Do you conceal carry while detecting?

[rossman85]

I was wondering if you guys and gals conceal carry (with a permit of course) while you are detecting? I am planning on hunting some wooded areas where bears are common, and I was thinking of carrying while going there for my safety. There are a plethora of other reasons to carry but I just wanted to see what the general consensus was and why? Thanks in advance.

 

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[scotty544]

I respect your rights to carry a gun, my personal philosophy that something would more likely happen to me if I had a gun, than if I didn't....maybe it's that I am more likely to avoid situations if I am unarmed, than I would if I was armed.

Plus I am not fond of guns, even though I grew up in a small rural town in Colorado with guns all around.

I am also not worried about the government falling, or prepping for the end of the world. The way I see it, if it's the end of the world, sign me up to be the first to go!

wow! I guess if you think you wanna be first to go, is your young son in the avatar gonna be second?? I will DIE protecting me and mine ty. I will go out with a bang, not a wimper.

 

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[dieselram94]

Welcome to the forum scotty544!

 

[Guns Blazing]

I don't leave the house without my ccw. Grocery shopping, getting gas, anything. Especially if I have my new born daughter with me. I consider myself a tough guy but that doesn't matter if your up against a armed attacker, out numbered or surprised. So basically yes to answer your question

 

[scotty544]

Welcome to the forum scotty544!

Thanks, glad I found you guys!!!

 

[nose picker]

Of course I do not want my young son to go second, in fact I don't want to go at all. I am not a believer in either the end of the world, or a massive government melt down...at least in my lifetime....I am just saying if it's the end of the world....IT IS THE END....why hold out in a bunker for months only to find out it's really the end...sign me up to be the first to go.

If someone wants to prep for that, arm up and wait for something bad to happen, then good for them...I choose to live differently.

I live approximately 1 month out of each year outside the US and have been to many places that most people would think as dangerous....if you are smart, and are aware of your surroundings you can stay out of trouble most the time. Have I been in situations where a knife has been poking at my back....yes, actually twice, but in those situations a gun would have done me no good, or would have made the situation worse.

I often think it is more dangerous in the US with so many packing heat.

 

[scotty544]

Of course I do not want my young son to go second, in fact I don't want to go at all. I am not a believer in either the end of the world, or a massive government melt down...at least in my lifetime....I am just saying if it's the end of the world....IT IS THE END....why hold out in a bunker for months only to find out it's really the end...sign me up to be the first to go.

If someone wants to prep for that, arm up and wait for something bad to happen, then good for them...I choose to live differently.

I live approximately 1 month out of each year outside the US and have been to many places that most people would think as dangerous....if you are smart, and are aware of your surroundings you can stay out of trouble most the time. Have I been in situations where a knife has been poking at my back....yes, actually twice, but in those situations a gun would have done me no good, or would have made the situation worse.

I often think it is more dangerous in the US with so many packing heat.

To each his own..

 

[dieselram94]

Of course I do not want my young son to go second, in fact I don't want to go at all. I am not a believer in either the end of the world, or a massive government melt down...at least in my lifetime....I am just saying if it's the end of the world....IT IS THE END....why hold out in a bunker for months only to find out it's really the end...sign me up to be the first to go.

If someone wants to prep for that, arm up and wait for something bad to happen, then good for them...I choose to live differently.

I live approximately 1 month out of each year outside the US and have been to many places that most people would think as dangerous....if you are smart, and are aware of your surroundings you can stay out of trouble most the time. Have I been in situations where a knife has been poking at my back....yes, actually twice, but in those situations a gun would have done me no good, or would have made the situation worse.

I often think it is more dangerous in the US with so many packing heat.

Really more dangerous because more are packing heat? Wow!

 

[nose picker]

Considering a large population of the US population has a sub high school education are packing heat...yes, scary!

 

[homestead-hunter]

Considering a large population of the US population has a sub high school education are packing heat...yes, scary!

That was THE MOST ridiculousness statement I have read recently.

 

[nose picker]

I figured you would all be scared too....if you look at all the many reasons you carry on this blog.

Many comments are directed to your own safety, and protecting yourself from idiots.

