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ezkl2230
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Holland, MI, 11/8/12.
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When home, if I'm dressed, I'm carrying. Concealing my gun is just a part of getting dressed every morning. Also, there's a gun strategically located in every room we occupy in our house. I never go to the door without a pistol in my pocket with my hand already on it. It it's night-time, the gun's already drawn and in my hand. As this country continues to go the way of the Obama voters, more and more bad things are going to happen and we must be able to protect ourselves from the freeloaders and deadbeats, along with the rest of the criminals out there.
S&WM&P40
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While I do carry when at home, having a firearm in every room is something I don't do. I respect the views of those who choose to do so, but to me it just makes us gun owners sound nuts. Makes me think of Rambo, walk into a guys house and he has sand bag bunkers with M60's and clay more mines set up through out the house, LOL. Or the people who claim they shower with firearms in the shower with them, is also something I have never understood.
I'm more concerned about attacks that will come when I'm outside of the house, I only really worry about attacks on/in the home at night. Not to say attacks on the home don't happen in the day time, but if I'm home I stand more of a chance of detecting them before they breach the house in a day time attack.
I find that carrying at home sometimes limits things I do, such as rough housing with the kids, laying on the floor and playing games, wood working etc..
I also worry about house guests finding a hidden firearm, adults or kids. More so one of my child's friends who may not be told/shown what to do when they find a firearm. Even if my kids are shown how to respect firearms and what to do if you ever find one, I can't force other parents to teach their kids.
I'm more concerned about attacks that will come when I'm outside of the house, I only really worry about attacks on/in the home at night. Not to say attacks on the home don't happen in the day time, but if I'm home I stand more of a chance of detecting them before they breach the house in a day time attack.
I find that carrying at home sometimes limits things I do, such as rough housing with the kids, laying on the floor and playing games, wood working etc..
I also worry about house guests finding a hidden firearm, adults or kids. More so one of my child's friends who may not be told/shown what to do when they find a firearm. Even if my kids are shown how to respect firearms and what to do if you ever find one, I can't force other parents to teach their kids.
If I'm home alone, I put my gun on the counter when I shower, and if I'm gonna be hanging out on the "other side" of my front door, (which puts the door between me and my gun), I sometimes conceal my gun. It goes back to the whole idea of even having a gun: You always want to have and and NOT need it, it's not paranoia, it's being prepared for the unlikely scenario where you'd need it. And it's not that difficult to just have it with you, so why wouldn't you?
Just quit being sillly about the size and wt of the gun needed, and you can front pants pocket carry (with a holster in the pocket). no need to remember to conceal it when you step outside, or somebody drops by, it's already concealed. no worries about when playing with the kids,either. Get a good pocket nine and a kydex holster, with velcro to keep it in the pocket, and it will look like a wallet bulge in your pocket, nobody pays any attention to such a thing, if they notice at all, that is. I favor the Diamondback DB9, myself. It's as small as most 380's, and only 11 ozs. That's too light, but adding 4 ozs to the frame, 1 oz to the barrel (and 3/4" to barrel length) and 2 ozs to slide is easy, and it really ups the controlability of this gun. The extra wt on the slide lets you use plus P loads, now and then, and the longer barrel adds 75 fps with the loads i use. It's easy to poke a hole in a pocket, let the barrel extend thru that hole, so you can have the protruding barrel with no loss at concealability.
I almost always carry my North American Arms 22 magnum mini-revolver even around the house. I have a detatched garage and frequently go out there. I also live about half a mile from the freeway and railroad tracks. This means several transients and I have confronted a few at my front door. This does not mean that I have pointed my gun at someone at my door but a couple of transients have gotten beligerent and I was glad I had my gun ready. I prefer to be ready than sorry. Thats my dollars(2 cents inflated) worth.
Do you know that such a short barrel offers only 1200 fps, or a bit less with the .22 mag? 
that comes to the same "power' as a .22l stinger from a rifle, or a feeble 380 load. then add the fumbling to cock that little hammer and the lack of a trigger guard to help hold onto the gun, and it's a very silly choice. Take a look at the 9 oz, $200 used, Keltec 380 P3AT, or the Diamondback 9mm. either one is plenty easy enough to pocket, and they offer 5x the repeat hit rating that is possible with a mini revolver, and are 3-4x as fast for the draw and first hit, too. they CAN T malfunction on the first shot, with a round carried in t;he chamber, and clearing malfunctions typically takes no more time than thumbcocking the mini-revolver. so there's no reason at all to handicap yourself this badly. the P3AT is just 9 ozs, dude. u gain or lose thjat much in water weight, several times a day.
