Why Do You Carry Concealed?

[importinvasion]

The reality, is even if you were packin at the time there is no guarantee you will get to use it to save your life. Things happen so quickly, sometiimes fleeing is the only option. Having a weapon at your disposal definately helps though, train..train..train...! Also please carry condition one. Condition three is senseless. Situations unfold so quickly that you will never have time to rack one in. Glad to hear you were ok and that "pos" got what was coming to him.

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[carpe06]

Rackin

The reality, is even if you were packin at the time there is no guarantee you will get to use it to save your life. Things happen so quickly, sometiimes fleeing is the only option. Having a weapon at your disposal definately helps though, train..train..train...! Also please carry condition one. Condition three is senseless. Situations unfold so quickly that you will never have time to rack one in. Glad to hear you were ok and that "pos" got what was coming to him.

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Couldn't agree more about training. I like to think that if fleeing has to be an option, you can flee as you are accessing your weapon.
As for racking one in... I always have one chambered. I read someones post a while back that changed my carry method... it was about being injured or restrained and only having one free hand. Very hard to rack one with one hand.

 

[aloneinMD]

Carrying Concealed takes you from being a 'sheep' to being a 'sheep dog'. I would rather be tried by 12 then carried by 6 if confronted by a 'wolf' with a weapon.

 

[TWright]

Because this is still America! "God made all men, and Colt made them equal."

 

[Charles Austin Miller]

The reality, is even if you were packin at the time there is no guarantee you will get to use it to save your life. Things happen so quickly, sometiimes fleeing is the only option. Having a weapon at your disposal definately helps though, train..train..train...! Also please carry condition one. Condition three is senseless. Situations unfold so quickly that you will never have time to rack one in. Glad to hear you were ok and that "pos" got what was coming to him.

Being AWARE of your surroundings and of individuals in your proximity is what buys you time to decide if and when to brandish your weapon. If you're so oblivious to your surroundings that some guy or guys CAN surprise and bushwhack you, then you need to practice your OBSERVATION SKILLS. That means looking over your shoulder, constantly scanning your surroundings, watching for suspicious behavior, and anticipating a confrontation. I mean, NOBODY should be able to approach to within 21 feet of your person, if you're on your guard.

Have you ever watched all the potential victims in large parking lots? They exit their vehicles, facing straight ahead and focused on the the nearest building entrance. When they exit the building, they face straight ahead and focus on returning to their vehicles. During this time, they are TOTALLY OBLIVIOUS to the "big picture" of what is going on around them, they're basically BLIND except for whatever is directly in front of them. Most victims are, in fact, surprised from behind while returning to their vehicles.

Simply BEING OBSERVANT will save your ass, most of the time.

Also, you shouldn't be walking around with one in the chamber, ESPECIALLY if your semi-auto is a Glock. All the Glock's safety features are internal, and it's JUST WAITING for your fingertip on the trigger. You read about cases all the time of some guy carrying his Glock with a round in the chamber, reaching suddenly for the gun and discharging it into his thigh or hip. Sometimes fatally. DON'T keep a round in the chamber.

I mean, if you know your weapon, you can draw it to presentation and rack the slide in about 1 second. I've timed it, and I've been timed. Not coincidentally, a human being can sprint from a dead stop to a distance of 21 feet in about 1 second. Meaning, if you allow a suspicious character to approach to a distance of 21 feet from you, he can be ON TOP of you with a knife or a blackjack or whatever in 1 second.

You have to BE AWARE of everything going on around you, you need to WATCH suspicious people and LET THEM KNOW that you're watching them. This is called DETERRENCE. And if you're being approached by a suspicious character, you should already have a master-grip on your firearm before he reaches that 21-foot limit — this is when you say, in a loud voice, "THAT'S FAR ENOUGH."

Yeah, things happen quickly in an altercation, but MOST of your surprise is due to your LACK of OBSERVATION. If you CAN be surprised, you WILL be surprised, and you'll be another victim.

