How much extra ammo do you carry with you?

[outwest]

Just 10 plus 1.

 

[SKN]

Single stack pistol: 2 extra mags; Double stack pistol: 1 extra mag; revolver: 1 Speed Strip or speed loader.

 

[hker71]

At least 2 extra magazines regardless of capacity. During Spring and Summer I carry a Ruger LC9S Pro (I know it's blasphemy, but I have never ever had any issues) and during the Fall and Winter I carry mid to full size handguns.

I carried two extra magazines when I worked and got into the habit when I was off duty. This has carried on in retirement.

You never know if you will have to engage multiple threats.

 

[Hanhoon]

I'm either very smart or dumb like Biden but carry as much ammo as you can and want. Odds are you won't need it but when you do, you'll be so proud of yourself. We live in crazy times, so maybe it's smart. Not bragging but most times I'm better armed than LEOs and that includes an AK or AR.

No human that was in a gun fight ever said they wish they had less ammo.

 

[rexposeidon]

just enough to guarantee me an escape from the situation.

 

[1911Fanatic]

just enough to guarantee me an escape from the situation.

For myself, I don't use the ammo, unless I can't escape. Sometimes if I'm carrying a revolver, one cylinder and one speed loader is all I take.

 

[rexposeidon]

I use a .38 sp for my EDC and I don't normally carry extra rounds. It's about shot placement, and the jury's opinion. I believe it will help mitigate any mad dog looking for a fight persona that a young prosecutor may try to influence a jury to project on to me.

 

[SkylarLily]

I feel comfy using ASP's guidance on not really needing more than single mag 17 unless ur LEO so thats what i tend to shoot for. At the point where im taking less ammo im running a smaller gun and unlikely to want to conceal more

 

[Hanhoon]

I feel comfy using ASP's guidance on not really needing more than single mag 17 unless ur LEO so thats what i tend to shoot for. At the point where im taking less ammo im running a smaller gun and unlikely to want to conceal more

Yeah most folks don't carry extra ammo/mags as it adds more weight and or bulk. I am a little different and usually carry at least two backup mags.

My main concern for carrying at least one extra mag is just in case I have an issue with the mag in the gun. Many years ago I had a Glock factory mag with a plus two extension. While getting in and out of my car I managed to pop off the plus two extender and my mag spring and ammo came shooting out. Just something to keep in mind.

 

[Certaindeaf]

I use a .38 sp for my EDC and I don't normally carry extra rounds. It's about shot placement, and the jury's opinion. I believe it will help mitigate any mad dog looking for a fight persona that a young prosecutor may try to influence a jury to project on to me.

Preach it. I once saw Barnaby Jones blow up a speeding sedan with one shot from his .38 so you're in good company.

 

[TherealJL]

Loaded carry+1 fullmag, have option for +2 but usually have that off body

 

[rexposeidon]

Preach it. I once saw Barnaby Jones blow up a speeding sedan with one shot from his .38 so you're in good company.

my father was LEO/MIL when I was growing up, one of his friends told a story about himself and another non-LEO (think Park Ranger type) were the only ones to clear a table of 7 bowling pins in 30 seconds. They were the only ones carrying wheel guns, the rest all semi-autos.

 

[Joe13]

I've been keeping 2 extra mags on me as of yesterday and will continue to do so until I'm sure the Portland shinanagins aren't spilling over into Vancouver.

 

[GrayGoose]

None. It gets too heavy.

View: https://youtu.be/L7U-im5GKjA

 

[Hanhoon]

I've been keeping 2 extra mags on me as of yesterday and will continue to do so until I'm sure the Portland shinanagins aren't spilling over into Vancouver.

Have no fear for the national gear is in charge lol.

 

[pewpeworegon]

I'm wondering how much extra ammo, if any, you guys carry with you on your normal average every day outings besides what's loaded, obviously? Just going to the store. Or just running random errands on your days off of work. I guess I am also curious if everybody takes their firearm with them to work and obviously leaves it locked up in the car or if you don't bother bringing your firearm with you when you drive to work? And I am also wondering how safe is it to store any extra ammo that you might bring with you on errands or to sit in your car while at work on these hot days? Thanks in advance for your insights.

EDC has 12+1, statistically that is more than enough...but I have friends that carry an extra mag and there is nothing wrong with that.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

 

[Olderguy]

Two extra mags, primarily for clearing a jam where you let the mag fall rather than attempting to catch it.

 

[Member 55555]

Doesn't seem like reloads are necessary because every YouTube video of shootings as soon as bullets start to fly the bad-guys scatter like roaches. It would be just my luck to come up against the one bad-guy who DOESN"T watch YouTube videos.

 

[bradsteen]

Doesn't seem like reloads are necessary because every YouTube video of shootings as soon as bullets start to fly the bad-guys scatter like roaches. It would be just my luck to come up against the one bad-guy who DOESN"T watch YouTube videos.

Depends on the motivations of the aggressor. Someone trying to make a quick buck from theft will want to stay alive to spend it, so they're more likely to run away when confronted with force. Someone motivated by hatred, anger, etc is less likely to be deterred by their victim using force because the driver of their behavior isn't logical, it's emotional.