dog secured and I have the 1911 in my hand hiden behind a magazine while I open the door. My area is usually trouble free, but due to my line of work the family and I stay alert when there is a late night knock.

I have high school aged girls, they know that even if they order a pizza, if the wife and I are not home, they follow the same proceedure. One of the kids stands by with the dog in a bedroom while the other opens the door. If there was a pushy pizza delivery guy or other person, who tried to force their way in to the home, the other girl would release the dog. Being aware of your surroundings includes being cautious inside your home. Although we should not have to go through all this, welcome to 2010!!!! Be safe and protect your family everyone.

[compy222]

i will carry outside my home, particularly if i'm out with the dog at night. you never know if an animal will attack your dog (be it a possum, skunk, or another stray animal).

i don't usually carry inside the house, however, as i'm the youngest person in my home, i will leave my gun stowed in a dresser drawer right next to my bed/phone. just in case something goes "bump in the night."

[HOMELAND SECURITY HAM]

My neighbor (who is a jerk) reciently shot and killed another neighbors pit bull while he was walking his dog.

He probably would have been ok but he was carring a 2" 38 in his pocket and never got a permit.

The sheriff came and after the put the cuffs on him he faked ( i'm sure) having a heart attack. They called rescue, uncuffed him and the paramedics transported him to the hospital. I guess his charges will be filed while he is not in custody.

Modreator feel free to move this if it belongs somewhere else.

[Lawyerman]

Yes, I do, though I have not done so in the past. With the security system we have, our dogs etc....it's not really necessary in all probability but I have started doing so in the last year.

[greenmountainbooks]

Same here! Im a sheepdog believer too ... I carry a G26 at home

Did you know that many breeds of sheepdog have a genetic imperitive to protect their flock, even in the abscense of a human? There have been incidents when the shepard has died and at the end of the season when others arrived to bring in the flock, the flock was still florishing in a tightly controlled and breeding group.
The right breed of dog will stand about a ewe giving birth, but with eyes out searching, looking for preditors; some will eat the afterbirth, apparently as a way of controlling the scent. Some breeds have been bred (or evolutionarily selected) to resemble the sheep they protect, even down to a darkened muzzle and thick wool-colored coat. A near-sighted preditor could not tell the difference between prey and a fanged protector.
A lesson for humans.

[iacchus]

If I am indoors, there is always a firearm nearby. If I am cutting grass or doing yardwork, I carry. When I walk the dog, or if I go out at night for something, I carry then also.

[js27mw11]

If Im not leaving the house I always have something nearby. Outside the house then I always carry.

[jwhite75]

As I type...my P228 sits with 14 rounds of Gold Dot on top of my Computer desk. If I leave the house I have a Smith 340, Glock 23 or Sig p228 on my person.

[montbrew82]

I have had my carry permit since 2005 and I have carried 24/7, 365 ever since then. If I'm taking a shower, I still bring my G-27 in the bathroom. I was even carrying my Keltec P3AT in an Uncle Mikes iwb holster when I got married and nobody knew other than my wife. As it is, most of us that choose to have, own, and carry firearms will never have to use them in a life or death situation. However, some people will and if I was to be included in the group that will have to face danger, I choose to be prepared to defend myself. The catch is, you never know where and/or when danger will show up, so you increase your chances of survival by carrying as often as possible.

[fespo276]

In a word, Yes. My reason is that I have small kids, and I don't feel like opening my safe 10 times a day every time I re-enter the house. So, to make it easy, I start to carry when I get dressed in the morning, and put it away when I dress for bed. In between, I carry.

[silentstorm16]

Always I've read stories of home invasion where the perps were attacking like delievary men and when the unsuspecting victim door open the door they don't know what hits them. 1 second can destroy a lifetime it's always good to have it and not need it, instead of needing it and not having it.

[greenmountainbooks]

No, but I am thinking about it. The state of MA now prohibits the sale of new models of almost everything smaller than a S&W 38 stub, so that takes the bloom off house carry. Never less, I note with dismay that home invasions are creeping closer to my own abode from less reputable areas a short drive away. How long before they begin targeting houses in a more upscale area that they preceive as having more ready cash?

[icqcq]

A year and a half ago, while living in the Good, Popular, Old part of town, my roommate ran in the house, grabbed something, and ran back out the front door without locking it. Three minutes later she came back in the front door; but the timing was wrong (if she hadn't gotten out of the driveway, it was too long; if she had, then it was too quick to have gone around the block), so I walked to the front of the house to see what she was doing. It wasn't my roommate: a couple walking by had watched her departure and noted the unlocked front door and had come to check out the situation: the woman was in the living room, the man was standing in the open front door. I was not armed at the moment, but the strength of my verbal response was enough. Fortunately, they were opportunists who had hoped to find an empty house, and not assertive enough to close the door behind them and make things difficult.

Lesson learned.

[ethernectar]

I don't carry at home, but there are 2 hidden away and within reach: a P220 w/ 45 +P+ and a S&W Airlight w/ 357Mag loads.

