Who Knows you carry, and another ?? WWYD

[Daven]

I guess there are more questions than the one...

OK, so the general question is, Who Know's you carry? How often does your circumstances edit how you do?

Like, if you are going to friends house for dinner, and they are anit-gun, (if you know any of those) Do you not carry? leave it in the car?

Do you treat it as don't ask don't advertise, Don't tell?

My parents know I carry. Dad is an avid hunter and as GOP as you can get, but doesn't want me carrying at his house, so I leave it in the car. I have only gone one place with him (Cabels's) since I started carrying again, I left it at home that day. I am going out today (This is too soon a notice to get responses before I go, but that's ok). He and I are going to a Classic car auction. he might ask if I am carrying, he likely won't. It is in a good area of town but we drive through several bad areas. i haven't decided if I am gong to carry today. The only risk with not telling him is if the auction wand's people, I will obviously have to ask him for the keys to lock it up.

Before I ramble on and on, I think you know what I am asking, What would you do?

As for the rest of my friends, I usually DADT. Most would be ok, but a few would NOT (and no, when I go to their home for dinner, I leave it in my car)

 

[Jarheadcool]

To Bad

I really don't care who knows or who likes the fact that I am carrying.

 

[GuyNAndover]

Who Knows you carry, and another

Below is just my personal philosophy and practice, opinions may differ...

"Generally", people don't know I carry. That said, some of my close friends and family know because the subject matter comes up naturally in conversation.

As for "carrying" around or with a friend or family member who does not want me to? I can't say I've really ran into that. I carry 99.99%-100% of the time it's legal for me to do so. If I go to a friend or family member's house I don't ask, I just carry as I normally do. Under Kansas law, if my friend or family member noticed I was carrying in their house, they can legally request I disarm or leave, not complying would become "trespassing". I've had friends ask me if I carried here or there, or how often, are you carrying now? that type of thing. I don't directly answer that question. My usual answer is, if it's legal for me to carry, you can assume I'm armed. BUT, I don't bring it up first, nor ask for a blessing.

 

[Crazy bird]

Me & GOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For me know one knows not even my Wife and thats the way I like it . That being said there is one thing I just don't get ? With no disrespect @ all but this web site sells t-shirts and pens etc. way would anyone ware that and preject that info ?:hang3:

 

[Edsworld]

You can find out if events or places allow you to carry, by making a few phone calls.

You should carry 100% of the time, Some kind of weapon.

A lot of events will let you carry if you tell them, before you go through, that you have a permit to carry. and show them your license.

 

[Edsworld]

For me know one knows not even my Wife and thats the way I like it . That being said there is one thing I just don't get ? With no disrespect @ all but this web site sells t-shirts and pens etc. way would anyone ware that and preject that info ?:hang3:

To educate and get more people to carry.

 

[Yrose]

If it' legal I'm usually carrying. Many of my friends know, but it's pretty common place here. Usually it's not brought up and I DADT. I can't think of a friend that is anit-gun, but if I didn't I just wouldn't let them know I even carry.

 

[PatAz]

A few gun friendly friends know I carry and they do too. Otherwise I don't advertise it.

 

[dobleceroseite]

I carry anytime I can. The people that know I carry are my friend (who took the carry class with me), girlfriend (as she sees me getting dressed), family, and a few other people. My boss knows I have a carry permit, but doesn't want me to carry when I work, but if I run in to help or just stop by I have it on. As for people I don't know, I tell them if they need to know. If you are riding in my car you have a 95% chance of finding out (ie we get pulled over and I have to tell the officer or if we go to a place that doesn't allow me to carry). Other than that it 's my business.

 

[DougG]

Close family members know I carry and most of them assume I have it on me at all times. Other than the family members, I do not advertise it and do not plan to.

 

[ClearSightTactical]

For me know one knows not even my Wife and thats the way I like it . That being said there is one thing I just don't get ? With no disrespect @ all but this web site sells t-shirts and pens etc. way would anyone ware that and preject that info ?:hang3:

What kind of holster do you use? For your wife to not know is pretty incredible, IMO.

As far as people knowing about me being CCW, several close friends, my wife, and that's it. If anyone ever told me I couldn't carry in their home I'd respect their decision and not enter their home.

I can't say for sure, but would gather that people (non-police) would ask if you're carrying a gun for 3 reasons.

1. Curiousity/Friendly conversation
2. To start a debate
3. Because you are both in a crap situation and want to know what their chances are of getting out.

 

[KCD1974]

My wife knows that I have the permit, I do not specifically tell her when I am or am not carrying, If I'm going to a family member's house, I generally leave it home if I'm only driving there and back, if I had other stops I may just leave it in the car when I get there DADT (but they may object and no sense in making it a big deal). That was the old plan the new one, I'll carry it to and from and just leave it in the car I like the idea of "always" having it.

As far as who else knows...My parents (not the in laws) I've requested my wife tell NO ONE else in the extended family, we'll see how long that lasts.

And a few close friends that I know carry as well. Otherwise it's generally no one else's concern or business as far as I see it.

 

[S&W645]

Parents, owner/GM/workers at the mower shop, gun shop.

 

[weekendskp]

For me know one knows not even my Wife and thats the way I like it . That being said there is one thing I just don't get ? With no disrespect @ all but this web site sells t-shirts and pens etc. way would anyone ware that and preject that info ?:hang3:

Plus one on the

What kind of holster do you use

question.

I live in a state that borders Arkansas, and visit friends that reside there. To be strictly within the law (which I strive very hard to be), one must inform the occupant of a private dwelling that one is carrying a concealed sidearm upon entering said household. I don't know of many States that have this in their statutes. I seem to recall from the CCW instructor that if the permit holder tells someone that they are licensed, it is illegal for that person to repeat that information.

Lastly, would someone give Crazy Bird some spelling and grammar lessons?

 

[Aresye]

My parents are still anti-gun, but through my own philosophy and introducing them to the sheepdog concept, they've gone from being completely anti-gun, to a stance that they just choose not to own one. I myself have carried both in and out of the house with them, I've taught my younger brothers and sisters about gun safety, and overall they don't have a problem with it.

 

[Jarheadcool]

I'm new to this site,but it seem like me carrying is supposed to be top secret.

 

[ClearSightTactical]

I'm new to this site,but it seem like me carrying is supposed to be top secret.

You just picked an odd thread. Not to say that u should advertise it but no. Not top secret lol

 

[santa]

the boss(wife) and a couple of friends know. a deacon at church asked me once if i had a permit but did not ask me if i had the gun on me. the church has no policy on guns. and i do not think they are opposed to guns. i keep my gun well concealed and do not advertise i carry. i carry as much as possible with the idea that the one time i dont have it is when i will need it. in my opinion it being a secret gives me an advantage should a situation arise. dont ask dont tell

 

[gregory44mag]

CCing is not something I advertise. I carry every day, every where I go (allowed by law) although I must store my firearm in my vehicle while at work. My family knows I have my CCDW but dont know if I am physically carrying or not. You wouldnt announce to someone that you where carrying a pocket knife would you? Whats the differance?

 

[Treo]

A couple years ago I told a close friend I carried. The next week in church we were talking and he turn to a third party and said " I bet Treo's carrying a gun right now"

If one person knows everyone knows