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At this point, NOT having the firearm on makes me fidgitty. Think about it, before you had your license, how often were you looking at everyone around you to see if they had "gun shaped" lumps under their clothes? For me, never did before, now it's like a sport to try to spot someone.

Situational awareness is up more now, but carrying has become my new normal.

And that is not a bad thing.

But I am a Sagitarious....

We had a big festival at our church this weekend. There were 5 people there that I knew were carrying. (we either took the class together, or were referred to the class by the others).

This weekend, I forgot that I had it on. HEB, Randals, Church, Home Depot, football for my son, etc. It is becomming like having a blackberry on my hip.

I am actually supprised how quickly it has become not an issue.

I actually got a really good belt from Ariat (used to be Justin). They are kinda cowboy-ish, but I am ok with that. Really thick and sturdy.

I have not purchased a "Tuck" style holster yet, but will have to in the future. I can't always be casual.

Another option without a holster is here:

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I saw this in person, and it would be perfect for a formal occasion where you had to wear a suit or button up tucked in shirt. There is extra padding to stop printing. If you get it in white, it looks like an undershirt.

So, I am guessing that "Hey honey, are you strapped with one in the pipe?" is not cryptic enough?

My Kindergarten son has started wearing his 6-shooter in the neighborhood. I think it's cute. He is simply trying to be like dad but really has no concept of the whole "concealed" thing. My 9 year old daughter likes the whole idea of it being "secret". The wife just rolls her eyes at me :)

The wife is becoming resigned to the fact that I will be carrying everywhere it is legal.

Wife asking is one thing, my 9 year old daughter asking is another. She thinks it is the coolest thing. I am having to remind her that she has to keep it quiet, and not to tell anyone.

She is also asking for a .22 cal rifle for Christmas this year. I need to work on the wife early on that one.

I got up yesterday moring and put on the Galco holster and extra mag holster. I went shopping to Kroger, got home, went to church, went to eat after. Once we were done with lunch, it was off to the inlaws house. Having just received the license, and really new to carrying, it is kind of a new thing. My wife was having a conversation with her mom about me carrying, and her mom wanted to know if I had it at lunch today. My wife asked if I had it on me, and at that point, I realized a kinda cool thing.

Having the gun was a new thing in the morning, but through the day, it was normal, and I stopped obsessing about it during the day. Not only that I was not concerned about it, no one in the family even had a clue.

Most of the parinoia we have is self produced. I have carried a pocket knife for years and don't feel like it attracts extra attention. I am learning that I should have the same attitude towards my concealed carry.

I have not had a "LEO in public" experience, but we need not be our own worst enemy. We have the right to carry, and passed the background.