Sadly, I don't carry as often as I should. Neither of my M-F jobs allow carrying at work, so I've just been keeping the gun(s) at home and only carrying on the weekends. I was never the person that always felt the need to have a gun with me wherever I go, but with more random shootings and seeing how people are getting less mentally right, I pretty much want to have a gun on me or near me whenever I can. I've started looking into mounted holsters for when I'm traveling in my car and lock boxes for when I'm at work and can't carry in. My office is right next to the exit and my car is always parked within 25ft of the door. Any suggestions on mountings and lock boxes would be appreciated.
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What type of vehicle?
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Dude you go to IU I'm assuming. It's not against the law to carry at school here in Indiana, it's just against the school's rules. Concealed is concealed at that point, I'm back in grad school and I most certainly go to campus every day "the right way". For the window job go with either appendix or pants and an ankle holster.
No big deal as a student except for when you get kicked out and end up unable to complete your degree yet still have multiple semesters of student loans to pay back. Ouch.
This is what I have. Fort Knox pistol vault.
I don't like the idea of removing a firearm out of a holster unless I plan on using it. I use a safariland holster with the QLS attachment that way the firearm stays in the holster.
Buick Verano. Tiny console, not a lot of room between seat and console. The Gum Creek under the steering column mount looks decent, but read where the strap can sometimes lose its tightness.
This is what I have. Fort Knox pistol vault.
I don't like the idea of removing a firearm out of a holster unless I plan on using it. I use a safariland holster with the QLS attachment that way the firearm stays in the holster.
That's not a bad looking setup. That's almost perfect for what I'm looking for.
Before new job, it was on the belt when I woke up and didn’t come off until it was bed time. Current job conducts random vehicle inspections in which I would be terminated IF weapon was found so unfortunately it stays at home until I get there. They cannot search your person though so hmm..
Take your guns into the car after shooting. If they hit on gunpowder, I wouldn't think that is likely, let them check. After a few times of doing this, they'll figure it out.
As for me. I work Wednesdays and Saturdays. I leave it in my car on those days. All the other days, unless I picked up a shift, I carry everywhere it is legal.
Jeffforpresident
Marksman
I pocket carry a j frame everywhere on weekends and after work. Sadly I do not carry M-F at work. Not really sure why, I guess I just feel uncomfortable leaving my gun in my truck, having it stolen would be a worst case scenario for me especially if it were used later in a crime.
Except where specifically 'banned' (public schools, court houses, etc.) I pretty much CC everywhere...
I'm on the Safety & Security Team at our church...I've CC'd in church since I started carrying in 1992...and we're developing / writing / implementing a safety program for the church services (3 every weekend) and all major events (seminars, youth-group on Wednesday evenings, etc.) just to keep an eye on what's going on and who's there!
I just view it as a responsibility to protect...and in today's world, sadly, it's needed!
I'm on the Safety & Security Team at our church...I've CC'd in church since I started carrying in 1992...and we're developing / writing / implementing a safety program for the church services (3 every weekend) and all major events (seminars, youth-group on Wednesday evenings, etc.) just to keep an eye on what's going on and who's there!
I just view it as a responsibility to protect...and in today's world, sadly, it's needed!
I can't carry at work...they would fire me (craptacular blue-collar warehouse job..I'll let you guess which one!). It is in my car bag when at work. Don't see the point to carry in my home (it's sitting out and ready to go no kids now). So basically if I go out any where I'm wearing it..except for work.
hog slayer
Expert
I carry 24/7. Off body in shower or bed only.
I do have some work related rare occasions that I choose not to carry at. Blades/sticks only for a short time.
Otherwise, I carry everywhere legal (and some places that should be.)
Same here
Don’t see the point in carrying at home? Everyone knows statistics can be made up on the go, but how can you refute that 100% of home invasions happen in a home?
Take-A-Hike
Plinker
As a new gun owner I don’t have the confidence or skill yet to carry, but I like to go walking/jogging in the evenings so my significant other is encouraging me to work on it. Thoughts on how to know when you are ready to start carrying?
Since I've injured my right hand, my carrying days are severely limited for awhile. Only having one usable hand, especially it being your weak hand, affects everything -- the clothes you wear, which pockets you can use, belt operation, "hygiene" issues -- everything. Hopefully, this surgery will be successful and I'll get most of the function back or I'll probably be shopping for left handed holsters. 
. Generally speaking though, I carry wherever I legally can, everyday.
-- everything. Hopefully, this surgery will be successful and I'll get most of the function back or I'll probably be shopping for left handed holsters. . Generally speaking though, I carry wherever I legally can, everyday.
Sign up for some training. You have some good options up your way. You don't have to get super-duper-master-operator trained before you start but I'd recommend at least some basic carry training with some dedicated to the legalities of Indiana gun laws.
A couple of things that help:
Shooting - range time and just getting comfortable handling and shooting is essential
Reading - when I first got into guns it was back when paper magazines were still plentiful and popular. Of course there still are magazines but not as widespread. I'd suggest reading all the paperbacks by Masaad Ayoob (search that name on Amazon). He will help you with laws, tactics and best of all - mindset. Not everyone has the required mindset to carry a gun. Some can LEARN it....some cannot.
Ayoob is one of the best, but he does not teach Indiana law.
Here is a class to start.
Gun Handling 101
Parabellum Firearms and Range
January 2, 2018
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor: Aron Bright
Cost $50
GUN HANDLING 101 | Parabellum Firearms & Indoor Range
Here is a class to start.
Gun Handling 101
Parabellum Firearms and Range
January 2, 2018
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor: Aron Bright
Cost $50
GUN HANDLING 101 | Parabellum Firearms & Indoor Range
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