Carry when at home in your presumed "safe space"?

[TinMon]

I am curious. We constantly see news about home invasions and robberies where the house is not empty. Yet your hear about so many people who immediately remove their sidearm when they are in their home. It gets locked in the safe until they leave their home again. In the news about home invasions you endlessly read comments similar to this: "He/She then ran to get their gun in an attempt to protect themselves".

So, I am curious how many people remain armed while in the home.
This does not include:
-I have one in each room
-It is beside me on the end table
-It is locked in a quick opening safe
-etc.

It means from the moment you get up (yep, mine comes into the bathroom w/ me) to the moment you lay down to sleep, it is on your person. Now obviously it is not on your waist while in the water but it is in B-room w/ you. Use your common sense with other possible exemptions such as - well, use your imagination.

So the poll question regarding "on your person 100% of the time at home when physically possible" refers to the above paragraph.

 

[Kframerbluvr]

If I am wearing pants with a belt, which is nearly all the time, there is a Glock 22 or 23 on the belt along with one spare mag. A blousy pullover shirt or sweater covers it nicely.

 

[JK-linux]

I'm trying to start to carry at home. I'm constantly extolling how, if you own a 442 or other J-frame Airweight, you really have no excuse to ever not carry... to that end I've been making a conscious effort to keep it on around the house. I think once I get a OWB holster for it, instead of my usual IWB, it will be less irritating to wear while plopped down on the LazyZ boy. We've had more invasions make the news in the last few months. I seriously doubt it would happen, but then most victims probably feel that way until they get hit.

 

[armorer951]

There are no proverbial "safe spaces" any more.

 

[TinMon]

And one thing I started doing when I do not have a pair of pants on (no belt loops), I will wear my belt and firearms over top of the sweats or shorts like you might see a gun belt worn on old westerns. No belt loops, no problem!

 

[Grayfox]

Not on my person. But one is near by.

 

[Donn]

Said it here a dozen times. If I'm dressed, I'm carrying.

 

[Arik]

A lot depends on where you live. Anything can happen anywhere of course but in some areas the chance of home invasions are very low.

Typically hood rats stick to areas they know.

I live in an area where serious crime is almost none existent. Last month there was a report of public drunkenness, underage male at a bar, a car was keyed, and a leather jacket and purse were stolen from a business.

The area is not rural but there are no section 8, no rentals. Typical house is in the $600k +. Most people work on Wall Street, law firms, run their own business, doctors...etc... I live 10min from a few famous movie directors/movie people we have some pro sports players. In July we had our first murder in 30 years. Happened a block from me. It was over a woman. One boyfriend jealous of the ex. It's unfortunate but anywhere you have people it can happen.

I don't carry at home for 2 reasons. First is because the odds are low of something happening. And second, because I want to be comfortable at home. I typically walk around in sweat pants and a T-shirt. No jeans, no belts. Sitting or laying on the couch isn't the most comfortable thing with a gun. Having said that I realize that there is no such thing as 100% safe so I do keep a gun near by

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[petepeterson]

I typically have a J-frame or Kel-Tec in my pocket once I get home. it doesn't take much to throw it in there, and at least there's something always with me.
There's one under the pillow when I sleep (not the one my head is on!)

 

[johnnyflake]

I pocket carry a Sig P238 .380 all the time, no matter where I am. If I am wearing pants or shorts, I am carrying!

 

[Muss Muggins]

I don't have a presumed safe space. I have a couple places where I'm more familiar with the exits and fields of fire, but that's about it . . .

 

[Ten pin]

I take it off right before a shower. That's it.

 

[Hrbster]

Not while in my home, but one is close by.

 

[686-380]

One of the best facets of owning a Bodyguard .380 is that I can comfortably carry almost all of the time. I'm aware of the limitations but accept the them.

Yes, I home carry.

 

[federali]

First Things First

I won't fault anyone for carrying within his own home. However, there are things you may do to make it far more difficult for an invader to kick in your door. Whether you have a $37.00 lock or a $300.00 lock, it's the door jamb that's going to fail.

Remove the 1" brass #8 screws holding the striker in place and replace them with 2-2 1/2' #8 brass screws that reach into the house framing around your doors. You should also remove one screw from each of the hinges and replace it with a long screw.

To do this, you'll need to drill an appropriate pilot hole, then soap the screws for easing their entry.

You'll need the gun when everything else has failed.

 

[Inusuit]

Always a .380 pocket gun. If expecting tradesmen/repair folks, then the Glock 19. I live in a "low crime" area as well. Many years ago, a plumber returned to a rural home near me and killed a couple after torturing the husband and raping the wife.

 

[Mark40]

I'm actually surprised at the early results. I thought I was in the minority here. If I am dressed, I am armed.

 

[Rustyt1953]

Rusty+pocket=LCP.

 

[686-380]

That reminded me

I typically have a J-frame or Kel-Tec in my pocket once I get home. it doesn't take much to throw it in there, and at least there's something always with me.
There's one under the pillow when I sleep (not the one my head is on!)

My mom used to keep her 15-2 in a sock, on the shelf of her bed!

 

[petepeterson]

I'm actually surprised at the early results. I thought I was in the minority here. If I am dressed, I am armed.

I'm surprised, as well. I thought the "always carry" number would be lower. Then again, more of that type are inclined to click on a thread with this title.