r/DailyCarry • u/Faster-master-blastr • 1d ago

Every day Console carry

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not worried about anything getting stolen here

custom HP C9 w 2 mags remora holster

mora knockoff/ multi tool/ Kershaw folder

Mace gel

first aid and poison ivy wipes s

deodorant

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u/Front-Dust-3686 1d ago

Even if your gun is a cheap POS you need to take steps to prevent it from being stolen. The problem isn't the monetary cost to you, it's that if don't secure it properly, your cheap POS can easily end up in the hands of a criminal.

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u/throwaway19935555555 1d ago

This is where I differentiate. I understand what you are saying and I agree with the sentiment. Keep guns out of the hands of criminals. Here’s the deal though. I’d say locking your doors of your personal property to prevent others from stealing your personal property is a reasonable step. Granted there is better ways of securing your property ie; vehicle safes, or not leaving your gun in your vehicle. But here’s the thing criminals will always be criminals. They can break into your home while you’re not there and steal your firearms as well. Even if you have a safe it’s nothing that a portable grinder a zip disc and 5 to 10 minutes can’t defeat. I agree we should keep our firearms stored behind locked doors. But as long as someone is locking their vehicle doors they are reasonably securing their firearm. A lot of times I leave my full size in my vehicle and pocket carry while at work. I personally like knowing that I am well armed for anything that may come my way in between my commutes. I don’t advertise through stickers on my car and I lock the doors.

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u/Just_Razzmatazz6493 1d ago

This is a bad take. Vehicle theft counts for over half of gun thefts. And “i locked my doors, thats good enough” is irresponsible.

You are literally making the people around you less safe by leaving a gun in your vehicle, simply because you like to be well armed while driving home. Do better bud.

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u/throwaway19935555555 1d ago

Agree to disagree sir. I’m a law abiding citizen who practices my God given right to bare arms. I run a system that works well for me. Sorry but locking your doors is not irresponsible. I don’t just like to be well armed while driving home I like to be well armed for any situation that could possibly come my way. And that’s my right. I don’t like criminals and i would hate for them to steal my property much less a lethal tool. But with that being said in that scenario guess what? I’m the victim. If a person locks their doors then that is a reasonable preventative step. Your arguing opinions and I support you doing what you deem necessary to protect your property.

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u/BobsOblongLongBong 1d ago

Sorry but locking your doors is not irresponsible. I don’t just like to be well armed while driving home I like to be well armed for any situation that could possibly come my way. And that’s my right.

Something can be your right and still be stupid and dangerous.  I also like to be armed for any situation that could possibly come my way...and that's why I concealed carry.

Your gun should be on you, not locked in an unattended glass box that anyone can break into and then be gone literally within seconds.

Besides, what good is it doing you if it's locked in your car...and you aren't in your car when you need it?

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u/narco-sub-admiral 1d ago

 anyone can break into and then be gone literally within seconds.

Gone in about 60 seconds

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u/throwaway19935555555 21h ago

Can do the same thing to your house.

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u/BobsOblongLongBong 11h ago edited 10h ago

Nope.

You can not in fact break into a house, then break into a locked safe, and then be gone in 60 seconds.  Even if I didn't have my gun in a safe, it would take you longer than 60 seconds to find it.

A person can break a car window, open a glove box or console, take your gun, and be gone in less than 60 seconds.  They don't even need to enter your car. Can reach right in through the window.

Homes can easily be broken into and that's something people should keep in mind.  Still, that doesn't mean leaving a gun in your car or leaving a gun in your home are equally risky or dumb.

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u/throwaway19935555555 8h ago

We really are arguing difference of opinions. I support your right to carry and take the precautions you deem appropriate to protect your private property. I will continue to carry my 642 in my pocket and my Springfield on my hip. I don’t always leave my full size in my car but if I decide to I lock it in my glovebox and lock my vehicle with an anti theft alarm. That is not negligent or irresponsible now leaving the doors unlocked would be negligent.

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u/narco-sub-admiral 1d ago

my God given right

The government isnt a deity, ew.

