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I'm about to start travelling with my gun more.
But, going to work, I can't exactly bring it in the office.

So, I'm curious, how do you carry your gun day to day?

I have a CCW, and I was thinking of merely leaving my gun in the car when I'm in the office. But, Georgia; Atlanta in particular can get very hot at times. Is that a wise thing to do?

It seems rather odd to merely 'carry' your gun on the weekends.
Thanks in advance for your insight...
 
iamivanwilliams said:
I'm about to start travelling with my gun more.
But, going to work, I can't exactly bring it in the office.

So, I'm curious, how do you carry your gun day to day?

I have a CCW, and I was thinking of merely leaving my gun in the car when I'm in the office. But, Georgia; Atlanta in particular can get very hot at times. Is that a wise thing to do?

It seems rather odd to merely 'carry' your gun on the weekends.
Thanks in advance for your insight...
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Why in the world would you leave a gun in the car? That is just irresponsible gun ownership. Many guns are stolen from vehicles. If you decide to carry and your work does not permit then you have two choices, one is not carry while going to work or carry concealed at work and take your chances.
 
iamivanwilliams said:
I'm about to start travelling with my gun more.
But, going to work, I can't exactly bring it in the office.

So, I'm curious, how do you carry your gun day to day?

I have a CCW, and I was thinking of merely leaving my gun in the car when I'm in the office. But, Georgia; Atlanta in particular can get very hot at times. Is that a wise thing to do?

It seems rather odd to merely 'carry' your gun on the weekends.
Thanks in advance for your insight...
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Vehicle mounted lock boxes can be had at Wal Mart for less than 50 dollars
 
The first three years I had my CCW, I only carried on days I was not at work. They had very strong anti-gun rules, and I agreed to abide by them when I took the job. The neighborhoods I worked in were for the most part "High Crime". We employies were not allowed to have our weapons in the car on company property either (I think the law has changed on this). Since the day they let me go I have carried everywhere I go. I feel If my self defense gun isn't welcome, neither am I or the money I would spend. That being said; when I need to go to the Post Office or visit someone it the Hospital, I lock my hand gun in the vehicle. OR don't take it on that outing. The funny thing is, I feel my faith protects me when I'm carrying (guardian angles, sword of the Lord and that sort of thing). So I am comfortable, you will need to decide what is right for you, inside the Laws where you live. Ivan
 
I worked for the Federal Gov't after LEO retirement and carrying a gun was a firing offense. Since I took public transportation both ways I did not carry for that period of time unless I was off. I reasoned that the job was paying me very well and I'd agreed to the rules. I was fortunate that no one bothered me during that time, but I carry 100% now that I retried from the Fed.
 
Loving the comments, keep them coming...


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Depending upon the "known" or official interoffice rule on CC,
I chose not to leave in the car for two reasons: 1. Going to my
car after work hours, I need my gun....2. Avoid a break in....
Just personal choices. In the office, it stayed in my briefcase,
or "man purse", whichever I toted in confidence that day.

Oh...and yes, it gets hot here in the metro area, and I carry
metal guns. Good luck.
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I carry appendix IWB 85% of the time or more. Pocket carry(pants or jacket), OWB 4:00, and shoulder holster make up the remaining percentage.... in that order.

I won't get into what I do or don't do at work. But say I WERE to carry at work and had to use it to protect myself..... I'd get fired possibly (according to company policy)... but if I HAD to use a gun at work, likely my employment status wouldn't be too much of a concern. There's a no gun policy, but my employer, the owner, tends to forget about it so I wonder if he'd be lenient in such a scenario. Of course, that all may or may not matter since I might not even ever carry at work.

There are some good lock boxes out there if you'd like to leave a gun in your car. I personally have one bolted to the chair assembly frame under the passenger side seat for anytime I need to leave my gun behind.
 
My workplace is very pro second amendment. Depending on personnel onsite the ratio of guns may be 2 or 3 times how many of us are there. My EDC will move on and off me into the truck depending on the task at hand. For overnights I'll even bungee my M&P15 behind the drivers seat.
 
I'm semi-retired so I don't have to worry about work carry as my "hobby-job", web design, is done at home. If I did still work and my employer had a no-gun policy I'd have a decision to make as I don't like to ever be unarmed.

