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[Bennettjh]

Hello. New to the site. I was wanting to get some opinions on if they carry with a loaded magazine in the gun or have the mag separate in there pocket. I carry CC and OC but usually unloaded with mag separate

 

[Sylvain]

Welcome!
I dont see why you wouldn't carry with a mag inside the gun.

 

[Bennettjh]

Somebody told me to have them separate but it seems like it should be loaded because in an emergency it seems like putting a mag in would take precious time

 

[possum_128]

Welcome. I have no idea why anyone would carry this way. Do you really think you will have the time to remove a mag from your pocket and load it in the gun and then chamber a round and fire before the threat kills you? Unless he is 200 yards away and closing there is no way for you to get this done. Rethink your carry practice or don't bother to semi-carry at all, you will lose carrying like this. Maybe you need some training to help you overcome the fear of carrying correctly.

Oh, somebody was dead wrong.

 

[williamnewman1]

welcome , and not sure why you do as well , i had heard of it , but never heard from someone who does ,depending on what gun you are talking about is it a safety issue ?...... i carry a 1911 so between the safety and the grip safety i feel good about "cocked and locked"

 

[Bennettjh]

I agree with you i just thought that was common practice. I'll load the mag then

 

[Sylvain]

Somebody told me to have them separate but it seems like it should be loaded because in an emergency it seems like putting a mag in would take precious time

Who told you that?
Get training from reputable trainers, not from random guys.
Yes you may want to carry the gun with no mag in it if you transport it like in your trunk in the way to the range.
But if you carry for protection with the gun on your person it makes no sense to have it unloaded.

 

[hodgdon]

----HELLO AND WELCOME----

 

[HandK]

Welcome to INGO! Now why would you want to carry an unloaded gun? you might as well not carry at all! Loaded one in the chamber! your not gonna have time to it when you need it!

 

[joshualee49]

Welcome!

Yes, you should definitely carry loaded. Your instincts were correct. Always know your carry firearm and know the condition in which it is kept. Be consistent. Train to use it based off your carry style. In a high stress situation fine motor skills are compromised and the muscle memory you build into your brain, arms, and hands will be the base of your abilities.

No way I would want to fumble with a tap\rack\bang drill while taking live fire..

 

[JohnP82]

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[Snake Eater]

WELCOME FROM AVON

 

[sgreen3]

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[sartwell]

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[Westside]

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[RBrianHarless]

Hello from Kokomo!

 

[CPT Nervous]

Welcome to INGO!

Never heard of anyone doing that, outside of Kalifornya, where it's mandatory.

 

[jbhummer2]

Welcome to the group!

 

[atvdave]

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