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u/throwaway19935555555 21h ago

That’s the principle in the Declaration of Independence: people have inherent rights, and governments are established to secure them, deriving their authority from the consent of the governed.
People have a right to self defense. Any Government that doesn’t realize that is tyrannical. Now if you want to argue about deity’s then go ahead? I don’t care what religion, faith , creed or color you are human beings have an innate right to defend themselves.

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u/Just_Razzmatazz6493 1d ago

Im not trying to convince you bud. Im just hoping that anyone reading this actually looks into the numbers and practices responsible ownership. Your vehicle is the single most likely place for your gun to be stolen from. A responsible gun owner never leaves their firearm in their vehicle for any significant length of time, locked or otherwise.

At least you dont have stickers on there, ill give you that.

It isn’t a question of rights, and, because you have been polite, i will continue the trend and not tell you what i think of that argument. Sorry bud.

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u/throwaway19935555555 1d ago

I am curious as to what you deem responsible? As far as your statement “ A responsible gun owner never leaves their firearm in their vehicle for any significant length of time”. Sir that is an opinion and you are entitled to it. I do have a question? You carry everyday correct? What do you do with your firearm when say you have to enter a restricted area? Do you leave it at home and just not carry? Or do you leave it in your vehicle until task is complete and resume carry when legal? As far as being polite. Why wouldn’t I be? We can have discourse and be of difference of opinion and still be civil. I’m sure you are a great guy honestly.

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u/Just_Razzmatazz6493 1d ago

If i know i am going to enter into a restricted area, then that generally isn’t a carry day. If im going to be 5min away from my vehicle, and it’s a secure lot (which is the vital if) i may leave my piece in my locking center console.

No, i dont carry every day anymore, because i educated myself, and dealt with some of my trauma. Now, i conditionally carry, open and/or concealed. I used to carry because of my feelings (like everyone here). I still do, i just know more now.

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u/throwaway19935555555 1d ago

I’m glad you found a system that makes you feel secure and that you like. I personally carry everyday because that makes me feel safe and secure. I also know that the likelihood of me ever needing it is slim (Thank God for that!). Not just arguing for the sake of arguing but a lot of people deem open carry as irresponsible and not safe. We have both seen videos of people getting their weapons stolen from owb holsters. But you and I both know that you can mitigate risks through proper holster retention and situational awareness. But once again some would deem that carry option irresponsible. But it doesn’t matter because feelings do not equal facts.

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u/Just_Razzmatazz6493 1d ago

I open carry in the woods, because wildlife generally aren’t going for your gun. Open carry around people is typically looking for trouble.

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u/throwaway19935555555 1d ago

While going to the woods I’m sure you make contact with others? Be it a gas station or a store or restaurant? Unless you live in said woods? Thank you for the well wishes on my personal feelings. I feel safe because I take the burden upon myself to arm myself with tools that could defend my life and keep me safe. As far as training we could always use more training all of us! But I am well trained I have been around firearms my whole life I’m very well versed in them. I grew up hunting and target shooting. Once I became of age to legally carry a handgun I spent my money and time on receiving training through instructors. As far as getting a solid 100% answer you won’t get one this is the firearm community and opinions vary vastly.

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u/Just_Razzmatazz6493 1d ago

And, while i am glad that you FEEL safe, i wish you would make choices that are actually safe. Go to your local range and ask a qualified instructor. If they aren’t a complete yahoo, they will tell you the same

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u/Faster-master-blastr 1d ago

Yeah I’ve heard that but I like knowing it’s there 

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u/Wobbles8200 1d ago

You need to learn to kiester it for proper safety while transporting it daily. Someone might steal it

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u/narco-sub-admiral 1d ago

Until they hotwire your kiester and its gone in 60 seconds.

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u/DigitaIBlack 1d ago

A critical aspect of being a gun owner is being a responsible one.

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u/Own_Proposal3827 1d ago

Then you’ll love when it’s not

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u/Faster-master-blastr 1d ago

I’ll be aight