As it is, I carry 100% of the time, including at home. After all, 100% of home invasions happen in the home! :D

I carry a full sized Glock, a G22, IWB in a Galco KingTuck (almost identical to a Crossbreed hybrid for half the money). After the firsdt two or three days of adjusting to it I don't even notice it...its just something else I have on me, about as noticeable as my wallet.
 
I carry all day, everyday. I'm fortunate my workplace does not prohibit guns. As for other places, what they don't know won't hurt them. Besides, in Missouri the signs don't carry much weight.
 
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I'm fortunate in that I'm the boss and set my own rules in my office. Of course, I can't carry in the courthouse.

I'm not a fan of lockboxes in cars, so don't use one.

Mostly I use a Del Fatti iwb holster for my Colt Commander. On the occasions I carry a M38, it's in a pocket (never with a pocket holster).
 
iamivanwilliams said:
I'm about to start travelling with my gun more.
But, going to work, I can't exactly bring it in the office.

So, I'm curious, how do you carry your gun day to day?
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Not sure what your next to last sentence means, like whether there are company rules against it, or whether you hadn't figured out how to conceal it.

Everything depends on how you dress and your environment at work. Also on whether you feel it matters very much whether you have a gun available while you're at work.

If you need to have one on your body all the time, because you move around or because you have no safe, locked storage at work, then it could be anything from a conventional strong side belt carry under a suit jacket to an ankle holster or pocket carry. If your present gun doesn't fit the best carry method, good news! You get to buy another gun!

If you don't need to have the gun on your bod at work, you may find appropriate the method that I used most recently for about seven years - I had a soft briefcase with a hidden Velcroed compartment for a gun, in which I carried a 4" Model 10-5 and a couple of Jetloaders. Upon arriving at work, I locked my briefcase in one of my file cabinets, and removed it upon leaving. The file cabinet was right behind me, and sometimes remained unlocked while I was at my desk.

Many many decades ago, I carried a Model 40 in a false bottom I had created in a conventional Snoopy-decorated lunchbox which my daughter had abandoned.

Your exact situation and imagination may provide other remedies.
 
S&W SD40VE .40 caliber IWB at 4 o'clock position but with it being so cold I also carry a Kahr CM9 in a pocket holster in my coat pocket. Spare mags for each gun as well. I'm retired so don't worry about office rules! Do keep em concealed, tho. Hate to leave a gun in a car tho, so usually I just keep em concealed and smile!
 
Yup. I work on federal installation and i cannot carry. So when i had my permit, i was basically a weekend carrier. It was nice, im debating whether i should get it again or not.
 
I'm retired but am often a visitor at Ft Bliss, the VA and Wm Beaumont, all Fed property where carry is prohibited. I have to go to these places, a gun in the vehicle is not permitted, random vehicle searches are common. On those days, I leave the guns at home in a safe. I don't do business with stores that prohibit carry on their property. I always feel naked when traveling to and from military installations unarmed. Dumb restriction that needs to be changed. The latest concession to the whack job killing the Doctor at the local VA a couple of weeks ago is more signs and metal detectors at entrance to Hospital and VA clinic. Search at the whim of the local rent-a-cop.
 
On workdays, I carry a pocket .380. I carry it to work. I carry it from work. I am not allowed to carry it at work. While in the work building, I secure my pistol in a small pistol safe that is concealed in and secured to the trunk of my vehicle. Why? It slips in and out of a pocket holster. It is easily concealed wearing business causal clothing when I go out for lunch or run errands before and after work.

On non-workdays or days I can work remotely from home, I carry whatever pistol suits my needs for the day. I prefer to carry OWB using a Kydex holster. I've finally found an IWB holster I find tolerable (Alien Gear hybrid Cloak Tuck 2). I've started to get comfortable carrying IWB for easier concealment during warmer weather.
 
