How many guns do you carry?

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Just curious how many out there actually carry a backup. I don't right now because I carry a Glock 19 and spare mag.. Do you carry in case your primary fails? In case aggressor takes it? I've thought about adding the lcr as a backup, but don't want to turn in Burt Gummer.

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On duty: I normally carry a Glock 33 (not a Smith I know) worn on the ankle. Spare magazines are on the other ankle in a Galco ankle safe. Off duty: I carry the Glock 33 in the same way and I also carry a 340 PD in my pocket with a second speed strip in the other pocket.

A few of our guys carry the LCP inside their vests or in a pocket holster. I applaud these guys because they just recently adopted the back-up, on duty carry. If I am going to carry the LCR, for the same size (roughly) I will take the mini-Glock any day. I am not knocking the LCR, but 5 more shots of .357 Sig......instead of five shots of .357 magnum in the LCR, well, you begin to understand where I am coming from now.

You really have to try to find the best place for you to carry the BUG on your person. There are pros/cons for anywhere you carry, but just remember a BUG is better than nothing (?)......nowhere......(?)

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Good question, but for me, carrying a "back up" would be too much. Yes it would make sense/help if my primary malfunctioned, but what if I'm carrying a back up, and that also malfuctions on me. Should I carry a back up to my back up...etc..?

If you CCW a hang gun, then that gun should be of quality, and one should be maintaining the proper maintenance for it. Other wise whats the point


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I don't realistically think I would carry one either. I need some comfort lol

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I carry 2 guns, unless I'm going into a really bad area, then maybe 3. I know of multiple situations where guys got killed because their primary failed or they were trying to reload and the stress made them too slow.
Odds are, you'll never need the first gun, but you don't carry a gun for probabilities, but possibilities.

642's were made for front pocket carry, then the primary is no big deal. Two gun carry is no big deal or strain. A 3" .357 and a 642 for example are a great combo. The primary can use the 642 ammo. One of my favorite summer combos is a 6906 and a 642.

The BUG is insurance, it's up to you to decide if you want to go to the trouble of it or not. I'm into being prepared to the hilt, but that's just me.
 
Some people don't feel they need a little extra insurance. Those are the same folks that make fun of and ridicule those of us that do. I getting a little tired of it myself.

Just because someone was a cop for umpteen years or super duper ex soldier doesn't mean they have all the answers. Problem is some of them think they do. They don't.

I've learned over the years that there are very few "experts" in any field. An expert knows it all. Very few people know it all. They merely think they do.

My life experience an my current physical condition dictate what and how I do it. Not some expert or former somebody.
 
StatesRightist said:
I carry 2 guns, unless I'm going into a really bad area, then maybe 3. I know of multiple situations where guys got killed because their primary failed or they were trying to reload and the stress made them too slow.
Odds are, you'll never need the first gun, but you don't carry a gun for probabilities, but possibilities.

642's were made for front pocket carry, then the primary is no big deal. Two gun carry is no big deal or strain. A 3" .357 and a 642 for example are a great combo. The primary can use the 642 ammo. One of my favorite summer combos is a 6906 and a 642.

The BUG is insurance, it's up to you to decide if you want to go to the trouble of it or not. I'm into being prepared to the hilt, but that's just me.
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I'm the same way. I figure it will be just my luck that I will need more than 5 or 6 rounds or more than one gun.

I frequently carry two j frames and a reload for each. Why? One reason is my wife has no desire to carry but she can shoot my j frames well. So I can hand one to her if needed.

We are caring for her father (alzheimer's). I'm only one man and I may not be able to protect them both when out in public. So my wife may have to.

Frankly, I fail to understand people that settle for what they feel is "good enough" based on PAST experience. As we get older past experience will give you wisdom and some foresight. But physically things WILL be much different.

I would rather be over prepared.
 
Kanewpadle said:
Some people don't feel they need a little extra insurance. Those are the same folks that make fun of and ridicule those of us that do. I getting a little tired of it myself.

Just because someone was a cop for umpteen years or super duper ex soldier doesn't mean they have all the answers. Problem is some of them think they do. They don't.

I've learned over the years that there are very few "experts" in any field. An expert knows it all. Very few people know it all. They merely think they do.

My life experience an my current physical condition dictate what and how I do it. Not some expert or former somebody.
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Understandable, and just for the record my "zombie" comment was not ment as a stab at people who do carry more then one gun, nor do I feel like I'm a "expert"....etc

I'm sure in different states, and different areas whre people might live, it might be more necessary than other places. I live in south FL, and I personally feel like I do not "need" to carry more then one gun. Maybe its because of the area I live/work in. I can tell that if I lived in the area that I grew up in, in NY, I would be carrying 2 guns.....
 
Kanewpadle said:
Some people don't feel they need a little extra insurance. Those are the same folks that make fun of and ridicule those of us that do. I getting a little tired of it myself.

Just because someone was a cop for umpteen years or super duper ex soldier doesn't mean they have all the answers. Problem is some of them think they do. They don't.

I've learned over the years that there are very few "experts" in any field. An expert knows it all. Very few people know it all. They merely think they do.

My life experience an my current physical condition dictate what and how I do it. Not some expert or former somebody.
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You are right, it won't be long before we see the usual I live in a dream state so I don't need a BUG or the proverbial I wouldn't go anyplace I might need two guns stupidity. Some of us don't have that luxury. I'm always finding myself working in bad areas. East St.Louis, 9th ward etc it comes with the territory...so a one size fits all answer is inappropriate.

My thought is do what makes you comfortable, I'm not going to down you for carrying only one gun, but that does not mean it's the right decision for everyone else. Do your thing, I'll do mine. JMO.
 
NavyVet12 said:
Understandable, and just for the record my "zombie" comment was not ment as a stab at people who do carry more then one gun, nor do I feel like I'm a "expert"....etc

I'm sure in different states, and different areas whre people might live, it might be more necessary than other places. I live in south FL, and I personally feel like I do not "need" to carry more then one gun. Maybe its because of the area I live/work in. I can tell that if I lived in the area that I grew up in, in NY, I would be carrying 2 guns.....
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Well said...I appreciate a flexible thinking person.
 
Occasionally - probably 20% of the time. When I carry 2, it's usually a G26 + a J Frame. Sometimes 2 J Frames.
 
StatesRightist said:
Well said...I appreciate a flexible thinking person.
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:), theres another thread about carrying a bug for a bug. (1 = none, 2 = one, & 3 = enough) or something like that.

They also talk about carrying a knife and flash light. Thats just WAY over the top for my life style. I go to school in the morning, and work at a private school during the day/night.

For A LOT of you guys that live in the mid west states..etc, and own a truck..etc, and live in a area where the population isn't "a alot", AND go hunting on a weekly basis, then YES, I can this this not being a problem.....:D
 
I habitually carry two guns off duty as well as on. A model 60 rides in my left back pocket for a draw with my weak hand if needed. This is in addition to whatever else I am carrying as a primary. I also carry a pocket knife (always have) and a pelican 1910 flashlight. I don't notice the light at all because it is so small.
 
I always carry a Kel Ted p 11 9mm and a Kel Ted p3at .380 everywhere except into work and stick model 10 HB .38 in the car every morning but I have 3 children and live in a pretty bad area so I follow the "if it can go wrong it will go wrong" way of thinking
 
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