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 08-25-2009, 08:55 AM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 7,158 |  Pocket carry?
I work on a military post and as such I can't carry at work. Thankfully, Ft Stewart allows me to have a gun in my truck (unloaded) so I always had one with me and the loaded mag was in the glove compartment. On many occasions I dont go straight to work nor straight home and I was in a pickle.
Holster up so I could carry or leave the gun in the truck and do my business unarmed - with a gun left in my truck. Finally decided the best way to solve this was to go to a true pocket gun. This way, I just drop the little bugger in my pocket and all is well. Here in GA a holster is required for any carry so when I got my pocket gun I also bought pocket holsters for it.
No, carrying a pocket .380 is not as comforting as having my Commander tucked at my side but it's much better than being "naked". What's y'alls thoughts on this? | 
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| 08-25-2009, 12:12 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Amity Posts: 619 |
ANY gun in your pocket when SHTF beats the gun you left in your truck
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| 08-25-2009, 12:27 PM | #3 | mmmmm...... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maiden, NC Posts: 9,583 |
I have to agree, having a 380 in your pocket is better then having nothing at all. If that is a better method of carry for you I say go for it, you could always keep the commander in the truck. __________________
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| 08-25-2009, 12:29 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 7,158 |
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Originally Posted by spittinfire
I have to agree, having a 380 in your pocket is better then having nothing at all. If that is a better method of carry for you I say go for it, you could always keep the commander in the truck.
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The way things are today, I actually don't feel comfortable leaving one in a vehicle unattended. This was the dilemma and the pocket gun is at least a partial solution... | |
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| 08-25-2009, 12:54 PM | #5 | Supporting Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,749 |
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Originally Posted by NGIB
The way things are today, I actually don't feel comfortable leaving one in a vehicle unattended. This was the dilemma and the pocket gun is at least a partial solution...
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I sort of struggled with this delimma too. I solved it by putting an "expendable" gun in my vehicle, and I still have my "carry" in my pocket. Here lately, we have seen a lot of car breakins. I keep my "car gun" nicely hidden, but it's readilly available if you know where to reach. Most car burgularies are smash & run and they miss the pistol virtually every time. __________________ *** Don't Mess With TEXAS *** Μολὼν λάβε | |
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| 08-25-2009, 01:10 PM | #6 | Supporting Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,749 |
One thing I'd like to recommend to anyone that has decals, stickers, or anything else that would "suggest" you may have a gun in, on, or around your vehicle... GET RID OF IT.
A buddy of mine "had" a bumper sticker that said "Insured by: Smith & Wesson". His vehicle was broken into 9 times... before he figured out that "Smith & Wesson" bumper sticker really SAID: "I have a gun in the car, COME STEAL IT".
Just some friendly advice... __________________ *** Don't Mess With TEXAS *** Μολὼν λάβε | |
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| 08-25-2009, 04:11 PM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Albany, New York Posts: 3,252 |
Occasionally it is necessary to leave a gun in the vehicle ie. going in to the Post Office, a Court house, etc.. Fortunately the dwell time in places where I can't carry is measured in minutes, and the gun is definately NOT in sight. __________________
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| 08-25-2009, 06:56 PM | #8 | Outdoor Sportsman Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: McCordsville, IN. 46055, INDIANA Posts: 1,215 | Pocket gun.
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Originally Posted by NGIB
The way things are today, I actually don't feel comfortable leaving one in a vehicle unattended. This was the dilemma and the pocket gun is at least a partial solution...
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I have a 3032 TomCat that rides completely inside my back pocket. Is always there outside of my house, or out of my work station. .32acp-not much, but as said beats throwing rocks. __________________
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| 08-25-2009, 07:05 PM | #9 | Outdoor Sportsman Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: McCordsville, IN. 46055, INDIANA Posts: 1,215 | Should start a new thread.
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Originally Posted by Mark F
One thing I'd like to recommend to anyone that has decals, stickers, or anything else that would "suggest" you may have a gun in, on, or around your vehicle... GET RID OF IT.
A buddy of mine "had" a bumper sticker that said "Insured by: Smith & Wesson". His vehicle was broken into 9 times... before he figured out that "Smith & Wesson" bumper sticker really SAID: "I have a gun in the car, COME STEAL IT".
Just some friendly advice...
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You're right Mark. This has been hashed out before. When I became a Supporting Member, everyone was showing where they placed their decal from FTF. I stated that I placed mine next to my Life Member NRA, in my gun safe. I do not want to tell every Crack Head that this vehicle has guns!! I do not leave firearms in vehicles, but I don't want to have to repair my car or truck, after broken into looking for them.   __________________
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| 08-25-2009, 08:37 PM | #10 | Supporting Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,749 |
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Originally Posted by RL357Mag
Occasionally it is necessary to leave a gun in the vehicle ie. going in to the Post Office, a Court house, etc.. Fortunately the dwell time in places where I can't carry is measured in minutes, and the gun is definately NOT in sight.
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Not seen, and not advertised. That's the only way to carry. __________________ *** Don't Mess With TEXAS *** Μολὼν λάβε | |
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