Thread: How many people CCW here?

Done properly no one would know you are packing under CWP. No metal detector no problems.

I usually carry a Glock 19 in winter, and a S&W M&P Shield in summer, but just got this S&W Bodyguard .380, for when concealing is a problem due to beach area clothes.

You have to really be careful with the "No Guns" signs

We are rather lucky that we live in a County that has very few and a "Constitutional Sheriff"

But you need to check the statue

Ours is pretty simple

We are now Permitless Concealed Carry in Idaho and have always been Open Carry

Except Schools, you must have an Enhanced CCW
State College, Enhanced CCW
Federal Buildings that are CLEARLY marked at the entrance, and our Downtown PO was told that they are NOT in compliance as the sign is inside on the wall..
Court Building and Jail are obviously a no carry zone

Private Property with signage it is rather simple,, If they spot the weapon and you are asked to leave you MUST leave or face a Trespass charge,, NOT a firearms charge..
Basically that same as if you are asked to leave Private Property for any other reason..


Of course we actually only have one business in town that has a sign,, and it is often covered in "I Carry" cards
Many people that CCW have a Business Card they carry that basically says:
"I carry a weapon legally, and refuse to shop at a place that doesn't allow me to protect myself" these are often left next to the "No Guns" signs..

I carry a Kimber 1911 4" through most of the year. If it is really warm and I can't hide the 1911 I have a Taurus 5 shot revolver in titanium. Easy to hide and light weight.

Same in Ohio, if a private business is marked no CCW and you are caught with a concealed weapon they will ask you to leave. If you leave, end of story and if you refuse to leave you can be charged with trespassing. Choose wisely....

Obviously this applies to private property - schools, government buildings, and court houses are crimes.

I avoid no carry premises. Invitation to jihadists or nuts who want to shoot people randomly with no worries.

I do too, Jimmy. I was asked at church by someone who knows I generally carry if I carried at church. I said, "Well, if you're lucky, you'll never need to know." By the way, I do.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I avoid no carry premises. Invitation to jihadists or nuts who want to shoot people randomly with no worries.

Originally Posted by Haroldg48

I do too, Jimmy. I was asked at church by someone who knows I generally carry if I carried at church. I said, "Well, if you're lucky, you'll never need to know." By the way, I do.

Before I began attending my former church, and the one I attend now, I introduced myself to the pastor and told them I carried. In both cases they were glad. Nowadays you never know when you may need it. Like a parachute, if you need it and you don't have it, you'll probably never need it again.

As a LEO since '91, I have carried daily since then. Been a FRIT (Firearms Range Instuctor Trainer) for my dept since '97. Illinois recently passed CCL for civilians about 4 yrs ago. and I have been a CCL instructor since it's inception.

Personally, off duty, I typically carry 2 pistols (not at the same time) depending in the time of the year. Springfield Range Officer Compact all times except the crazy hot weeks in the summer. Then, I carry an Springfield XDS.

On duty, we are mandated to carry Glock 22's (not my cup of tea, but rules are rules!!!)

I've been CCW since 1978.
My current "pocket carry" is a Ruger LC9S in an Uncle Mike's #4 holster.
I will also carry a Ruger 1911 commander size when it's cold and I'm layered up. I use a RGrizzle IWB/OWB leather holster for that.
Just got a Stealth Gear IWB holster for my Sig 229 that I've yet to try.

"Be careful out there"

Pete <:-}

my wife is ordering me a stealth gear iwb for my 229 for christmas. side note, someone literally was tryign to get into my house at 340am this morning. my 45 was in the bathroom versus on the nightstand. ran them off, but didn't "catch" them on the property. note to everyone and self, keep your sidearm at your "side".