I'm not an LEO, but I wonder if the LE (current or retired) concealed carrier may have a little different perspective than the non-LE concealed carrier?I am retired LEO and that must shade my judgement a bit.
But what I learned is IF [ or heaven forbid WHEN ] you NEED a rosco [ pistol for you young un's ] you will NOT EVER complain that its too big or holds too many rounds = I can promise that !.
I'm not an LEO, but I wonder if the LE (current or retired) concealed carrier may have a little different perspective than the non-LE concealed carrier?
For instance, as an LEO, if your gun, for whatever reason, temporarily becomes un-concealed, and you end up in an encounter with another LEO about your carry, you probably have more experience dealing with LE than the general population, and also as an LE, would probably expect professional courtesy in an encounter with your fellow officers.
Conversely, I suspect the typical non-LE concealed carrier is probably a little paranoid about the possibility of being spotted as a concealed carrier and really aren't looking forward to an encounter with LE regarding their carrying of a concealed weapon, regardless of how legal it may be.
I am sorry in that I wish I could speak for all LEO's.I'm not an LEO, but I wonder if the LE (current or retired) concealed carrier may have a little different perspective than the non-LE concealed carrier?
For instance, as an LEO, if your gun, for whatever reason, temporarily becomes un-concealed, and you end up in an encounter with another LEO about your carry, you probably have more experience dealing with LE than the general population, and also as an LE, would probably expect professional courtesy in an encounter with your fellow officers.
Conversely, I suspect the typical non-LE concealed carrier is probably a little paranoid about the possibility of being spotted as a concealed carrier and really aren't looking forward to an encounter with LE regarding their carrying of a concealed weapon, regardless of how legal it may be.
I’m the guy on the forum whose year round edc is a Beretta 92FS in a Milt Sparks Executive Companion holster. I have carried this gun and holster combination for three years now. I either Open or Conceal carry depending on the weather. Now that the summer weather is here I will Open Carry for the next several months. Technically my carry is more semi-open carry as it is iwb. I make no effort to conceal the grip and slide that is above my belt. When Fall arrives and I start wearing a jacket I still carry the same gun and holster. It just happens to be concealed because of the garment.
I have only seen one person notice my gun. It was a pharmacy clerk as I was picking up my meds. She didn’t say anything but kept staring at it. Mind you I was standing directly in front of her only 2 or 3’ feet away so it was very easy for her to notice.
Congratulations on finding something you love! Yes, the belt is a very big deal. It's the foundation of your whole carry system, assuming you carry at your waist.OP update - I purchased a Beretta 96A1. I tricked it out a bit and have been shooting it pretty regularly. I love it. I discovered an important part of the carry equation is the belt to which the holster is attached. I picked up a Kore Essentials Tactical ratchet belt that keeps the holster snugged up against my body really well.
Congratulations on finding something you love! Yes, the belt is a very big deal. It's the foundation of your whole carry system, assuming you carry at your waist.
You single action guys, Colt, Browning, etc. carry cocked and locked or cock it when you're ready? Those miniature Sigs that are so popular seem especially impractical if not actually dangerous. All that fumbling sure is glamorous...(sorry
When I carried a 1911, it was cocked and locked.You single action guys, Colt, Browning, etc. carry cocked and locked or cock it when you're ready? Those miniature Sigs that are so popular seem especially impractical if not actually dangerous. All that fumbling sure is glamorous...(sorry