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Alaska2Texas,
Welcome to Texas and the the best forum on the web, bar none! You will become more and more comfortable carrying your weapon as time passes. The suggestion to carry around your house and yard is a good one. Most every one has to get accustomed to that acute feeling that others might see or know you have a weapon on you (I assume you intend to carry concealed). Many folks will inadvertently put a hand on their weapon and continuously make a visual check in the beginning. There's a running thread about taking a Wally (WalMart) Walk as the first outing for CC. I think because the high customer density helps one "fade" into the masses to give you a feeling of inconspicuousness. With a few exceptions public parks are not off limits, so no worry there if you choose to carry. As for keeping a weapon in your vehicle I am not in favor. Even with an alarm thieves are in and out of cars quickly. Most people pay no attention when a vehicle alarm goes off; the thieves know it and take advantage of it. You mentioned your tinted windows. Be sure the front side windows (driver and passenger) meet Texas' guidelines and that your front windshield is not darkened. Thank you for your service and again welcome!