For The New CHL

[Keith]

Just wnted to say dont panic about carrying for the first time. I received my license in July and like all of us new people it took a little while to get used to it. Took about 2 weeks for me. Now I have a new concern and its much worse the how I felt when I received my new carry permit. My issue is not carrying I truely dont feel right. Went to my sons school and it was bugging the heck out of me not having my gun. I felt naked like I was missing my right arm. Amazing how things change once you get used to something. Im sure the same thing will happen to yall

[USA1]

Yep ,I've been carrying every day since the "plastic" came in. For me it felt natural from day 1 .
I haven't had a situation that would make me leave it at home yet ...THANK GOD !

[chabouk]

With licenses taking months to process, there's no reason why a new CHL can't be well practiced on carrying before they even get their plastic in hand. I suggest carrying whenever you legally can before even getting the license: at home, at the range (and to/from the range), in your yard, while going for a leisurely drive, etc.

[randomoutburst]

I'm not even old enough to get my CHL yet and I feel naked without my gun. I have it within arm's reach while at home, and in the car when I drive...so when I visit another's home or go in to the store I feel incredibly exposed...even though I'm not really carrying yet!
Spent the night at my in-law's home last night. I was napping on the couch, no one was home, and their three dogs went crazy out of nowhere. I realized that my decision to not bring my gun with me left me feeling very vulnerable. My father-in-law has a nice Dan Wesson 41mag but no ammo...if he at least had some ammo I would have felt marginally better. ;)
I would imagine that once I can legally carry I'll experience the same feeling of nakedness to a higher degree since it would normally not only be within reach but also on my person.

[Zee]

I always carry a Gerber in my pocket. I can't carry it in airports and going into a lot of govt buildings. It does feel weird missing in my pocket. I drop it back in when I leave court and I feel like everything's where it belongs.