When should a Wife carry???

[randyb]

Wow this is such a no brainer for me. A woman can carry anytime she wants to. My mom chooses to not carry when going out since my dad does, as is her choice. Personally I think if you have a permit, you should carry and as my buddy mentioned the tactical advantage of two shooters is much better than one and can save lives. Besides chores should be evenly distributed at home, including taking out the trash ;-)

 

[randyb]

I would also remind folks that the shooter that was at the church in Colorado was stopped by a woman carrying a handgun.

 

[Bendrx]

If you don't like carrying when he isn't perhaps he might feel the same. So carry and then if he does feel that way, he'll probably start to carry. Carrying a gun doesn't do a whole lot for your personal protection, but it does do a lot for those around you. So you carrying will do him more good than you in many cases. Something to think about and possibly motivate him to carry as well. In the end since your both comfortable with firearms you'll both be better off.

 

[CSK22]

57 to 0!!!! Victory!

 

[TiminMishawaka]

I'm confused. How does one carry while cooking and doing laundry?




Just kidding ladies. I don't get this question either. A woman should carry when she wants to.

 

[JetGirl]

I'm confused. How does one carry while cooking and doing laundry?

Cocked and locked in a Texas Strong Side by Kirkpatrick Leather.

 

[AuntieBellum]

I simply can't imagine why you wouldn't want to be prepared to defend yourself and your family. In any situation. In any family. In any marital structure, whether it's one I would choose for myself or not.

 

[ElsiePeaRN]

I would add to this poll that she should carry ESPECIALLY when her husband doesn't or chooses not to. Even if he chose to carry, having a back-up can only help. If I were a bad guy attacking a couple or family I'd probably want to neutralize the husband first and then go after the wife. So if a BG begins to accomplish part 1, and wife is carrying, BG gets a big surprise!

 

[schafe]

I think my wife doesn't always carry when we are out together, mostly because she has confidence that I am. But every once in a while, if she perceives a possible self defense situation developing, she'll give me a look I recognize, and whisper "do you have your gun? " that's when I whisper "yes!" with the "why don't you?" look on my face. But usually, all I see is a relieved look in her eyes, so I'm still not sure my "why don't you?" look is having any effect,though....probably an estrogen thing.

 

[Mike H]

I say carry. If you are comfortable just do it. These days you just never know. As was stated somewhere above "I'd rather have a gun and not need it as opposed to needing a gun and not having it". Thats good advice right there.

 

[abnk]

A wife should carry according to the rules established by the husband.

Seriously though, I don't see why a wife should feel bad for carrying when her husband isn't.

 

[Amattern]

Whenever she wants to, as long as she has her LTCH.

 

[hookedonjeep]

All the time! No doubt about it....... and the poll numbers confirm!

 

[Water63]

My wife does not have a LTCH but my daughter wanted one so I helped her get one. I have been married for over 25 years and my wife and I do different things. I would not say one or the other is really the head of the household we are on even turf I would not care if she carried or not. With that said if you feel like you want to carry I would not see why your husband would not support that wish. We live in a rural area also but that does not make it any safer than in town if anything it make you more open to someone trying to take advantage because no one is around.

If you are comfortable go for it!!

 

[1911_Ed]

all the time. it should become second nature. its the only to be proficient.

 

[gungirl]

My husbands rule of carry is this that whenever he has a wallet he carries. I now have my lifetime carry permit and carry all the time... With or without him I carry. With or without a purse I carry.
I would not be uncomfortable carrying if my husband did not. It seems that whenever you don't have a gun is when you need it. So why risk it? Carry 24/7.

 

[Roadie]

My husbands rule of carry is this that whenever he has a wallet he carries. I now have my lifetime carry permit and carry all the time... With or without him I carry. With or without a purse I carry.
I would not be uncomfortable carrying if my husband did not. It seems that whenever you don't have a gun is when you need it. So why risk it? Carry 24/7.

Well said!
..and welcome to INGO!

 

[jbombelli]

I'll go with whenever she wants. Of course, I advocate carrying at all times.

 

[DRob]

The correct answer isn't here

I voted "all the time" but the correct answer is actually "whenever she wants to". It's her gun! It's her LTCH! It's her call!

 

[dice dealer]

I voted at all times ..
however my wife only carries in her car .

She is not allowed to carry at her job , outside of her job she is normally with me ( I am carring now sitting on my couch typing this ).

We keep the same type of gun in the same spot in both her car and my truck , That way we both know exactly were to grab and what we are grabbing no matter what vehicle either of us is driving .