How many guns do you carry?
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Old Unk
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When I wore tin on my chest >1, now 1.
I've been carrying a backup since I got a pocket holster for my M340PD a few years ago. It is always in my non-dominant (left) side pants pocket, and I literally forget it's there. It backs up a revolver or a Glock. Today's primary carry is a 2 1/2" M66-1.
Last year I got a call from a Presidential candidates campaign prior to the Iowa Caucuses. I carried my Glock 23 in a Glock Sport/Combat holster on my right hip, my Glock 27 in my Kramer Confidant shirt holster, and the M340PD in my left front pants pocket. Had two or three Speed Strips and three Glock 22 spare mags. Also had a "tactical" flashlight, and five knives. The candidate was at a book store, and I stood around looking very official.
Even made the local news with me in the background. I was obviously wearing a suit, so it was easy to conceal all that hardware.
Mostly though, I just carry two.
Jim
Last year I got a call from a Presidential candidates campaign prior to the Iowa Caucuses. I carried my Glock 23 in a Glock Sport/Combat holster on my right hip, my Glock 27 in my Kramer Confidant shirt holster, and the M340PD in my left front pants pocket. Had two or three Speed Strips and three Glock 22 spare mags. Also had a "tactical" flashlight, and five knives. The candidate was at a book store, and I stood around looking very official.
Even made the local news with me in the background. I was obviously wearing a suit, so it was easy to conceal all that hardware.Mostly though, I just carry two.
Jim
Deputy25
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I carry the same Glock 31 and Glock 33 combo on-duty and off.
I generally carry a 438 in an Alessi ankle holster as a backup. My primary varies depending on my agenda and mood for the day. Normally a Glock 26 in an Alessi shoulder holster, or SP101 with crimson trace grips in a Galco paddle holster. If I'm going to be in a "bad area" I definitely take the Glock.
elm_creek_smith
US Veteran
1. Extend your personal space whenever possible.
2. Pocket carry a handgun, and keep your hand on it whenever your personal space is violated.
3. If you can't extend your arms without handing the gun to your attacker, don't be afraid to jam your revolver (This doesn't work well with semiautomatics.) into his/her pelvic region and shoot it dry. The result should be devastating.
ECS
PS. Just looked at this, and thought, "These people are going to think I'm a bloodthirsty old f*rt!" I'm not really! It's just that I've got arthritis, had an elbow rebuilt, currently have rotator cuff tendinitis and bursitis, and am a cancer survivor. I also carry a badge at work. It's just that I understand the physical limitations that we older folks can accumulate over the years and I am treacherous enough to work out how we can get around some of them.
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It all depends on the situation. I live and work in a midsized town and violent crime is on the rise but at this time in my town I carry one firearm (642 with 2 speed loaders) Several times a year I have to make trips to a larger city where violence is the norm and multiple attackers are not unusual as well, then I carry a Glock 26 as my primary and my 642 in my pocket. It's not about convenience or even need but rather being prepared for the possible situation.
getoff
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these days i carry 2. used to be 3 but my wife was starting to call me paranoid... 327 PC, and my old faithful 442 are my current EDC stable. i also carry an edged weapon, an esee izula II fixed blade. road trips add my glock 17 to the mix. the old adage of one is none, two is one, three is enough is mantra to me.
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There have been a lot of these threads over the years...about carrying 1,2,3 guns and "stuff"........for those who carry more than one (off duty/civilian) ...... pictures we need pictures!!!!!!!!
I've had my cc permit for 35 years ( since getting out of school at 25) I've been a NRA rifle and pistol instructor; had a 30 man private armed police/security Dept. that I trained and qualified with; shot PPC, IDPA and USPSA
I just can't figure out where some of you guys put all this stuff...........not being critical ....... just can't figure out how you do it w/o something like the "dreaded" shoot-me-first Photo vest, fanny pack or assault pack! Out west maybe a horse!!
MY EDC since 1990 has been some form of 3913/14 (90% of the time)..in a Spark's IWB holster. Generally with one extra mag. (maybe 2), a 3" Kershaw lock blade knife and Streamlight microlight (single AAA) flashlight......... add my wallet, keys, money clip and change..phone... reading glasses........ my pockets/belt are full and
I'm carrying as much stuff as I want to..........in 2014 in suburban America.
