I've been going to this dentist's office for years. For the past four years I've been in the habit of carrying nearly 100% of the time. When I'd go to this dentist's office I'd leave my carry piece and spare mag in the car.

Last time I went I decided to ask. "Do you or <office name> have any problem with patients carrying?" "Nope," she replied.

Went back today for Part II of III. The other dentist and assistant, this time. Asked the assistant. "No, I don't have a problem. I carry, myself." Cool. So we talked carry pieces, shooting ranges and stuff. Dentist walks in. We talk about what's going to happen today, etc. They get me all comfy and set up, and get to work.

So there I am, laying in the chair, with these two women leaning over me, working on my teeth, talking about their guns and what they each were looking to acquire next

Now that IS pleasant conversation to listen to over a dental proceedure!

You don't find that very often. Good for them for carrying and making an effort to protect themselves.

Now that's America!

That's about as good as a visit to the dentist gets!

Dang that’s awesome. I’m in the market for a new dentist as mine recently retired.

I have the same relationship with my dentist too. Glad to hear the OP has the same!

I found my dentist on a local gun board. This was back in 2008 when the docs started asking if there were guns in the household. There was a post bitching about it and he popped in and said he would never ask that in his practice.

I was new to the area and still looking for a dentist so I dropped by his office. I related the story to the receptionist. SHe smiled and showed me her daily carry choice. The billing lady that sat next to her did as well. They then told me that the office (about 20 ladies total) was 100% carry. The dentist paid for all of their carry classes and those that couldn't afford a reliable firearm found themselves gifted one.

The practice has grown, his son joined as a second dentist and they just hired a new lady dentist. Still 100% carry.

Fantastic dude. He literally saved my life last year by recognizing cancer on my tongue in a very early stage.

Told him when he sells to his son to take a chair home as I would be coming by there for continued care.

I don't know a lot about pre-lock S&W revolvers but they are his passion and he has an incredible collection.

Find them and support them. They are out there.

I went to a doctor who specializes in carpel tunnel a couple of years ago. The typical insurance required sign on the door said 'no firearms'. I ignored it under AZ law pertaining to retired LEO.

The doctor asked me my profession and I told him, and that I ignored his sign...if he wanted me to leave, that was fine. He kind of laughed and said no problem, "I carry a Glock 19" and pulled his sweater up. He paid for all his office staff to go to Gunsite and bought them pistols. All of my doctors are pro 2A even if their insurance companies are not.

My first visit to a urology doc, we spoke for a bit, then he asked if I would mind lowering my pants so he could check my prostate.

I fumbled a bit, trying to hide my pistol. He looked over my shoulder to see what I was doing, and asked, "Hey, what is that -- a SIG? I carry an H&K."

Curious as to why you even asked?
Not sure about my dentist but my Doctor is most certainly a Sig guy!!

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Originally posted by V-Tail:
My first visit to a urology doc, we spoke for a bit, then he asked if I would mind lowering my pants so he could check my prostate.

I fumbled a bit, trying to hide my pistol. He looked over my shoulder to see what I was doing, and asked, "Hey, what is that -- a SIG? I carry an H&K."

That's pretty good. ha !

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Originally posted by Black92LX:
Curious as to why you even asked?

Because when I removed my jacket it would have become visible.

I'd been checking with my pharmacy about a flu shot before the holidays. The pharmacist, youngish lady in her thirties wanted me to wait for the senior dose due to my age and my health history on file to which I agreed.

So as routine goes, Saturday is my day to go to my friend's gun shop and help him for a few hours. He is well advanced in age, has multiple health problems combined with mobility problems. And on the way home my usual M.O. is to stop at the grocery store which has the pharmacy inside. I saw her and she said that she had gotten some in and if I had five minutes we could be done with it. I agreed and she brought me into the room and asked me to remove my long sleeve shirt that was over my long sleeve t-shirt. The outer shirt covers my carry gun.

So, I'm in the room, have a dilemma. No signage regarding firearms so I'm in the clear that way but I do not want to freak out the pharmacist, didn't even think when I went in that I was going to get the flu shot then and there. So I'm now trying to take my long sleeve overshirt off and covering my right side carry while turning and presenting her my left arm in an ungraceful manner. She sees my obvious distress and asks me if there was a problem and if I was o.k. I said "yes, but I didn't want her to see something on me." She then said "Oh, I have no problem with you carrying, it does not bother me a bit." Seems she caught a glimpse of my holster while I was trying to cover it up.

Patriots and fellow rule ignorers are where you find them. Remember Wally World mandating that firearms being open carried are no longer allowed inside their premises? I see it frequently in our local store and not one employee says boo about it.

Had a similar conversation with a periodentist.

At my practice, I carry daily in a belly band. I treat a large number of law enforcement and other agency agents. Most of them carry weapons whether in uniform or civilian dress.

My nurse was getting someone ready in the room next door. Per usual assessment, they take BP/pulse, weight and assess the lower leg for any extra fluid/oedema.

Well, that when the large thud happened against the adjoing wall. She went to assess the lower leg and the off duty SWAT officer was carrying in an ankle holster. He reacted in an appropriate manner to maintain control of the weapon and forcefully pushed here up against the wall.... 220lbs vs 110lbs, no contest.

Naturally, he was apologetic and she was more than visibly shaken. But no worse for the wear. So, the officer came by another day and did a quick lunch and learn for the nurses on how to assess who might be carrying and where. We never did have another problem.

And 4 or 5 nurses, got gift cards to get their concealed carry permits.

Andrew

I mentioned my H&K-carrying urologist above. There was another instance at the cardio doc that I used to go to (before I fired him for consistently keeping me sitting on my narrow ass in the waiting room for over an hour, every appointment).

The visit that I remember, prior to seeing the doc, the nurse asked me to remove my outer shirt. I hesitated, she obviously knew why, because she said, "Oh, don't worry about that. My brothers all carry and I have an appointment next week to get my carry permit."

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On another occasion, I was at the office of a friend who was an insurance broker. We were talking about guns in his outer office, where three women, his office staff, were busy typing away at computer terminals. I jokingly asked, "Are there any armed citizens here?" With no hesitation, everybody nodded "yes" and raised their hands.

I guess I shouldn't be surprised at any of this, after all, this is Florida.

There is no such thing as a amusing experience at the dentists office!

I hate it when they talk about something, but you can't participate because their hands are stuffed in your mouth!