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Ivan the Butcher said:
The first three years I had my CCW, I only carried on days I was not at work. They had very strong anti-gun rules, and I agreed to abide by them when I took the job. The neighborhoods I worked in were for the most part "High Crime". We employies were not allowed to have our weapons in the car on company property either (I think the law has changed on this). Since the day they let me go I have carried everywhere I go. I feel If my self defense gun isn't welcome, neither am I or the money I would spend. That being said; when I need to go to the Post Office or visit someone it the Hospital, I lock my hand gun in the vehicle. OR don't take it on that outing. The funny thing is, I feel my faith protects me when I'm carrying (guardian angles, sword of the Lord and that sort of thing). So I am comfortable, you will need to decide what is right for you, inside the Laws where you live. Ivan
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I appreciate your share. I have now carried concealed 3 times since I got my permit. The whole ball of wax is still pretty overwhelming to me.. Your post reassured me of God's promises of protection. I'm searching for a thread to explore wether to carry loaded and chambered vs just loaded. I have dry fire practiced loaded and chambered, not much just loaded... anyway, th purpose of my reply is to thank you for yours... Sorry to ramble on...
 
swar45 said:
Im not allowed to carry at work either. I lock my gun in a safe attached to a cable which is tied under my truck seat. Then lock the lock box in my console.
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I agree with this. I carry at work. Of course, I own the place. Only have 9 employees but they are encouraged to do whatever makes them feel comfortable; legally.

BTW, I carry ankle, IWB or pocket. Depending on the mood and what I'm wearing that day.
 
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On the assumption of legality, so I do not have to qualify my short reply - and in my case I have permission at work - I have a CHL and I carry my 642 in my jeans/pants pocket, in a pocket holster, EVERY DAY.

That's the short answer.

Long answer is that I have a ton of guns and holsters and can carry an assortment of pistols or revolvers IWB, OWB, pocket, S-of-B, shoulder, or even in a holster in a briefcase. On occasion I change from my EDC 642 in my pocket to something else but the answer you wanted is the short answer above.

And I have no problem with leaving your gun in your car if you cannot bring it into your work. I do not consider that irresponsible gun ownership and, yes, many guns are stolen from vehicles but it's a risk I would take and do take without significant misgivings. I'm not in love with it but if it keeps a gun available to you when you're out/not at work then you do not have much choice. I disagree with the concept of not carrying it at all because work doesn't permit it.

Some caveats about carrying at work - if policy says if you do it you'll be fired, well, that's a serious risk. If you think getting caught will get you disciplined and told to not do it again it's a whole different risk level. If it's a crime, however, like if you work for the government, then I cannot advocate taking the risk because I cannot advocate the commission of a crime. That's totally different.

I do agree with this concept after consideration of the risks I mentioned above - If you decide to carry and your work does not permit it then carry concealed at work and take your chances. I did that for many, many years. In that instance I carried a tiny Beretta 950BS .25 ACP on the theory that any gun beats no gun at all and it was totally invisible. But the risk of discipline/termination must be remembered and, again, if it's a crime I cannot advocate that.

The risk is entirely your decision otherwise.
 
pjpjr said:
Why in the world would you leave a gun in the car? That is just irresponsible gun ownership.
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Not necessarily, especially if you take proper precautions.

pjpjr said:
If you decide to carry and your work does not permit then you have two choices, one is not carry while going to work or carry concealed at work and take your chances.
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There are other choices. Lock the gun in a secure carrier, then cable lock it to a seat bracket under the seat. Or lock it in a secure gun carrier, then put the carrier in the trunk, cable lock it to the spare or some secure fastener, then lock the trunk.

Most punks who steal from cars work in a smash-and-grab style. They most likely aren't going to spend more than a minute, maybe two minutes, going through a car looking for goodies. Just don't leave other tempting stuff out in plain sight in a locked car...stuff that would give someone an incentive to break in.
 
If its locked up, pretty low chance itll et stolen out of your car. If you get carjacked, that is more unlikely. Probably about the same chance as home being robbed. Are you going to ay that anyone who owns a gun in a home without a safe js irresponsible?
 
Since I am now retired my LCP goes everywhere in my coat pocket, winter carry mode.;)
If I'm carrying my 36 or my Glock 27 it's OWB under my coat or sweater, sometimes the LCP is IWB! :)
But I no longer have to worry about securing it or not carrying into my office any longer because I no longer have an office!:D
 
I carry my model 60 pro iwb everyday. my job is plumbing heating and a/c. so I get the extremes of all temps. I had to learn fast how to conceal good with my job. working out side in a ditch or running heavy equipment is easy, its when the homeowner is trying to fallow you under her kitchen sink to see what your doing is when you start worrying if your printing. im waiting on the day when a homeowner starts screaming because I have a gun.
and yes, God is the one that protects us. but I do thank Him everyday for the gun on my hip
 
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