Now that I am no longer in LE

[Kanewpadle]

You no longer have to run towards trouble. But if a bad guy recognizes you, he may run towards you.

Don't laugh. Happened to my brother in law.

 

[BCDWYO]

I don't think you'd necessarily be under-gunned as long as you feel confident with the snubbie...Personally I rarely carry a snubbie as a primary because there are other options that I just shoot so much better.

 

[GyMac]

I carry an eight-shot Makarov with an extra magazine every day. I feel completely comfortable with it.

 

[jimmyj]

It's easier to disarm carrying a Jdis-arm-frame (or small semi-auto) in a pocket holster than most anything else. Until recently, I had to disarm before eating a meal at most decent restaurants. That meant that I usually carried my 36-no dash in on of my own pocket holsters. It was much easier to put holster and all in the glove box than to wrestle with a larger gun and a tuckable IWB.

Hi:
If CCW in your pocket--why do you have to dis-arm before entering a restaurant?

 

[Bell Charter Oak Holsters]

If you're still living where you were working, potential reprisals are always a legitimate concern. If you've retired elsewhere, that's less an issue. If you're in a big city, usually that's enough reason to raise the bar. If you're in a rural area, perhaps less. Careful consideration, situational awareness and being prepared for the unexpected are all survival skills we develop on the job. That experience doesn't change much when we retire, just less risk, less exposure. I believe you will make your own call based upon what seems reasonable for your situation. Congratulations and best of luck for a long and healthy retirement.

Cheers;
Lefty

 

[SEIndSAM]

Hi:
If CCW in your pocket--why do you have to dis-arm before entering a restaurant?

In Ohio until very recently if alcohol was sold in the bar/restaurant it was illegal to carry. Now you can carry, but can't drink.

 

[viceunit]

retired leo

In Ohio until very recently if alcohol was sold in the bar/restaurant it was illegal to carry. Now you can carry, but can't drink.

True. Also, private businesses can post that concealed weapons are not permitted on their premises in Ohio.

The topic the OP posted is of interest to me as I am retiring in a few months after a 33 year career. I have a 642 no lock on order, thinking of getting two, each to back up the other. 2 guns, ten rounds, easier to conceal and carry. Or, one to back up a bigger gun should I choose to carry such if needed. Decisions, decisions.

 

[cololab]

I retired in 2007 after 35 years. I now carry either my G26 or my Colt Defender. I used to exclusively go with a J frame, but have come to really appreciate the ability to have night sights on my carry weapon.

 

[jbull380]

Maintain a training regimen and your good to go!

 

[luangtom]

Been outta the turmoil for five years and carry either my M&P340 or 340PD daily in a DeSantis Nemesis. I do not feel under-gunned. Mine are stoked with Speer 135-gr GDHP for the SB revolvers.

 

[jtpur]

I carry either a kel-tec or a model 36 or sometimes my sigma or sd 9 depending on where I go. Sometimes two if to the bank, but I always carry my pre paid attorneys card in case I have to use anything, since the police union no longer provides an attorney and if you have to shoot you need a lawyer more than you may need extra ammo

 

[photoman]

The topic the OP posted is of interest to me as I am retiring in a few months after a 33 year career. I have a 642 no lock on order, thinking of getting two, each to back up the other. 2 guns, ten rounds, easier to conceal and carry. Or, one to back up a bigger gun should I choose to carry such if needed. Decisions, decisions.

You can never go wrong with two 642's.

p.s. Thank you for your service and welcome to the Forum!

 

[Az. revolver fan]

When I first retired, I continued to carry my duty back-up, the Glock 27 for a while, now I'm carrying my 640-no dash because it patterns better with snake shot for rattlers when I'm out walking. If I lived in a city, I think I would go back to the Glock 27. By the way, honorably retired LEO's can carry concealed without CCW permit under federal law and that over rides local statutes.

 

[luangtom]

When I first retired, I continued to carry my duty back-up, the Glock 27 for a while, now I'm carrying my 640-no dash because it patterns better with snake shot for rattlers when I'm out walking. If I lived in a city, I think I would go back to the Glock 27. By the way, retired LEO can carry concealed without CCW under federal law and that over rides local statutes.

Yup, but not without restrictions such as having to keep qualified annually......haffta keep up to date.

 

[Az. revolver fan]

Yup, but not without restrictions such as having to keep qualified annually......haffta keep up to date.

You are right there! But then again, you had better be doing your bi-annuals anyway no matter what system you are carrying on because that will be the first thing the bottom-feeders will check after a shoot, even when you are still a LEO! At least that has been my experience.

 

[serialsolver]

I've been retired now for four months. In a rural environment, a 329pd. In a urban environment a glock 22.

 

[fighter62]

I find myself carrying my M&P 340 all the time with nothing else after carrying a custom 1911 for over 25 years, almost everywhere I went. Wondering how many of you carry only a small J frame or a small semi auto only. Sometimes I think that I should be carrying one of my bigger, more powerful weapons. ???? I carry it with SB Gold Dots an extra speedloader and a speed strip but is it enough?

Tom

Tom.

I have about 20 years with LE and 5 years another US Government agency.
MOST of the time , off duty I carry a full size pistol with a spare magazine. Now its a GEN4 Glock 22 in .40 with a spare 22RD Glock magazine.
When its warm , I carry something like a three inch model 65 and a speed loader or some kind of a compact single stack 9mm with an extra magazine.

Sometimes I just put a 2 inch J frame 640 in the pocket .

I would say that for YOUR OWN protection a 2 inch 38 is just fine.

Just for YOUR OWN protection.

 

[kennyb]

i have been retired since 04 with 32 years on the job....winter months i carry a 3"M657 the most and sometimes a colt 45 1911 railgun...during the summer usually a m36 in my pocket

 

[Lt JL]

I retired a couple of monthyt ago after 34 years. I down-sized, if not down-powered. Instead of my P226 .40, i now carry a G32C with two spare mags, and either a LCP or FN .25 in my hip pocket.

 

[Rule 303]

I've been retired for almost nine years. I carry a Glock 19 in the summer and Commander sized 1911 in the winter. I also carry a LCP in a pocket. If I go to a big city or the Border Areas I carry a Glock 21 and a Glock 30 on me.

Old habits die hard.

Rule 303