Do you tell friends that you are carrying before you enter their home?

[darinb]

Unless they are family or friends that you dont know well then you know who cares about you carrying and not. I always carry but all members of my family and friends dont care except for one family member who is extremely liberal and almost completely brain washed by his so called "education". Nice guy just wish he would get a head on his shoulders. Just stay quiet and keep it concealed and nobody will know.

 

[Blackhawk2001]

I carry everywhere I can get away with it. None of my relatives locally (Indiana) are shooters and only one has any firearms. As far as I know, none of them are even aware that I habitually carry a firearm. My best friend, a former cop, has no firearms and doesn't like them; if he's ever noticed me carrying, he's never objected. If, for some reason, I'm visiting your home, you probably won't notice my firearm either, and I'm not going to tell you I have it on me.

As far as I'm concerned, the only reason you, as a person I'm visiting, would have any concern over me carrying a firearm would be if you had reason to notice it, and I won't willingly provide that reason, unless it's necessary to defend myself or your family.

 

[youngda9]

I carry everywhere I can .... If, for some reason, I'm visiting your home, you probably won't notice my firearm either, and I'm not going to tell you I have it on me.....

^^THIS

 

[Yamaha]

depends on the people, I always respect the wishes of the homeowners. Most of my friends don't mind

 

[ATM]

I'm amazed at some of the answers in this thread.

I guess I just have a very short list of objects I would ever ask permission to carry on me.

They'll either tell you or they won't.

 

[littletommy]

It's not normally a subject that someone would inquire about as I'm walking into their house. No, I do not inform anyone that I'm carrying.

 

[BigJ3780]

I think that if they are good friends and family, they already know. To everyone else, its a need-to-know basis.

 

[cigarman454]

No never do.

 

[wp wrecks]

No, don't tell and actually never even thought about it. They won't know unless you have to use it.

 

[finity]

Well I think it is all about respect ofr the persons home. I would let them know straight up and if their wish is for me to not carry in their home then so be it. I have to respect them as I would want them to respect my wishes for my home. Again respect goes a long way. It is no different than going to some places that will not allow you to carry so why would you want to lose a good friend over something that could be avoided and at the same time you earn respect as well.

I don't see the point in telling them. Do you tell them that you are carrying a pocket (or larger) knife? A lighter? Cigarettes (if applicable)? Do you tell them all the contents of your purse/pockets just in case they are offended by any item you may be carrying?

I agree with those who say "don't ask, don't tell" - if they don't ask, I don't tell.

 

[blue edge]

I dont tell them? If they know me they allready know I am!