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Glad to get my CHL over the July 4th holiday. It was in the mail package delivered when we returned from vacation. Waited only five weeks. But, I really did not want to go to WalMart for the first carry so I went to Tractor Supply. Hope I can still be a member here.

I avoid Walmart at all costs. You're OK in my book. Welcome to the forum.

Welcome and congratulations on the fresh plastic! You're fine without doing the official "Wally-Walk" in my opinion. The whole idea is just to get out and about around a lot of people to knock the new off. Some people take to the experience more naturally than others. For me it was a pretty smooth transition into the new lifestyle. A little self conscious at first but after a couple years it's completely natural. I came into the experience owning my first firearm ever in my 40's. Folks with previous handgun handgun experience probably took to it a lot easier than I did. As long as you carry whenever you can (or will) and are in condition yellow at all times (if you can) you'll fit right in here.

IMHO, the term Wally Walk has more to do with your first carry experience than it does an actual Walmart facility. Walmart was the most common place for most people because it was the closest/most convenient place with crowds (I pass several Walmarts before I get to Tractor Supply). Basically the same as using Coke as a generic term for sodas.

I think the term "WallyWalk" should be replaced with "TargetWalk" I mean ????? what the heck do I mean ?????

tomdavis wrote:Glad to get my CHL over the July 4th holiday. It was in the mail package delivered when we returned from vacation. Waited only five weeks. But, I really did not want to go to WalMart for the first carry so I went to Tractor Supply. Hope I can still be a member here.

You don't have to do a Wally Walk to be a forum member but I think it's required if you want to get a CHL badge.

Wal-Mart is an enteraining place to visit. If you were to have a Micro pistol taped to your forehead, kinda doubt that it'd be considered 'unusual' for a Open Carry wally walk.

salty

tomdavis wrote:...I really did not want to go to WalMart for the first carry so I went to Tractor Supply. Hope I can still be a member here.

Double secret probation!
Just kidding. Welcome.