She is a big freak when it comes to guns. She is so scared of them. Iv explained the reason why carrying condition 1 will save your life and not doing so will get you badly hurt or killed. " I'm not going anywhere with you of you have a round in the chamber " what if you accidently shoot it". Iv told her the only way a firearm will fire is by your finger. And so on. Wish I could come up with a way to make her understand why I won't carry if my glock doesn't have a round ready to rock ....
the wife refuses to let me carry condition 1
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6shootercarry
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I've never discussed the option of any other firearm carry method with ANYONE... My wife once asked me about my 1911 having the hammer cocked when it was in my holster. "Dangerous?" she pointed at it.. "Yup" I said and smiled.. That was it...
It is just that way... Just do it and move on... Or you could do a Barney Fife and keep one in the pocket to show the wife if she asks...
It is just that way... Just do it and move on... Or you could do a Barney Fife and keep one in the pocket to show the wife if she asks...
fourmula766
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Run her through drills ... maybe she'll understand that there's precious seconds between life or death ... or draw a dummy gun against her.... and see how many times she comes out on top...proof is in the punch....
ironmike86
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The Glock already does this. She doesn't like the bullet in the chamber which is the the best way to carryGo get a hidden hammer revolver like an LCR and keep its operation secret
Centennial Firearms
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Does your wife carry? Maybe you should get her some training with an instructor who could explain and show her the conditions of carry. Hopefully this would ease some of her anxiety. Good luck!!
My wife felt the same way. One evening watching the news they reported four people shot in our area that week in different instances, three of which died. Our credit union was robbed that same week. She was suprised at the report of all that happening in one week. I told her it happens all the time, all over. I asked her about her objections of me carrying now. She said "Hell no! Carry it everywhere and I want my permit and a gun!" Maybe when your wife realizes that no one is completely safe, no place is completely safe and that this madness is happening everyday and everywhere she will change her mind. Good luck. Until then, carry it, load it and be damn ready to use it.
Firefighterchen
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I agree with those that have said, don't tell her. You know what's best in this instance, don't make your wife uncomfortable if you don't need to. If she asks, politely decline. Marriage is a lot stronger than deciding which condition you carry, so don't be afraid to stands up for yourself. Be the husband you want to be, protect your wife with everything you've got!
Be the husband you want to be, protect your wife with everything you've got!Black Dragon
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Try showing her this video and see if it makes it clear why you need to carry in condition one.
SGB
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I know it is easy for us to comment on how YOU should handle your wife... since we don't know her and all. But, here is my suggestions (some may be harsh).
1. Try not to make your carrying condition or anything about it the forefront of conversation. Strap on your gun without her being right there, put it in the condition you want, and don't say a word.
2. Educate her, put her through a formal NRA First Steps Pistol Class or something like that, so she understands gun safety a little better and has some "hands-on". The outside influence will probably help, its one thing to hear it from you, but to hear stuff from an outside 'expert' will usually do good. I say NRA because its a good standardized curriculum hopefully removing the 'cowboy element' you could get with a curriculum put together by an instructor. Get her shooting with you, even if its just a little to remove the mystery and help her understand the mechanics of it.
3. If none of that works, tell her she will just have to trust you and explain that you don't tell her how to carry her purse, or her keys, or her makeup. (sorry, the harsh one)
Sometimes you have to do what you can to educate and bring her along -- then you might have to draw a line in the sand, sack up and tell her that you have done everything you can to educate her and now you've come to and end-pass where you intend to do the right thing whether she likes it or not.
Hope this helps without being too harsh, but sometimes you have to stand up for what you believe in EVEN IF it causes you some inconvenience or distress with your wife.
1. Try not to make your carrying condition or anything about it the forefront of conversation. Strap on your gun without her being right there, put it in the condition you want, and don't say a word.
2. Educate her, put her through a formal NRA First Steps Pistol Class or something like that, so she understands gun safety a little better and has some "hands-on". The outside influence will probably help, its one thing to hear it from you, but to hear stuff from an outside 'expert' will usually do good. I say NRA because its a good standardized curriculum hopefully removing the 'cowboy element' you could get with a curriculum put together by an instructor. Get her shooting with you, even if its just a little to remove the mystery and help her understand the mechanics of it.
3. If none of that works, tell her she will just have to trust you and explain that you don't tell her how to carry her purse, or her keys, or her makeup. (sorry, the harsh one)
Sometimes you have to do what you can to educate and bring her along -- then you might have to draw a line in the sand, sack up and tell her that you have done everything you can to educate her and now you've come to and end-pass where you intend to do the right thing whether she likes it or not.
Hope this helps without being too harsh, but sometimes you have to stand up for what you believe in EVEN IF it causes you some inconvenience or distress with your wife.
tcox4freedom
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"Politely" and with all due "respect" and "sincerity", you need to grow a set.
My wife was raised AG and terrified of guns. But, when I decided to carry fulltime and get my CWP, I signed her up for CWP class as well. I told her she didn't have to "carry". But, I wanted her to learn "SAFE" gun handling methods JIC I was in trouble and she needed to secure my firearm.
Since that time she has been through more firearms training than I.
She can run multiple weapons platforms very proficiently.
She has paricipated in more shooting competitions.
She regularly assists in CWP classes helping other women overcome their fears.
She also has purchased more firearms and ammo than I have in the past few years.
My wife was raised AG and terrified of guns. But, when I decided to carry fulltime and get my CWP, I signed her up for CWP class as well. I told her she didn't have to "carry". But, I wanted her to learn "SAFE" gun handling methods JIC I was in trouble and she needed to secure my firearm.
Since that time she has been through more firearms training than I.
She can run multiple weapons platforms very proficiently.
She has paricipated in more shooting competitions.
She regularly assists in CWP classes helping other women overcome their fears.
She also has purchased more firearms and ammo than I have in the past few years.
mappow
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It's your weapon, it's your training. Carry in any condition you feel appropriate. Not going to candy coat it or go off on your relationship. NOT my place. BUT how you carry, with what weapon you carry and the training is ultimately up to you. Whilst I agree that a marriage is a walk of two as one, ignorance on you spouses part should be overcome with education. If the other half feels that they are educated enough, time to re-evaluate. This ain't rocket science, this is having the tools available, if required, to protect yourself and family from harm. In every conflict, every second counts.
Cock & Locked or don't CC at all. IMHO...........Good luck!
Cock & Locked or don't CC at all. IMHO...........Good luck!
tuts40
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All I can say to that is "sweet!" She is doing more for the 'cause' than a lot of us put together and I suspect you are very proud of her. I enjoy hearing things like this, it does the soul good.
agrippakc
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Ha the talk myself
I carry a 1911 also and explained to my wife the different safety mechanisms to her and demonstrated with a snap cap what it would take to make it go off. She hasn't said a word about it since. Also it helped to explain that in a firing situation I would be dead and shed get raped if I didn't do it that way.
I carry a 1911 also and explained to my wife the different safety mechanisms to her and demonstrated with a snap cap what it would take to make it go off. She hasn't said a word about it since. Also it helped to explain that in a firing situation I would be dead and shed get raped if I didn't do it that way.
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