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40calibermikey · 08-08-2006, 12:39 PM

So what do you guys carry while off duty? Do you carry a sidearm with cuffs or OC spray etc..? Is there anyone who feels that they do not need to carry a sidearm off duty?

MattCO · 08-08-2006, 01:13 PM

i have a cc permit, but very rarely carry my firearm.

Bowles · 08-08-2006, 01:27 PM

The longer I work in the Corrections field, the greater the need I feel to carry off duty. Currently I do not. NC C/O's appear to be covered by HB218 but I'm waiting on a reply from the US Attorney General's Office before I feel comfortable exercising that right.
Under NC law C/O's must obtain a CCW. I don't mind paying for the permit, but it chaps my ***** that I have to pay to take a class that I already take every year with the DOC. I'm just stubborn that way.

CO1989 · 08-08-2006, 04:16 PM

Glock 19 9mm with a 15 round clip (bought out of state), an extra 15 round clip (bought out of state) and a pair of handcuffs. My life has been threatened several times by high ranking gang members. I'm not taking any chances.

Mike

40calibermikey · 08-08-2006, 05:17 PM

When you guys carry is it IWB or OWB?

ftlaudcop · 08-08-2006, 05:54 PM

all levels of law enforcement should be allowed to carry just for the mere
fact of self protection, their should no difference on who can carry
whether yr police certified, correction certified.

drn151 · 08-08-2006, 06:18 PM

CC Permit Springfield XD 9. IWB Crossbreed holster

RdSqdCO · 08-08-2006, 07:37 PM

I carry H&K USP .45, 3 12rnd mags, shoulder holster, cuffs, ID and Badge, and a crap load of paperwork on HR 218 and proof that NC C/O's are covered by it. Also, I keep my duty belt in my vehicle, therefore I also have pepper spray.

I also carry IWB during summer months

DefendDade · 08-08-2006, 09:36 PM

I carry a Glock 19 (15 rounds) in a CTAC IWB

Revelation · 08-09-2006, 02:33 AM

I would also want to carry off duty, if I am accepted to AZ DOC. I have been told AZ CO's are allowed to carry on the badge. I feel it would be my responsibility to protect my family anyways. I have been thinking about the new .45 from Springfield Armory:
http://www.springfield-armory.com/pr...tl-45acp.shtml

Matt-NC · 08-09-2006, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Bowles

The longer I work in the Corrections field, the greater the need I feel to carry off duty. Currently I do not. NC C/O's appear to be covered by HB218 but I'm waiting on a reply from the US Attorney General's Office before I feel comfortable exercising that right.

Under NC law C/O's must obtain a CCW. I don't mind paying for the permit, but it chaps my ***** that I have to pay to take a class that I already take every year with the DOC. I'm just stubborn that way.

Understood. I'm still wrestling with this question (whether or not to carry). I'm toying with the idea of carrying an air taser, which would negate all the legal loophole-isms.

Our captain the other day announced that NC DOC just officially switched over from the .357 revolver to the .40 auto.

Matt

California C.O. · 08-09-2006, 11:08 AM

Glock 30 - which is a 45 cal 10 rounds. IWB holster kind of a big gun to conceal mostly carry to and from work.

Davidc · 08-09-2006, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RdSqdCO

I carry H&K USP .45, 3 12rnd mags, shoulder holster, cuffs, ID and Badge, and a crap load of paperwork on HR 218 and proof that NC C/O's are covered by it. Also, I keep my duty belt in my vehicle, therefore I also have pepper spray.

I also carry IWB during summer months

Can you share the paperwork on 218, I too have researched it and believe we are covered but Bowles says that the attorney general says we are not covered. I bet if ever charged wit it a lawyer would get you off.

armoredman · 08-09-2006, 11:51 AM

Yes, AZ DOC gets the same carry authority as any sworn officer, per Title 13. I do NOT cary handcuffs or pepper spray off duty, as I do not have general arrest powers, and won't be attempting any arrests or takedowns. I, do, however, carry my authorized CZ-PO1 and two spare mags, IWB in a Bianchi M100 holster for right now.
AZ also allows open carry for any law abiding adult, and shall-issue CCW permits. Registering my firearm with DOC for entry onto a complex is also the ONLY registration AZ does.
Welcome to Free AZ!

Revelation · 08-09-2006, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by armoredman

Yes, AZ DOC gets the same carry authority as any sworn officer, per Title 13. I do NOT cary handcuffs or pepper spray off duty, as I do not have general arrest powers, and won't be attempting any arrests or takedowns. I, do, however, carry my authorized CZ-PO1 and two spare mags, IWB in a Bianchi M100 holster for right now.
AZ also allows open carry for any law abiding adult, and shall-issue CCW permits. Registering my firearm with DOC for entry onto a complex is also the ONLY registration AZ does.
Welcome to Free AZ!

Let's hope it stays that way, Free AZ! The CZ-PO1 is the current duty weapon from the uniformed armed dips. here in Germany. They switched over last year from the Berreta.

SHU · 08-10-2006, 04:34 AM

HK P2000SK LEM 40 cal IWB

C/OinIL · 08-10-2006, 04:02 PM

We are allowed to carry to and from work while in uniform. A few police officers have mentioned that if we were to have a firearm beside us in the car off-duty, they wouldn't have a problem with it. After all, who do the bad guys get to look at and plot against 12 hours a day? Yep, us.

We carry H&K 45's.

richjorg · 08-10-2006, 05:57 PM

I carry a Kahr PM9. It is carried IWB and is worn with shorts, t-shirt and flip-flops. We need to qualify with it and have proof of said qualification and our department ID.

grunt11b · 08-11-2006, 07:28 PM

I carry one of these off duty.

But since it's becoming a pain to holster anymore I am going to continue carrying my S&W .40 cal.

Yes, this is the exact model .40 I carry.

armoredman · 08-11-2006, 08:03 PM

I may get a small pepper spray, for dogs and such, too.

Which "uniformed armed dips"? Can't be too stupid, to carry such a fine pistol!

Revelation · 08-12-2006, 03:54 AM

Sorry, Dips as in Uniformed Diplomatic Security Officers.

mac1051 · 08-14-2006, 11:26 AM

I keep my smith 9mm in the car and my charterarms in my pants. I'm probably older than you guys so it shows in my pistols...LOL

leerjet19 · 08-15-2006, 09:21 PM

ditto what C/O in IL said, but we have a c.o. running for sheriff in november i believe so it could change. i hope.

thirdgod · 08-17-2006, 01:02 AM

I carry my Glock 17 IWB, don't usually carry a spare mag unless I'm going into Phoenix or Tucson. Also ALWAYS have the badge and ID. Don't carry cuffs off duty, have no use for them; only time my weapon is coming out is to fire it, and if it comes to that, the dead bad guy will just have to deal with being held at gunpoint until PD arrives....

KenW. · 08-19-2006, 05:14 PM

I did not committ the entire text of HR 218 to memory, but I thought it required having powers of arrest. In my state CO's do not.