Who has pulled their concealed weapon?

[canamxmr2011]

I am taking my concealed carry class next month and was just wondering how many have actually been in the situation to pull your weapon? I have never been in a situation where I would need it but with today's world people need it more and more often.

[Texas007]

Never pulled but have had to put my hand there

[Winman]

I am taking my concealed carry class next month and was just wondering how many have actually been in the situation to pull your weapon? I have never been in a situation where I would need it but with today's world people need it more and more often.

I've been a concealed carry license holder since they first began to issue them...and carried for a number of years prior to that.....and have never felt the need to draw and use ....but am ready to do so if the circumstances dictate.

[boh347]

Not me. 10 yrs or better.

[txpitdog]

Twice

[TexZ71]

Nope

[gametracker]

Never pulled it since they started issuing the lic. Twice I was glad I had it with me but never pulled.

[txmuleyman]

I have had to pull mine.

[Gunnyart]

never

[tvc184]

I have a time or two ....... or three.

None since about three weeks ago.

[35remington]

I am taking my concealed carry class next month and was just wondering how many have actually been in the situation to pull your weapon? I have never been in a situation where I would need it but with today's world people need it more and more often.

I think it's called a "license to carry" now.

[canamxmr2011]

I think it's called a "license to carry" now.

In Louisiana we still call it concealed carry permit

[Bumpy]

True story----

My girlfriends friend's "husband" got into a wreck recently. Well the folks who hit his truck pulled off! He took off following them. I guess in the process he called the cops etc. Well he caught up to them and drew on them while he cops showed. Arrested the folks who did the hit and run. Now he is facing charges because he pulled his gun on them which I agree he shouldn't of done.

[Lungbustr]

I had to draw on someone. It resolved the situation.

[tvc184]

True story----

My girlfriends friend's "husband" got into a wreck recently. Well the folks who hit his truck pulled off! He took off following them. I guess in the process he called the cops etc. Well he caught up to them and drew on them while he cops showed. Arrested the folks who did the hit and run. Now he is facing charges because he pulled his gun on them which I agree he shouldn't of done.

I taught Penal Code three weeks ago and Arrest, Search and Seizure this week at the regional police academy. The topic of citizen's arrest was brought up by a couple of students/cadets during these classes.

Yes a citizen has the authority (not right) to arrest a person in several situations. I have never seen where that authority went into detention to investigate or violate other laws while making or attempting to make an arrest. It seems obvious to me that self defense is allowed in any "lawful" arrest but pursuit of a violator or using more force than is necessary might end up badly for the person claiming to make the arrest.

The old saying, "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing" comes to mind.