Would You, Could you...Should you?

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needshave

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A friend of mine (71 years old)has recently completed her Concealed Carry License qualifications for the state of Ohio. She decided to obtain her license because of the published B&E's we have all seen, attacks upon seniors and because she lives alone.
Once she obtained her license from the sheriff and all approved she purchased a very nice Glock14. She spends one day a week at the local range just practicing and she carries it all the time. She said that she enjoys shooting more than any senior center and feels safer.

My question to you, DO you have your CCW, would you like to obtain it and carry a weapon legally, should you?

Hello Marg and Aneeda...
 

I had an appointment at the rifle range for a safety class and was going to get the concealed weapon certificate. The instructor asked the caliber of my Colt and told me it was too strong a revolver for me. (a 45). He suggested I wait and buy a smaller gun. He said this would knock me on my butt!
I live pretty close to the Juarez border crossing and live alone and am concerned about the caravans. ( and I'm older than the lady you mentioned),
Will we even be able to purchase revolvers? or ammo? Won't they all be confiscated now?
Plus, I don't know that I'm capable of ever shooting anyone, even to protect my own life. I don't think I could do it.
To answer your question, YES!
 
Good evening to you, Need!

If I lived in the USofA, I would carry selectively, on the grounds of the high crime rate, but it wouldn't by any means be my daily bread, where I got dressed everyday and strapped my gun on. I've never understood that mentality unless people are out for blood.

Here in Canada we don't have provisions to carry, and I couldn't be happier with our law on that. Dear husband and I are gun-owners and we both hold Restricted Weapons Licenses.
 

I was a skinny 23 year old in the Navy and was ordered to go fetch a prisoner from the jail in Binghamton NY and bring him back to the brig at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Doing this required taking a bus from NY to Binghamton, taking custody of the prisoner and bring him back on the bus.
This took from 7am until 11:30 pm. By time I was finished I was sure that the old Colt that I had been issued weighed 80 pounds. I have never had any interest in carrying a gun since. I have enjoyed shooting sports at other times. For home defence I would prefer a 12 gauge shotgun.
 
Gaer, I think you should as well. not a good situation, But I would go there and try the Colt. I have carpal tunnel very bad in my right hand and the recoil is problematic for me. A smaller gun I have more problems with recoil than the larger ones. the larger gun allows me to get my hands higher on the grip and closer to the barrel which allows me to control the recoil even with my carpal tunnel.
Unfortunately I agree there is the threat of confiscation, but to me, not going to happen. ( For me anyways). My friend was much the same way, but in her 2nd class, she took a course to discourage and attacker.... not kill. She told me she was going after the extremities......and she had four to choose from and should would use all of hem if not easily discouraged. That helped her with her fear of killing anyone even to protect herself.
 
If we still lived in the city, I might give serious thought to getting a CC permit. The crime rates in some of these cities is getting worse every year. When I was still working, and had to take calls all over the city....at all hours of the day and night....I kept a Ruger 9MM in the car. Now, that we live in the country, and crime is almost unheard of, about the only "exercise" my firearms get is a few rounds annually, and a good cleaning and oiling.
 
I have a small gun here at home. I bought it 30 years ago and I would never take it outside the house. I keep it for protection here at home. If someone was breaking into my home, I would first call 911 while keeping the gun in my lap. I would have no problem shooting anyone forcing their way into my home.
 
I do have a conceal carry permit. Have had one for years. I live in the country, in a very rural area. We have a shooting range on our own property to practice.

Always carry when hiking because I live in a populated black bear county. Never have had to use it while on my hike though. Very little crime where I live so there is no need to be packing a firearm where ever I go.
 
Aunt Marg said:
Good evening to you, Need!

If I lived in the USofA, I would carry selectively, on the grounds of the high crime rate, but it wouldn't by any means be my daily bread, where I got dressed everyday and strapped my gun on. I've never understood that mentality unless people are out for blood.

Here in Canada we don't have provisions to carry, and I couldn't be happier with our law on that. Dear husband and I are gun-owners and we both hold Restricted Weapons Licenses.
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Marg,
I have mine on selectively. I have some acreage where a while back I was mowing using a walk behind brush hog. As I made several trips around I saw something pacing me, but was not coming out of the tree pattern. I was getting more nervous with each round since the animal was hiding as I got close to him. The next round I got a 12 gauge shot gun out of the truck and laid in on the tailgate. Too big to carry and try and control bush hog. The next trip the animal was advancing as i walked past him and I could see him out of the corner of my eye and turned the bush and walked backwards keeping it between me and it. It was a coyote that was very very bad health and possibly rabid. When I got next to the truck I grabbed the shot gun and turned the bushing away from me. The coyote was coming after me at that point, I was able to turn and shoot it. Although I was not set and it was a rushed shot I did kill the animal, but with a 12 gauge hard to miss it.
For about three days my arm was feeling the pain but it was better than the alternative. Since that time, whenever Im out working, alone. I carry.
 
