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Re: January Applicants
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:48 am
by blackdog8200
bkblaw84 wrote:Have you ever carried on the ankle before? It can be limiting depending on what type of shoe / pant you are wearing. I have had better success (at least around the house) with something ITWB, especially if you are planning on carrying a smaller gun.
I have carried a Rossi SS .38 Snub nosed in an ankle holster. It is a little heavy to me but not too bad in the summer. I think one of the "air lights" might be good for this or a small automatic. You will not walk funny that way.
It is a little embarrasing when the whole think comes undone and you pistol slides across the floor though. You must check the velcro often with the heavier guns. Again the smaller autos should work better.
Remember too that unless you are in the car or sitting at a restaurant etc. it will be a big "reach" to get to your gun. I used this method only as a backup or no other choice carry.
The FAG bag is the best all around way for me. "Fast Action Gun Bag" is pretty good for most day to day operations. You can take it off and leave it on the seat by you in the car, ride your bike, go to the mall etc. For dressier events like weddings, theater and dinner out in the summer, I used the Kramer undershirt holster however there are several types out there now. You can do a "superman" and rip open the shirt to get to the gun in a surprize situation or just un button a few if the the "need" comes over you. It usually takes a hug to notice the gun.
I was at Pruitt's Guns the other day and a man was wearing a Keltec .380 with a belt clip tucked in his waist. When he showed it to me I couldn't see it and I was looking right at it. I thought the clip was a pocket knife! He could have carried with or without a jacket, in shorts or wearing a tshirt with that rig.
Have fun. Think I'll log in again to see if anything has happend in the last 5 minutes!
Re: January Applicants
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 4:35 pm
by XDJoe
Randall County
CHL Class December 2008
Filled out online information 12/08
Mailed signature application and all required materials to DPS 01/02/09
Application received by DPS 01/06/09
Application Completed 03/16/09
Plastic in hand --Maybe in a few days
Two months and 10 days. Not too bad.
Re: January Applicants
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:21 pm
by Muhr
XDJoe wrote:Randall County
CHL Class December 2008
Filled out online information 12/08
Mailed signature application and all required materials to DPS 01/02/09
Application received by DPS 01/06/09
Application Completed 03/16/09
Plastic in hand --Maybe in a few days
Two months and 10 days. Not too bad.
Re: January Applicants
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 9:30 am
by blackdog8200
XDJoe wrote:Randall County
CHL Class December 2008
Filled out online information 12/08
Mailed signature application and all required materials to DPS 01/02/09
Application received by DPS 01/06/09
Application Completed 03/16/09
Plastic in hand --Maybe in a few days
Two months and 10 days. Not too bad.
Outstanding!
You are about a week ahead of me....I hope!
Re: January Applicants
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 6:52 am
by LaserTex
Checked this morning - certificate issued. 69 days today. Should have plastic by tomorrow or Friday. Bass pro Shop has a truck coming in today at 0900 hrs as well. Hopefully they will have some ammo on board.
Doug
Re: January Applicants
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 7:43 am
by Gunners
Class: 01/07/09
Mailed: 01/08/09
DPS Received: 01/13/09
Processing: 02/09/09
Completed: 03/17/09
Plastic In Hand: --/--/--
Re: January Applicants
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:00 am
by LaserTex
Gunners wrote:
Class: 01/07/09
Mailed: 01/08/09
DPS Received: 01/13/09
Processing: 02/09/09
Completed: 03/17/09
Plastic In Hand: --/--/--
Looks like you got the same news this morning. Congrats to you too.
Re: January Applicants
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 11:40 am
by bkblaw84
Man I'm jealous. Heres to another couple of lonesome weeks!
Re: January Applicants
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 7:46 pm
by EnglandGreen
I'm still waiting for my PIN....
Re: January Applicants
Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 3:45 pm
by LaserTex
No plastic today. And still no ammo. Any luck finding in NW or SE San Antonio?
Doug
Re: January Applicants
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:28 pm
by EnglandGreen
Received my PIN today at last!!!
Dated March 5th, post date March 6th
Status Processing...
Re: January Applicants
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:48 pm
by XDJoe
Randall County
CHL Class December 2008
Filled out online information 12/08
Mailed signature application and all required materials to DPS 01/02/09
Application received by DPS 01/06/09
Application Completed 03/16/09
Plastic in hand --3/20/09
ID arrived today. Only 4 days for snail mail.
Re: January Applicants
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:34 pm
by LaserTex
No card today either...and still not finding ammo. :-(
Doug
Re: January Applicants
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:50 am
by LaserTex
Received card on Saturday. No Wally Walk, but an HEB walk instead on Sunday. Not really a big deal. Good luck everyone - hope your plastic arrives soon.
Doug
Re: January Applicants
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:33 pm
by 05kas05
