My first big day!

[BUGUDY]

Got my CCW yesterday and today I went to town with my wife. I used a IWB w/ my P07. Went in a couple of stores, my wife never knew, nor anyone else. It was a bit unerving at first, but I started to feel more comfortable when nobody screamed" He has a gun" when I first walked in.

 

[chris in va]

Congrats! Welcome to CC. It'll get easier over time, then you'll feel naked without it...then it'll be a never ending search for THE ONE holster, the Holy Grail of leather or kydex that makes butterflies sing and Leprechauns find gold at the end of every rainbow and...well anyway.

 

[SquirrelNuts]

I have recommended this to women wanting to ccw by carrying in their purse before. If they are having trouble with the idea and the fear or it being seen, my suggestion is to put another object in their purse that "sits in" for being their carry gun. This could be a plastic gun or another object of similar size. Carry it in your purse for a while and always think of it as being a gun. Do your part to make sure it is never seen for practice. That associate has helped a couple women I know before they started carrying.

 

[Rellian]

Welcome to our "secret society".

The only words I have to offer I stole from Duke of Doubt:

"We do not conceal them because they are shameful. We conceal them because we are a wise and dangerous elite, and revealing ourselves as such exposes us to oppression by the ignorant masses who envy and fear us."

Just don't forget the real weapon is between your ears.

 

[B yond]

It was a bit unerving at first, but I started to feel more comfortable when nobody screamed" He has a gun" when I first walked in.

If you walk into a store and yell "He has a gun!" without pointing to anyone in particular, it really helps to draw attention away from the bulge on your hip.

 

[Superlite27]

Time for the obligatory "Wally Walk".


BTW Squirrel Nuts: I wouldn't reccommend women to carry in their purses. One main goal of attackers is to steal the purse. Guess what happens if they are successful? Free Gun. Plus, I don't think it's a very sound tactical strategy to stick your hand inside a bag when accosted. Why don't we guys pack around a gunny sack, and when attacked, limit our range of motion by sticking our hands inside? Plus, the purse makes an excellent distraction to an attacker. When attacked, throw the purse. 9 times out of 10 ANYONE, not just an attacker will watch the item thrown until it comes to a halt. Good time to draw when the perp is busy watching Mr. Purse fly through the air. Hard to do if Mr. Gun is inside Mr. Purse.

 

[BUGUDY]

The "Wally Walk" is tonight. I

 

[Mot45acp]

Don't ferget the nachos. It's a right of passage.

 

[distra]

Next you must do the Wal-mart walk. Congrats on the CCW. It is surprising how people don't take notice of others.

then it'll be a never ending search for THE ONE holster, the Holy Grail of leather or kydex that makes butterflies sing and Leprechauns find gold at the end of every rainbow and...well anyway.

Well my leg tingles when I wear my Crossbreed! IMHO, best IWB holster out there.

 

[Yo Mama]

my wife never knew

No secrets in my house. I'd discuss this with her if you are able to.

 

[Hanzerik]

At first you will be almost constantly "checking" to make sure it is covered and not printing too much. After a while you will become more comfortable carrying and will not even really notice it. But I too was nervous when I first started carry back in 93 and was always rubbing my wrist/arm up against my side to reassure myself the gun was still in place. Now it has become part of my daily routine (When not in uniform - Military) to strap on one of my holsters and never touch it again until it comes off before I go to bed. My wife and kids know I carry pretty much everywhere, but never mention it when out and about.

 

[BUGUDY]

Yo Mama, I gave her a hug when we got home. No problem!

 

[Hammer21B]

Yep, I even carry in church!( with my pastors blessing). No one has ever noticed.

 

[Elvishead]

I used a IWB w/ my P07.

I remember doing the same thing with my F35, P622, s33, and my XYZ564.

Get my point?:banghead:

What is a PO7?

 

[Elvishead]

Okay after spending 1 minute of my life to figure out what a P07 is and to right that.

Cool, good for you!

And I own three CZs, so I should have known that! Right?

 

[Elvishead]

No, four

 

[CB900F]

Fella's;

"then it'll be a never ending search for THE ONE holster, the Holy Grail of leather or kydex that makes butterflies sing and Leprechauns find gold at the end of every rainbow and...well anyway. "

I had to laugh. In 1997 I obtained my H&K USPc & stuck it in a Milt Sparks Exec's Companion IWB. That's where it's been since then. I have no need to go looking for anything else, and that's in daily use.

Now then, somebody owes me singing butterflies an' the leprechaun's late!

900F

 

[Kind of Blued]

Godspeed, Grasshopper.

 

[Yo Mama]

^ Now that is fricking funny!

 

[eye5600]

I have recommended this to women wanting to ccw by carrying in their purse before.

Scene: Doctor's Office
Action: Older woman writing check for co-pay elbows purse off the desk onto the floor. It lands with a solid "thud."

Woman: "That's OK, that's just my gun."

 

[mercedesrules]

My first day of carry occured on a first Monday - the one night a month my wife has a wildflower club meeting. We decided to go to a restaurant near the meeting. It was crowded, many people were in pink and there was an Elvis impersonator performing. We learned that it was a cancer charity fundraiser and that local "celebrities" were volunteering as waiters. Well, no sooner did we sit down than the chief of police brought over our menus and asked, "What can I get you to drink?"