Conceal Carry Etiquette

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Unless it's a pool party, I usually carry without mention. If I expect to have to disclose, and don't want that drama, I leave it in my truck.

Fortunately, I don't go to too many other people's houses. Of the four I might visit in a year, two are owned by staunch supporters of firearms-rights. A third is occupied by raging liberals, and the fourth is, well, just "there."
 
Depends on where I'm at.

In SC, my state of residence where I have my CCW permit, I cannot legally enter another person's residence carrying a concealable weapon without their permission.

Section 23-31-225: No person who holds a permit issued pursuant to Article 4, Chapter 31, Title 23 may carry a concealable weapon into the residence or dwelling place of another person without the express permission of the owner or person in legal control or possession, as appropriate. A person who violates this provision is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both, at the discretion of the court and have his permit revoked for five years.

In VA, you can't bring the gun on private property if you've been informed not to by the person in residence on that property, or the property owner. In this case there doesn't seem to be any duty to inform or get permission first.

Likewise, in Indiana it would appear that there is no duty to inform a private property owner or resident. However, they may set conditions for access and if one of those conditions is no firearms, then it is a tresspassing violation.

SO, where the state laws are silent on the matter, I, too, am silent. Concealed means concealed.

Where the state laws specifically require me to obtain permission, then I do not carry onto private property without permission.
 
For an occasion like the one the OP describes, I wouldn't carry. A lot of unknowns, and there is also something to be said for having a little respect.

I can't remember the last time I went to a stranger's house, and they never had an inkling I was a gun guy, and I didn't think it was ok to carry. I guess with social networking, I get to know people before I actually go into their homes.
 
well IF im at the in-laws I don't say nothing because they ain't real big fans of yours truly packing heat :evil: If im at a friends place I might tell them They just assume I am and I like that.
 
At my house it is not allowed. Folks are asked to leave their weapon in the vehicle or home. Sure they may choose not to come at all. I mase this rule after certain incident that took place.
 
I do not tell if I am carrying but if I know someone is uncomfortable I respect that person desire and do not go to their house.
 
To me, a firearm is an item of dress just like my wallet, my keys or my phone. I don't leave my home with out it.

I think I’ve mentioned this before but most of my friends are church friends not gun friends they know I own guns and the guys on the security team know I carry but most of my friends don’t have permits so them coming to my home armed has never been an issue. Having said that, if I know you well enough to open my home to you I know you well enough that your carrying in my home isn’t a concern.

As for me carrying in your home, I try not to make an issue where there isn’t one to begin with.

My in-laws are pretty clueless about concealed carry. I don’t put the issue in their face but I do carry in their home and my concealment is such that they either have never noticed or never commented.

Early on my wife asked me not to carry there to “keep the peace” but when I pointed out that her daughter’s meth head husband had a Glock shoved down the crack of his ass the last time he was there that went by the wayside.

FWIW I attended a security team gathering earlier this year at one of the guy’s home and I know at least three of us were armed. During the gathering guns were never mentioned and no guns were displayed in any way. They were simply treated as if they didn’t exist.
 
I never could understand why some people who take such great lengths to conceal their guns, and talk about how important it is to keep it concealed just can't seem to wait to find an excuse to tell someone about their concealed gun. If it is not required to by law, don't ask, don't tell, concealed means concealed. Heck, I open carry and I don't have the issues that it seems like some people who carry concealed have :)
 
I'll add to my previous comment that some of our friends (okay, most) are Russians who are enjoying the liberties here that were not acknowledged back in the old country. At some of the parties hosted by the quite-wealthier ones, it was not uncommon to see guns in the waistbands of some of the guests.
 
Informing others that you're armed largely defeats the purpose of concealment. I carry almost everywhere outside my home. I informed close family members years ago when I first got my license and never brought it up again. I never mention it to anyone else as I don't feel they have a need to know.
 
I could care less if someone at my house was carrying. I expect the same treatment. If there is a problem with that then AMF.
-mike
 
Between me and the Lord

The only one that needs know I am 'healed' is the only one that I do not have to tell.

CCW = means exactly that.

If you still have ANY doubts as to the safety of a 'gun free zone' - you are not watching the news.

Just your luck a drug dealer decides that your girlfriends parents are competition in the drug trade [ mistakes do happen ] - and they pull a home invasion .
 
if I know you well enough to open my home to you I know you well enough that your carrying in my home isn’t a concern.
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That's well put, and I would add that one may assume that their rights remain uncurtailed on my property unless I say otherwise. I make the same assumption for myself. In cases where I know my carrying would be inconsistent with the wishes of my host, I either don't carry or don't go. I'm not out to seek a confrontation, though I won't awake a sleeping dog by bringing up the issue.
 
IF

If for any reason I was informed that I could come,but pack no heat - guess they want a different person as a guest !.

I am 66 [ in 4 days ] and I am not about to put my 1* for any else's idea of liberty and the right to be safe.
 
I carry nearly everywhere that is legal. I wouldn't think of notifying a host or asking permission. I also don't expect the host to protect me. If by chance my weapon becomes known and not wanted, I will gladly take it and leave.
 
I just do not discuss guns with anyone I know from work, socially, etc. I am not into having people know I own a gun or that I carry a gun. That is part of my home security plan. Don't advertise to anyone that I own a gun. I shoot at a range where I know some of the people from going to the range over the years, but I do not associate with any of them outside of the range. I'm not mister social friendly, anyway. The only relative who knows i have guns is my father. My mother is anti-gun. Say what you want, but I am not wasting my time and energy trying to convince her of anything. She does not like guns because she likes the idea of not liking guns, and it is pretty much as simple as that. So, no point discussing guns at her house, etc. I have no problem leaving a gun in the car in my parents' driveway.

So, since none of my friends know that I have a gun, I obviously do not discuss with them that I am carrying a gun. Concealed means concealed, although I do not worry if strangers can tell I have a gun when I am out shopping, eating, etc. When going to a friend's house, the gun is more concealed than usual, or in the car in their driveway.
 
I am a little contrary to most on this thread. I believe in respect and honor most of all. If I value someone as a friend, and I am not sure they would be OK with me carrying then I'll leave it. Otherwise it is "sneaking" which is dishonest.

I dont announce I'm carrying, and If I visit someone who I know would not mind, I do not mention it. But to do it and say to my self "what they don't know..." or "it is not their business" -- when you feel that they might disapprove -- is not being honorable, in my book. It is there house and you should try to respect their wishes -- even if they are not explicitly implied.
 
I have no duty what so ever to inform people of something I do that is not immoral, not criminal, and does not harm them in any way.

I usually do not tell.
 
I am a little contrary to most on this thread. I believe in respect and honor most of all. If I value someone as a friend, and I am not sure they would be OK with me carrying then I'll leave it. Otherwise it is "sneaking" which is dishonest.

I dont announce I'm carrying, and If I visit someone who I know would not mind, I do not mention it. But to do it and say to my self "what they don't know..." or "it is not their business" -- when you feel that they might disapprove -- is not being honorable, in my book. It is there house and you should try to respect their wishes -- even if they are not explicitly implied.
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So, your reasoning is that it would be dishonorable because you would be hiding what they would disapprove.

If that moral standard is to be applied, there is no logical reason why it would be limited to the issue of gun carry only. Applying that logic, you should disclose, not just gun issue, but all other issues, such as your behavior or past actions, your ideas and beliefs that makes you feel that they might disapprove of you being in their place.

Do you?
 
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