Carrying to the gym?

[clgustaveson]

Here is a question... I find that I want to take my gun into the gym BUT I don't feel like my $800 carry gun is safe in those cheap lockers. So, I usully leave my gun in the car concealed and locked.

Does anyone have any suggestions? I feel ____ at the gym because I don't have a gun in the locker room .... wink wink

 

[LPMan59]

buy a smaller, cheaper gun?

be careful though. a lot of gyms have daycare services on the premises.

 

[clgustaveson]

buy a smaller, cheaper gun?

be careful though. a lot of gyms have daycare services on the premises.

Oh, good point. Then that brings me to ask, is a daycare that only functions to watch the children while the parents are working out still qualify?

How would a smaller cheaper gun help? haha Kidding. I have a P3AT that might be a gym bag carry. But if I cant carry there anyway maybe I am just waisting my time.

 

[KillStick]

I know some cats that wear a fanny pack when they go to the gym just for this reason. I have always locked my firearm in my locker with my own lock.

 

[clgustaveson]

I know some cats that wear a fanny pack when they go to the gym just for this reason. I have always locked my firearm in my locker with my own lock.

I have my own lock, and it is a pretty nice lock, but it is still an easy break.

 

[kevman65]

You could always get a sub like the 26 and get an ankle holster and not have to leave it in the locker unless you shower at the gym after a workout.

 

[clgustaveson]

You could always get a sub like the 26 and get an ankle holster and not have to leave it in the locker unless you shower at the gym after a workout.

Oh, I do... I sit buck naked in the sauna (with a towel)... dripping in sweat then shower and go home.

They let my other guns in with not problem... I don't see why this one would be problem

 

[USMC_0311]

Oh, good point. Then that brings me to ask, is a daycare that only functions to watch the children while the parents are working out still qualify?

How would a smaller cheaper gun help? haha Kidding. I have a P3AT that might be a gym bag carry. But if I cant carry there anyway maybe I am just waisting my time.

My understanding it has to a LICENSED day care. If licensed by the state then carry is a no.

As far as carrying to the gym, if the lockers are not safe enough for your 800 carry gun why would they be safe for a cheaper one. I would be concerned with the fact that a gun could get stolen and in the wrong hands regardless what it cost. Me I would find a way to carry it on me, maybe duct tape.

 

[lewisjt]

I carry a bag with me around the the gym containing my straps, belts, chalk, water, etc......good place for any personal goods as long as it stays within an arms length of your training area.

 

[clgustaveson]

I know some cats that wear a fanny pack when they go to the gym just for this reason. I have always locked my firearm in my locker with my own lock.

Ever been to the YMCA down town or on the south side? That would make me want to carry in a fanny pack... I used to go to the YMCA down town at 5am every morning when I lived in Muncie.

 

[clgustaveson]

My understanding it has to a LICENSED day care. If licensed by the state then carry is a no.

As far as carrying to the gym, if the lockers are not safe enough for your 800 carry gun why would they be safe for a cheaper one. I would be concerned with the fact that a gun could get stolen and in the wrong hands regardless what it cost. Me I would find a way to carry it on me, maybe duct tape.

In that case, it already looks like I have a gun on me...

 

[dom1104]

Remember the goal is self defense.

A gun is not your only option.

I work out with a knife, on my body. not in a locker. Shower with it etc.

Self defense is a 100% all the time state of being ready, and a gun is not your only tool to accomplish that.

Just sayin. If a gun doesnt work out for you during certain activities, switch to your knife.



Edit: My carry gun is 1300 dollars, which is why it never leaves my hip. ever. I dont think thats a bad habit to get into.

 

[KillStick]

Ever been to the YMCA down town or on the south side? That would make me want to carry in a fanny pack... I used to go to the YMCA down town at 5am every morning when I lived in Muncie.

Haha I know exactly what you are talking about and yes I have. It does get sketchy at times down there but I am comfortable with leaving it in my locker.

 

[clgustaveson]

Edit: My carry gun is 1300 dollars, which is why it never leaves my hip. ever. I dont think thats a bad habit to get into.

Except when you don't have it on your hip right? like in the shower? What about sleeping?

 

[clgustaveson]

Haha I know exactly what you are talking about and yes I have. It does get sketchy at times down there but I am comfortable with leaving it in my locker.

If I remember right there was an incident about 5 years ago at the one on the south side by the old K-Mart...

 

[KillStick]

Remember the goal is self defense.

A gun is not your only option.

I work out with a knife, on my body. not in a locker. Shower with it etc.

Self defense is a 100% all the time state of being ready, and a gun is not your only tool to accomplish that.

Just sayin. If a gun doesnt work out for you during certain activities, switch to your knife.



Edit: My carry gun is 1300 dollars, which is why it never leaves my hip. ever. I dont think thats a bad habit to get into.

I agree with you 100%, my carry gun is a H&K so its not cheap but I always carry a blade on me just in case.

 

[KillStick]

If I remember right there was an incident about 5 years ago at the one on the south side by the old K-Mart...

There will always be incidents but some situations just don't dictate you being aloud to carry or even being sensible about carrying. When I worked out it was a pair of basket ball shorts and a t-shirt. The shorts can hold my knife but not a gun. You just have to adapt and over come, do what you can when you can with what you have.

 

[clgustaveson]

There will always be incidents but some situations just don't dictate you being aloud to carry or even being sensible about carrying. When I worked out it was a pair of basket ball shorts and a t-shirt. The shorts can hold my knife but not a gun. You just have to adapt and over come, do what you can when you can with what you have.

Great point, but why did you make it again? Redundant for no reason...

 

[clgustaveson]

Great point, but why did you make it again? Redundant for no reason...

NVM, I see why... my bad I didn't realize the point you were making at the end. I was just making small talk... haha sorry

 

[KillStick]

NVM, I see why... my bad I didn't realize the point you were making at the end. I was just making small talk... haha sorry

Hey no worries friend, I am just glad that we can argue over why we don't carry at certain times instead of why we are not aloud to carry at all. Its great to live in a free state.