So I've got a little story to share this morning that I hope will be of some benefit to all of us that accept the responsibility to legally carry a firearm.
Recently,for some reason, my jeans have begun to shrink to the point where they are starting to get uncomfortable. When I IWB carry, my perfered method, they get really uncomfortable. Rather than give in to "the next size up" I've decided to pocket carry until the shrinking jeans thing gets "worked out" (pun sort of intended). For years, I've carried my wallet in my right front pocket. Since I'm right handed, I'm carrying a Taurus TCP in the right front pocket now (wallet in the left). The pocket holster I use is about the same size as my wallet. I've been doing this for a few days now.
So yesterday morning I go into the gas station to buy some bottled water and fruit (instead of a 44oz big gulp and donut) and as I'm pulling out my wallet (from its traditional spot in my right front pocket) I have an "Oh S&*!" moment when I realize that its not my wallet but the grip of my pistol thats just starting to clear the top of my pocket. Immediatly I shoved it back into the hoster and the clerk was none the wiser. My heart was racing as I realized that I almost accidently robbed the Quik E Mart!
I guess the moral of my story is this: If you're going to change your method of carry or switch firearms, be sure you train yourself thoroughly for your new carry condition. Those of us who accept the responsibility to legally carry firearms have a duty to ourselves and those around us to do so as safely and competently as possible. I can chuckle at my little story now but it could have ended up a lot worse (and I'd be sending this from a little 5 X 8 private room).
Recently,for some reason, my jeans have begun to shrink to the point where they are starting to get uncomfortable. When I IWB carry, my perfered method, they get really uncomfortable. Rather than give in to "the next size up" I've decided to pocket carry until the shrinking jeans thing gets "worked out" (pun sort of intended). For years, I've carried my wallet in my right front pocket. Since I'm right handed, I'm carrying a Taurus TCP in the right front pocket now (wallet in the left). The pocket holster I use is about the same size as my wallet. I've been doing this for a few days now.
So yesterday morning I go into the gas station to buy some bottled water and fruit (instead of a 44oz big gulp and donut) and as I'm pulling out my wallet (from its traditional spot in my right front pocket) I have an "Oh S&*!" moment when I realize that its not my wallet but the grip of my pistol thats just starting to clear the top of my pocket. Immediatly I shoved it back into the hoster and the clerk was none the wiser. My heart was racing as I realized that I almost accidently robbed the Quik E Mart!
I guess the moral of my story is this: If you're going to change your method of carry or switch firearms, be sure you train yourself thoroughly for your new carry condition. Those of us who accept the responsibility to legally carry firearms have a duty to ourselves and those around us to do so as safely and competently as possible. I can chuckle at my little story now but it could have ended up a lot worse (and I'd be sending this from a little 5 X 8 private room).
