Reason to carry

....because a cop is too heavy to carry and I feel that 1911 takes care of the problem quicker than 911.

In a situation like this, my problem is.... I will never hear the police commands. If I am holding someone at gunpoint, the police arrive, point their weapons at me, give me commands, and I never hear them, I would probably be shot.

If you don't carry, by dialing 911 your protection will arrive hopefully in a few minutes.

If you carry your protection is there as fast as you can get your hand in & out of your pocket.

If someone kicks your front door open with a gun in their hand, which do you think you would need?

I'm in Illinois and I carry. 10 years ago I was held up at knife point, Maywood Illinois. Or ghetto if your local. Only weapons at my disposal were my hands and the shoes on my feet. It was 2 am and I was working. walked out back of the building I was working in for a smoke. 3 thugs come down the alley and ask for my wallet. I laughed and beat the livingcrap out of one of them while the other two split. I showed in court to testify and identify the perp. His family threatened me as well. I even made mention to the judge that it was obvious where the son got his attitude. Today I don't think I would be so lucky.I may be a bit slower, so I rely on my aim.

I carry 24/7, well almost that. My compact single stack 9mm Bersa
is great. I carry it more than my G19.






(don't tell the Glock guys )

Punisher56 said:

I carry 24/7, well almost that. My compact single stack 9mm Bersa
is great. I carry it more than my G19.

(don't tell the Glock guys )

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My husband has a 9mm glock & me a thunder 380. I love my gun but I can't lie I didn't *not* like shooting his gun lol.

too young to die, too old to take an ass whoopin'

Too many crazies out there to not carry. My right, my decision, my peace of mind. 'nuff said.

I carry because I love my wife, my friends and family, and I love me, and don't appreciate people messing with the people I love.

hilandr said:

I carry my Bersa Thunder .380 Conceal Carry daily in my pocket holster. My family and friends mean the world to me. I would regret not having that protection with me at all times!

Am I printing?

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Look fine to me. Didn't stare hard bc no one should really.

ashsmith91 said:

Look fine to me. Didn't stare hard bc no one should really.

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'cept the ladies~

hilandr said:

'cept the ladies~

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Ahem I am a lady ! Lol
I meant no one should be looking for a gun so from the average glance you look okay no printing

I was open carrying around town with a friend awhile back, and nobody even noticed - including my friend. We had been out for about 3 hours before he asked, "when did you put that on". The only reason he noticed was because I was adjusting the holster to put my seat belt on. People are so caught up in their own world that unless you're trying to pocket carry a shotgun, a bit of printing will never be noticed.

Stratojaxter said:

I was open carrying around town with a friend awhile back, and nobody even noticed - including my friend. We had been out for about 3 hours before he asked, "when did you put that on". The only reason he noticed was because I was adjusting the holster to put my seat belt on. People are so caught up in their own world that unless you're trying to pocket carry a shotgun, a bit of printing will never be noticed.

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^this.
Totally agree.

I agree, I haven't ever been asked about it. Oh and ashsmith91 LOL, sorry I didn't know.

hilandr said:

I agree, I haven't ever been asked about it. Oh and ashsmith91 LOL, sorry I didn't know.

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it's all good