Do you carry while in your home?

I once had a state trooper try to call me out for carrying two knives...

I went through security at a hospital once and freaked out the guard because I had a lockback, a Leatherman, and a small knife of both of my keyrings. He said, "Why do you need so many knives? " The cop who was on duty there said, "In case one isn't enough." After that I found the secret entrance to the hospital through the medical school and used that door.
 
I have to admit both were guys with wands .... and I probably was just going to be told I could not go inside if I had been detected.... now the first time it happened my wife was with me and was one of the times I actually saw her do the 'Obi-Wan Kenobi / Jedi' mind trick on the guards....
 
Meh. I don't have a home that looks like a target for home invaders. I have two 20+ year old cars, no burglar looks at my little house and those cars and thinks, "Yeah, he has cash and jewelry."
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This video is pretty convincing that it makes sense to carry while at home, and likely it makes more sense than to carry when away from home. . I will admit that normally I do not carry at home, but I probably will start doing so right now.

If I'm awake, there is a firearm on my side, if I'm asleep there's on within reach, and several hidden in my house and garage !
 
No, I do NOT carry when in my Castle (home). Hell I do not even carry my damn cell phone. The internet, gun forums, YOUTUBE video's and other crap have turned the gun world into a over the Top bunch of nonsense. Nothing but a false propaganda dumb crap way to make money. No need for a Beretta combat shotgun for example for home defense. No need for a High capacity magazine, multiple magazines,big bore handguns, and on and on. It is called marketing. SELL, SELL!




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Lighten up Francis !
 
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The last cruise I was on, my pocket knife was confiscated for the duration. The very, very attractive security agent said that the blade was too long.

I had checked with the cruise line before going and they said that a 3" blade was OK. I went to customer service to complain and the customer service people couldn't understand why I would even carry a pocket knife.
I carried a knife all thru school. Some thought it cool, or usrful, a few were terrified without i even opened it yet, i wondered how they got that way. Some were only scared, or amazed, that they barely saw me use it and only noticed it as it was being put away. I did have a rep; "ya wanta borry a SHARP one, ask fir HIS and they point to me. Cut yerself with one, they laugh and say glad ya dint borry HIS? Yada lost a finger!
Adults now arent any different either, but back then they knew which of us had one.
 
I carried a knife all thru school.

My parents didn't know that I carried a pocket knife in junior high and high school. When they found out that I carried a lock back folder in college, they flipped out. My father was convinced that I would be arrested. When I pointed out that it was legal and gave him a copy of the Pennsylvania statutes regarding knives, he said, "Yeah right" and threw the papers on the floor in contempt. My parents were Democrats.
 
Not exactly carry- unless there is some sort of violence build-up. Instead, one in a box by my chair in the living room, same in my den/office, and something more special in the bedroom- plus additional non firearm stuff.
 
Yes, I do carry at home and have most of my adult life.
 
In my opinion, having spent a number of years in law enforcement, and public education, a person who considers his home a safe haven, not only puts his life in danger, but more so his family members’ lives. One year just a couple of miles from my home, an elderly couple in a nice neighborhood, had their throats cut for two paper dollars by three men. I could give more examples of people “safely” in their homes, however, you should get the idea. You live in a safe home, until it is not safe. Be mindful of your surroundings at all times.
 
I live in a motorhome and travel a lot. And while I'm driving, I have the gun belt around my waist. I also carry when in stores or at gas stations. When lounging in the motorhome it is either on or very close by. When sleeping I put it just far away that I have to sit up, being I have very vivid dreams and I do not want to be able to get my hands on it/them in my sleep.

When I go to other people's houses to stay I will at times take and leave it in the guest bedroom but once I'm ready to head out the door it is back on.

If I'm just visiting folks, it stays on the whole time. If they do not like it, I leave and go elsewhere.

If I'm going into a government building, I lock them up until I get back to the motorhome and immediately put it back on.
 
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" customer service people couldn't understand why I would even carry a pocket knife."

I hate to bust the sheeples bubble but I've gotten past a metal detector twice while carrying.... the security 'they' put in places are just to make us feel safe.

I once had a state trooper try to call me out for carrying two knives... a Swiss army and a Gerber tool.... I had to tell him the Gerber was for my work and everyone should carry a Swiss Army knife.
Many years ago my daughter came up from Florida and wanted to see NYC & Empire state building. The day she called to let me know she was coming there had been a knife attack on the observation deck of the Empire state building. A month later when we went to NYC I completely forgot I was carrying my large folding knife I used for work clipped to my jeans pocket. I remembered I had it when we were in line to go through the metal detector. We passed right through with no problem.
 
Often times when I come home I forget to take my carry gun off so yeah, I frequently have a gun on me. Just works out that way.

If I don't have one on me, there is always one in reach. I don't need to carry it room, to room. Each room has one.

My home defense gun is a Benelli M4. No one "convinced" me to purchase the M4. It fit a variety of needs, the main one is that I am not crazy about pump shotguns and my wife has ZERO experience with them. Her skeet gun is a semi auto, so it makes sense to keep it simple.

We live in a very safe neighborhood.

We have a dog.

We also have fire extinguishers in multiple areas of the home.
I took the pistol grip, and picatinny rail, off of my M4, and put on a standard stock. It works well as a brush gun for hunting. I'm assuming it is equally as effective for home defense, but not much beats the double barrel for visual impression to anyone on the wrong end.
 
I don't believe in subjugating a lesser species. Eating is fine. Forced servitude is wrong.
Suggesting that my dogs are lesser species is a stretch. While they accept me in their pack, if they suggest you're not welcome, it's in your best interest to pay attention.
 
Suggesting that my dogs are lesser species is a stretch. While they accept me in their pack, if they suggest you're not welcome, it's in your best interest to pay attention.

Don't get all butt hurt. Dog, gorillas, and chipmunks are all lesser animals.

BTW, if your dogs accepted you into "their pack" that means that you're the beta. LOL.

Good bye.
 
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Yes, I carry in my home and outside. Lightweight .38 snubby in my waistband. I still remember the 2 guys who broke into the CT home in a “safe” neighborhood. They tied the man up, raped his daughters and wife, then burned the women alive while trying to flee the cops.

If that makes me paranoid, then so be it.
 
Meh. I don't have a home that looks like a target for home invaders. I have two 20+ year old cars, no burglar looks at my little house and those cars and thinks, "Yeah, he has cash and jewelry."
Similar here, yet 2 murders within blocks in a "no one locks their doors" neighborhood, along with late night break ins- and I too have old transport in the driveway. SO: I keep a wooden box by my living room couch ( I am usually up until 4am due to my work) with an LCP loaded with defensive ammo. But wait, there is more! The ladies won't use the gun, though they say they will. So, things like pepper spray in holsters hanging by entrances, as well as bats- both of which they WILL use - are also there. As for packing in my yard or home: Since 2015 - go figure- during certain times I do carry.
 
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I live a half mile back in the woods. I typically at least keep my little lcp in a pocket all the time for general being outside purposes.
 
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