First time jitters.

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The only things I still get bothered by is carrying with one in the chamber and keeping it in my car if needed. I can get over the car thing easy I believe. But still apprehensive about carrying chambered. Ok your turn.

Hey Derek,

Congrats on the CHL. I have carried a G26 chambered since they came out and we were able to get a permit in TX. I have never had an issue and you will become more comfortable over time.

Never become complacent when handling your gun, especially when holstering/unholstering.

Also, if you need to leave your gun from time to time in your car (and you will with all the GFZ's) get a good quality lock box that will actually be a deterrent to a thief. They are available, but not for $30.
 
ArchAngelCD, I really don't care whether a sheeple in WalMart sees my gun printing. I do absolutely worry, however, about bad guys seeing my gun printing.

An example:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzw-HKuuQbg
Well then, I guess if it's on youtube it must be true... ok :rolleyes:

Enen if that happened it would be rare. I guess I'm sceptical because in old. You can believe what you want but sometime I just get so tired of rumors and proof that really isn't proof. Whatever.
 
Actually, ArchAngelCD, I was responding to a question that you posed...

ArchAngelCD wrote:

I have a few questions:

Why do so many who carry concealed worry so much about printing? Most people are so much less observant than you think. Nobody cares about you or what's in your pants!...

Of course this is all just my opinion.

(emphasis added)

You were the one who offered the opinion that "Nobody cares about you or what's in your pants!" My opinion differs, and I at least offered one contrary example why it differs.

For the benefit of those who haven't already reached final conclusions on this question, here are a couple of other examples of concealed firearm carriers who printed or didn't otherwise conceal their firearm, and who were assaulted and had their firearms stolen:

http://www.mailtribune.com/article/20150918/NEWS/150919579

and

http://www.heralddemocrat.com/article/20160627/NEWS/306279951.

Perhaps there are some people out there who really do care about "...what's in [our] pants!" and who will assault us for it.


ArchAngelCD wrote:

Enen if that happened it would be rare. I guess I'm sceptical because in old. You can believe what you want but sometime I just get so tired of rumors and proof that really isn't proof. Whatever.


ArchAngelCD, for the benefit of the THR community, can you describe using rational, well-reasoned arguments how you came to the conclusion that nobody cares what is in our pants?

(BTW, I don't think that "You can't believe everything you see on the internet" and "I'm sceptical (sic) because in (sic) old" or "Whatever" qualify as rational, or well-reasoned arguments)
 
One of my biggest concerns was dealing with family and friends. The vast majority are not only against the ownership and use of firearms but they are decidedly against anyone carrying a firearm. Some believe their martial arts training is good enough for them to survive an attack and some don't even think law enforcement should be armed. My goal has not been to change any minds but simply do as I do and maintain the positive image of a normal gun owner. I am still uneasy about being outed in certain company. I don't like it but the potential consequences of being without a firearm are worse.

My original fear of printing is still wearing off. It helped me to choose a variety of guns that, though I originally felt were too small, certainly do not feel that way under the belt. Single stack 9mm and .380 with the occasional small revolver in my outwear is enough to make me feel okay.

The one major equipment consolation I made to alleviate the fear of my gun "going off" was to choose carry pieces with a redundant (IMO) safety, such as the Springfield Armory xds with a grip safety, or longer double action triggers.
 
Minor nit pick. WallyWorld makes you pay for the ammo at the sporting goods counter. When distracted reading the back covers of DVDs or checking for cracked eggs, theft from your cart is a real possibility.

Mike
I agree with the ammo in the cart issue. I saw some chaps following me around once after I bought ammo and was grocery shopping with my wife. The stop and stare shooed them off.

My first carry CC day was with an AIWB holster that looked like a good idea at the time. It was very uncomfortable with my build. Once I got my AlienGear IWB at 4:00 or so, and the right size pants, things were much better.
One in the tube for me. Always these days.
 
In a good holster many modern handguns are highly resistant to going off. They resist impact unless bubba does his super trigger job, have firing pin disconnects or transfer bars etc In a good holster that securely holds them they are generally safe.

The danger is when you take them out of that holster.
Like when complying with a law that requires you leave it in the car to go inside certain locations or places prohibiting carrying, or even worse unload it in places that require it be unloaded to put it in the vehicle.
Then you are unloading and loading guns, holstering loaded guns, often in your vehicle in semi public trying to be discreet and unseen.
Racking a slide to chamber a round always has a slight risk. Putting a chambered gun back in a holster with straps and snaps or a finger that might get wedged between the holster and the trigger is how many are discharged unintentionally. A manual safety can help reduce that risk.
I always like to use two hands to holster a Glock for example, I hold the retention strap out of the way with the other hand. Unneeded most of the time, but sometimes that retention strap will work its way in the trigger guard if you holster enough, and if it gives enough resistance the gun will fire.

So the biggest danger is not carrying loaded, it is being forced to load and unload it to comply with the law throughout the day.
Without that requirement a loaded gun sitting in a holster is pretty safe if you keep control of it. But with so many states prohibiting carry in certain places or allowing businesses which are open to the public to prohibit carrying, the danger is definitely increased.
 
At first "one in the chamber" gave me pause, but that faded rapidly.

Ongoing it's not jitters, but diligence: putting together the right clothing and holster combinations to maintain concealment.
 
So for me, the jitters are gone. Today I carried in the chamber, and went everywhere. Park, stores, food shopping. No problem at all. At times I thought I was printing badly, but no one said anything or gave me any looks that I noticed. So yeah. I'm good now.

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You will get comfortable with all aspects of carrying...quickly.

Securing a gun in a vehicle is not a problem...and it will be there when you get back. I attach my gun, under the seat, to a seat post...with a lock through the trigger guard. It will take TIME and TOOLS to get that gun loose....ask me how I know...you can still loose the key.:banghead:
 
Back in the day I carried a cocked and locked 1911 45 ACP in a shoulder holster.
My handgun has had extensive gunsmithing done on it to assure safety.
As a defensive weapon it it did not need nor does it still have a target weight trigger.

With a 5 pound trigger, I'm also not likely to have an Adrenalin induced Accidental Discharge in a gun drawn confrontation.
The gun will only fire when I want it to and I'll be shooting at center mass at close range not at a 2" X ring at fifty yards.

Familiarity with your gun really helps the confidence factor.
I have literally thousands of rounds through that gun and have never had an AD.

About not having a round in the chamber of a semi-automatic hand gun... Why bother to carry at all?

Do you use a dull knife?

I'm not trying to be cruel here, but if you carry a gun it has to be usable when needed, not after it has been reassembled, etc.

You have to trust the gun. ... If not, don't carry one.

Getting some formal training will help too.

Naturally, lots of (empty gun) drawing practice is in order.
Practice slowly making sure of a safe muzzle direction and finger off the trigger every time.
You are building muscle memory.
When it counts for real, you will move much faster, but the motions will remain safe.

Hope this helps,

Steve
 
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