Christmas Eve wake up call

[Maxwell]

Christmas Eve we were at some friends' house for dinner and early presents with our Godsons. About 10:00 at night the doorbell rang and I heard someone ask who it was from the other room, the father looked out the door and said "I don't know." My wife gave me "that look" that asked if I had my gun on me and I had to shake my head as I usually leave it in the vehicle when I'm there so it doesn't get seen by the kids. One is slightly autistic and I don't want the questions that might arise.

Anyway, long story short it was a neighbor with food. From now on though I will be carrying in their house as that incident, as well as the Grapevine, TX family killing and recent home invasions in the area just drove home why I carry.

Max

[speedsix]

...THANK YOU for thinking that through and making a great decision...assuring that you and yours won't ever be shot like fish in a barrel as those poor folks in Grapevine were...you've given us all a reminder today...

[Dragonfighter]

My in-laws take it for granted that there is one or more when we visit. Glad it was a wake up call that fed you.

[Maxwell]

That was the final nudge for me. The parents know I carry and I usually carry everywhere we go that I legally can. My only fear was wnat I'd have to explain to the kids, but I'd rather explain my carrying than why I wasn't if something happened.

[speedsix]

...that last phrase nails it!!!

[aaangel]

my family/friends asked over the christmas weekend if i carry at parties???? i tell them, I "CAN'T" = carry always 'ner tell.

[johnson0317]

In-laws know I carry. My wife has a dad, and a step-dad. Both of them are interested in getting CHLs now...so I have some work to do!

RJ

[kjolly]

Most of the extended family are aware that I carry and support it. A step daughter was in state for the holidays and when she found out seemed taken aback. My wife reassured her that I was not going to pull the gun out and shoot anyone. The step daughter calmed down when her roommate seemed to approve of carrying.

[C-dub]

In laws know about it and don't question it. My own parents are up in Kansas and I OC at their place. My mom questioned it at first, but hasn't the last few times there. On our trip up there last week my dad only asked if I was happy with my switch from .40 to .45. He also thinks it is really cool that I'm helping my daughter learn to shoot and that she's doing so well.

[jpfrog]

My in-laws have no clue and they live in a really nice neighborhood so I made the same "leave it in the truck" call. Now, I may go buy a new pocket option after the Grapevine story and after this post. My parent's know I usually carry, and my mom typically doesn't understand it. My step dad, however, gave me an Ed Brown Tactical Ambi-Safety for my 1911 build project as a Christmas present, so I'm thinking he may be cool with it....