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Originally Posted by dlombard
#1, having a backup gun makes a lot of sense to me because if your primary gun goes down for any reason (fails during a trip to the range requiring a trip to the gunsmith) or you need to switch to another one because the one you're using has failed in the middle of an actual confrontation, NOT having it would be bad. 2nd, just because someone you live with has one doesn't mean it's yours. It's theirs and it's their responsibility to maintain control over it at all times including knowing where it is and preventing anyone who has not been expressly authorized to use it from doing so. Therefore, If you're going to have a backup gun, it can't be someone elses, right?
Last but not least, I've read about people who will EDC at home rather than hope they can get to the room with the gun in it in time if one (or more) assailants breach your windows or door, or (even more silly) hide one in every room. A full sized sidearm for OWB EDC at home isn't comfortable or always suitable (i.e., if you have company), so some people IWB EDC at home. Even if you might have a full-size firearm locked up bedside for when you aren't wearing it (sleeping in bed).
Do you? If so, how did you convince the person or people you live with the reasoning behind doing this?
I ask because I tried to have this conversation over the weekend and I got a lot of unexpected feedback. Like, "it's excessive" specially since it's just a two bedroom apartment, and like they're being policed in their own home. Reactions that struck me as very weird. I got questions like, "how many guns are enough?"
At the end of the day, while I am gonna have a spare, if these are the rules, then these are the rules and I'll follow them. But I was just shocked at the response my proposal to EDC at home received... We both have one, we've both gotten training, visit the range from time to time. I didn't think this was going to be that strange of a thing to want to discuss, but the reaction was pretty angry so I just wanted to share my story here and find out if anyone has had a similar experience and if they've ever come around?
What if your husband told you, "if you carry all day at home, I'm moving out."? Or wife for that matter?
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To your first point, it's obvious that if the "other person" you live with has a gun in the house they want to be able to defend themselves if need be...and so do you. In the event of an actual home invasion it won't matter if you shoot the intruder with the other persons gun. It happens all the time. The teen in Oklahoma didn't own the gun that he used to kill those 3 intruders. It was ruled self-defense and the issue never came up.
The explanation of your living situation is rather "murky", so it's difficult to give a solid answer. Is the other person your wife, roommate, or someone renting the second room in your place? The answer to that question makes a big difference in determining how best to handle the situation.
Personally, I carry at home, though I live (my wife and I) in an area with almost no violent crime. Still, the question "what are the odds..." is irrelevant to me. The REAL question is - Is it possible that I could be a victim? To me it's no big burden to have my shield 9mm on my hip (or the table beside me), but if I am the unlucky one that the invader breaks in on, and I'm
not able to get to my *off body* firearm quick enough....THAT could result in a big burden for my family.
There is a video I saw of a home invasion where the victims had friends visiting and they were sitting at the kitchen table having dinner. They were conscientious enough to have internal security cameras AND a HD firearm in the next room. None of that helped them when two unarmed intruders came in through the door wall screen and proceeded to beat both couples to death before robbing them. They never had a chance to get to their gun. What are the odds? Who cares. The
possibility is why I carry at home.
Perhaps showing that to your friend might soften their stance on in home carry.
Good luck!