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Yesterday, I met my mom & step-dad in Winnie for the Trade Days. Step-dad bought me two fruit trees, a satsuma and a lemon, to plant in my back yard.
As I was planting them, I considered leaving my gun in the house, since it's uncomfortable to have that bulge while being crouched on the ground. But then, I remembered something I watched on Oprah years ago. A lady named Debby Puglici was working in her yard one day. A man broke into her house, shot her husband (killed him), then pulled his van into her driveway. He drug her in her house, raped her, then came back and took her in his van to his house. (Not knowing her husband had been murdered, she wondered why he hadn't come to her aid.)
He kept her in his house for days, doing cruel things to her. (I won't go into it.) She was finally rescued by police when she was able to call 911.
Her story petrified me when I originally heard it.

All that to say, I decided to keep my gun on my hip yesterday. After I planted my trees, I went into the front yard to pick pecans. I remained in yellow, but enjoyed my time outside, knowing I could take care of myself and my husand if I needed to.

Wise decision. Just as longtooth's signature line reads..."Carry 24/7 or guess right".

JLaw

I work outside every day. My only option is to ankle carry. Open carry would be so much better.

Dan

One of the reasons I carry anytime I can is because I don't want to waste the investment I have made.

Time spent on classes, reading about self-defense & shooting, training time, practicing at the range.

Money spent on guns, holsters, ammunition, range fees, licensing and training fees.

All the hours of discomfort and the times I've put myself through various inconveniences in order to carry.

They'd all be flushed down the toilet if the one time I needed a firearm to defend myself or my family was on the day I decided not to carry.

JohnKSa wrote:One of the reasons I carry anytime I can is because I don't want to waste the investment I have made.

Time spent on classes, reading about self-defense & shooting, training time, practicing at the range.

Money spent on guns, holsters, ammunition, range fees, licensing and training fees.

All the hours of discomfort and the times I've put myself through various inconveniences in order to carry.

They'd all be flushed down the toilet if the one time I needed a firearm to defend myself or my family was on the day I decided not to carry.

I feel the same way. Boy would I feel stupid (among other things) if I wan't packing the one time I need it after carrying all the time that I do. That's why I carry at times and places where sheeple could not fathom someone "needing" a gun (church, kids' sporting events, a good friend's home, a birthday party,...).

Among other things, it challenges me to find new and creative ways to carry. Sometimes these methods aren't as tactical as folks would like, but I find ways to keep my gun nearby. When jogging or working in hot, sweaty weather, the smart carry works for me. I'll also use a planner and the dreaded fanny pack. If you had to, you could even keep your gun in with your planting tools. There are always options if you search for them. My criteria for successful carry is likely being able to get to my gun in time to use it on a threat. That doesn't always have to be in a hip holster, but usually is not in the safe (unless I'm in bed).

Congratulations for being able to enjoy life and still be ready for the worst. How does that police officer's motto go, something like "be kind and courteous to everyone you meet....and have a plan to kill them."

An ankle gun sounds good! I had trouble bending over and helping my grandma with the plants

An ankle holster sure beats nothing, but it limits me to a 9mm. My prefered carry piece is my 45 HK full. Five years ago at the range part of the CHL class, the instructor cautioned me "don't get cocky", because I was shooting all head shots. It wasn't that I was cocky, just bored shooting at that close of a target !!!!
I can't shoot the 9mm that good. But I am working on that.

I've asked Santa for a 1911 for Christmas, so I've been thinking that my Bersa in an ankle holster would make a great BUG. A gun on an ankle holster would be perfect while working out in the yard, especially while on the ground picking up pecans.
Thanks for the idea!

My 2 cents;

I work outside around the "yard" a lot! I carry.

Pocket carry or holster gets real sweaty and full of dirt and debris real fast. The same is true for the cellphone too. A butt pack helps to keep things cleaner and a little drier.

But the "Big" discovery I made was a pouch designed to hold a box of shotgun shells. It has a big velcro belt loop attachment on the back that allows you to put it on and take it off without undoing your belt, more on that later.

It holds a gun, cellphone and spare strings for my trimmer. It has a velcro cover flap that keeps junk out. I use a small nylon web belt to wear it on my body with clothing that lacks belt loops.

The "Big" deal is the velcro belt loop thing!!! With that I can hang it on the handle of the push mower or weed trimmer or the steering wheel of the lawn tractor. You can even hang it on a tree branch.

My gun and cellphone are always right there and clean and dry too. Unlike my self, which is usually dripping wet and covered with dirt.

Regards, OE

OverEasy, Mine is not exactly like yours but I also have a "possibles bag" that has the work stuff showing. Trimmer string is the big evident one. Three pockets & one is for the gun.

Since I don't do yardwork, pocket carry is often my option. When crawling on the creeper under the vehicles the 1911's hurt when I roll on them. I always have a pistol or two handy near me when outside. Kind of like my Amex card - don't leave home without it. When you are focusing on tasks at hand having your firearm close is a must.

Anygun

I don't worry,should I carry here or there,When I get up my P3AT goes in my pocket.Its there 24/7,then I may also carry my P11 or my ulta carry 45 .I am NEVER unarmed.sj

When I work outside at Mom's or M-I-Law's, I always carry (SmartCarry, since leggings don't have pockets or belt loops). I am a more lax at hime, but I try to be always aware of what's going on around me.