CCW and knifes

TheHun · November 11th, 2007, 06:25 PM

This is SIXTO´s recent thread didn´t want to hijack it.

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This isnt a legal thread, but I want to hear about other peoples unwritten laws of CCW. I have my own I'll share soon enough... but what are yours?

An example is; You must visit WalMart before your permit is valid or your holster must match your belt.
Or on the more serious side, how about you must carry with at least one reload, or .

Now the part is what I am concerned about is:if you're going to carry a gun, a good knife is a must.
WHY???

I do have a Sog Trident and the reason I bought it is the ease of the assisted opening.I do not carry it. (or at least not yet)

So why a good knife is a must? I have no doubt in my shooting skills, as I am an active competition shooter, but I have nothing to do with knifes other then one made me see my own bone ...no I wasn´t the one who was holding it.

JD · November 11th, 2007, 06:28 PM

Well for one, I use my knife almost every day, while my gun stays holstered, but that's not defense related.

My thing is is during a weapons retention scenario, if you have someone trying to grab your gun, and one of your hands is busy trying to keep your gun in the holster, a knife in the weak hand is a good thing to have, and I'd rather have it than just a fist.

That's just my .02.

Miggy · November 11th, 2007, 06:35 PM

1) As a tool. I find myself using a knife almost everyday for cutting stuff. I actually carry 2 knives
2) Back up weapon. There are places that post no guns but they don't say a thing about knives (post Office comes to mind) or you are not carrying for other reasons Too sick or medicated) so at last I have some sort of tool to defend myself. Also if somebody is trying to grab your weapon and you are struggling to keep it, you may surprise them with a couple of well placed "stings" from your knife.

SIXTO · November 11th, 2007, 06:37 PM

In addition to what JD and Miggy said... what else are you going to use in the field in a casing is lodged in the chamber? Knives can open locked doors, they can also jam one shut. In a pinch, they can act as a screwdriver. You can patch most common vehicle problems with a knife. A knife is also an essential first aid tool.
I can go on and on....

artz · November 11th, 2007, 06:42 PM

I use my knife at least twice a day. From making a P.B. and J. to opening a box.
The gun I don't use twice a day ...thank God.

crossfireltd · November 11th, 2007, 07:07 PM

Holster & Mag holder (and there should be a Mag in it) must match belt and a knife is a must with matching leather sheath/holder....all should be black leather.

raevan · November 11th, 2007, 07:23 PM

Although I carry various knives and guns daily, if it came down to cold hard survival, I would be happier with only a knife then if I only had a gun. The one thing people ask for in a major disaster is a knife.

ELCruisr · November 11th, 2007, 07:52 PM

Asked a survival instructor what he would carry in a survival situation.

"A 3" locking folder, my keys and a Bic lighter."

Seems like a strange assortment to me. Why?

"'Cause that's what I have in my pockets all the time. You rarely get to plan a survival situation. Learn to use what you routinely have in your pockets."

I learned a lot that day.

I use a knife every day in my job. I keep it very sharp and it does it's job well. I also carry a firearm every day and hope and pray it never does it's job, but it will be there if it's ever needed. I consider a good knife essential to my daily preparations to face the world. It could be a simple every day tool, it could become a weapon, it could free me or another from a jammed seatbelt after an accident, it can be used to fix things in a jam, it can also become an excellent survival tool if something should happen to put me in one! But it can't do anything if I don't carry it!

Thumper · November 11th, 2007, 07:59 PM

My 5" blade folder is a tactical back-up weapon.

R3 · November 11th, 2007, 08:17 PM

You don't ever have to reload a knife.
-R3

November 11th, 2007, 06:35 PM	#3
Miggy VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami-Dade, FL Posts: 4,200	1) As a tool. I find myself using a knife almost everyday for cutting stuff. I actually carry 2 knives 2) Back up weapon. There are places that post no guns but they don't say a thing about knives (post Office comes to mind) or you are not carrying for other reasons Too sick or medicated) so at last I have some sort of tool to defend myself. Also if somebody is trying to grab your weapon and you are struggling to keep it, you may surprise them with a couple of well placed "stings" from your knife. __________________ You have to make the shot when fire is smoking, people are screaming, dogs are barking, kids are crying and sirens are coming. Randy Cain. GunFreeZone.net

November 11th, 2007, 06:37 PM	#4
SIXTO VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Here and There Posts: 9,263	In addition to what JD and Miggy said... what else are you going to use in the field in a casing is lodged in the chamber? Knives can open locked doors, they can also jam one shut. In a pinch, they can act as a screwdriver. You can patch most common vehicle problems with a knife. A knife is also an essential first aid tool. I can go on and on.... __________________ Only in America .....do we use the word 'politics' to describe the process so well: 'Poli' in Latin meaning 'many' and 'tics' meaning 'bloodsucking creatures'.

November 11th, 2007, 06:42 PM	#5
artz VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,029	I use my knife at least twice a day. From making a P.B. and J. to opening a box. The gun I don't use twice a day ...thank God. __________________ "Are you ready for November ?"

November 11th, 2007, 07:07 PM	#6
crossfireltd Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 77	Holster & Mag holder (and there should be a Mag in it) must match belt and a knife is a *must* with matching leather sheath/holder....all should be black leather. __________________ *Commonwealth of Virginia CCW* SA XD .45 ACP 4" Service Model - Black Taurus Millennium Pro PT145 Remington 798 .243 w/Leupold Scope Benelli M1 Tactical Special 12ga 18.5" open sight w/Muzzle Brake Mossberg - Maverick 88 12ga 18.5"

November 11th, 2007, 07:52 PM	#8
ELCruisr Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,876	Asked a survival instructor what he would carry in a survival situation. "A 3" locking folder, my keys and a Bic lighter." Seems like a strange assortment to me. Why? "'Cause that's what I have in my pockets all the time. You rarely get to plan a survival situation. Learn to use what you routinely have in your pockets." I learned a lot that day. I use a knife every day in my job. I keep it very sharp and it does it's job well. I also carry a firearm every day and hope and pray it never does it's job, but it will be there if it's ever needed. I consider a good knife essential to my daily preparations to face the world. It could be a simple every day tool, it could become a weapon, it could free me or another from a jammed seatbelt after an accident, it can be used to fix things in a jam, it can also become an excellent survival tool if something should happen to put me in one! But it can't do anything if I don't carry it! __________________ If you stand up and be counted, from time to time you may get yourself knocked down. But remember this: A man flattened by an opponent can get up again. A man flattened by conformity stays down for good. ~ Thomas J. Watson, Jr.

November 11th, 2007, 07:23 PM	#7
raevan VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,736	Although I carry various knives and guns daily, if it came down to cold hard survival, I would be happier with only a knife then if I only had a gun. The one thing people ask for in a major disaster is a knife.

November 11th, 2007, 07:59 PM	#9
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,502	My 5" blade folder is a tactical back-up weapon. __________________ ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell!

November 11th, 2007, 08:17 PM	#10
R3 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 24	You don't ever have to reload a knife. -R3 __________________ http://www.myspace.com/R3sCoffinTreeLegacy

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