re: People with CC Permits who don't carry

I rarely carry. I can't carry at work (I work on Redstone Arsenal). But I have the option any time I feel the need outside of work. I usually take my gun on camping trips or other places I feel I might run into meth heads or cannibals. But, generally, I'm far more worried about some dumbass crossing into my lane while texting on their phone and driving.

I'm in the carry but don't have a permit crowd. Seldom am I unarmed although I don't carry in bars. Ive never caught shite from a cop for having a gun in my vehicle. Never volunteered that I had one and never gave them a reason to snoop around. Guess I'm lucky.

Quick story:
My dad keeps a .38 with him at all times. Pulls in the driveway a few weeks ago around 9pm. Gets out of his truck to unlock the gate at the end of his driveway. Leaves his gun in the truck cause it's the house, right, and he's never had an issue in 52 years of living there. As he is unlocking the gate a complete stranger- drifter, homeless, thief, whatever- emerges from the darkness right in front of him. Dude is nervous as hell and tries to explain himself. My dad is caught completely off guard, a few words are exchanged and the stranger hauls arse down the road. My dad abut shits himself because he realizes he left the gun in the truck and was completely vulnerable in his rural road with no help.

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Moral of all that:
Familiarity breeds contempt, you never know when you're gonna be vulnerable and need your weapon, always carry your sidearm

Cgrand , I had the same issue with Cc till I got an ankle holster. You give up accessibility but it's a lot less cumbersome and uncomfortable. I'll slip my Shield in my wasteband at times but my .38 in an ankle holster is just about perfect

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Does Alabama not grant reciprocity to Louisiana folks with permits?

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They do.

But as was said, if you're in Alabama and don't have a permit, you have to unload the weapon, which renders it pretty much useless if a sudden need (like carjacking) arises.

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Quick story: the stranger hauls arse down the road.

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Moral of all that:
Familiarity breeds contempt, you never know when you're gonna be vulnerable and need your weapon, always carry your sidearm

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But he didn't actually need anything.

We'll do you keep a spare tire?

ITS THE SAME FOKIN THING!!!!!

Can't carry at work.

If I'm not already drinking, there's usually a good chance that wherever I go, I will end up drinking.

Ik I should carry more often when running errands, but I have my CC gun in my truck at all times. I don't feel comfortable driving without it anymore, too many crazies out on the road.

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