[bronicabill]

If I'm expecting a delivery, I can look out the window first and confirm the delivery vehicle. If it's late at night, or I'm not expecting anyone, then my P226 is in my right hand and I crack open the door with my left. If by chance it's the po-po, I will notify them that I'm armed and would like to put it down first. That has only happened once in my life...

I live in a fairly safe area in north Alabama, but it is growing very rapidly over the past 5-8 years, so I've grown much more safety conscious lately!

 

[Ironpoorer]

I don't, though I have my LCP within 3' of the door and honestly I can only think of maybe 5 times in 4 years that we got an unexpected knock. Also, we live in a village of less than 2000 including the cows.
After watching the recent cop shooting a USAF Airman when he answered the door with a pistol, I am leery of such display. I have debated mounting a holster to the inside of the door just in case.

 

[sherm1st]

I'm armed even when watching TV, therefore, after checking the cameras, I will still be armed answering the door. Never take safety for granted.

 

[bronicabill]

I'm armed even when watching TV, therefore, after checking the cameras, I will still be armed answering the door. Never take safety for granted.

Same here. I have my Rossi RM64 tucked in safely right beside me in my recliner. If I get a suspicious knock or ring that I'm not expecting, it goes to the door with me!

 

[BC605]

I have at least a .380 pocket pistol on me if I'm not in bed.
So yeah, I have a gun when I answer the door. I'd have to intentionally disarm to NOT answer the door with a gun.
I also check the Blink doorbell camera when there is an unexpected visitor.

 

[br549arkie]

If I'm up and dressed I'm carrying until I undress getting ready to go to bed. I live in a very rural area and back in the middle of 30 acres. If someone comes with ill intent best to be able to deal with it.

 

[Rabidwookie2003]

Gun's always on me, so yes, I answer the door with a gun handy.

You ain’t alone, brother.

 

[jschmidt]

I actually Look to see whose there and turn on a porch light but. yes i have a firearm handy I do check and verify who's there.
Gone are the days you could leave your door and windows unlocked.

Not at my house

 

[rogerfarmington62]

I'll tell ya, my neighbor behind me darn near got herself shot by me a few weeks ago. All of a sudden all my cameras are telling me person nearby. It's like 1030 at night. Next thing the camera under my back deck is notifying. Wife is already on the phone with sheriff dept 911 I'm in the dark inside, with my G3C, full, one in the chamber. Next footsteps on the deck stairs. I'm not gonna make a move unless the patio door gets jimmied open. The the person goes down after lifting my grill covers and such. Back down the stairs, and by this time, sheriff deputy is at the front door.
What a darn fool! She knows us, she's been here, had cocktails on the deck with me and wife at my outdoor fireplace, A quick text or ring on the door bell to simply let us know she was looking for her dog!
Sometimes I think people have for brains LOL.

A very valid assumption

 

[mariol29]

I'm armed even when watching TV, therefore, after checking the cameras, I will still be armed answering the door. Never take safety for granted.

I am always armed while watching TV. if I dont like a movie I shoot the TV 🤠

 

[DeltaBravoKS]

I'll tell ya, my neighbor behind me darn near got herself shot by me a few weeks ago. All of a sudden all my cameras are telling me person nearby. It's like 1030 at night. Next thing the camera under my back deck is notifying. Wife is already on the phone with sheriff dept 911 I'm in the dark inside, with my G3C, full, one in the chamber. Next footsteps on the deck stairs. I'm not gonna make a move unless the patio door gets jimmied open. The the person goes down after lifting my grill covers and such. Back down the stairs, and by this time, sheriff deputy is at the front door.
What a darn fool! She knows us, she's been here, had cocktails on the deck with me and wife at my outdoor fireplace, A quick text or ring on the door bell to simply let us know she was looking for her dog!
Sometimes I think people have for brains LOL.

So your neighbor thought you could be grilling her dog? What part of the country you live in?

 

[rogerfarmington62]

So your neighbor thought you could be grilling her dog? What part of the country you live in?

🤣

 

[TrucksNCoffee]

So your neighbor thought you could be grilling her dog? What part of the country you live in?

Sshhh!! Listen . . . do you hear banjos?

 

[Echo40]

So your neighbor thought you could be grilling her dog? What part of the country you live in?

Sshhh!! Listen . . . do you hear banjos?

"Ssshhh! Listen... Do you smell something?!" Ray Stantz (Ghostbusters)

 

[rvance]

I check security cameras first,always closely armed and protected .

Same. And the shotgun sleeps by the door.

 

[DeltaBravoKS]

Same. And the shotgun sleeps by the door.

What does it take to startle that shotgun awake?

 

[Ralph_Kirk]

I don't, though I have my LCP within 3' of the door and honestly I can only think of maybe 5 times in 4 years that we got an unexpected knock. Also, we live in a village of less than 2000 including the cows.
After watching the recent cop shooting a USAF Airman when he answered the door with a pistol, I am leery of such display. I have debated mounting a holster to the inside of the door just in case.

I'd mount it further back in case you first best move is to leap away from the door.

 

[Bisonwing]

What does it take to startle that shotgun awake?

The problem with answering the door with a visible gun is in many jurisdictions that’s considered brandishing and is a serious offense. I have a gun handy but not visible to anyone.

 

[DeltaBravoKS]

The problem with answering the door with a visible gun is in many jurisdictions that’s considered brandishing and is a serious offense. I have a gun handy but not visible to anyone.

It would be interesting to see any case law on that subject. Holding a gun in one's own home should be more sacred than that.

 

[Bisonwing]

It would be interesting to see any case law on that subject. Holding a gun in one's own home should be more sacred than that.

That’s what the couple in St Louis thought when they were defending their home during the riots there, and she’s a lawyer. In the end they were charged with brandishing.
I’ll just keep my gun holstered or out of sight. We have open carry in our state so as long as it’s in my holster I’m covered