When you carry do you keep a round chambered?

[grahamiv]

Absolutely. If not, might as well carry a throwing rock.

 

[robertc1024]

Always. Of course, not having one in the pipe isn't as much of a problem with a revolver.

 

[Wyldman]

When on my person or dropped into the safe at night-yes.
All others however are unloaded (the ones not in safes) or loaded but not cocked (in safes).

Edit: If you are uncertain, do what I did. carry your CC piece cocked but unloaded for a week. Every night (SAFELY!!!!) point it away and see if the pistol dry fired on you during the day. This will also build confidence in your arm/disarm procedures.

Do this for a week or two and you should be comfortable. If you still aren't then: 1) get a pistol with a safety you are comfortable with; or 2) Israeli carry. I am not a fan of IC, but its better to have that than nothing.

ALSO, if you are new to this you need to get a good holster and A TRUE CC ORIENTED GUN BELT. It will make a world of difference in comfort level and you will like, actually carry and not leave at home.

This is good info, especially about the holster and gun belt. My CC got way more comfortable when I broke down and ordered a proper belt from The Belt Man. Now, I have 2, 1 black, 1 brown, so I can wear one with just about any attire, short of a tux.

Crush, kill, mangle, maim, destroy.

 

[Tacticalmurse]

Beretta px4 storm on a regular basis and when school starts I will use a ruger lcp. Both with a round in the chamber.

 

[zincwarrior]

Yes I have Beltmen(s) as well. They are great. Don't forget to keep those links screwed tight!

Beretta px4 storm on a regular basis and when school starts I will use a ruger lcp. Both with a round in the chamber.

Compact or subcompact? The wife has a Compact and thats not exactly a small gun.

 

[Tacticalmurse]

Compact. I use that as my edc. I don't really care about printing. From what I observed as I carry is that no one either cares or notice when I carry this gun. I chose the lcp for school carry because I want that gun to disapear. I do not want to print in school.

 

[Tacticalmurse]

Compact. I use that as my edc. I don't really care about printing. From what I observed as I carry is that no one either cares or notice when I carry this gun. I chose the lcp for school carry because I want that gun to disapear. I do not want to print in school.

 

[duckknot]

Always a round in the chamber.....even in my backup gun when I carry it

Sent from...wait where am I!?

 

[Charlie]

Just wondering for guys that carry autos with no safety do you keep one chambered?

What carry autos have no safety?

 

[Wyldman]

What carry autos have no safety?

I think he means a thumb safety like a 1911.

I still can't figure out how people think Glocks have no safety, when there are, in fact, 3.


Crush, kill, mangle, maim, destroy.

 

[txinvestigator]

I carry a knife, but keep the blade in another pocket with a protective sheath.

I carry a flashlight, but keep the batteries out, don't want it turning on in my pocket.

 

[zincwarrior]

Don't be hostile. We have a shooter here who has asked a good faith question, and is potentially looking to re-assure themselves of doing so.

 

[Charlie]

Nothing hostile from TI, just a little levity! Ease up!

 

[txinvestigator]

Don't be hostile. We have a shooter here who has asked a good faith question, and is potentially looking to re-assure themselves of doing so.

You're cute

 

[oldag]

Gun without a round in the chamber = an expensive hammer.

 

[ROGER4314]

I carry only guns that are reasonably safe to carry on a loaded chamber and that's how I carry. 1911's are my favorites but I refuse to carry "cocked & locked." That's my choice.

I carry Glocks, S&W Sigma .40, 9mm and J Frame revolvers. That's my choice and there's no need to fuss over it.

Flash

 

[robertc1024]

What carry autos have no safety?

Might be opening a can of worms, but to me a safety is something that keeps the gun from going boom when you pull the trigger. I always viewed the trigger safety, for example a Glock, was a way to pacify lawyers. My LC9sPro doesn't even attempt to do that. The only safety on it is the one that resides between my ears.

 

[Charlie]

Might be opening a can of worms, but to me a safety is something that keeps the gun from going boom when you pull the trigger. I always viewed the trigger safety, for example a Glock, was a way to pacify lawyers. My LC9sPro doesn't even attempt to do that. The only safety on it is the one that resides between my ears.

I agree with you, but................ I view a safety that not only keeps the gun from going off when you pull the trigger, but also keeps the gun from firing when dropped, or it malfunctions, etc.

 

[V-Tach]

TXI hostile? lol! You must not know him.....

Anyone who doesn't carry chambered has their right to do so. I wouldn't even consider it. But I don't have lightening quick ninja skills or the think bad guy will stop his attack and wait for me to chamber one.....

Their gun, their reasons......good enough for me...

jmho....

 

[robertc1024]

I agree with you, but................ I view a safety that not only keeps the gun from going off when you pull the trigger, but also keeps the gun from firing when dropped, or it malfunctions, etc.

Good point.