Blue collar types; carrying while wearing tools - Page 3

flor1 · October 31st, 2009, 10:12 AM

Hate to say it but carrying on most construction sites is the fast lane to unemployment. Look at your job board usally theres a sign telling you this. In 25 years I don't think I've been on a job site that allowed fire arms. In my opinion it's a bad mix. I carry and lock pistol in truck in a safe.

Sticks · October 31st, 2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by flor1

Hate to say it but carrying on most construction sites is the fast lane to unemployment. Look at your job board usally theres a sign telling you this. In 25 years I don't think I've been on a job site that allowed fire arms. In my opinion it's a bad mix. I carry and lock pistol in truck in a safe.

Personal choice. Always Carry, Never Tell. If I am not in violation of any laws, Company policy and rules be damned. They have to find out about it first.

If they find out in the process of my defending my life, I could care less if I am unemployed. I am alive and uninjured.

pax · October 31st, 2009, 11:47 AM

flor1 ~

I worked for a private contractor and there was no such policy on our jobs. Might have been different if we were a union shop, but we weren't.

pax

B1NKS · October 31st, 2009, 02:39 PM

I would say pocket carry is the best option. I would use a pocket holster or a reinforced pocket, preferably with a traditional double action or double action only pistol or revolver. That will minimize damage to the gun from physical body contact with heavy objects, and will also prevent accidental discharges and sagging.

I think you have some advantages as a construction worker when it comes to pocket carry. You have heavier, more durable clothes, with larger pockets, which can support the pocket carry of larger guns, or the very comfortable carry of smaller guns.

And you need not insist on strong-side pocket carry. If you wear overalls, you also have the option of front pocket carry, and if you wear cargo pants, you can carry a small gun in a cargo pocket (though this can be awkward). You might also try to fit a very small pistol in a back pocket, or even in a special pocket inside a tool box you carry with you everywhere, though there are some problems with off-body carry.

Whatever you choose, practice enough so you can operate effectively and discreetly in your everyday work environment, as well as in a defensive combat situation.

October 31st, 2009, 11:47 AM	#23
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October 31st, 2009, 02:39 PM	#24
B1NKS Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Santee, California Posts: 52	I would say pocket carry is the best option. I would use a pocket holster or a reinforced pocket, preferably with a traditional double action or double action only pistol or revolver. That will minimize damage to the gun from physical body contact with heavy objects, and will also prevent accidental discharges and sagging. I think you have some advantages as a construction worker when it comes to pocket carry. You have heavier, more durable clothes, with larger pockets, which can support the pocket carry of larger guns, or the very comfortable carry of smaller guns. And you need not insist on strong-side pocket carry. If you wear overalls, you also have the option of front pocket carry, and if you wear cargo pants, you can carry a small gun in a cargo pocket (though this can be awkward). You might also try to fit a very small pistol in a back pocket, or even in a special pocket inside a tool box you carry with you everywhere, though there are some problems with off-body carry. Whatever you choose, practice enough so you can operate effectively and discreetly in your everyday work environment, as well as in a defensive combat situation. __________________ 9mm Walther P5 Compact .380 and .32 Interarms Walther PPK/S .380 and .32 Interarms Walther PPK

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October 31st, 2009, 10:12 AM	#21
flor1 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: florida Posts: 70	Hate to say it but carrying on most construction sites is the fast lane to unemployment. Look at your job board usally theres a sign telling you this. In 25 years I don't think I've been on a job site that allowed fire arms. In my opinion it's a bad mix. I carry and lock pistol in truck in a safe.