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Title: Do you home carry?
Post by: Kevin on July 02, 2012, 08:18:27 AM
I do, a glock 26. No wife to say I am paranoid and no kids to get a hold of an unlocked loaded gun. Just me and any bad guy that decides to kick in my door when I am at home.

HOME CARRY: is Carrying a Gun at Home necessary? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9bIMsGKxy0#ws)
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Post by: GreenStomper on July 02, 2012, 11:38:33 AM
Don't home carry, but I do bring out everything I own when I have to clean one firearm. Up to six now! Will be eight by Christmas.
All I have to do is push six buttons and I'm in my safe where my 9mm and loaded mags live. It's hard to have "toys" accessible around the house when you have a curious 7-year old.
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Post by: Tom_G on July 02, 2012, 12:59:38 PM
Try stop by late one night and see!
Title: Re: Do you home carry?
Post by: Kingkeoni on July 02, 2012, 07:00:34 PM
Try stop by late one night and see!

Don't do it. You're likely to catch Tom rubbing one out to an old picture of Margaret Thatcher.
Title: Re: Do you home carry?
Post by: DuckFat on July 02, 2012, 08:43:24 PM
Try stop by late one night and see!
Don't do it. You're likely to catch Tom rubbing one out to an old picture of Margaret Thatcher.
I see you've stopped at night before.
Title: Re: Do you home carry?
Post by: GreenStomper on July 02, 2012, 10:42:39 PM
Now there's a bad mental picture.
Title: Do you home carry?
Post by: hnl.flyboy on July 03, 2012, 12:16:20 AM
Don't do it. You're likely to catch Tom rubbing one out to an old picture of Margaret Thatcher.

Hahahahaha. Good God. *shakes head*

Yes, I do home carry. It's a Glock 19 loaded 10+1 with 147gr 9mm Speer Gold Dots.
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Post by: dirsh on July 03, 2012, 02:42:32 PM
I've thought about it. I'll probably end up doing so in the near future. I just need to get a nice holster
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Post by: Inspector on July 04, 2012, 06:44:18 AM
Don't do it. You're likely to catch Tom rubbing one out to an old picture of Margaret Thatcher.
Better Margaret Thatcher than Madeline Albright!!!!!!!   :rofl:
Title: Re: Do you home carry?
Post by: clshade on July 04, 2012, 09:35:59 PM
I don't home carry. Except when I feel like doing exercises and drills. Been doing that since I was a kid as part of the basics of owning a particular firearm. Like getting to know how a new car handles. I don't carry otherwise, though. I did think it odd that my roommates did not want a pistol in their room. I mean, why have one if you're just going to have the gun guy in the house have them all in his room? Well, I do keep them all (somewhat) climate controlled so they don't rust...

But also every house in this part of the island is loaded with weapons and ammunition. Lots of hunters out here. I'm ~not~ worried about a break in. Hasn't been one in this neighborhood - ever.

Its also not that big a house. Easy to get to the weapons if needed.
Title: Re: Do you home carry?
Post by: hvybarrels on July 09, 2012, 10:12:16 AM
you are most likely to get assaulted when leaving or returning home. people waiting around the corner or in the bushes or whatever until you get your keys out. if they want to take your stuff they usually wait until you are gone. if they want to have some fun then it's a different story.
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Post by: Inspector on July 09, 2012, 11:13:21 AM
I read an article somewhere (my memory fails me) that one should also carry at home while reloading and/or working on guns with your back to the door. Apparently it happens often enough while we are busy that a perp decides to try to take advantage and use surprise to their advantage. This was especially true when working in ones garage.
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Post by: drck1000 on July 09, 2012, 11:58:16 AM
I read an article somewhere (my memory fails me) that one should also carry at home while reloading and/or working on guns with your back to the door. Apparently it happens often enough while we are busy that a perp decides to try to take advantage and use surprise to their advantage. This was especially true when working in ones garage.

I don't reload and I clean my guns on my kitchen counter and it faces the front door.  So I'm GTG.  I live in a condo, so not much other space to clean my guns.  Living in a condo does afford another level of security as a stranger just can't walk up to my door and knock (or at least easily).  And if I have any visitors, they typically call when they get here since I have to let them in.  I also have a yappy dog in the unit across from me, so I have somewhat of an "alarm".  Haha. 
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Post by: bass monkey on July 09, 2012, 12:49:45 PM
Anyone have a belt for sale? Looking for a riggers belt or training one or something for my holster
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Post by: Tom_G on July 09, 2012, 01:33:13 PM
I read an article somewhere (my memory fails me) that one should also carry at home while reloading and/or working on guns with your back to the door. Apparently it happens often enough while we are busy that a perp decides to try to take advantage and use surprise to their advantage. This was especially true when working in ones garage.

