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It is now *technically* day 3 of my concealed carry journey, and I gotta say, I'm lovin' it.

I've done 3 Wally Walks. One on the day of receipt of my plastic, one while ordering a prescription for meds, and another to pick up said prescription. On the most recent visit, a local LEO happened to turn in to Walmart immediately after me. Sure enough, he was actually making a visit of his own, and was 10 feet (give or take) behind me as I entered the premises. That was the most anxious I have felt during my time carrying, as I carry at roughly 5 o'clock and my piece is most likely going to be visible from the rear (if at all). Nevertheless, I was not confronted. While this is probably all "new CHL holder paranoia", if an LEO noticed, I doubt he/she would give it much thought, as I'm a short, young, clean-cut, well-mannered white kid. If anyone was under the impression that I was carrying, I'd like to think that they would know right off the bat that I intend no harm.

I stayed the night at my best bud's house the day I received my plastic. I did not make it known that I was carrying until the end of the night, although he was aware that I had undergone the initial process and was only waiting on the physical license to arrive. We had plans to fish in the morning, and he lives a bit out of town, so I crashed there. Upon making my space on his couch, I removed my holster and spare mag from my waistband and pocket. I was greeted by a "what the heck" kind of response, as he had no idea I was packin' all night. I spent a solid 4 hours in close-quarters with this dude, and he did not notice a thing.

That being said, I am now 100% confident in my ability to conceal my piece properly.

Feels great to be a legal member of the CCW world.