Now all that being said......sometimes I will gun up to a 6906 or Beretta Compact with one or two extra mags (giving me up to 52 rounds)..........
Maybe a long gun in the car/truck (mini-14 w/ 1 10rd and 2-3 20 rd. mags.) ( Note: the Ruger w/ a 16 inch barrel, 10 round mag., Hogue gullie green stock and Weaver 1-3x20 scope is my low profile "black rifle")
To each there own, I'm not being judgmental; but I would like to see some pictures w/ all the stuff on body
I've had my cc permit for 35 years ( since getting out of school at 25) I've been a NRA rifle and pistol instructor; had a 30 man private armed police/security Dept. that I trained and qualified with; shot PPC, IDPA and USPSA
I just can't figure out where some of you guys put all this stuff...........not being critical ....... just can't figure out how you do it w/o something like the "dreaded" shoot-me-first Photo vest, fanny pack or assault pack! Out west maybe a horse!!
MY EDC since 1990 has been some form of 3913/14 (90% of the time)..in a Spark's IWB holster. Generally with one extra mag. (maybe 2), a 3" Kershaw lock blade knife and Streamlight microlight (single AAA) flashlight......... add my wallet, keys, money clip and change..phone... reading glasses........ my pockets/belt are full and
I'm carrying as much stuff as I want to..........in 2014 in suburban America.
Now all that being said......sometimes I will gun up to a 6906 or Beretta Compact with one or two extra mags (giving me up to 52 rounds)..........
Maybe a long gun in the car/truck (mini-14 w/ 1 10rd and 2-3 20 rd. mags.) ( Note: the Ruger w/ a 16 inch barrel, 10 round mag., Hogue gullie green stock and Weaver 1-3x20 scope is my low profile "black rifle")
To each there own, I'm not being judgmental; but I would like to see some pictures w/ all the stuff on body
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Owen49
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This overweight, out of shape senior citizen wears a pair of Model 66's & 2 Bianchi speed strips.
wildenout
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I don't carry any back ups, though I have thought about it. If I were ever law enforcement, I would do a backup in a kangaroo carry vest, and then a derringer in my boot lol.
TexasArmed
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Well I suppose us guys carry revolvers don't need much stuff.
For one thing since our revolvers almost never malfunction,
we don't need an extra magazine. Four speed loaders fit in
my only shirt pocket. My billfold in one pocket and my backup
S&W 642-1 in my other front pocket. I still got two empty
pockets. My smart keys on my neck string, and no room to
store other survival items like pepper spray, and mace.
I forgot to mention I don't own an I phone, my cell phone is
a very small size old fashioned one.
But with the government turning loose all them criminals and
importing more of them, I guess I better start rethinking this
situation. Will I need a rifle down the road, and a fanny pack
to haul my ammo for it? Since this has been happening I almost never leave home without at least two revolvers on me.
You've never been in Wyoming in the winter have you? He could probably conceal an M1 Carbine easily and comfortably.
Marie13
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Usually just one, but sometimes two. If I'm carrying two, it's a 9mm Shield IWB appendix and my Ruger LCR .38sp in my CCW purse. But I've only done that a couple of times. 
I carry one firearm at all times, no reloads. There are always other firearms nearby. Remember, your little gun is used to fight your way to your big gun.
I live in the suburbs of Cincinnati. Whenever I'm forced to go downtown, besides my CC, I stick an LCP in my left pants pocket. With all the thugs down there pressing me for "spare change", I feel a hell of a lot better knowing it's there. I refuse to be a victim!
Shooting Padre
US Veteran
Without sounding preachy or holier than thou, I trust my God as my back up. Actually, I wrestle with carrying or trusting Him daily. The world being as it is, and my responsibility to my wife and those around me, I do carry most everywhere I go. But I do think often of where I really place my trust, in my Lord or in my Smith. I think in the end, my Lord is all powerful and mighty to save, but my Smith is comforting. I just fervently hope I never actually need to use it. Thanks for looking, and God bless all.
I'm not the religious type. But you could look at it this way.......
God gave you the tools and the ability to protect you and yours. He would want you to be able to protect yourself because the devil is everywhere.