If your not scared, then why carry? I think the average education level in the US is below a High School Degree....if that's not scary, then I am not sure what is?

 

[nose picker]

First of all I have to ask, how did you come to choose the name "Nose Picker"? Kind of hard to get people to take you seriously with a name like that don't you think? It is memorable though...
Second, carry or don't carry it's best not to put yourself in bad situations to begin with.
Third I wish you could convince your fellow Colorado citizens to stop stepping on others rights to carry.
Fourth if people wish to prep that is their right to do so, good thing to do anyways regardless of govt failure as disasters do happen.

I thought Nose Picker was a funny name. I guess I don't take myself too seriously, lighten up people!

I joined the group cause I thought metal detecting would be a fun hobby, and I want to learn from more experienced metal detecting people. I know now not to get close to other detectorist out in the field, as it sounds like most are packing heat.

 

[phishisgroovin]

I figured you would all be scared too....if you look at all the many reasons you carry on this blog.

Many comments are directed to your own safety, and protecting yourself from idiots.

If your not scared, then why carry? I think the average education level in the US is below a High School Degree....if that's not scary, then I am not sure what is?

i carry because "I CAN AND I'M LICENSED" to do so.

And for the fact that i have had 3 spine surgeries and i am unable to fight off an aggressor. god forbid i ever NEED to use it, it would kill me inside.
Other than that i dont need it.

 

[ClodChopper]

Nose Picker, I respect your choice NOT to carry. Thank you, for understanding those of us who feel different.

 

[FlyingProspector]

Ok, had to chime in here... Why would you be scared of a fellow treasure hunter if he's armed to protect himself? You've said some extremely thoughtless things. And where'd you come up with this "sub high school education" nonsense? Ridiculous.

 

[Brian T. Booth]

Howdy all,

What is the best holster when metal detecting? Any and all information is appreciated.

Thank You,

Brian T. Booth

 

[Boomer-1]

I carry concealed because I am disabled. Ruptured and bulging discs prevent me from doing a lot of things that I used to do. When I have time to go detecting, and am feeling up to it, I do go...but I usually end up paying for it.

I have been in bad situations with gang members, druggies, and psycho's. There are mean evil people in this world, always have been, always will be. I detect way out in the backwoods where there are bears, wild hogs, and big cats. I have used my weapon to put down a rabid dog.

I am well trained in the use of firearms, and also know when not to use them.
I don't go out looking for trouble, but if trouble finds me I know how to handle it.
I do not consider myself a vigilante, but would rush to another's aid if needed.
I have more than a high school education.

Scared? Why should I be scared? I have protection.

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Booth, I use a pocket holster. I really like it, it is out of the way but within easy reach. Bulldog Medium Inside Pocket Holster Right Hand Nylon Black

 

[arnofarrell]

I don't leave the house without my ccw. Grocery shopping, getting gas, anything. Especially if I have my new born daughter with me. I consider myself a tough guy but that doesn't matter if your up against a armed attacker, out numbered or surprised. So basically yes to answer your question

Very well said, I have a new born daughter as well and safety is my first priority. I would rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

 

[arnofarrell]

I am not a paranoid person I just feel like being prepared and exercising my 2nd amendment right. What is the point of owning a gun and leaving it at homeall the time?

 

[phishisgroovin]

Love is buying your lovely wife a revolver for Valentines day.

 

[homestead-hunter]

I figured you would all be scared too....if you look at all the many reasons you carry on this blog.

Many comments are directed to your own safety, and protecting yourself from idiots.

If your not scared, then why carry? I think the average education level in the US is below a High School Degree....if that's not scary, then I am not sure what is?

I carry because I CAN! There is this thing they teach all of us SUB HIGH SCHOOL dropouts called U.S. Government and the U.S. Constitution.

Saying you carry a sidearm because you are "Scared" is like saying Police carry because they are scared. Or hell NAVY SEALS carry because they are scared. WRONG! Its all about have a fighting chance. If you and your family want to be victimized because you are inexperienced with firearms, go ahead, as for me and mine, We have every right to live another day.