I clean in my living room.  In typical Hawaiian fashion, the only way I can have adequate ventilation is to have the windows and front door open.  So, yes, when I am cleaning, I make sure to have a loaded revolver in arm's reach.  I have a special one for the occasion, one that won't win any beauty awards and I don't care if I get greasy fingerprints on it.  (I also use this revolver when I teach classes, for pretty much the same reason.) 

For casual evenings at home, I still prefer a carbine at the ready. 
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Post by: hnl.flyboy on July 10, 2012, 09:51:45 PM
Anyone have a belt for sale? Looking for a riggers belt or training one or something for my holster

I went to Walmart and got the most sturdy semi-dress belt I could find...works great!
Title: Re: Do you home carry?
Post by: Ichigeki Hissatsu on July 16, 2012, 02:37:08 PM
i don't necessarily "carry" it but i keep it near me where ever i happen to plan on sitting for a long period of time
Title: Do you home carry?
Post by: hnl.flyboy on July 16, 2012, 02:56:58 PM
I just acquired a new-ish Ruger SP101. It fits nicely in the pocket, and I have 5 rounds of .38 Spl to take down a threat or, if need be, fight my way to a Glock 19 with 50 rounds of 9mm ready in mags.
Title: Re: Do you home carry?
Post by: Jkeone808 on July 17, 2012, 07:54:26 AM
i don't necessarily "carry" it but i keep it near me where ever i happen to plan on sitting for a long period of time

Same here
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Post by: TeamSDSHawaii on July 17, 2012, 10:38:29 PM
+1
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Post by: hvybarrels on July 18, 2012, 10:30:49 PM
I just acquired a new-ish Ruger SP101. It fits nicely in the pocket, and I have 5 rounds of .38 Spl to take down a threat or, if need be, fight my way to a Glock 19 with 50 rounds of 9mm ready in mags.

I was actually thinking about a Ruger LCR as a 'garden gun' that I can wear while messing around in the yard with boardshorts and a tshirt. Anyone seen it in a shop around here?
Title: Re: Do you home carry?
Post by: Jkeone808 on July 18, 2012, 11:19:19 PM
I was actually thinking about a Ruger LCR as a 'garden gun' that I can wear while messing around in the yard with boardshorts and a tshirt. Anyone seen it in a shop around here?

Pretty sure I saw one at security equipment but that was about a month ago or so.
Title: Re: Do you home carry?
Post by: Kingkeoni on July 19, 2012, 02:33:05 AM
I was actually thinking about a Ruger LCR as a 'garden gun' that I can wear while messing around in the yard with boardshorts and a tshirt. Anyone seen it in a shop around here?

X ring has one with the laser attached.
Title: Re: Do you home carry?
Post by: jc2721 on July 19, 2012, 09:12:11 AM
Pretty sure I saw one at security equipment but that was about a month ago or so.

There's a used one at SEC, I don't know if it had the laser or not.  I saw it in the consignment case yesterday.  They've also got the S & W Bodyguard .380 and I think the Ruger 9mm pocket gun as well.
Title: Re: Do you home carry?
Post by: Izanagi on July 19, 2012, 10:29:17 AM
I went to Walmart and got the most sturdy semi-dress belt I could find...works great!

Is it the one that kinda looks like the ares ranger belt but it's leather overlaid and sewn into thick nylon?
Title: Re: Do you home carry?
Post by: hvybarrels on July 19, 2012, 02:29:11 PM
thanks for the heads up!
Title: Do you home carry?
Post by: hnl.flyboy on July 19, 2012, 06:23:14 PM
Is it the one that kinda looks like the ares ranger belt but it's leather overlaid and sewn into thick nylon?

It's pretty sturdy and holds all my Safariland OWB paddle holsters just fine.

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Title: Re: Do you home carry?
Post by: 230RN on July 20, 2012, 06:05:23 AM
That guy on the video is pretty good and has a sensa yuma.  At the end as he went off-camera, I half expected to hear an "Oops, almost forgot," and then re-appear to pick up the gun on the desk.

I don't actually carry at home, but there's always a gun in easy reach in my small apartment.  I also bought a couple of ten inch kitchen knives at the dollar store and I have a few of them squirreled away around the place.  I do slip a gun in my robe pocket when I take out the trash, which is usually around 4:00AM, and carry a flashlight on a neck lanyard when I do.  Not necessarily for two-legged predators, but for four-legged ones as well.  I sweep it around looking for paired bright little dots in the night.

