Shower vs. Armed

RogerThat · October 27th, 2009, 01:24 AM

OK, we all have seen the threads/polls of whether or not we're armed while at home or if we carry, but what about when we are taking a shower? To me thats when I feel the most vulnerable without my gun. I take rather hot showers, and the humidity makes me worry about the gun collecting moisture so I try to leave it encased or wrapped around something, but sometimes that doesn't feel good enough.

C9H13NO3 · October 27th, 2009, 01:29 AM

Should be fine wrapped in a hand towel, or don't take scalding hot showers?

Bark'n · October 27th, 2009, 01:33 AM

The shower really is a vulnerable place. With the sound of the shower hissing and inside an enclosed area, you really can't hear what is going on in other parts of the house, or if someone is knocking at the front door.

If my wife is home, I usually don't worry about it. She is always armed herself. If I am home alone, I bring my gun into the bathroom and lock the door. I will place the gun on the edge of the sink with the towel on top of it. The towel protects it from most of the shower steam.

When traveling, in my younger years, I have stayed in some pretty seedy dives in some pretty unsavory parts of strange towns. In those cases I have placed a gun inside a zip-lock bag and actually put it in the shower with me.

Thankfully, at this stage of life, I no longer have to stay in dives. Even when my lodging is paid for by the employer or the State when I am on the road teaching or going to seminars, they put me up in nice places. Especially the State of Missouri. They will spring for places like Residence Inn, Marriott, Hyatt and such. Even in those places the gun at least goes into the bathroom with me.

TX-JB · October 27th, 2009, 02:10 AM

You could put the gun in the zip-lock bag , then wrap it in a hand towel...

Bizowner · October 27th, 2009, 02:57 AM

Keep mine on my clothes or towel on the floor, a lot cooler and condensation on the gun was extremely reduced vs leaving on counter by the sink.

Agave · October 27th, 2009, 03:03 AM

I have one in a draw in the vanity.

Geronimo45 · October 27th, 2009, 03:06 AM

Have hung the gun (stainless steel wheelgun) from a towel rack before, with a towel covering it. It works fine if your towel rack can take the weight (and you have a holster than works in that role). As I've moved from the location with a trustworthy and handy towel rack, I just wrap the gun up in a bathrobe and stick it on the floor. No condensation that way.

TX-JB · October 27th, 2009, 03:16 AM

I wrap mine in a hand towel and put it on the window ledge in the shower.

Ram Rod · October 27th, 2009, 04:45 AM

My Glocks don't exactly go in the shower with me........but they're always close.

Thumper · October 27th, 2009, 04:59 AM

Shower security?

NO Problem!

October 27th, 2009, 01:24 AM	#1
RogerThat Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 29	Shower vs. Armed OK, we all have seen the threads/polls of whether or not we're armed while at home or if we carry, but what about when we are taking a shower? To me thats when I feel the most vulnerable without my gun. I take rather hot showers, and the humidity makes me worry about the gun collecting moisture so I try to leave it encased or wrapped around something, but sometimes that doesn't feel good enough. __________________ A man with a briefcase can steal millions more than any man with a gun. No law ever prevented a crime. -Anonymous A Fool refuses to protect himself, his family, and his home. - Me

October 27th, 2009, 01:29 AM	#2
C9H13NO3 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,188	Should be fine wrapped in a hand towel, or don't take scalding hot showers? __________________ -Ryan All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.

October 27th, 2009, 01:33 AM	#3
Bark'n VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 4,298	The shower really is a vulnerable place. With the sound of the shower hissing and inside an enclosed area, you really can't hear what is going on in other parts of the house, or if someone is knocking at the front door. If my wife is home, I usually don't worry about it. She is always armed herself. If I am home alone, I bring my gun into the bathroom and lock the door. I will place the gun on the edge of the sink with the towel on top of it. The towel protects it from most of the shower steam. When traveling, in my younger years, I have stayed in some pretty seedy dives in some pretty unsavory parts of strange towns. In those cases I have placed a gun inside a zip-lock bag and actually put it in the shower with me. Thankfully, at this stage of life, I no longer have to stay in dives. Even when my lodging is paid for by the employer or the State when I am on the road teaching or going to seminars, they put me up in nice places. Especially the State of Missouri. They will spring for places like Residence Inn, Marriott, Hyatt and such. Even in those places the gun at least goes into the bathroom with me. __________________ -Bark'n Semper Fi "The gun is the great equalizer... For it is the gun, that allows the meek to repel the monsters; Whom are bigger, stronger and without conscience, will prey on those of us who without one, would surely perish."

October 27th, 2009, 02:10 AM	#4
TX-JB VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 3,163	You could put the gun in the zip-lock bag , then wrap it in a hand towel... __________________ *"We're in Texas....Things are different here."* *NRA Life Member*

October 27th, 2009, 03:03 AM	#6
Agave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 929	I have one in a draw in the vanity. __________________ The preceding post may contain sarcasm; it's just better that way. However, it is still intended with construction and with the Love of my L-rd Y'shua. What He is doing with me KEEP YOUR LAWS OFF MY GUNS Facebook Group

October 27th, 2009, 02:57 AM	#5
Bizowner Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New England Posts: 17	Keep mine on my clothes or towel on the floor, a lot cooler and condensation on the gun was extremely reduced vs leaving on counter by the sink.

October 27th, 2009, 03:06 AM	#7
Geronimo45 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 93	Have hung the gun (stainless steel wheelgun) from a towel rack before, with a towel covering it. It works fine if your towel rack can take the weight (and you have a holster than works in that role). As I've moved from the location with a trustworthy and handy towel rack, I just wrap the gun up in a bathrobe and stick it on the floor. No condensation that way. __________________ I took instant steps. I twirled the mustache, wiggled the toes, and screamed ‘Thetan’ at the top of my lungs.

October 27th, 2009, 03:16 AM	#8
TX-JB VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 3,163	I wrap mine in a hand towel and put it on the window ledge in the shower. __________________ *"We're in Texas....Things are different here."* *NRA Life Member*

October 27th, 2009, 04:45 AM	#9
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 8,808	My Glocks don't exactly go in the shower with me........but they're always close. __________________ RamRod-----sans remords live, eat, breathe, sleep Glock

October 27th, 2009, 04:59 AM	#10
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,586	Shower security? NO Problem! __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

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