CCW Reality Check

[ChadAmberg]

Hey, I took my class from Dan too...

You're looking at two different things in reality. Getting a CCW is one thing, and carrying a weapon is another.

Having your fingerprints on file should not be a big deal. Hell, in the papers know it's coming out that lots of states are keeping babies DNA on file forever.

So you're probably in El Paso County since the PDI class last night was there? If so, get your CCW now and the sheriff won't put you in the drivers license database as a person of interest.

Now, as for carrying a firearm, you can ease yourself into it. Spend a few weeks carrying only when you're ready for it, such as going out to get gas and a cheeseburger at night. You'll find you'll get much more comfortable after just a few trips out.

[ronaldrwl]

Wow, what a great forum.
Thanks for the feedback. It's great to hear from your experiences. It helps to see so many went through the same thought process. All the original reasons for wanting a CCW are still valid. I guess I'm just going though a little 'buyers remorse'.

Actually I heard Dan was good and took his class in the Springs even though I live in Littleton.

[newracer]

I used to feel a little wierd when I first started to carry, now I feel wierd when I don't.

[BuffCyclist]

So you're probably in El Paso County since the PDI class last night was there? If so, get your CCW now and the sheriff won't put you in the drivers license database as a person of interest.

Pardon the ignorance, but how would him waiting to apply for his CCW cause the Sheriff to put him in the database as a person of interest?

[MadRabbit]

I walked out of the house to go to town about a week ago and when doing the infamous "guy pocket check" before climbing in the truck realized I had an empty holster on my belt. Walking back up to the house, my wife was opening the front door and coming out with my pistol for me. It really becomes normal pretty quickly.

Your concerns only lead me to believe that you are responsible enough to carry a pistol should you choose to do so. Ultimately however, that choice is yours to make.

I used to feel a little wierd when I first started to carry, now I feel wierd when I don't.

[68Charger]

> There are so many places you can/can't carry and ways to get your self in trouble when carrying. You must be well informed and mindful of what you are doing to much higher degree than most of us non-carriers ever are.?

This is probably the only reason why I haven't gotten a CCW yet.. and it's really not all the different places, but my work.. they have a sign at the entrance which states that it's unlawful to carry a weapon on property.

Can I carry at work (a private entity, not a government job), even if my employer/supervisor has banned guns on the property? NO.
18-12-214 Authority granted by permit - carrying restrictions.
(5) Nothing in this part 2 shall be construed to limit, restrict, or prohibit in any manner the existing rights of a private property owner, private tenant, private employer, or private business entity.

now if a shooting were to occur here, they won't ever get me back in the building & may open themselves up to all kinds of civil liability- since they don't have any security measures in place to ensure criminal carry won't occur..
if something even happens to an employee on the way to/from work, could a lawyer make a case that it could have been prevented if they were allowed to at least carry in their car?

I have little other recourse in this matter, since it's not a public facility... and they're not required to employ me.. unless they create an unsafe work environment, which is next to impossible to establish when nothing has happened.

[BigBear]

What is the wording on the sign?

At my work it says the "no open carry of firearms or other deadly weapons". I asked my boss about this and he said concealed is fine on property. Just no open carry. Fine with me.

He also admitted to me that a lot of places post teh sign for insurance reasons, etc.... if someone ever has a problem, you'll just be asked to leave, no harm no foul in most cases. Always best to ask however.

[Irving]

What are the chances that someone would discovering you carrying at work?

[cowboykjohnson]

I walked out of the house to go to town about a week ago and when doing the infamous "guy pocket check" before climbing in the truck realized I had an empty holster on my belt. Walking back up to the house, my wife was opening the front door and coming out with my pistol for me. It really becomes normal pretty quickly.

Your concerns only lead me to believe that you are responsible enough to carry a pistol should you choose to do so. Ultimately however, that choice is yours to make.

+1

I do the same pocket check everyday and if something is mising, wheter it's my wallet, pocket knife, or pistol I notice right away and have to go get it.

[newracer]

Pardon the ignorance, but how would him waiting to apply for his CCW cause the Sheriff to put him in the database as a person of interest?

It is the sheriff's decision on weather or not list people in the database. The current sheriff in El Paso county does not put CCW holder into the database. If another sheriff is elected he might choose to.