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d strokes wrote:If you in Austin try going to GT distributors it is the ultimate Wal-Mart walk.

seamusTX wrote:

GrayGhost wrote:Busted by a 7 year old, now that's funny. And if she can make it out, probably anyone else would have.

Not necessarily. Children notice things that adults avoid looking at out of politeness or being preoccupied with other concerns.

- Jim

s197winstang wrote:I have it in the center C second level so when i open it the top tray is exposed. I thought I had to declare to LEO.. no?

s197winstang wrote:On a road trip and decided to carry in the car as is my right. Nervous as heck because I don't have my chl yet. I keep thinking what if I get pulled over, what do I say... I guess it just takes getting used to.

Excaliber wrote:

marksiwel wrote:

samobius wrote:

seamusTX wrote: The main thing to remember is you have every right to carry a concealed handgun (in places that are not prohibited). Even if your shirt blows up or something, it's not a crime.

I think the shirt blowing up thing is overemphasized. It has never happened to me.

I've been carrying less than a week and I'm still wondering what I would say if I were "made". "It's ok, I have a license"?

The sad thing is, if you see someone open carrying, you assume they're law enforcement. It's almost more calming to see someone open carry.
But with most people, if you have a gun under your shirt, you must have something to hide, ergo you must be a bad guy.

So it seems like the only difference between us and the bad guys is a thin piece of plastic that protects us from going directly to jail if a LEO learns we're concealing.

Just doesn't seem right.

What to say if someone makes you? Depends on what they say I guess?

Screams "HE's GOT A GUN!"
I wouldnt know what to say

The best answer I've heard is: "Lady, you're in Texas. Get over it."

For a better understanding of why you don't need to worry about being made unless you're doing something pretty unusual, watch this very short video just once while counting the number of times a basketball is passed from one subject to another. Write down your answer so you won't forget it. I'll explain the relevance this evening.

samobius wrote:

seamusTX wrote: The main thing to remember is you have every right to carry a concealed handgun (in places that are not prohibited). Even if your shirt blows up or something, it's not a crime.

I think the shirt blowing up thing is overemphasized. It has never happened to me.

I've been carrying less than a week and I'm still wondering what I would say if I were "made". "It's ok, I have a license"?

The sad thing is, if you see someone open carrying, you assume they're law enforcement. It's almost more calming to see someone open carry.
But with most people, if you have a gun under your shirt, you must have something to hide, ergo you must be a bad guy.

So it seems like the only difference between us and the bad guys is a thin piece of plastic that protects us from going directly to jail if a LEO learns we're concealing.

Just doesn't seem right.

karl wrote:Congratulations, practice that draw! ...with an unloaded gun Not sure if I'm the only one but I never felt uncomfortable carrying when I first received my CHL.

USA1 wrote:

marksiwel wrote: I wish I could just wear my Police Belt, it fits well. I can hold lots of stuff in it (Water Bottles, Candy, Flash light, Gun, Mags, Cell Phone)

All the essentials.

Redwing wrote:Well not really my first but my second time carrying. My first time I didn't make it out of my driveway before my 7 year old daughter asked me why I had a gun in my pants. I responded by saying I didn't then ran inside and removed my G19 in a Raven Concealment IWB. Busted by a little kid before I even got started. Apparently, my shirt bunched up behind the pistol's grip leaving it exposed for all to see.

Today I decided to go the mall for first time carrying concealed. Same setup as my first attempt but this time wore the holster OWB with an untucked shirt and jacket covering the weapon. I checked for printing before leaving the house and everything looked good. I get to the mall and start walking around. About 30 minutes pass and I suddenly started to get nervous. Not sure why. I knew no one could tell I was carrying but I just felt anxious and "on guard" the whole time. Almost like when I have my kids out at crowded places. Always on the look out with my head on swivel.

I hope over time I get used to carrying a gun in public places but I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this same uneasiness when they first started carrying.