Do you carry at parties?

[kozmic]

We have been to a ton of graduation parties, family reunions, (non school) sports banquets, picnic, etc.... all summer. In general, I haven't carried to any of them.

Our county parks do not allow any firearms so those parties are out without thought. Some events have been at private homes that I wouldn't want to make the homeowners or guests uncomfortable if they were to somehow know I was carrying.

Tonight was a season-ending soccer party at a family of shooters home. Their two boys took karate, played sports and went to school together with my boys. We have known the family for 12 years. We belong to the same range and his boys have shot trap with my youngest. I know the home owners wouldn't mind but I don't know about the other guests. So rather than potentially create a scene I just carried my Benchmade folder and no gun.

I haven't felt like I needed to carry or experienced any sort of threat at any party but I have felt somehow naked.

When do you carry or when do you pass at parties or events? Does your spouse "guide" you one way or another?

 

[sipowicz]

It's not much of a party without a gun....

 

[carpriver]

IF there is alcohol at a party I don't carry.

 

[Muley Gil]

If I can't carry, I don't go.

I don't drive my truck without insurance coverage or without a jack, a lug wrench, or a spare tire.

You have NO GUARANTEE that something will not happen at any of these events.

 

[A10]

I'm a party packer.....

 

[Fredo Batali]

Yes, I even carry in church. The dreaded "gun free zone". The Lord helps those who help themselves! I'm a sheep dog...

De Oppresso Liber

 

[Old TexMex]

Most times I'm at a party, being armed is part of my job. Any others, if I'm there, I'm armed, but that's just me.

 

[perrazi]

if you carry at all,the answer is always.

 

[finesse_r]

I carry everywhere it is legal to carry, period.

 

[snubbyfan]

If I'm there, so's my snubby.

 

[chief38]

If I were to purposely go into harms way (not being a LEO) I would be pretty dumb! If I knew trouble was in a specific area and I had no need to be there I simply wouldn't go. None of us ever know if & when the need to defend ourselves will ever arrive and so we must be prepared all the time. You know what happens in life......... the one time you go on a trip without a raincoat it always rains.

 

[sipowicz]

I'm a party packer.....

Let's just hope they don't serve fudge...

 

[Rastoff]

I always carry when legal. At the same time, I won't disrespect someone else. If a person/friend/business asked me not to carry at their place, I either wouldn't go or wouldn't carry there.

 

[junglefighter]

I carry everywhere.I do not read signs and if I am somewhere and somebody notices(never happened yet)I will just say "so what".Bad attitude,maybe, but BG's can be anywhere.I live with my 340PD in a Galco Executive shoulder holster.I can bend over,sit comfortably and do not have to worry about printing.To each his own,but I am uncomfortable without a firearm.My friends all know I always have a firearm and they don't ask anymore.Just my 2 cents.

 

[shouldazagged]

It's not much of a party without a gun....

And duct tape.

 

[00Buck2]

I have one with me 24/7. Sometimes its not the one I would like to have, but the most appropriate for the occasion.

 

[A10]

Let's just hope they don't serve fudge...

Is it really a party without fudge??

 

[Rastoff]

I carry everywhere.I do not read signs and if I am somewhere and somebody notices(never happened yet)I will just say "so what".Bad attitude,maybe, but BG's can be anywhere.I live with my 340PD in a Galco Executive shoulder holster.I can bend over,sit comfortably and do not have to worry about printing.To each his own,but I am uncomfortable without a firearm.My friends all know I always have a firearm and they don't ask anymore.Just my 2 cents.

So, you carry in post offices, court houses and military installations?

 

[kozmic]

So, you carry in post offices, court houses and military installations?

Schools???????

 

[A10]

Schools???????

Only the 88 Magnum......

 

[Rastoff]

Schools???????

In CA it's legal to carry in a school if you have a CCW.

 

[oberon]

Never not.
If any of you have ever fought for your life, or have been at the wrong end of the barrel, you understand this.
If not, consider yourself blessed, and carry anyway.
Someone's life depends on it.
The very notion that people are expected to relinquish their natural, fundamental, God-given right to return fire just make me want to puke.

 

[Kanewpadle]

I carry unless it's illegal. Even if I have a few drinks. Cause it stops there. Been to a few parties that were crashed by uninvited, undesirable people.

I maintain. I don't get drunk. I keep an eye on things so others can enjoy. As macho as it sounds, I'm the enforcer at our parties. Everyone knows it and they are comforted by it. I'm in charge. I keep the peace and make sure everyone makes it home safe.

That's the arrangement we have made. But if it's my birthday, it's a different story!

 

[Kanewpadle]

Is it really a party without fudge??

You're confusing fudge with broccoli buddy. Oh!!!! There's a thought. Chocolate covered broccoli!!

 

[junglefighter]

Schools-yes,Post office-yes,Military installation-never go,Court House-No=metal detectors,Church-yes,Walk Outside-yes,Drive my car-yes.I think that covers it.

 

[Old TexMex]

You're confusing fudge with broccoli buddy. Oh!!!! There's a thought. Chocolate covered broccoli!!

Definate want a gun at that party. Definate.

 

[Kanewpadle]

Definate want a gun at that party. Definate.

I don't see anywhere in hell where there could be violence at a chocolate covered broccoli party!?

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

I never get invited to parties by people who don't know me. If they know me, they know I'm carrying. The big surprise is most of the wives are carrying also. I carry to weddings & receptions, baby showers and to funerals. I avoid reunions, no matter what! If I wish to have a beer I let the wife know; she's driving and she's carrying. We always do a designated driver and a designated carrier! Then if there is a mishap, alcohol isn't an issue. Ivan

 

[Rastoff]

I carry unless it's illegal. Even if I have a few drinks.

This is disappointing to hear. I don't know if it's legal to drink while carrying in WA, but it's not where I live. Further, alcohol and guns don't mix. I've enjoyed many of your posts, but this I cannot agree with.

 

[Alpo]

Of course I carry at parties. And everywhere else.