Do you carry more than one gun at a time?

[shouldazagged]

No. I've never carried more than one gun at a time. For the last seventeen years it's been a .38 Special J-frame. It's enough for me to feel reasonably well-protected, especially since in old age and declining health I don't get out a lot.

 

[keith44spl]

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Shucks....Who don't

One for the right, one for the left...

I don't always know which hand I'll have free in a fight.

Sometimes my second gun rides in the seat pocket of the pickup or my un-marked,
getting to that holstered sidearm while seat belted in can be a chore at times.

When I was humpin the hills with the gang eradi'n ol' MJ or jest doing a scout on a patch, maybe add a carbine.
Always carried two, most times my bug had snake shot in it, (Those CCI shot cartridges will cycle
through my 3" Colt Defender without a hitch.) When ya out in the tall and un-cut it pays off to be prepared.

They're just tools, each serves it's own purpose.



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[KSDeputy]

I tried to carry my model 60 in a boot holster, but it was uncomfortable and affected my stride. I changed to a Gerber Boot Knife, and carried it until I retired.

 

[haywood]

I carry Two Revolvers 99% of the time. This is my carry gun pick.

 

[The Big D]

One gun only!

Having made it through 30.5 years of big city crime fighting and another 10 plus years of LEOSA enabled CCW, I NEVER, EVER HAD A NEED FOR A SECOND HANDGUN and simply cannot envision a scenario in which I would need one now...or in the future.

Be safe.

 

[L-2]

Yes, usually, to answer the original question.

 

[fatcat3]

no. nor do i carry an extra knife, 3 ways to start fire, 100 feet of para cord. rifle with 1000 rds of ammo in the trunk. if it's that bad of a area DON"T GO. ( please dont start telling me that your a 1st responder and have to. thats your job im not talking to you) on the other hand if it make you feel better/ safer, have at it.

 

[Lostaro]

Usually have one in an ankle rig due to how I dress at work.

I realize how slow an ankle gun can be so when situation allows I'll carry a second on the belt. For me it's just about quicker access not so much a need for a back up.

 

[Mister X]

No. As a civilian whose directive and objective is avoidance, I don't feel it is necessary in the least.

From Grant Cunningham ... Should you carry a back-up gun? – www.GrantCunningham.com

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

Having made it through 30.5 years of big city crime fighting and another 10 plus years of LEOSA enabled CCW, I NEVER, EVER HAD A NEED FOR A SECOND HANDGUN and simply cannot envision a scenario in which I would need one now...or in the future.

Be safe.

Having made it through fifty-some years of world travel and travel thoughout the States, I NEVER, EVER HAD A NEED FOR A FIRST HANDGUN. Do you think maybe I shouldn't carry one?

BTW, I can easily envision a scenario in which I might need a second handgun for the other hand.

That's what I call being safe.

 

[Philadelphia Patriot]

I carry one (1) gun and a radio. In Philadelphia we have our own air support.

MOVE - Philadelphia, 1985

 

[MarvinBonn]

Back up gun

I carried a back up and it came in useful several times. Once during a shooting situation, my beretta 92, failed to work. I pulled my S&W air-weight, and started taking aim when the armed offender gave up. They make great small guns so there is really no reason not to could save your life.

 

[Arik]

I carry one (1) gun and a radio. In Philadelphia we have our own air support.

MOVE - Philadelphia, 1985

Yea the MOVE! Razed a 2 city blocks. "Tactical entry device" circa 1980s

 

[The Big D]

Real life.

Let's just say I used one (1) handgun on hundreds of occasions...and it was ALWAYS sufficient.

Moreover, I have never experienced a non-intentional fail to fire or any mechanical malfunction that rendered the handgun in use at the time non-usable.

Be safe.

Having made it through fifty-some years of world travel and travel thoughout the States, I NEVER, EVER HAD A NEED FOR A FIRST HANDGUN. Do you think maybe I shouldn't carry one?

BTW, I can easily envision a scenario in which I might need a second handgun for the other hand.

That's what I call being safe.

 

[JH1951]

I remain quite comfortable with one defensive piece.
I do not encourage disaster by going in to known areas of trouble if I can avoid same.
I do carry different defensive pieces based upon where I am going to be. Forethought can be your friend with respect to avoidance or defense.
Thirty years ago I only felt the need to carry concealed when carrying large amounts of cash or valuables. Today I am compelled to carry 24/7. Sadly the world has changed. I want the old days back.

 

[Buford57]

The rule of two:
1 is none
2 is one

So one plus a BUG is 3?

 

[unobrownsfan]

Nope. But if I had to spend any time in parts of the East Bay (Oakland, CA) at night I'd sure consider it.

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

If you're going to carry two.....

 

[Muss Muggins]

So one plus a BUG is 3?

No, according to that, it's one . . .

 

[Kanewpadle]

Just to be clear, there is no right or wrong here. Do what you feel is best. It's your skin.