 

[sgtbill]

Being AWARE of your surroundings and of individuals in your proximity is what buys you time to decide if and when to brandish your weapon. If you're so oblivious to your surroundings that some guy or guys CAN surprise and bushwhack you, then you need to practice your OBSERVATION SKILLS. That means looking over your shoulder, constantly scanning your surroundings, watching for suspicious behavior, and anticipating a confrontation. I mean, NOBODY should be able to approach to within 21 feet of your person, if you're on your guard.

Have you ever watched all the potential victims in large parking lots? They exit their vehicles, facing straight ahead and focused on the the nearest building entrance. When they exit the building, they face straight ahead and focus on returning to their vehicles. During this time, they are TOTALLY OBLIVIOUS to the "big picture" of what is going on around them, they're basically BLIND except for whatever is directly in front of them. Most victims are, in fact, surprised from behind while returning to their vehicles.

Simply BEING OBSERVANT will save your ass, most of the time.

Also, you shouldn't be walking around with one in the chamber, ESPECIALLY if your semi-auto is a Glock. All the Glock's safety features are internal, and it's JUST WAITING for your fingertip on the trigger. You read about cases all the time of some guy carrying his Glock with a round in the chamber, reaching suddenly for the gun and discharging it into his thigh or hip. Sometimes fatally. DON'T keep a round in the chamber.

I mean, if you know your weapon, you can draw it to presentation and rack the slide in about 1 second. I've timed it, and I've been timed. Not coincidentally, a human being can sprint from a dead stop to a distance of 21 feet in about 1 second. Meaning, if you allow a suspicious character to approach to a distance of 21 feet from you, he can be ON TOP of you with a knife or a blackjack or whatever in 1 second.

You have to BE AWARE of everything going on around you, you need to WATCH suspicious people and LET THEM KNOW that you're watching them. This is called DETERRENCE. And if you're being approached by a suspicious character, you should already have a master-grip on your firearm before he reaches that 21-foot limit — this is when you say, in a loud voice, "THAT'S FAR ENOUGH."

Yeah, things happen quickly in an altercation, but MOST of your surprise is due to your LACK of OBSERVATION. If you CAN be surprised, you WILL be surprised, and you'll be another victim.

It seem's to me that you are somewhat paranoid. If I took your advice I would never feel comfortable going to or leaving a Wall Mart store or any store for that matter unless I had my weapon in my hands and was ready for a fire fight. I don't have ulcers and don't intend to.
Bill

 

[TexChap]

If you don't trust your carry gun enough to carry it with a round chambered, GET A NEW CARRY GUN!

 

[Charles Austin Miller]

It seem's to me that you are somewhat paranoid. If I took your advice I would never feel comfortable going to or leaving a Wall Mart store or any store for that matter unless I had my weapon in my hands and was ready for a fire fight. I don't have ulcers and don't intend to.
Bill

Somewhat paranoid? So, you feel comfortable not being aware of your surroundings? Hey, you're welcomed to your victimhood. Even a gun won't help you.

 

[Charles Austin Miller]

If you don't trust your carry gun enough to carry it with a round chambered, GET A NEW CARRY GUN!

If you don't trust your gun? Come on, boy... You should be able to reach, draw, rack the slide, and be ON your target in 1 second, which SHOULD BE all you need to stop an assailant 21 feet away, BEFORE he hammers your face into the pavement. If you don't have the reflexes, and you're not OBSERVANT, you shouldn't be carrying in the first place. One in the chamber AINT gonna save your ass.

 

[Charles Austin Miller]

As for racking one in... I always have one chambered. I read someones post a while back that changed my carry method... it was about being injured or restrained and only having one free hand. Very hard to rack one with one hand.

Carry a wheelgun.

 

[sgtbill]

Somewhat paranoid? So, you feel comfortable not being aware of your surroundings? Hey, you're welcomed to your victimhood. Even a gun won't help you.

