Fess up, who else keeps a gun in the bathroom.

[David Sinko]

It makes perfect sense to "get" somebody while he's in the shower. It's easy for an intruder to know you're taking a shower; the light is on in the bathroom and the water is running. He doesn't even have to be inside the house to figure this out. And those who are reluctant to take a gun into the shower for fear of getting it wet likely won't be taking a cell phone anywhere near the water either. So now you can't defend yourself or call for help.

A good solution would be to fasten a kydex holster to the wall or something solid. I'd keep a Glock in it. My Glocks function just fine after being dunked in large puddles at the range during heavy storms. They are very easy to completely disassemble and clean as necessary. I would not want to do this with a good (or even a bad) S&W revolver.

Dave Sinko

 

[johnbeaver]

Weell yes, I thought everyone did.

"'cause that's where they'll get ya."

 

[MSgt G]

If I'm home and no family members are present, I'll always take a gun in the bathroom with me just in case.

 

[PDL]

Some interesting posts. I didn't mean in the shower exactly. But when I'm in PJs, or not, I don't have a belt gun on. So one's in the drawer.

Years ago I was watching a PTSD/vet outreach that sugested that if you were the type that always had a loaded weapon withing 3 feet - you probably had the syndrome. After a year overseas I didn't agree with that diagnosis. I thought it was only smart to have defensive weapons around in strategic places.

Since CCW is back in vogue again, I see my orriginal thoughts are once again valid. They don't classify you just cause you've got firearms all over the house. Well, that doesn't necessarily hold true in NJ, but I'll deal with it.

 

[Gregwilson357]

I only own 2 guns and 1 is a little .22 riffle while the other is my .357 that is in my room. If I had more guns I would for sure. But for now I just have a Ka-Bar in there lol

 

[stantheman86]

I can kind of relate. I feel "naked" if I'm not at least in reach of a firearm. I carry concealed anywhere and everywhere I am legally able. I don't care if I'm going 2 miles down the street to the store, I carry a gun. The only reason I don't keep a gun in my bathroom is it takes a while to get to my house, up my 200 yard long driveway with a "beeper" alarm, and it's not like someone is gonna be able to roll up on me while I'm dropping a deuce without me knowing.

I can't blame PTSD either, I was like this before I joined the Army. Just that doing a tour in Iraq as an 11B certainly didn't help my paranoia any. Sometimes I do get that "hypervigilance" thing where I have to look at everyone that is around me and I feel nervous if people are behind me moving around and I can't see what's going on, like in a restaurant.

 

[Ironhand]

Only a peestool, and I would never fire a gun and take a chance of creating any kind of spark in there mister! BOOM!
Peace,
gordon

I was thinking the same thing...

 

[onemanwolfpack]

No need. Dogs patrol while I'm in the bathroom. I pity the fool who attempts to gain entry.

 

[Deanintemp]

My gun is typically on my side, in its holster. So, I don't keep one in the library but have one available when reading. We have kids at home and also entertain often enough that I would not want a firearm laying around. In my house, my guns are either holstered to my side or in the locked bed safe...of which all responsible individuals within the household have access to in an emergency.

 

[badge 851]

I have a 38 Special or 357 Magnum in every room of my house - EVERY ROOM. No kids or grandkids in the house. Have guns in every vehicle also, car, RV, & truck. Additionally two 20ga shotguns loaded w/#2, #3 Buckshot in the bedroom; pump my side, SxS her side.

 

[bbgun]

READING THESE POSTS MAKES ME FEEL NORMAL.THANKS.

 

[GLV]

In shower?

Yes, always.

 

[Knightrider03m]

If you are in a public restroom and your gun falls out of your holster and into the next stall, what is proper etiquette in this situation. I have learned by watching CNN that toe tapping is a no-no.

lol.......

 

[Wayne02]

I've seen a set-up where the person removed the kick-plate panel at the bottom of the sink cabinet and made it so it clipped into place. He kept a stainless revolver laying on the floor behind the panel.

 

[Strato]

There's always a gun and my cellphone on me or within arm's length. The bathroom is definately no exception. I would not want to be shot in the rear while scrambling for a gun with my pants around my ankles

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

Although the Heller case puts some of the MA law into question, it would appear that the law says that if there is a gun in the house not locked up, it had better go into the bathroom when the permitholder does.

I can live with that.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Keep one taped behind the toilet tank. If something happens , Like Sonny said, I'm not coming out with just my ---- in my hands
Oh ...and that's not cannoli.

 

[dogngun]

I do not, but I generally take one along for the visit...

I do have one right here in my computer room, though...
A Brazillian Contract DA .45 ACP revolver, with 3 extra moons...

mark

 

[PDL]

as others have said, I have firearms within easy reach pretty much all the time.

Just my blood pressure meds get me up about every 2 hrs at night. So I want something in the room when I'm in there.

 

[Shooting Padre]

I'm considering a bathroom/target range combo. I figure with the time I spend in there I could practice my sitting position draw. The ventilation should be adequate, with what is has dealt with so far, lead fumes should be no problem. The mirrors should give me a good side view to check my presentation form. Seriously, I have been working on carrying around the house, so the gun should follow me into the bathroom. Like someone said, If I'm in the living room and an intruder gets between me and where ever I store my gun, I'm SOL anyway. So carrying in the bathroom gets my vote.