Has anyone lost the "excitement"

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it works for me....i know it'll work for you.
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HighVelocity wrote:I don't recall having an excited feeling. It was more a feeling of relief.
Thats a good one! :iagree:
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I had a ccw in Colo. way back in '83 before they were common, and I carried every day for about 2 years until I moved. It was not exciting to me when I got my Tx chl and now it has also become common place for me to carry everyday. My fear is that i will become too comfortable and walk into a plase that is posted and not even think about it. I have to make my self remember to check the signage before entering a building.
I really can't understand the reason behind not being able to carry anywher, I mean we all have been checked out and are known to be on the right side, so why not be allowed to carry anywhere.
Hey, I know there is no way anyone can ansewr that question, I'm just glad that we can carry most places.
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txinvestigator wrote: I graduated in 1983 too. May of '83. Its been a long time for me since carry was exciting.
For me, it was 1974 when I graduated from our Academy. Been a long time. Can't remember any excitement concerning carrying a weapon concealed or openly; learning how to track consumed most of my time back then. Frankly, tracking was the huge excitement.
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it's still exciting for me. when i get a new pair of shoes, i've got to get a new gun to match. :cool:

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The excitement started to wear off after the incident at my sister's.
I realized that not everyone is as interested in self-protection as I am.

I still firmly value my right to carry, and do so all the time. I carry everywhere I legally can, because I believe it is my duty (to myself and my family) and my right.

It's now like leaving the house without the cell phone--way too difficult. I just can't bring myself to leave home without either one.

Since I can't carry at work, it usually stays locked in the trunk of my car in a lifejacket safe until I get home, but I know its there if I plan to go anywhere before or after.
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Venus Pax wrote:The excitement started to wear off after the incident at my sister's.

It's now like leaving the house without the cell phone--way too difficult. I just can't bring myself to leave home without either one.
Good job. It is not in me to leave the house w/o either phone or arm.
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I guess the first major mental change for me was being confident enough to carry cocked. Now it is a very serious committment to my personal protection.

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Good job ladies. Good job.
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The most "excitement" I've experienced in a long time is the thought of having to explain to an LEO on a traffic stop, "Well officer, my Driver's Licnese number is -------- and my CHL number is ----. I've got my pistol in my pants on my right hip, but I forgot my wallet today ... Would you like to follow me home to see my IDs?" :oops:

Yep, it's happened twice this year. I'm more likely to get out the door without my wallet or the cell phone than without the five-holer!
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