Yep, I am comfortable in my surroundings. As far as being a victum I have made it through 65 years to include 9 1/2 years in the military and 27 Mos. in a little place called South East Asia. Oh! and I almost forgot another 25 years in a major Police Department.
Bill

 

[taurus382]

First of all, I don't think you're paranoid. I am a security guard and I am used to watching for suspicious behavior. I do agree with the poster who says if you don't trust your gun with one in the chamber, get a a new one. I would advise a good revolver if don't trust your gun's safety. You will be dead in that one second. A man with a knife can cover 21 feet and stab you in half a second. Most police agencies train officers with that fact in mind. One who acts deliberately always has the advantage over one who reacts. The best professional dragster drivers strive for reflexes of .4 seconds when getting off the line. An average person who is not well trained in an action will react in .5 to .75 seconds once the brain registers danger. I taught defensive driving. We teach the two second rule for following cars for this very reason. Awareness of your surroundings is essential, but thinking you can outdraw and rack a slide against an assailant who already has his weapon out is ludicrous. Of course, if your gun is cocked and locked or a DA revolver, if you draw when they are expecting an easy, compliant target you will have the 1/2 second advantage, but one second will kill you for sure. If you carry a Glock or similar action, use a holster with the trigger covered so there is no chance of a snag, and keep your finger out of the trigger guard until you complete your draw. With training it will all be reflexive. Take it with a grain of salt, but that is my opinion on the subject. No offense intended.

 

[blinddog]

If you don't trust your gun? Come on, boy... You should be able to reach, draw, rack the slide, and be ON your target in 1 second, which SHOULD BE all you need to stop an assailant 21 feet away, BEFORE he hammers your face into the pavement. If you don't have the reflexes, and you're not OBSERVANT, you shouldn't be carrying in the first place. One in the chamber AINT gonna save your ass.

I am an older guy and I have to be aware. My reflexes are not as quick as they use to be. When I walk out of Wally World or any other place, day or night, I check out what is going on. I refuse to be a victim.

 

[The_Outlaw]

Question;
Why do I carry a concealed sidearm?

Answer;
Because when seconds count, the police are too many minutes away.

 

[Charles Austin Miller]

First of all, I don't think you're paranoid. I am a security guard and I am used to watching for suspicious behavior. I do agree with the poster who says if you don't trust your gun with one in the chamber, get a a new one. I would advise a good revolver if don't trust your gun's safety. You will be dead in that one second. A man with a knife can cover 21 feet and stab you in half a second. Most police agencies train officers with that fact in mind. One who acts deliberately always has the advantage over one who reacts. The best professional dragster drivers strive for reflexes of .4 seconds when getting off the line. An average person who is not well trained in an action will react in .5 to .75 seconds once the brain registers danger. I taught defensive driving. We teach the two second rule for following cars for this very reason. Awareness of your surroundings is essential, but thinking you can outdraw and rack a slide against an assailant who already has his weapon out is ludicrous. Of course, if your gun is cocked and locked or a DA revolver, if you draw when they are expecting an easy, compliant target you will have the 1/2 second advantage, but one second will kill you for sure. If you carry a Glock or similar action, use a holster with the trigger covered so there is no chance of a snag, and keep your finger out of the trigger guard until you complete your draw. With training it will all be reflexive. Take it with a grain of salt, but that is my opinion on the subject. No offense intended.

Never apologize for common sense, Taurus. We're on the same page.

 

[Charles Austin Miller]

Yep, I am comfortable in my surroundings. As far as being a victum I have made it through 65 years to include 9 1/2 years in the military and 27 Mos. in a little place called South East Asia. Oh! and I almost forgot another 25 years in a major Police Department.
Bill

Well, Sarge, did you ever have to DRAW DOWN on any one? I know plenty of people who went through WWII and Korea without ever drawing down on another human being. My dad, for instance, killed Japanese with a Kabar knife in the South Pacific, never killed anyone with a firearm. He taught me how to use a KNIFE before he ever taught me about guns.

 

[calee13]

Carry? To protect me and mine. Concealed? Because I'm not an attention seeker.

 

[ptco911]

I was assigned and carried weapons for 24 years in the military in defense of our country. I carry now to protect my family, property and home.

 

[Stacey Strick]

I carry because I'm the only one responsible for my personal safety. I believe most people are good but the ones that aren't have no conscious so it's best to be prepared to protect one's self.

 

[4liberty]

Why do I carry a concealed sidearm?

It's good for my mental health, and since my cancer surgery, I can't carry over 10 pounds, so that eliminates carrying a cop everywhere I go. Besides, I and I alone am responsible for my safety, along with my families safety.