that comes to the same "power' as a .22l stinger from a rifle, or a feeble 380 load. then add the fumbling to cock that little hammer and the lack of a trigger guard to help hold onto the gun, and it's a very silly choice. Take a look at the 9 oz, $200 used, Keltec 380 P3AT, or the Diamondback 9mm. either one is plenty easy enough to pocket, and they offer 5x the repeat hit rating that is possible with a mini revolver, and are 3-4x as fast for the draw and first hit, too. they CAN T malfunction on the first shot, with a round carried in t;he chamber, and clearing malfunctions typically takes no more time than thumbcocking the mini-revolver. so there's no reason at all to handicap yourself this badly. the P3AT is just 9 ozs, dude. u gain or lose thjat much in water weight, several times a day.
Firefighterchen
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I thought most home break ins occurred during the day?
As for me, the easiest way to have a gun in every room I'm in is to have the firearm on me. When I put pants on, I put my firearm on. Done.
I do not leave firearms scattered throughout all the rooms in my home, because if he breaks into any room he will be within 15 feet of a firearm, and I'm not going to chance he won't find it.
Also not one to be comfortable with leaving weapons hidden in the house (3 year old who knows not to touch, but again is only 3 years old). If they are not on me, they are locked in the safe. That way, only the family members can gain access to them. I do NOT always carry when within my house/garage due to some of the activities I do at home. (Not going to lay under the truck working on the frame etc while laying on a firearm in my belt. There will be one in the garage within a short distance however if I am in either garage.)
However, since I have a good security system with automatic backup and two large, very loyal dogs, feel that it is extremely unlikely I will be surprised by the bad guy. Also add in the fact my property is near the end of a dead end street where all the neighbors know each other and out in the country, not a prime choice for bad guys to come visit.
Have never had a solicitor at my door, so gives you an idea of remote location.
To those who do, good for you as that is what works for you. For those that choose other ways to defend their property, that is the heart of the matter. It is up to you to be comfortable with your own way of making your homefront safe. If it works for you, it is good.
However, since I have a good security system with automatic backup and two large, very loyal dogs, feel that it is extremely unlikely I will be surprised by the bad guy. Also add in the fact my property is near the end of a dead end street where all the neighbors know each other and out in the country, not a prime choice for bad guys to come visit.
Have never had a solicitor at my door, so gives you an idea of remote location.
To those who do, good for you as that is what works for you. For those that choose other ways to defend their property, that is the heart of the matter. It is up to you to be comfortable with your own way of making your homefront safe. If it works for you, it is good.
There are hundreds of studies and statistics about crime and civillian involvement that can be interpreted one way of the other in favor of or against gun ownership.
But there is only one statistic I rely on when asked why I carry while I am in the safety of my home. 100% of ALL home invasions take place at the home. It's all I need to make my decision.
But there is only one statistic I rely on when asked why I carry while I am in the safety of my home. 100% of ALL home invasions take place at the home. It's all I need to make my decision.
Do you know that such a short barrel offers only 1200 fps, or a bit less with the .22 mag?
Well first thing is Mrs Santa is the only one working at my house and her job is at McDonalds so there is NOT an extra $200 for another gun. Second bigger is NOT always better, shot placement is everything and I hit what I shoot at. I have practiced and become quite good with my mini. Then too your telling me that 9 ounce 9mm is easy to fire? No recoil? Mrs Santa has arthritus and anything other that a 22LR or 22 MAG is beyond her capabilities.
I have been playing with guns for 45 years and please dont give out the same ond tired line about a 22 being worthless. President Reagen was shot with a 22 and almost died. Robert Kennedy was shot with a 22, one bullet, and he died. Dont call a 22 worthless.
While I do appreaciate the input I will stick with what I have because I hit what I aim at. My name is Santa, not Dude.
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Michigan voted Obama. They should remember his vote in the IL senate that ruled you can't own a gun if the local municipality says so, despite state law. They wanted him? They got him. Now they can live with it, or die from it. -- http://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...-defending-himself-with-handgun-95131129.html
Danmc
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Most folks (including myself) feel that their home is the safest place that they can be. But is it? All one needs to do is read their local newspaper, and they will find that their home is just as dangerous, if not more dangerous, than anywhere else one might be. I carry at home about 50% of the time and am working on getting to 100%. I don't leave guns scattered about the house, but I am getting better at having my gun on my hip, in my pocket or at least within arms length. My property is not ideal for solicitors, so I rarely have a knock on the door from a stranger.
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