[icemncmth]

Having grown up in the DC area and having a step father that was in law enforcement I kind of learned to always have something on me. I keep my front glass door locked with a dead bolt and the front door is double locked. Same goes for the back door. All doors into my house require you to get past more than one door. All my windows are double pane and have a nice coating on them. I takes a few good whacks with a bat to smash one and even more to get through one. I don't answer my door if the doorbell goes off. I first look then open and even then I am prepared. I do funny thi9ngs like when I go to my vehicle I get in a lock the doors all the time looking around while I start the vehicle to see if anyone approaches. I had someone walk up to my door onetime and I already had my hand on my gun and didn't crack my window. I made the person yell so I could hear them and everyone else could!.

I do little things like take different lunch times at work and sometimes go home (takes less than 10 mins one way) I leave for work at different times. I even arrive home at different times. My "routine" is hard to follow and my neighbors comment on it. I have dogs in the house and motion lights all around. I do have an alarm system but I have modified some of the sensors. I have an IR sensor near my front door that turns on my back porch light so when I am in the backyard I know if someone has been to my front door.

Funny thing is twice in my neighborhood someone will drop of a group of thugs at one end of the 4 block street then drive to the other end of the street. Then the thugs will go from driveway to driveway taking anything of value. Busting out a lot of car windows on they way. Mine has never been hit. I have a big floodlight that goes on and it is test all the time. My neighbors use to complain about it but now all of them have one. I set them up myself and since then we haven't had the problem.

I also have a motion IR camera mounted that takes pics of my vehicles is something moves around them.

But my best thing is my gun safe. I keep all but what I carry in it. I have a lot of guns and knives and don't need them all out so I only keep what I need..everything else is locked up in a big safe that has a key lock and a combo lock. It also has a lot of Black Powder in it. If someone tries to use a cutting torch on the thing...well BOOM!

[MuayThai]

I dont typically keep one on my person at home but I have several hidden throughout the house. The back of my couch has two rows of flip up cushions so I keep one there (45) and a (40) between the mattresses. I also keep one on top of my chest of drawers. Its over 6'6" so you cant see it. Like most other post if its dark out I will grab one if im going outside.

[iacchus]

As of today, all the time outside. Apparently there are alligators in the neighborhood!

[Boy SureFire]

That's a very thorough security minded plan icemncmth (I'm a little jealous), & very kind of you to help the neighbors too...

[broberts001]

Always carry a blade and pistol around the home and outside. There have been too many instances where people are confronted at their home (where they feel the safest).

-Bryan

[russtang]

Always have something close by. usually within arms reach.

Sometimes I carry at home.

[**cutup**]

Sure do. Most vulnerable at the pool in the backyard, but my wife just won't let me swim it! Plus, we still play smear the queer all the time in the pool--so it has to go under a towel on the table. I get accosted out there, ain't no way I'll get out of the pool, to the table, and behind cover without heck to pay.

[concealed_ny]

Yes!

[dan20703]

My S&W 642 is way too easy of a carry piece to not have it in my pocket all the time while at home.

[Reader]

Usually not but at home I have several firearms stashed on each floor of the house.

[In_The_Pitt]

Usually I do. Ruger SR9. Its my ccw and my nightstand gun. Its sitting next to me on the table while I'm typing this as a matter of fact.

[along]

only when i'm outside

[race2c]

Sometimes Yes....sometimes no.

Illinois is such a great state.....cough*sarcasm*cough

[grayman]

No. I've got one in reach no matter where I'm out in the house.

[smith]

call me paranoid, but i carry at home. i think one can get to a point where he no longer realizes its on him. Even adjusting becomes "the norm"

[SpyderTex]

i will carry a knife and flashlight on me when going out at night i.e taking trash etc. stay prepared

[pacificfirebrush]

Yup! Ruger Redhawk, magnums if we take the jeep up into the mountains, specials in town, with two maxfire reloaders either way, including at home. If I'm wearing PJ's I clip my Cold Steel voyager x2 on the waistband.

[Erik88]

Yes I usually carry at home. Usually my XD SC 40 in a Kholster. So comfortable I don't even know it's there.

[outofdoors]

Yes I carry my xdm .40 on my hip when i am not at work.

[EODtech]

Ruger LCR (+P ammo ) is always with me at home and outside in the yard. When I get in the car my Glock 38 or 21SF is with me.

[oldsarge]

I carry always unless i am going some place where i may have to disrobe and there is no way to secure my firearm.

[MartinDWhite]

I carry all the time (when legal) CWP. This includes at home, which is usually open carry, Glock 26 or 17 in OWB holster at 5 o'clock.

[J_C]

I guess I'll be the only "No" answer in the thread. I never carry a gun on me at home.

[surefire7]

Of course, anything can happen anywhere!

[II ADAM II]

I ALWAYS carry at home. I have a Gould and Goodrich shoulder holster system which carries my 92FS

[jpboyes]

Title says it all.

JP

[bigbob68]

I carry all the time. Why have something if you are not gonna use it.