What would you carry? High risk job.

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An openly carried full sized 1911 possibly with a backup .38 revolver or .380 automatic on my person, with extra handguns stashed all around the shop. I mean ALL around the shop, every few feet. Even if it's just a cheap .38 revolver every few feet behind the counter.
 
Personally I would carry a full size 1911 in .45 ACP (carried openly, OWB), or a commander sized IWB. Mainly because I love the gun, and I love the round (isn't that why we all have a *favorite* gun?). It is also well suited for the job.

That being said, I would not hesitate to carry a Glock 32 at all. It is a fine gun, firing a very capable round!
 
Of the 30 something pistols I own, my XD 45. No question. It holds 14 rounds of 45acp, dead reliable, and i shoot it as well as anything.
 
I forgot to add I have two shotguns behind the counter, an 870, and a 500 tactical, so anywhere I am in the shop behind the counter, I have shotgun access. I still carry a sidearm all the time--I was just curious to see what others would do in my situation.

Someone mentioned open carry in the shop. I always open carry in the shop. In my situation, you absolutely want to show people you are armed. In fact, everyone that works with me is openly carrying as well.
 
The G32 in .357 Sig will work fine. What I would put emphasis on is keeping it on your person in a good quality holster. If you can open carry, that will be a faster draw and presentation. When you train, try to train at a range where you can draw from the holster, and also dry fire from the holster at home making sure to have an unloaded gun. Also, I would focus on moving while drawing and moving while shooting. If your shop is hit while you are working they will come in hard and fast, maybe shooting at the same time. A step to the side while drawing may keep their first shots from hitting you giving you time to draw and fire.

Several good ideas in this thread, including the shotgun (I like an 870P loaded with Federal FliteControl 00 Buckshot myself) behind the counter and also having several handguns a few feet apart all around the display cases.

Asking for advice/opinions and thinking about a plan are good first steps to better protecting yourself, your customers, and your staff. Good job.

Just my .02,
LeonCarr
 
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Thanks for all the replies guys. A lot of good food for thought. Most of you think like I do regarding the shop and situations that could occur.
 
I would most likely carry my Beretta 92, or Hi cap 9 ...

However a Full Size 1911 is Intimidating as all :evil: .....

Open Carried......Cocked & Locked! :cool:
 
My M&P 9 or my Glock 19. Both guns I shoot accurately and am comfortable with. I wouldn't want the liability associated with missing a shot.
 
I'd go with the XD45 I already have or I would buy an XDM 9mm, 20 rounds in the mag and I'd load it with some good +p self defense ammo.

You might want to consider the possibility of robbers wearing body armor, an AR-15 or an appropriate load in the shotgun would likely stop them. With good m855 ammo the AR-15 will probably defeat most body armor or with slugs in the shotgun at close range the potential body armor won't matter. Either of those will also be devastating to an unarmored assailant of course.

Finally, practice moving and shooting from cover. Practice in an environment as similar as your work space as possible.
 
I'd go with my SP 101 .357, open carry. The shotgun behind the counter is a very good idea.

FWIW, A pawn I frequent, everyone of the employees carry's an 1911, one carry's a 101 IWB. PLUS, they have 5 short barreled shotguns spaced behind the counter, this was pointed out to me one day by a good friend!
 
A gun shop I used to frequent out in the sticks was once rushed by 4 teens and a driver. They where all agressive upon entry and I was standing back in the corner and unholstered placing it behind my back. The lead teen obviously didnt expect me to be there so he asked a dumb question which I think was "do you sell ammo?" He didnt even wait for a reply, upon seeing me he pushed the others out. I slid mine back into its holster and the owner got me a cup of coffee asking if I would "stay awhile". I graciously accepted his hospitality.
Moral of the story, never be there alone! Maintain back up! A man trap entry would also be a wise investment.
 
First of all get a vest, then a great security system, a shotgun,a410 judge with #7 shot,and then your carry favorite. A 1911 with hydroshock ammo! Even if the crook is wearing a vest it wont matter. At close range a judge gives you 5 shots of 410, even if it doesn't fatally wound them they are not going very far! A 12 gauge double or pump for the guy in the back room. Good Luck!
 
You may want to consider a retention holster, but they require practice...

If I were to open carry every day at work I would probably get a Serpa or something similar.

I think .357 sig is fine. I prefer .45.
 
Hmm...
Glock 20, 21, 17, Sig P226 in .357 Sig, XDm .45, really any high capacity, reliable gun. I would definitely go full-sized service pistol.
 
I wouldn't work in a pawn shop without carrying something. MINIMUM of a .380 auto or .38 snubby.
 
The ballistic glass panels in a couple spots is a very good suggestion for pawn shops and offer a barrier you can get behind to buy you time in the event it's needed.

By their nature, pawn shops need to keep a fair amount of cash on hand for day to day operations.
 
Totally against open carry

Open carry is not only letting a perp see your next move,you are allowing him to see your weapon AND disarm you.

Unless your a "quick draw artist" ,and would draw against a draw and loaded weapon POINTED AT YOU or a loved one/employee ?.

With CCW you have the option to leave it be or draw when YOU have the possibility of surprise.

OC takes that away from you.

AND although we all know that all who OC are totally prepared to stop a gun grab ==== that actually is a possibility and one that you might not live to regret.

I am sure that all who OC are high speed ,low drag operators and train at least 3 days a week for hours in weapon retention.

If not,think about taking a class where the instructor takes away your weapon.

Then rethink the OC theory.
 
I'd harden the building and doors. All employees would wear Level IIIA Body armor. All employees would also be required to carry at least one service grade handgun with two full reloads. They would also be required to attend a two day self-defense course at least annually.

I am sure that all who OC are high speed ,low drag operators and train at least 3 days a week for hours in weapon retention.
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Yeah, right.

Open carry is not only letting a perp see your next move,you are allowing him to see your weapon AND disarm you.
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This mentality is part of the problem. It reflects a failure to plan and consider the situation. In this case, the location is a store that can have any policy and defenses.

Openly carried firearms act as a first line deterrent. Surprise is not necessary in the case of an armed robbery of a store--immediate response is required. The robbers know you're either going to comply or fight. If they can see the guns, they know they'll likely have a fight on their hands. Why bother when they can go to many other stores with anti-rights policies?

If you see the gun, the first action is to move off the line of force toward cover and draw while doing so. This is why training is so important.
 
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