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jayinsat wrote:

I can't see how this got turned into a "shooting the homeowner" thread.

I believe the OP asks what would we, the homeowners, do if we saw the repairpersons gun. Many initial responses seemed to presume the repairperson was a reputable, licensed individual. I don't presume that. If they accidentally reveal, I will want assurance or they will be asked to leave. Many home burglars use stolen utility vehicles.

Well, then it seems that you as a homeowner or business owner might need to do a little "due diligence" as to whom you are inviting to your home or business.

I know I would not book a service call with someone that I haven't spoken with personally or had referred to me by a person I trusted.

Very few times if any; have I seen a case where a "badguy repairperson" would have not raised my hackles upon answering the door, I can assure you that I always answer the door prepared, as I'm sure you do as well. This is the time to size up your visitor and make the determination as to whether to allow them into your home or business.

I carry a Sig P938 in a wallet holster. Chances of it falling out are very remote, chances of it being spotted by the client are very remote.

I can't see how this got turned into a "shooting the homeowner" thread. I size up my new client on the phone, driving through their neighborhood, when I arrive at their location and finally when I meet them at the door. There is very little room for error by following these steps. In over 30 yrs of going "cold" to a clients home I've never been in a compromising situation. Now, the neighborhood, that's a whole 'nuther story.

My reason for carrying into a clients home is so that when I go to and from their home to pick parts from my van...I'm protected. If I were to encounter a bad guy, I highly doubt they would have the decency to allow me to dig through my bag or get into my console to get prepared for the confrontation. I've had tools stolen from my van in as little as 3 minutes from the time I closed the door and reentered the building, I've had people insist I give them money, etc.

I might ad that VERY few of my clients are "cold/unknown" clients to me any longer. The vast majority of my clients are by referral.

As a plumber I carry daily (of course) and into all of my clients homes/business' that are not posted. I provide my plumbing services to a wide variety of clients, from the most conservative to the most liberal. I'm cognizant of their leanings and make an effort to not expose my CCW...I can't afford to lose one of my clients over this issue, much less any other issue. I will disarm in the van if I know I will be getting into a situation that may expose my CCW. I am very blessed to have a majority of pro-gun clients, however I still make every effort to remain concealed.

What would I say you ask? I'm not sure, it really depends on the situation. I could see some of my more liberal clients not saying anything, but dern sure never calling me again. I think my conservative clients would say something positive.