church carry

[wcd]

Any one do it?

I would just feel a lot better doing it after all God gave me the right. Please share did you ask your insert pastor priest etc here. I would think ccw would be more appropriate?

 

[sparkyfender]

I do it.

I asked no one but myself.

 

[cmamath13]

I do not carry to church. I don't have a problem with someone carrying to church.

 

[Bigbuck5]

We're waiting on our Indiana permits, but we did while we lived in Kentucky. We weren't required to ask anyone for permission, so we didn't. As long as the law allows it, I don't see any reason to ask anyone. A while back we had someone that found out that we carried. He took it upon himself to let others know about it. He wasn't against it, but didn't get that we didn't want it broadcasted. My opinion is the less people know the better when it comes to CC. I had to have a conversation with the aforementioned individual, but after I explained myself he understood and all was well.

 

[CitiusFortius]

It's been discussed before, but yes, I carry.
However
1. please don't open carry - not because I'm infringing on your rights, but because anytime spent looking at your gun is time not spent worshipping/learning about God.

2. Make sure your church is not an official daycare. If it is, leave it at home.

3. If you do carry, keep an eye on the exit, (i sit in a "tactical" area where I see the parking lot and the lot cant see me) if someone comes in looking for easy targets, it may be you who's called upon to love your neighbor as Christ loved the church (means dying)

4. Never a bad idea to talk to your pastor, you may learn that you're not the only one!

 

[RetDep310]

I did until I retired from law enforcement. My church is attached to a grade school and shares the parking lot. Don't think I can legally carry now because of the school. I don't even park in the lot, just park down the street now.

 

[Kloutz]

I don't because my "sunday go to meeting" attire creates an obstacle and I hate having to keep my purse on me at all times. However, at least 5 men CC and one or two OC every Sunday so I feel pretty safe. I wouldn't want it any other way...protecting the sheep.

 

[Tactical Flannel]

I guess the argument regarding this is, "Has a shooting incident ever occurred or could occurr in the Church while I'm there?" To me the answer is yes and yes.
So what I've done in the past when attending service, weddings and funerals.... carry 100% concealed. As long as it doesn't violate any laws. If its not seen, no one will be concerned. The rest of the group can focus on the reason for coming together at that time.

Stay safe

 

[wcd]

Sorry for the duplicate.

But thank you agree about not open carrying. Agreed that concealled is best in that venue. I know my sidearm is not going to do tricks nor does it need to be watched constantly by me or another. Proper holster and all is good. This may be the time where I will just have to get over not liking iwb.

P.s. thanks for sharing your thoughts in a civil manner and not making this about ccw versus open carrying.

 

[hdchaplain]

Concealed is the way to go. No need to cause undue panic or alarm for the less informed.

 

[Hotdoger]

Church next door to me has a mound and many members shoot there often. Doubt if anyone there would complain or be offended if they saw a weapon in a service.

 

[Jack Burton]

I don't carry in church... I carry everywhere and church is a place I happen to be on a regular basis. There's a profound difference if you can worth thru the parsing.

I have never spoken to my pastor about carrying in church but previously in a discussion about LTC I mentioned that I carry everywhere... I let him do the math.

We have a fair number of people in church that carry. It just isn't a big deal.

 

[Bennettjh]

I CC every sunday. As do several other members.

 

[Jarhead77]

Yes

 

[brew45]

I've been thinking about this myself. My pastor is a stout republican so I wouldn't think he would care personally, but I cant speak for everyone else. Definitely cc though, focus shouldn't be on my pistol.

 

[Burnsy]

Please see:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...fense/275977-oc_at_church-13.html#post4027270

 

[SERparacord]

Please see:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...fense/275977-oc_at_church-13.html#post4027270

No one has thanked any god for their gun, cancel your ACLU call.

 

[Bigtanker]

I do. Nobody but my parents and my wife know. I prefer to keep it that way. It is always cc.

 

[Burnsy]

No one has thanked any god for their gun, cancel your ACLU call.

It's been discussed before, but yes, I carry.
However
1. please don't open carry - not because I'm infringing on your rights, but because anytime spent looking at your gun is time not spent worshipping/learning about God.

This is from this thread and that topic is what caused the quote I linked. Continue at your own risk:

From the FAQ sticky, posted by Pami
How about religion? Can we talk about that?
Again, a big, resounding NO. And let me be painstakingly clear on this one: ANY discussion of religion will NOT be tolerated. At all. None. If it even hints at being religious in ANY way, the thread will be closed and/or deleted. It is VERY possible MANY infractions will be handed out. In many instances, it is cause for a ban from the site, which may or may not be permanent.

 

[SERparacord]

This is from this thread and that topic is what caused the quote I linked. Continue at your own risk:

From the FAQ sticky, posted by Pami
How about religion? Can we talk about that?
Again, a big, resounding NO. And let me be painstakingly clear on this one: ANY discussion of religion will NOT be tolerated. At all. None. If it even hints at being religious in ANY way, the thread will be closed and/or deleted. It is VERY possible MANY infractions will be handed out. In many instances, it is cause for a ban from the site, which may or may not be permanent.

Luckily I am a Buddhist.