So call me paranoid, but the guy's vid is 100% right on, and paranoia, to me, is a survival trait. ;D

Terry, 230RN



Title: Re: Do you home carry?
Post by: sworbeyegib on December 14, 2012, 10:28:10 PM
I don't exactly strap one on my hip as soon as I'm home, but usually I'll have one within arms reach once I'm settled in.  I'm single, and live alone, so it's no biggy for me.  I live in a secured apt building, so I'm may be overstretching even then, but what can I say... its like a security blanket.
Title: Re: Do you home carry?
Post by: fstbckgt on December 15, 2012, 03:30:56 AM
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Home Carry
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Post by: TeamSDSHawaii on December 22, 2012, 12:59:56 AM
^^^ Well in that case... :P
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Post by: BananaClip on December 22, 2012, 07:34:08 AM
I dont home carry, but I do pose with a few in front of the mirror every so often when the families not home..... "FEELING LUCKY PUNK" :grrr:

Wow sometimes I scare myself :shake:
Title: Re: Do you home carry?
Post by: Colt808 on December 23, 2012, 04:50:51 AM
I dont home carry, but I do pose with a few in front of the mirror every so often when the families not home..... "FEELING LUCKY PUNK" :grrr:

Wow sometimes I scare myself :shake:
When you start asking "You talkin' to me?!" in the mirror...then you should be scared. :shake:
Title: Re: Do you home carry?
Post by: BananaClip on December 23, 2012, 08:42:25 PM
When you start asking "You talkin' to me?!" in the mirror...then you should be scared. :shake:
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Do you home carry?
Post by: Kingkeoni on December 24, 2012, 03:46:11 AM
When you start asking "You talkin' to me?!" in the mirror...then you should be scared. :shake:

Or just put on more than your "Bib bi dees"
Title: Re: Do you home carry?
Post by: Colt808 on December 24, 2012, 03:51:12 AM
Or just put on more than your "Bib bi dees"
I personally prefer commando...

What? TMI?  :oops:
Title: Do you home carry?
Post by: TeamMidori on December 24, 2012, 07:57:20 AM
^^ No need carry ur gun. U already get ur cannon up front for scare away the bad Guys.
Title: Re: Do you home carry?
Post by: Kingkeoni on December 24, 2012, 08:55:40 AM
Didn't know they still make 22 short.
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Post by: new guy on December 24, 2012, 10:09:40 AM
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Post by: Kingkeoni on December 24, 2012, 12:39:40 PM
Hahahaha
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Post by: Colt808 on December 24, 2012, 03:05:08 PM
Didn't know they still make 22 short.
Inner shaft baby!

Oh yeah...STOP STARING AT MY TIC-TAC!

If anyone is getting a mental picture here, lemme quote my son: "Dude, you're gay!"
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Post by: Kingkeoni on December 24, 2012, 03:17:51 PM
Ewwwww  :o
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Post by: KLaroche31D on December 28, 2012, 06:53:56 PM
Inner shaft baby!

Oh yeah...STOP STARING AT MY TIC-TAC!

If anyone is getting a mental picture here, lemme quote my son: "Dude, you're gay!"
Tic-tac? You sir, are so screwed when you get back to the office.  :rofl:
Title: Re: Do you home carry?
Post by: Colt808 on December 28, 2012, 10:01:25 PM
Tic-tac? You sir, are so screwed when you get back to the office.  :rofl:
Not really.  Ever notice the Peter, Chris, and Stewie figures on my desk?  It's been an inside joke among the men folk in the office for awhile.

Nice try though...  :wave:
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Post by: CSaladino on December 30, 2012, 02:40:44 AM
Yeah I home carry a mossberg cruiser and a 55 round bandoleer around my chest!
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Post by: Hunter1007 on December 30, 2012, 10:12:00 AM
The biggest problem I have with home carry is that I'm in and out of the house everyday. There has been times when I make it to my car and as I put on my seatbelt I'm like shit forgot to put the pistol back in the safe.
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Post by: hvybarrels on December 30, 2012, 08:18:57 PM
finally convinced Mrs. Barrels to lock the door when I'm not home. I'm home carrying right now and she doesn't know. Shhhhh....
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Post by: jrka101 on January 02, 2013, 03:18:32 PM
I home carry. only because its my new and its young romance. I love my SA TRP Operator. before that i always had my XD40 in arms reach. always wondered if i'd be fast enough if someone stormed the front...

Happy New Year!
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Post by: hnl.flyboy on January 02, 2013, 05:04:08 PM
I home carry. only because its my new and its young romance. I love my SA TRP Operator. before that i always had my XD40 in arms reach. always wondered if i'd be fast enough if someone stormed the front...

Happy New Year!

