In the 9 years I have had my CHL/LTC I've never had anyone ask if I was carrying. Either no one has noticed my CC, or no one cared to ask. This is with everything up to and including a full size 1911.Tex1961 wrote:So this is my second day going out and about with my LTC. Yesterday was just plain weird feeling.. Both in having the new hardware attached and just the general overall feeling of carrying. Went out again today running errands and meeting up with a couple of friends who are also LTC for lunch. The whole getting in and out of the vehicle, making sure I wasn't imprinting while sitting down, looking for 30.06 signs on the doors, bending down at the office supply store to pick things up without being to obvious.
What struck me though was during lunch. I knew that I was probably printing but for some reason I realized that.
1. There was no signs on the door so I knew they welcomed CC.
2. I have that shiny new card in my wallet that says the Great state of Texas has approved me to carry. I wasn't uncomfortable at all. My gear felt good, and was overall pretty proud to know I was among a very select few who took the time, effort and $$ to protect themselves and if need be protect others.
I wonder what if anything y'all have come up with to say to anyone such as a store manager who approaches you and asks if your carrying. I've have already decided that my answer is YES.. I am a licensed concealed carry person. And leave it a that... I may ask them if my gun was showing somehow, or how they knew but other than that, be up front and proud of it.. Without of course any arrogance... That isn't my style anyway.
Just wanted to share...
I have had 2 people ask me if I was a LEO, while OC'ing (I'm not, BTW). In both cases that led to a discussion on LTC, but neither one was negative in any way.