How many here carries a concealed weapon?

Ducimus · 02-20-14, 12:26 PM

Something Neal said awhile ago in passing ( can't remember exactly when) made me think of this topic awhile ago, I just never got around to asking it until now.

The question being, How many here carry a concealed weapon? (or CCW for short). In American vernacular this typically implies carrying a handgun. However, i would extend that to ANY weapon. (See poll options).

As for myself, I have to state, that publicly in real life and not the internet, I would never state if i was carrying or not, or even if I ever had carried at all. (caveat: Unless stopped by a cop) Concealed means concealed, and it's nobody's business but my own, and there's no need to "show off" or alarm anyone. In fact, for all intents and purposes, the handgun I'm carrying doesn't exist at all unless:
A.) im considering entering an area where it is illegal to, or
B.) My back is against the wall, my life or the life of my wife or baby girl is in danger, and all other options have failed.

So having said that, obviously I carry. Originally, it was just so that I would have the option to if I knew for whatever reason i was going to be in a shady area or situation that I didn't want to be in. (There's a story behind that) However as time went on, I found I spent so much time, money, and energy in training classes, time on the firing range, time spent reading up on laws and getting informed; not to mention monetary costs in ammo, proper handgun, parts for said handgun, proper belt, holster, and Iphone apps for varying reasons, that I may as well carry on a regular basis.

My wife has the option to carry, however she does not because she's not willing to take on the responsibility as much as i have. I can respect that, all i ever wanted was for her to have the option to, if she so choose to. (We both went to the same classes)

Anywho, do you carry something? Doesn't have to be a firearm.

View Poll Results: Do you carry a concealed weapon?
Yes. These days, you never know what could happen and when.	9	31.03%
Yes. With so much time, money, energy and effort invested into having the option to, I might as well.	1	3.45%
Yes. However I do not carry a gun. ( Knife, stun gun, pepper spray, etc.)	5	17.24%
No. I think it too great a responsibility, so I choose not to for that reason.	1	3.45%
No. I would if i could, but I can't. Laws in my area are not permissive.	7	24.14%
No. I do not have a favorable opinion on CCW.	6	20.69%
Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll

02-20-14, 12:26 PM	#1
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	How many here carries a concealed weapon? Something Neal said awhile ago in passing ( can't remember exactly when) made me think of this topic awhile ago, I just never got around to asking it until now. The question being, How many here carry a concealed weapon? (or CCW for short). In American vernacular this typically implies carrying a handgun. However, i would extend that to ANY weapon. (See poll options). As for myself, I have to state, that publicly in real life and not the internet, I would never state if i was carrying or not, or even if I ever had carried at all. (caveat: Unless stopped by a cop) Concealed means concealed, and it's nobody's business but my own, and there's no need to "show off" or alarm anyone. In fact, for all intents and purposes, the handgun I'm carrying doesn't exist at all unless: A.) im considering entering an area where it is illegal to, or B.) My back is against the wall, my life or the life of my wife or baby girl is in danger, and all other options have failed. So having said that, obviously I carry. Originally, it was just so that I would have the option to if I knew for whatever reason i was going to be in a shady area or situation that I didn't want to be in. (There's a story behind that) However as time went on, I found I spent so much time, money, and energy in training classes, time on the firing range, time spent reading up on laws and getting informed; not to mention monetary costs in ammo, proper handgun, parts for said handgun, proper belt, holster, and Iphone apps for varying reasons, that I may as well carry on a regular basis. My wife has the option to carry, however she does not because she's not willing to take on the responsibility as much as i have. I can respect that, all i ever wanted was for her to have the option to, if she so choose to. (We both went to the same classes) Anywho, do you carry something? Doesn't have to be a firearm. Last edited by Ducimus; 02-20-14 at 12:36 PM.