Firearms Section

[eymang]

I always have it on me. If the concern is getting car jacked at gun point I know my hands would not be reaching for anything inside my car. Distance is most important. Its when they are driving away with my property when I would get them to stop by plugging away.

[JCunningham]

as far as the 9mm debate i know a few cons full of 9mm holes (one with 17. he walks with a cane) havent seen any with 45.

[TommyTheCat]

Being in CA I will probably be indicted for even thinking of a place to hide a handgun in the Camaro, unloaded or not

I think I hear the state knocking now, actually.

[AmericanMuscle33]

XD45 here. I use a plastic holster that clips right into the door pocket. I've been pulled over a couple times with it there. Just keep your hands on the wheel and let them know it's there. Both times the officers asked if they could see it, as well as my permit. Both officers were grateful. One of them told me how much he appreciated it 3 or 4 times (as well as giving me some praise for the camaro ). I know if I was them, I wouldn't want that to be a surprise. I got off with a warning both times as well.

[Jpb972]

Usually carry my 26. When I do it's iwb carry and it stays there. If I'm carrying my 36 it comes out and goes right in the door pocket.
The 36 is an awesome weapon btw, for anyone looking for a compact 45.

[ChrisBlair]

Originally Posted by JCunningham

as far as the 9mm debate i know a few cons full of 9mm holes (one with 17. he walks with a cane) havent seen any with 45.

I thought that this had been put to bed.

I own three 1911 pattern pistols, two of them Colts, including an original "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" Model 1911 that was issued in World War One and a Series 70 made in 1978. You could say I like 'em.

I'm curious to know if your limping convict acquaintance would volunteer to be shot again with a 9mm parabellum....or even a 9mm kurz, from 25 yards. Probably not is my guess. He's a lucky fellow. Don't confuse that with some kind of inability of 9mm to kill, and instantly.

[custommx3]

I also carry a Glock 19.

[halo8hkk]

i keep mine in my holster all the time. if i set it in the car i would forget it. i normaly carry S&W Shield or my Kimber 1911. but it vary's from time to time.

[Dizzy82]

Depends on the weather. If I can wear a long shirt or coat I carry my Steyr S9-A1 or FN FiveseveN. If its hot I carry my Beretta 21 w/extra mags.

[jrhagen]

Originally Posted by christianchevell

I work for government, I read regulations before I do anything, and ..... if your having a weapon in the vehicle in almost all states it had better be unloaded and the ammunition stored separately ....like in the trunk or if you are ever pulled over and the vehicle searched you could be in deep do-do for one, and for two the rear seat can be pulled forward while driving if necessary if your good at it though a pain and better to have a assistant to do that. Just sayin......

I am sure at least one person has responded to your post but I will also.

I carry fully loaded with one in the barrel. I have been stopped by the police and declared my weapon. The only thing I was told was to leave it where it is. I am sure the LEO response would be different if the stop were for more than just a simple traffic violation.

[jrhagen]

Originally Posted by SS Blinder

well my carry weapon never leaves my belt unless at work. in that case it goes in the passenger seat back pocket with extra magazine in the center console. if i go somewhere and i find out its 30.06, then i take my money elsewhere. only way that people understand nowadays. BTW I carry HK USP compact 40sw with 12 +1 and a extra magazine (12) most of the time

I like your 30.06 reference. Probably only TX folks will understand. Isn't it ironic that code was "selected"?

[RedRaven]

Originally Posted by shine2013

Probably not in the best place, but I keep it in the glove box. I get pulled over enough as it is. I don't want to run the risk of upsetting a cop even more, even though I have a permit. You never know these days.

If it isn't on my person it's in the glove-box or console. As someone else said, Concealed and in a vehicle are two different things. I've had at least three traffic stops with it in the glove-box and had no problem on declaration. Hence, I now keep a photocopy of insurance & registration in the sleeve on the visor instead of glove-box.

BTW: M&P40C. Thinking about the Shield 40 for something more compact. That or the Kahr CW40 or CM40.

[Linker239]

Thinking about picking up a ruger for carry. Glad I'm in Arkansas we have constitutional carry here.

[abaucom21]

An interesting topic as I am from Texas but now live in Ottawa, Canada capitol city. Would you believe in the nations capitol city there were only six murders with handguns last year, one being the attack on Parliament last year. Compare those stats with Washington DC. Personally not making a comment regarding people who legally carry a handgun, just referencing cultural differences.

My cousin in SC, a most upstanding country club soccer mom southern lady. Cousin and all other southern ladies in her upscale neighborhood all carry. A few years ago on X-mass eve, three homes in their neighborhood were broken into. So all the neighbor ladies got together, did their gun training together, so now all the ladies carry guns in their designer handbags. But they are now trained in the use of firearms and have legal carry permits. When cuz explained the difficulties driving from one state to another with her gun I laughed so hard it brought tears to my eyes. Ok to keep her gun in her purse (concealed) in one state while driving, cross the border to another state and best to leave the gun on the passage seat (not concealed). She complained to me it was so complicated she had her daughter print off which states she can keep her gun concealed, and which states her gun should be exposed. Please understand cuz not good with internet searches. But her daughter, my second cousin, who is more internet smart, also a former city, state, regional & USA runner up teenage beauty queen is very knowledgeable when and where you can carry a handgun. I once asked my 2nd cousin, in jest, how do you carry a gun under your form fitting full length formal gowns. Without a blink she showed be a holster that can be strapped to her upper inner leg. Stupid, I asked isn't that uncomfortable. She replied it was no more uncomfortable than a man trying to prove his manhood. I dropped the issue fast as that was too much info. My second cousin is like a daughter to me so some things best not discussed.

Cuz coming to visit me in Ottawa next summer. I have warned her I know for sure two items she can not bring with her to Canada. Her gun and grits. Can not get grits in Canada. Every time southern relatives try to send me grits, grits are confiscated as fast as cocaine at customs. Love living in Canada, don't miss having the right to a handgun, but I do miss my right to eat grits.