Carry mode: Keep a round chambered or no? Why or why not?

[Docbbc]

I'm a new carrier, I kept a snap cap in the pipe initially as I carried, transported, holstered, chambered, etc. I didn't take longer than a month or so to trust the gun, (K9) and keep a live one chambered.

[PYROhafe]

Dont have my cwp yet, but i carry around the house, and keep it in the car with me. At first I was a little nervous, but after about an hour of sitting and standing and other random/intentional movements around the house, I realized it was "safe" to carry a round chambered in a proper (pj)holster. So now I keep one chambered, and when i get my cwp, and can carry 24/7 (yeah i might carry to bed) ill just keep it that way.

[jlottmc]

Leaving the chamber empty on a carry weapon is just plain loco. Anybody who makes that seriously dangerous mistake is holding nothing more than a short handled club. If a person feels unsafe with a round in the chamber of a carry weapon they probably have NO business with a weapon in the first place.

As to kids there are ways to secure a weapon away from them and it still be ready for virtually instant use. You cannot child proof a gun so thru education you gun proof your children.

I need read no farther, he nailed it.

[Barth]

Dont have my cwp yet, but i carry around the house, and keep it in the car with me. At first I was a little nervous, but after about an hour of sitting and standing and other random/intentional movements around the house, I realized it was "safe" to carry a round chambered in a proper (pj)holster. So now I keep one chambered, and when i get my cwp, and can carry 24/7 (yeah i might carry to bed) ill just keep it that way.

I sleep better with a loaded pistol near my pillow.
Lately that gun is a S&W 640-1 DAO 357 revolver.
With a nice green glowing Big Dot on the nose as my night light - LOL!

[Ken_K]

Keep a round in the chamber when your carrying and keep the pistol in a safe when your not.

[Yogi 117]

I sleep better with a loaded pistol near my pillow.
Lately that gun is a S&W 640-1 DAO 357 revolver.
With a nice green glowing Big Dot on the nose as my night light - LOL!

+1 on the .357 by the pillow! For me, it's my Ruger GP-100 loaded with Speer Gold Dots, with 2 speed loaders & flashlight also near.

And yes, the G26 and/or LCP always has one chambered, carrying or not. And I do carry at home, gives me that warm & fuzzy feeling.

[Barth]

+1 on the .357 by the pillow! For me, it's my Ruger GP-100 loaded with Speer Gold Dots, with 2 speed loaders & flashlight also near.

And yes, the G26 and/or LCP always has one chambered, carrying or not. And I do carry at home, gives me that warm & fuzzy feeling.

LOL!
Mines loaded with Winchester PDX1 357 Bonded Defenders.
And I have a 460 lumen SureFire.

Although I've got two speed strips my plan is a NY reload.
Little sister S&W 342 ti with Speer GDHP 135 gr 38 +P Short Barrel.

After that the heavy artillery opens up...

[Popeye]

First let me say I carry one in the chamber. I have no kids living at home though. When My Granddaughter comes over I unchamber the round put the gun up high and out of site. This is what I'm comfortable with and what works for me. I'm not going to try to tell you what you should or should not do. IMO you have to think things out and do the things that work for you and your situation. There is no right or wrong in any of this, it's all about choice and what works best for you. JM.02

[Yogi 117]

LOL!
Mines loaded with Winchester PDX1 357 Bonded Defenders.
And I have a 460 lumen SureFire.

Although I've got two speed strips my plan is a NY reload.
Little sister S&W 342 ti with Speer GDHP 135 gr 38 +P Short Barrel.

After that the heavy artillery opens up...

Another lol! I also have the NY reload, as my G26 & LCP (both loaded with Gold Dots) are also nearby. Over prepared? Hope I never find out!

[Klascojoe]

I can't imagine

Carrying my pistol unloaded. That would make me feel a lot less safe than loaded. I can see myself scared sheetless fumbling with a slide while being attacked, and that don't sound good. As far as someone else having a accident? They would have to take it from me to do that because it is always in my holster on my side as it is now. At night it goes on the bedstand and the shotty comes out of the safe,also with one in the chamber. All my guns are locked up when not in use, thats the best way to keep it safe.

[jzorn]

I don't carry with a round chambered yet, I'm waiting for my new crossbreed holster first. Should be another week or so.