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I know I've discussed this a myriad of times with other folks on other shooting forums and such, but thought I'd get some opinions here on the matter.
I am a father of 4 children, ages 11-4. They have all been taught about gun safety and have all shot .22 cal rifles and a few small handguns (except the youngest...she turns 4 in June). They have all seen the effects of bullets on pumpkins and water bottles and understand well the effects that a bullet can have on things. (read: people)
But I digress.
About 80% of the concealed firearms permit holders I speak with are vehemently in favor of keeping their guns cocked, locked, and ready for action. By that I mean that they have a round in the chamber and the only action by them required to fire the gun is to pull the trigger. They also feel that a concealed firearm is not worth a tinker's darn if it is not hot and ready to be fired. Some even go so far as to say, "Why carry at all, if it's not hot and ready?" Or, "You might as well be carrying a little metal stick in your holster."
A lot of these guys are in law enforcement. Some are in security.
So, while I admit that police officers and security personnel are purposefuly placing themselves in harm's way each and every day, it might behoove them to carry hot and ready, since they might be required to use their weapons 10 times more in their careers than I EVER will in my entire life.
Anyhoo, in talking with these folks, over time, I have seen that a few of them have had what they call "ND's" or "AD's"....Negligent Discharges or Accidental Discharges while in their homes or elsewhere. And every time I hear about them, it stops me in my tracks and makes me re-evaluate my situation at home. Now, if there is one general firearm rule that I follw to a TEE, it is this: Never point a gun in the direction of anything you do not want destroyed. There have been times that I have felt the need to carry 'hot', and have done so safely because I understand my firearm and feel confident in my abilities and in the safeties provided on my gun. But I will freely admit that I rarely carry 'hot'. The ramifications of an 'AD' or 'ND' in my house could be very severe, because there are 5 other people in the home at any given time and a negligent discharge would endanger their lives as well. But again, I cite that firearm rule. When I am altering my weapon from 'hot' to 'not', I am pointing it in a direction that will not endanger and lives.
Now I ask the question: Do you carry hot? Why? Why not? Explain.
Let the games begin.
I am a father of 4 children, ages 11-4. They have all been taught about gun safety and have all shot .22 cal rifles and a few small handguns (except the youngest...she turns 4 in June). They have all seen the effects of bullets on pumpkins and water bottles and understand well the effects that a bullet can have on things. (read: people)
But I digress.
About 80% of the concealed firearms permit holders I speak with are vehemently in favor of keeping their guns cocked, locked, and ready for action. By that I mean that they have a round in the chamber and the only action by them required to fire the gun is to pull the trigger. They also feel that a concealed firearm is not worth a tinker's darn if it is not hot and ready to be fired. Some even go so far as to say, "Why carry at all, if it's not hot and ready?" Or, "You might as well be carrying a little metal stick in your holster."
A lot of these guys are in law enforcement. Some are in security.
So, while I admit that police officers and security personnel are purposefuly placing themselves in harm's way each and every day, it might behoove them to carry hot and ready, since they might be required to use their weapons 10 times more in their careers than I EVER will in my entire life.
Anyhoo, in talking with these folks, over time, I have seen that a few of them have had what they call "ND's" or "AD's"....Negligent Discharges or Accidental Discharges while in their homes or elsewhere. And every time I hear about them, it stops me in my tracks and makes me re-evaluate my situation at home. Now, if there is one general firearm rule that I follw to a TEE, it is this: Never point a gun in the direction of anything you do not want destroyed. There have been times that I have felt the need to carry 'hot', and have done so safely because I understand my firearm and feel confident in my abilities and in the safeties provided on my gun. But I will freely admit that I rarely carry 'hot'. The ramifications of an 'AD' or 'ND' in my house could be very severe, because there are 5 other people in the home at any given time and a negligent discharge would endanger their lives as well. But again, I cite that firearm rule. When I am altering my weapon from 'hot' to 'not', I am pointing it in a direction that will not endanger and lives.
Now I ask the question: Do you carry hot? Why? Why not? Explain.
Let the games begin.