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Re: What would you say to a repair guy if you saw his gun
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:37 am
by RPBrown
Choctaw wrote:I carry a Sig P938 in a wallet holster. Chances of it falling out are very remote, chances of it being spotted by the client are very remote.
I can't see how this got turned into a "shooting the homeowner" thread. I size up my new client on the phone, driving through their neighborhood, when I arrive at their location and finally when I meet them at the door. There is very little room for error by following these steps. In over 30 yrs of going "cold" to a clients home I've never been in a compromising situation. Now, the neighborhood, that's a whole 'nuther story.
My reason for carrying into a clients home is so that when I go to and from their home to pick parts from my van...I'm protected. If I were to encounter a bad guy, I highly doubt they would have the decency to allow me to dig through my bag or get into my console to get prepared for the confrontation. I've had tools stolen from my van in as little as 3 minutes from the time I closed the door and reentered the building, I've had people insist I give them money, etc.
I might ad that VERY few of my clients are "cold/unknown" clients to me any longer. The vast majority of my clients are by referral.
When I loaded my tool bag in the truck, it would ALWAYS be in the passenger seat with the gun pocket turned to me for easy access. When in a "bad area" of town, I can easily take it out, put it under a towel on my center console.
I suggest that a homeowner find service companies that they trust and stay with them. I have used the same electrical and plumbing companies (I do my own HVAC
) for years. Due to their low turn over rate and my wifes need to remodel every few years
, I know most of the people that work for these companies and would not have an issue with them carrying in my house. Most service companies will call when the tech (or plumber) is on the way. We requested and both companies have impemented as policy, that when that call is made, they also tell us the name of the tech.
I would also make sure that a companies have run background checks, drug screens, and physicals on their employees. Not a sure cure but it helps.
Re: What would you say to a repair guy if you saw his gun
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 8:25 am
by dac1842
Simple, Whatcha carrying? Wanna see mine?
Re: What would you say to a repair guy if you saw his gun
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 9:16 am
by jayinsat
Here in San Antonio, there was a case where a reputable A/C company failed to properly vet a contractor. He turned out to be a pedophile. My point is, you should do all you can to never reveal if you are entering a clients home. That's your responsibility. I trust but verify.
Re: What would you say to a repair guy if you saw his gun
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 12:26 pm
by anygunanywhere
If I saw a repairman's concealed firearm I would quickly dive for the nearest cover (not concealment), draw my weapon and yell "Freeze!! Don't move!!"
I would then order him to drop to his knees and clasp his hands over his head. Then I would ease up behind him keeping him covered and disarm him. I would then search him for other weapons and then handcuff him.
I would then produce my CHL badge and read him his rights as I called for the local LEO to come back me up and remove this person from my property.
Just kidding.
At this point in my life I probably wouldn't say a thing.
I might start a conversation about it. After paying for the last electrician though my thought would be to urge him to get the work done and be on his way. Paying labor charges to shoot the breeze about guns is not high on my list.
Anygunanywhere
Re: What would you say to a repair guy if you saw his gun
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 1:13 pm
by 03Lightningrocks
LOL... pretty funny anygun!
Everyone accuses tradesmen of robbing them. Maybe mention that the gun won't be necessary, you will go along with the robbery willingly.
Re: What would you say to a repair guy if you saw his gun
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 1:14 pm
by longtooth
Anygun,
Wait til you have handed hime the check to start the conversation.
Re: What would you say to a repair guy if you saw his gun
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 1:48 pm
by 03Lightningrocks
longtooth wrote:Anygun,
Wait til you have handed hime the check to start the conversation.
You may think you are joking but back in the day when I would run service calls, people did this to me all the time. They would start asking questions after I filled out the invoice. I always suspected it was intentional. Now I know.
Re: What would you say to a repair guy if you saw his gun
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 1:49 pm
by RPBrown
anygunanywhere wrote:If I saw a repairman's concealed firearm I would quickly dive for the nearest cover (not concealment), draw my weapon and yell "Freeze!! Don't move!!"
I would then order him to drop to his knees and clasp his hands over his head. Then I would ease up behind him keeping him covered and disarm him. I would then search him for other weapons and then handcuff him.
I would then produce my CHL badge and read him his rights as I called for the local LEO to come back me up and remove this person from my property.
Just kidding.
At this point in my life I probably wouldn't say a thing.
I might start a conversation about it. After paying for the last electrician though my thought would be to urge him to get the work done and be on his way. Paying labor charges to shoot the breeze about guns is not high on my list.
Anygunanywhere
Customers are always saying we rob them anyway
.
Re: What would you say to a repair guy if you saw his gun
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:48 pm
by Weg
I actually had a guy tell my wife he had a chl and was carrying when he came to our house to design our pool. In fact he showed her his CHL. I thought it was odd, but we never said a word to him about it over the 3 month period he was here managing the pool construction. At the time I was new to Texas and had not yet applied for my CHL. I could see that going very bad if he would have said it to someone else with a less than favorable opinion of carrying.
Re: What would you say to a repair guy if you saw his gun
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 9:34 pm
by rotor
The OP said he didn't have CHL. I personally would not be upset if the individual posessed CHL and his gun did not stay concealed. I would point out that he was showing. I would not want anyone in my house illegally carrying though. The reason we get CHL is for protection. The plumber in this case should get his CHL if he feels the need to carry on the job. I welcome CHL holders at my office and my home.
Re: What would you say to a repair guy if you saw his gun
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 9:52 pm
by Wodathunkit
I wrap my CHL sash around my waist to ensure my gun doesn't fall out
Re: What would you say to a repair guy if you saw his gun
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:06 pm
by MeMelYup
You got a CHL cumber bun
?
Re: What would you say to a repair guy if you saw his gun
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:13 pm
by Wodathunkit
MeMelYup wrote:You got a CHL cumber bun
?
No, but now I want one.....and maybe a beret
Re: What would you say to a repair guy if you saw his gun
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:50 pm
by 03Lightningrocks
Wodathunkit wrote:MeMelYup wrote:You got a CHL cumber bun
?
No, but now I want one.....and maybe a beret
The beret comes with matching boots.
Re: What would you say to a repair guy if you saw his gun
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 8:11 am
by RottenApple
rotor wrote:The OP said he didn't have CHL. I personally would not be upset if the individual posessed CHL and his gun did not stay concealed. I would point out that he was showing. I would not want anyone in my house illegally carrying though. The reason we get CHL is for protection. The plumber in this case should get his CHL if he feels the need to carry on the job. I welcome CHL holders at my office and my home.