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Title: Re: Do you home carry?
Post by: Cougar8045 on January 02, 2013, 05:17:56 PM
My next gun purchase is going to be an M&P9C, for which I will purchase a Crossbreed holster and commence home carrying.  My girlfriend wouldn't really mind now, except she thinks my big Beretta in the shoulder holster I've got for it is a little over the top and she makes fun of me.   :(  I figure if it's IWB and not right in her face, she won't have much to complain about.   :D
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Post by: Aiea78 on January 10, 2013, 12:33:50 AM
I don't understand why you wouldn't home carry?  Is why we have arms to defend ourselves. Yes the suck part is securing when going out, relying on a little safe by the door or something or going through the motions to the real safe etc.   Actually the real suck part is having to take it off to go outside to begin with.
Title: Re: Do you home carry?
Post by: Aiea78 on January 10, 2013, 12:37:00 AM
IWBs are cool and all but for general home use I find a paddle holster the most convenient.  Easy on/off for both firearm and mags.
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Post by: digital808 on February 10, 2013, 03:30:16 PM
I understand that you are allowed to carry your firearm inside your home, but are you allowed to carry your firearm outside your home but still on your property concealed?  Ex......outside working in your yard or something to that extent.
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Post by: 2aHawaii on February 11, 2013, 05:10:22 AM
I understand that you are allowed to carry your firearm inside your home, but are you allowed to carry your firearm outside your home but still on your property concealed?  Ex......outside working in your yard or something to that extent.

Yup, you can do that. Just don't let it show, or you may get some calls.
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Post by: digital808 on February 11, 2013, 07:22:23 AM
Yup, you can do that. Just don't let it show, or you may get some calls.
Thanks for the reply. Yes!  Total CONCEALMENT!  LOL!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: hnl.flyboy on February 11, 2013, 09:08:57 AM
Yup, you can do that. Just don't let it show, or you may get some calls.

The post office lady and pizza delivery people must be used to me OC at my house then  ;D
Title: Re: Do you home carry?
Post by: 2aHawaii on February 11, 2013, 12:05:15 PM
The post office lady and pizza delivery people must be used to me OC at my house then  ;D

Hawaii postal ladies are usually pretty cool, and pizza delivery guys are usually too baked to notice :P
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Post by: jaynick on February 11, 2013, 12:11:33 PM
Hawaii postal ladies are usually pretty cool, and pizza delivery guys are usually too baked to notice :P
:rofl:
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Post by: GZire on February 11, 2013, 12:46:08 PM
My next gun purchase is going to be an M&P9C, for which I will purchase a Crossbreed holster and commence home carrying.  My girlfriend wouldn't really mind now, except she thinks my big Beretta in the shoulder holster I've got for it is a little over the top and she makes fun of me.   :(  I figure if it's IWB and not right in her face, she won't have much to complain about.   :D

Remember to get the one without the magazine safety, or disable it.
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Post by: new guy on February 11, 2013, 01:46:33 PM
Yup, you can do that. Just don't let it show, or you may get some calls.

Who would you receive calls from?

Aren't you allowed to Open Carry on your property, so long as you aren't acting recklessly or endangering others?
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Post by: 2aHawaii on February 11, 2013, 02:08:39 PM
Who would you receive calls from?

Aren't you allowed to Open Carry on your property, so long as you aren't acting recklessly or endangering others?

Yes, you are allowed to, but I don't expect most Hawaii residents to know that. In turn, a couple calls down to HPD by the neightbors wouldn't be unexpected.
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Post by: new guy on February 11, 2013, 02:15:32 PM
Thanks for the clarification, bruddah 2aHawaii... that's what I thought you were getting at, but I just wanted confirmation!!   :shaka:
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Post by: hnl.flyboy on February 11, 2013, 02:40:44 PM
Who would you receive calls from?

Aren't you allowed to Open Carry on your property, so long as you aren't acting recklessly or endangering others?

WE know that, but the HECO guy checking the meter, the FedEx/UPS lady, or the libtard college students next door might not.

"OH my GOD, OFFICER!!  My neighbor had this HUGE GUN at his side!!"

That's all it takes...
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Post by: Aiea78 on February 11, 2013, 03:02:00 PM
"Brandishing"?   Go CCW when you answer the door. 

If outside and others are staring at you with binoculars and call that in, that's a whole other issue.
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Post by: hvybarrels on February 11, 2013, 04:57:46 PM
Just make sure that if you are going to be a hero that you do it on your own property.

http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/01/d-c-man-saves-boy-from-attacking-pit-bulls-might-face-gun-charges-84447.html (http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/01/d-c-man-saves-boy-from-attacking-pit-bulls-might-face-gun-charges-84447.html)
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Post by: sliver on February 16, 2013, 07:11:34 PM
i always though that you could not carry on your property if people from the street can see your gun.  You need a fence or something to block the view don't you?
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Post by: dirtylickins on March 29, 2013, 11:35:34 PM
I do in a paddle holster and some times i shoulder holster duel pistolas when i feel like it... inside only of course dont wanna startle the neighbors you know. It just feels right ya know