I've never been in a situation where I felt the need to kill someone, but there are many people, who upon learning of their demise, I would be giddy with joy, and if I were to encounter them and possessed a pistol, it would be extremely tempting to use it on them. I'd never survive in prison, though, so if I were to take someone else's life, unless it was an act of self-defense, I'd probably take my own as well.

That said, if I lived in an area where there was a lot of violent crime, I would definitely carry, so I understand those who feel the need to carry. And I do own a gun: a 9mm pistol for home protection.
 
needshave said:
Marg,
I have mine on selectively. I have some acreage where a while back I was mowing using a walk behind brush hog. As I made several trips around I saw something pacing me, but was not coming out of the tree pattern. I was getting more nervous with each round since the animal was hiding as I got close to him. The next round I got a 12 gauge shot gun out of the truck and laid in on the tailgate. Too big to carry and try and control bush hog. The next trip the animal was advancing as i walked past him and I could see him out of the corner of my eye and turned the bush and walked backwards keeping it between me and it. It was a coyote that was very very bad health and possibly rabid. When I got next to the truck I grabbed the shot gun and turned the bushing away from me. The coyote was coming after me at that point, I was able to turn and shoot it. Although I was not set and it was a rushed shot I did kill the animal, but with a 12 gauge hard to miss it.
For about three days my arm was feeling the pain but it was better than the alternative. Since that time, whenever Im out working, alone. I carry.
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Need, I'm relieved to know you were able to protect yourself.

Where we live going out in the wilderness is simply not recommended without a gun, so we always pack when going out berry and mushroom picking and/or for a walk/hike, and when hubby is out getting wood, he always has a gun with him.
 
I carried a gun for 15 years while working as a process server. I was a competitive shooter for several years.
I don't currently carry in public; they don't issue carry permits in my area. I have quick access while home.
The Glock is a good choice for an experienced shooter, but not for pocket or purse carry due to the light trigger & no manual safety. It's safe for holster carry or as a house gun; I have 6 of them. (I think your friend has a Glock model 19, 23, or one of the subcompact models).
 
My son and I both have gun permits, but not carry concealed. I did have one for a former job I held. We have been competitive sports shooters in the past, but not lately of course. Trap shooting is great fun and so is target shooting. Expensive if you don't make your own ammo.
 
I've been in many situations where a man is coming at me to hurt me, and I am powerless because he has force, anger and strength which I don't have. Plus, I notice when something happens to shock me, I stand and tend to evaluate the happening instead of an immediate reaction. So, A man could easily take a gun from my hands and overpower me. I know this. Not a good thing, but that's how I react.
 
Gaer said:
I've been in many situations where a man is coming at me to hurt me, and I am powerless because he has force, anger and strength which I don't have. Plus, I notice when something happens to shock me, I stand and tend to evaluate the happening instead of an immediate reaction. So, A man could easily take a gun from my hands and overpower me. I know this. Not a good thing, but that's how I react.
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Sadly, I understand that and unfortunately makes it difficult for you to react.
The lady I was identifying, that now has her CCW, was telling me that she told in her class that there are occasions in which it is more valuable for a lady to make it known she has a weapon, that using it. She described an example given in her class where a lady was in her locked car setting at a stop light behind traffic. This lady saw a person coming up to her car, then tried to open the door. The person then told the occupant to open the car, The lady now with the weapon in her hand asked, why? The person trying to get in was quickly discourage with just the knowledge this lady had a weapon. This course/courses has given this lady a lot of confidence in herself and taught her how to react to difficult situations. Hopefully.....But know of us know until it actually happens.
 
I live in a pretty quiet area and I don't see a need to carry here at this time, plus they make you jump through too many hoops making it a hassle, and it's only good for 5 years and you have to renew. I do have a gun for home defense though. Keep in mind that arthritis in the hands might make operation of a gun next to impossible for some.
 
I currently own 2 guns, a handgun and a rifle, both registered but not for C&C. I occasionally take a refresher safety course and get about 60 hours of practice a year. It's not a lot of practice, but I've used guns fairly regularly since I got my first one at age 10, and I'd have no problem if I needed to use one to protect myself or others.
 
Murrmurr said:
I currently own 2 guns, a handgun and a rifle, both registered but not for C&C. I occasionally take a refresher safety course and get about 60 hours of practice a year. It's not a lot of practice, but I've used guns fairly regularly since I got my first one at age 10, and I'd have no problem if I needed to use one to protect myself or others.
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Is Cali an open carry state? Since I have a lot of properties and I travel to each I like to have a weapon with me in case I run into someone or something on the property that is threatening and I like to have the capabilities of protecting myself if need be. That said, transportation of the firearm is always concerning if you do not separate firearm from ammo. Then once you do that, it is worthless, unless you want to throw it at someone or something. Is it like that in California?
 

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