How old is too old to carry?

[OldFatGuy]

I pocket carry a CM40. In the winter when I can wear more than a t-shirt, I'll wear an IWB holster. But mostly, all I have on is a t-shirt and shorts. I don't "conceal" with a t-shirt, I just cover with a t-shirt. I don't want anyone knowing, or suspecting I have a gun. That would be a good reason to rob me, to get my gun.

[Ken L]

I'm 57 and I carry my CW40 every day. Well, almost every day--the weeks that I fly for business (I'm in sales, cover 5 western states) I don't carry because I haven't had the guts to check my gun yet. I've never been in the situation that I've needed to use my gun, but then I've never been in a situation where I've needed the fire insurance I carry on my house either. My wife, also, doesn't like guns. She tolerates them. She has asked me why I feel the need to carry when I'm at home, and I've told her that statistics show that 100% of home invasions happen at home. I get the eye roll.

[dustnchips]

If you are too old to learn you are too old to start carrying. I'm 70 and carry. I shoot at least 50 rounds out of each of my carry guns every month, often more than that. I also do a little bit of dry fire. Practice and learn. When you are too weak, too unsteady, have too poor vision or other problems then you are too old.

[getsome]

I plan on having my PM9 with me in my pocket at my funeral because I might need it on the other side when I run into my Mother in Law....For now I figure I'm too old and crippled to fight and too fat to run so having a hand gun on me at all times gives me much comfort....

[berettabone]

IF you can still think clearly enough to fight back...you're still young enough to carry. The question will more likely be WHAT you should carry and HOW than whether or not you should. I'm 69 and arthritis and numerous surgeries and now having to use a cane...I'm re-evaluating my primary handguns of choice - which are almost all in 40 S&W. The size and recoil are beginning to be uncomfortable. IF it gets to the point where I can't effectively apply them I'll reduce the size/caliber but I can't in good conscience give up my ability to defend myself and loved ones.
As to the subject of "safe neighborhood" today's criminal element thrives on soft targets and gun-free and/or geriatric gathering places seem to be a growing target.

I prefer .40 cal. myself. If you ever have to use it to defend yourself, you won't notice the recoil. It's not uncomfortable for me to practice yet. I'll just cut down a bit on practice if that happens. Don't worry, I read it on here...………….."Start at the beltline, the firearm will rise from there."

[OldFatGuy]

I can only shoot a couple mags through my CM40, then my wrist starts twitching and I can't shoot anything. It's the last one I shoot when I go to the range.

[Barth]

I can only shoot a couple mags through my CM40, then my wrist starts twitching and I can't shoot anything. It's the last one I shoot when I go to the range.

Friend has a Walther PPS 40.
It's no fun for me to shoot.
Bought my PPS in 9mm and it's a pussycat.
Really believe 9mm shines in the light micro polymer guns.
My Kahr MK40 is fine with 40.
But it's an all stainless gun.
You might try sub-sonic 180 gr in your 40.
Seems to have less felt recoil than super-sonic 155/165 gr in my hands.

At any rate, in a self defense situation a couple of mags should get the job done

[OldFatGuy]

I figure if I'm still shooting after 12 rounds, I'm in some kind of trouble. I want to go to a 9mm, but finances are holding things up. Maybe later this year.

[kwh]

I originally misunderstood the question. My answer would have been my Walther PP .380 acp is 52 years old and not too old to carry.

[Wlfman13]

I originally misunderstood the question. My answer would have been my Walther PP .380 acp is 52 years old and not too old to carry.

HAHAHAHA!!!!!!

-Wlf

[340pd]

I am 73 and just renewed my 5 year permit and will continue to do so until I feel it would be more prudent to keep a Shockwave in my lap while I am having my diapers changed in a nursing home.

BTW, I still an an instructor and shoot over 95% on all my qualifies and continue to take regular force on force training.

My wife is 71 with a current permit and is deadly with her CT equipped S&W snubbie.

[yqtszhj]

..... until I feel it would be more prudent to keep a Shockwave in my lap while I am having my diapers changed in a nursing home.

Now that’s just funny right there.

[JohnR]

Well, nursing home abuse is a thing, after all.

[Armybrat]

I'm with getsome, and am the same age as 340pd.

[skiflydive]

Maybe it's a good conversation to have with the kids when they come to take your car keys....