A question of CCW etiquette

[Bookworm]

I was cogitating on this the other day, and since Emily Post is busy being dead, I figured I'd ask here.

Say you are in possession your favorite carry firearm, properly concealed. You go to someone's house, say an acquaintance - someone you know, but with whom perhaps you are not real familiar; not close friends.

Do you tell them you're packing ?

How 'bout going to the house of family ? For instance, my parents (in their 80's) - Dad doesn't care. Mom... well she would prefer no firearms on the planet. I once told her I had a weapon - she would not allow it in the house in usable condition. I dismantled it, and stored it in my luggage (they do not live near me, a visit is a journey - I do not go on journeys unarmed).

It could be said that to not tell them would be an act of disrespect - i.e. : this is my house, my rules, I want to know who in it is armed.

Opinions ?

[DCP]

If your carry concealed correctly. NO ONE should ever no you have it.

Enough Said

[bob208]

if it is concealed then that is where it is unless you have to shoot some one. it stays in the holster unless you are going to shoot someone


those two rules and you will never have an encounter with a do gooder or an a-d in a restaurant or a noob walking around asking guestions in a mall or store.

[flyingmonkey35]

DCP is correct.

Concealed is concealed. Maintain 100% full control of your firearm at all times.

I love Moms but you should educate her that no fire arm knife or any other weapon has ever woke up on its own and gone on a killing spree.

That your gun is more safe then the knifes in the kitchen because you know where it is at all times.

I ran into the same issue with my family. I went to a don't ask don't Tell policy.




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[Bonz]

I would never consider carrying a gun inside a persons home without their consent.

[SteveS]

I keep it concealed and don't mention it. I must admit, there are a couple of places I don't visit though.

[LUCKYDAWG13]

I would not say a word and carry on

[shaner]

If they are friends and know you. Then THEY SHOUTcast Figure You Are

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[dverna]

A person's home is theirs. They make the rules. If someone told me I could not carry in their home, I would comply. You MUST respect their wishes.

I do NOT ask if I can carry in someone's home. I am carrying legally and see no reason to make an issue of it. Now, if you start drinking alcohol in their home, you are NO LONGER carrying legally (at least in MI).

Nearly all the friends I have here (rural MI) are gun people but most do not carry. If we are visiting and are going to have a few, I leave the gun at home. If I am carrying, and drop in at a neighbor's (unplanned visit), I drink a soda. The first couple of times they wondered why I would not have a drink and I told them I was carrying.

[762 shooter]

Where do you stop?

No guns. No knives. No hammers. No pens or pencils.

I guess to be completely respectful, you should present a list of everything you have on your person to see if anything would be objectionable. No need to stop at guns.

If they told me I could not carry in their home, I would not. But I would examine whether I needed to go into their home.

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[Bookworm]

OP here...

As I expected, cogent arguments on both sides.

There exists a political party that made a campaign slogan out of "don't ask, don't tell".

I'll tell you what I have decided - concealed is concealed. However, if confronted, I will either put the firearm someplace immediately inaccessible (car, luggage, etc), or leave the premises (and question whether to return).

As for Mom - I cannot disrespect her wishes to the extent of blatantly disregarding her direct instructions. She is my mother. I'm fairly certain one of the Commandments addresses this.

[Ickisrulz]

As for Mom - I cannot disrespect her wishes to the extent of blatantly disregarding her direct instructions. She is my mother. I'm fairly certain one of the Commandments addresses this.

Obey as a child...honor as an adult. Relationships change between parents and children.

Does legally carrying a gun dishonor your mother? That is up to your conscience. I'd say no and carry on.

[BrassMagnet]

One of my Wife's cousin's wife didn't like me coming to Christmas get togethers at her house. We quit going there. Another cousin started hosting the Christmas get togethers. We started going again.
Last Christmas, the cousin and cousin's wife that started the problems were there. They both showed us all their new CCWs! The times are changing! Next, all of the cousins started showing off their AR platform they kept in the car for safe travel in dangerous times.
So out came the AR-10T, Gov't model scope, and travel pack of ammo. Various mags loaded with M118, M852, and commercial 165 grain hunting ammo. A great time was had by all!
Now to find some AP.

If they can't guarantee my safety I don't need to go there!

[Iowa Fox]

If your carry concealed correctly. NO ONE should ever no you have it.

Enough Said

Exactly !

Plus you have to feel comfortable mentally to CCW.

[runfiverun]

their house their rules.
it needn't be an argument, just comply and move along with your visit.
after a couple of visits they might know YOU better too and feel more comfortable with you having it on your person.
if meeting at someone's house I didn't know that well I would take the pistol out of the holster and leave it in the truck.

[elmacgyver0]

Do you tell everyone you wear Mickey Mouse underwear?
If they knew you did they might be offended.

[Bookworm]

Obey as a child...honor as an adult. Relationships change between parents and children.

Does legally carrying a gun dishonor your mother? That is up to your conscience. I'd say no and carry on.

Legally carrying does not dishonor Mom. She did, however, directly tell me to not bring a firearm into her house.
To do otherwise would be, I think, dishonorable. You may have a different view, and that's fine.
Difference of opinion is what makes a horse race, as my Granddad used to say.

[Ickisrulz]

Here we are treating a gun like a unique object. Suppose your parents objected to getting your kids vaccinated. Would you do it anyway?

You either need a gun or you do not. If you don't feel you need it, leave it home. If you are going into the danger zone....that's another story. Some peoples' homes and neighborhoods are dangerous.

Just my ideas on the subject anyway.

[farmerjim]

In Louisiana you must obtain the permission of the homeowner.

LARS 40:1379.3 Statewide permits for concealed handguns; application procedures; definitions specifically REQUIRES that before entering the private residence of another, that you first obtain permission if you are carrying under the authority of your permit.

[B. Lumpkin]

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