carrying at home.....

[jworm1420]

So recently i had a discussion with my wife....about two weeks ago i had my edc piece on my hip while i was sitting at home, and she asked me that question. I never really dug into the answer, all i said was, "to be prepared."
she just kinda gave me a look like "for what, your at home." Now i give her a lot of slack because she is very pro gun but not really up on things when it comes to self protection. so it wasnt like a smarta** question or anything she really ddnt know y i carried at home.......Fast forward to sometime last week/earlier this week. Apparently there was a home invasion in kokomo where the homeowner, a woman was killed. Sad. Needless to say that was the next door neighbor to her uncle, an ex marine and a gentleman that i know for a fact would have definatley put a couple in those intruders f it was his house. The point is we got to talking about it and that that specific scenerio is why i have my edc piece on me even at home. I proceeded to tell her in most if not all home invasions are done by more than one perp. so now she really understands why i carry basically everywhere im at even at home.... Just wanted to share that. Thanks

 

[eldirector]

Yep.

100% of home invasions happen at home.

it may be uncomfortable at times, but it is always comforting.

 

[Raskolnikov]

I rarely have a gun on my person when I'm at home. However, I have one that is accessible at all times. For example, I'm sitting in my easy chair at this moment. Iv'e got my Bond Arms Snake Slayer within an arm's reach. Since I live in a small house, I can access by shotgun (or a number of other guns) within 10 seconds of any location.

 

[MCrupe]

I always have my LC9 on me when at home. If its not on my body it is within a 2 step reach.

 

[danielson]

I keep my glock 23 with me at all times. It sits on top the toilet when Im in the shower, if thats an idea. I live in a ****ty area, and dont trust the locals.

 

[johnny45]

Yep.

100% of home invasions happen at home.

it may be uncomfortable at times, but it is always comforting.

This...

Anymore, if somebody is NOT carrying in our house it seems strange.

 

[netsecurity]

Last week a man was shot and killed when two intruders came in his front door and put a gun to his kids head. He jumped in front of the kid and took a lethal bullet. He would've had more options if he had a sidearm. If he had gun in his safe, or even sitting on his nightstand, it would not have helped.

 

[youngda9]

Where is the place where the people and things that you cherish the most reside ?

Are these things worth protecting ?

If so then you chould carry where these things are...simple as that.

 

[jworm1420]

Unfortunately it took a sad womens death for me to get her to see why i have mine at home. I also told her its important she has hers near her at all times when she at home alone with the kids. if im a stupid criminal, a woman alone with kids in the home is as easy a target as it gets, barring she doesnt have her g19, or her snubby .357 around her. I told her shoot first ask questions later....LOL

 

[copo]

My Sig 238 is always safely holstered in my front pocket! Home or not.

 

[Birds Away]

As I type this my CZ 75 Compact is just about six inches from my right elbow. It has a 16 round magazine and one in the pipe. It is at half cock. Right beside it are two loaded 16 round magazines. That's 49 rounds specifically designed for "social situations". I don't wear a holster in the house but I carry it from room to room when I am there. I don't answer the door without first knowing who is there. If I get a knock after dark, and I haven't ordered a pizza, there is little chance of me answering. People I know think I am paranoid. I think they don't value their life very much.

 

[jworm1420]

i also think that when people are at home they get a false sense of security, like nothing can happen to them because ther at home. Im not saying anything bad about anyone, i have found myself doing it before to. but now in this day and age i guess you have to be on your toes and trigger everywhere, even at home

 

[Rocket]

Yup mine is always on me, If I am dressed. Or it is in reach if not. Same thing swayed my family. Home invasion in our neighborhood 2:30pm on a Sunday. But I had already been carrying while at home.

 

[HavokCycle]

yup, weve heard WAY too many home invasion stories lately. some with tragic consequences, like the recent hero-dad.

it usually isnt holstered because its hard toting an IWB rig when you dont wear pants, but generally within reach.

 

[7urtle]

im sitting on the couch with the shotgun next to me

 

[jworm1420]

im also te type of guy who likes to leave the front door open... the storm door is shut and locked but i like having the door open. its probably easy to look in but i dnt feeling like im closed off from the world. im just weird i guess.

 

[danielson]

im also te type of guy who likes to leave the front door open... the storm door is shut and locked but i like having the door open. its probably easy to look in but i dnt feeling like im closed off from the world. im just weird i guess.

Nope. I grew up in the country, we had a dog, an untrained, but highly effective alarm. Our windows and doors were always open. Down in Laughery valley, surrounded by trees, you never hardly ever used the AC.

 

[Maximinus Thrax]

I started carrying at home as soon as I had my first holster. Any more, people who come over just know that I'll be carrying IWB no matter where I am.

 

[danielson]

Thats kinda what happened to me, I was trying to get used to it, and kinda forgot i had it on..

 

[Tanfodude]

I actually carry one around and walk around with a FA, in the house.