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I vaguely remember when I took my first CHL class that the instructor, when asked about this very issue, stated the AG had made a comment that every CHL holder should use their CHL as their first ID. He stated that the more that people presented this as an ID, the more society in general would get used to it and accept it. I don't know how true this is, but it sounded good to me at the time.

So right away I sarted using my CHL as my ID. You know, like here is a check for groceries. "I need to see an ID", so I gave my CHL. Did that fairly regurally (spelling is not my strong point), until one wise clerk made a big deal and said something like "I guess I better not refuse your check". Which made me reasses my decision. That was the last time I used my CHL for an ID.

Friends, familly, and some neigbors know I have a CHL. Some know I actually carry. Some at work know I have a CHL mostly since they asked after seeing some IDPA trophies (can you call them trophies if they are plaques?) and know I have gone to IDPA matches out of state and Venezuela. When asked if I have a CHL I say "yes, don't you?". This brings up many a philisophical discussion on protecting life, roles and resposibilities, duty to God (He gave you life, aren't you pleased enough to protect the gift He gave you?), etc. Since my company does not allow carry (even in your vehicle), I don't carry at work.

I did have one butt head ask me in front of several people at a meeting offsite if I was carrying. I smiled and did not answer.

So after all that, there are some folks that know of my CHL that I wish did not. But even more than that, I wish society did not care. Now I keep my mouth and ID shut.