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Are you Armed?

By Roy Barker

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Dockside Realty, Inc. BK3027547

June 06, 2015 12:09 AM

In my previous post Tom Arstingstall brought up the point of security and safety of agents having customers in their cars.

That brings another point to mind. Do you carry when showing property? Up to now I haven't. I have a concealed carry permit, but I don't have a gun that is easy to carry. I am considering getting one, however.

I have seen some stats lately that say many agents are now carrying. I don't know if it just media coverage or not, but agents seem to be targeted more often now than I remember in the past.

Do you carry? Would you consider carrying?

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Bruce Hicks

Best Homes Hawaii - Honolulu, HI

Your Best Hawaii Realtor!

I hope it is a 'media thing' only. That is scary to know that ANYONE is 'carrying' Roy Barker . Hope the world has not gotten down to this.

Jun 06, 2015 12:15 AM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

No I do not carry and I wouldnt, but that is just me....It sure is a scary world out there

Jun 06, 2015 12:16 AM

Roy Barker

Dockside Realty, Inc. - Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Serving your Florida Real Estate needs!

Thanks for the reply Bruce. It is scary, but it is also very real. We have seen some personally (not toward us, but agents we know).

I would rather it wasn't this way, but I will protect myself and my family if I have to. I said in another post that we generally have a relationship of some sort built with our customers before we put them in our car, but there are a lot of other issues out there right now. It may not be your customers that you need to worry about. We have walked into 'vacant' properties to find people in them. We haven't had confrontations, but certainly might have.

I certainly understand why an agent would not carry. If you are not properly trained and ready to use the weapon, don't carry one!

Jun 06, 2015 12:32 AM

Thanks Kristin. It is very scary. We have some areas we have to go into, or through, that are very crime prone. I'm sure most agents have those areas as well. It should not be that way, but it is.

Jun 06, 2015 12:34 AM

Lenn Harley

Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA

Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

I would and I have when driving through D.C. late in the evening. Once you've had a group of people crowd around your vehicle and one even tried to open the door on the passenger's side, you learn that showing a handgun will scatter the group. Of course the car doors are locked.

Would I use the firearm to protect my life or those in my vehicle with me?

In a heartbeat.

Jun 06, 2015 12:36 AM

Kevin J. May

Hobe Sound, FL

Jerry Lucas

ABC Legal Docs LLC - Colorado Springs, CO

Notary Training, Consulting. Colorado Springs, CO

I would not announce it online if you do not carry a weapon.

Jun 06, 2015 12:49 AM

Kevin J. May

Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL

Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

The saying if guns are outlawed only outlaws will have guns applies. Have you ever been the in the sights of a gun wielding assailant? That action pretty much seals the deal for me.

Rob D. Shepherd

RETIRED - Florence, OR

RETIRED

I would also NOT announce it if I did. I think some would be more likley to challenge you. Just want to see how fast you are.

Jun 06, 2015 02:07 AM

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