Too old to carry?

[WillametteWill]

I would tend to keep the CHL. Just because you have a CHL, doesnt mean you have to use it.

Yes, even if someone has decided to not carry, they still may like to go to the range. And having a CHL makes it easier to be compliant when transporting a firearm.

 

[Provincial]

I keep my carry permit in part so I can keep my long guns in the pickup when going to a couple of nearby towns that prohibit loaded guns without a permit. It saves remembering to unload and reload them, and the wear & tear of doing that.

Another thing to think about is that if I am with certain people I commonly hang with, my best performance in a gunfight would be to hand them my pistol as a reload, because they would perform much better with it than I can.

Keeping yourself current on training with someone who will insist that you do things right, including decision-making, is a real good way to keep yourself from causing trouble. If you use the right kind of person, you will be advised when the time to quit has come. The key is to choose the right person and listen to what they say.

There are a bunch of people who were in a bar in Austin, Texas recently that wish they had a carry pistol and knew how to use it. You don't want to be in that position.

I'm old enough to stay out of the bars, but if someone does that sort of thing in the grocery store, I could at least shoot back if cornered.

 

[Ballardguy]

I'm turning 76 this year and I think the older I get the more important it is to defend myself. I carried less when I was younger as I felt I could take care of myself. Now it's mandatory to carry regularly.

 

[Capn Jack]

I'm turning 76 this year and I think the older I get the more important it is to defend myself. I carried less when I was younger as I felt I could take care of myself. Now it's mandatory to carry regularly.

We're both in our 80s and disabled. Perfect targets of opportunity.
I don't leave home without protection.

 

[jordanvraptor]

I'll keep and carry mine until I"m either insane or quadraplegic...

 

[Salmonman]

I'm 76 and just renewed my concealed license. I'm still in good shape and train often, I carry most of the time when I'm away from the house but rarely at home. I have permits from 3 different states, when they expire I'll be around 80 years old. We all age differently and maybe I'm pushing it a bit. When do you let the permits expire and stop carrying?

Don't stop until you can't remember your name

 

[titsonritz]

Disparity of force being one such legal principle. An aggressive 28 year old vs fragile 82 year old usually isn't much of a contest, unless Mr. Speaker has something to say about it.

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QVRT2NsC8cU&pp=ugUHEgVlbi1VUw%3D%3D&ra=m

 

[crstrode]

I think you will know when its time, similar to driving

If he doesn't know now, he certainly won't know then.

 

[orygun]

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QVRT2NsC8cU&pp=ugUHEgVlbi1VUw%3D%3D&ra=m

Not enough time to watch right now, but I'm saving it for this evening. Mas is a very experienced person. I love reading his articles. This vid should be very interesting. Thanks.

 

[thorborg]

If your 80 or even past, and have the mental wherewithal to fill out the papers, and they approve it, I'd say you are still OK. I don't want my life decided for me on numbers or statistics. The same folks that advocate that, claim everyone is unique and individual but then want to stick everyone in a boxes.

 

[JayDeep]

Similar to my father's decision, I'll stop with guns when the arthritis becomes too unbearable to shoot. He recent gave up all his guns because of it. He's currently 82 and gave them up a couple years ago, probably a couple years after he decided it was time.

I've also got gout, though, unlike him. So I'll likely have to give them up much sooner than he did, for similar reasons.

 

[orygun]

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QVRT2NsC8cU&pp=ugUHEgVlbi1VUw%3D%3D&ra=m

Yup! Very worthwhile watch.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Too old to carry , ideally should be figured out by the individual in question.
I understand that this may not always the case for many reasons , safety being number one.
However....Actions done in the name of "Safety" can also easily lead to abuse and or over control of others.

Speaking only for myself...
I don't have a age date or number for the question of Too old to carry.
I don't like making choices for others....and damn sure don't want folks making choices for me.

Andy

 

[Medic!]

I'll let the coroner decide.



So basically when I'm dead.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

I'm 76 and just renewed my concealed license. I'm still in good shape and train often, I carry most of the time when I'm away from the house but rarely at home. I have permits from 3 different states, when they expire I'll be around 80 years old. We all age differently and maybe I'm pushing it a bit. When do you let the permits expire and stop carrying?

When you're too old to cut the mustard…

View: https://youtu.be/Tmo0s2ynZHI?si=lXnf6HJATJOP8_F1

 

[Medic!]

I'l see your ''old'' video and raise you one.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1PCOhUmPJA&list=RDp1PCOhUmPJA&start_radio=1

 

[Hawaiian]

It depends on the individual. After my FIL passed, my MIL asked if she could borrow one of my guns in case someone tried to break into her house. She was in her 80's and did not always think clearly and became confused at times. I was afraid that she just might be having a 'senior moment' and shoot the paper boy by mistake. I got her some pepper spray and showed her how to use it. She felt secure knowing that she had something to defend herself with.
I am 76, and only have minor 'senior moments' My son will let me know when I become dinged out enough that I should give up the firearms.

 

[Gonefishin]

I'd take a well trained and practiced 80yr old over an incompetent 25 yr old any day

 

[titsonritz]

I'd take a well trained and practiced 80yr old over an incompetent 25 yr old any day

That goes for most things…not porn related.

 

[The Heretic]

I'm 76 and just renewed my concealed license. I'm still in good shape and train often, I carry most of the time when I'm away from the house but rarely at home. I have permits from 3 different states, when they expire I'll be around 80 years old. We all age differently and maybe I'm pushing it a bit. When do you let the permits expire and stop carrying?

I am 72. I probably would not give up my guns until I am physically or mentally unable to safely shoot them

Went to a professional conference about 30 years ago - the speaker was a retired surgeon who was 92 years old. He was sharper mentally than I was at 40 something.