First day carrying concealed

[joefrank64k]

You'll be fine BP.

I've carried for 20 years. Like an earlier poster said, you go quickly from "this is different" to feeling weird without it.

I carry all the time. Around the house, working in the yard, running, riding a bike (I draw the line at swimming haha!!).

I always have an NAA .22mag revolver in my pocket. Sometimes supplemented with something bigger (LCP, G23, etc).

And ditch the ball chain, BP!! Keep your neck clear for more gold bling.

[BigPimping]

So are you guys think I should just put it in the wallet? My wallet stays on my right side. I don?t carry it a lot because I?ve lost it so many times. I was thinking about getting one of those wallet that has an AirTag built into it.

[audiophil2]

I rarely carry a gun with me. Just not really needed in my daily routine. When I do it's because I'm going to a disarmament zone.

I went to go see Oppenheimer in a mall known for problem people. I considered not carrying because I was wearing jogging shorts. Since it was IMAX in a full theater I put my credit card and phone in one pocket and a pocket gun in the other. I walked the whole mall after the movie to stretch before my long drive home. Nothing happened but a few days later the whole mall was shut down due to a violent robbery.

[audiophil2]

Well, I didn?t shoot anything or get arrested or anything like that. It was rather uneventful, except I felt like everyone was looking at me. I went to a movie and went to a hamburger restaurant and came home. I?m going to be venturing out again next weekend. Probably going to a Shopping Center. My wife told me she needs to get a few things. My wife had no idea I was carrying concealed.

All in all it was a successful outing.

The only time I got busted for CCW was at a movie theater. G26 in an OWB over a tight tshirt.

Manager just asked me to put gun in car.

I went to a smaller pocket gun after that. No problems in over 10 years.

If you have kids train them about discretion. My kid blurted out about my gun when we were in cabelas when he hugged me.

[Lucky Scott]

I’ve carried for years. Never called out or shown my card to anyone.
Nobody has ever noticed.
I leave mine in my wallet.

[XDJYo]

So are you guys think I should just put it in the wallet? My wallet stays on my right side. I don?t carry it a lot because I?ve lost it so many times. I was thinking about getting one of those wallet that has an AirTag built into it.

I've had problems carrying my wallet in my back pocket. Now it resides in my front pocket. Once you get used to it, you get used to it. Lol. My wallet only comes out to put receipts in it or to show ID (hospital etc). I do find myself constantly checking to make sure I have my wallet, keys and phone. Also edc a flashlight, hot sauce and folding knife.


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[broadside]

I e had problems carrying my wallet in my back pocket. Now it resides in my front pocket. Once you get used to it, you get used to it. Lol. My wallet only comes out to put receipts in it or to show ID (hospital etc). I do find myself constantly checking to make sure I have my wallet, keys and phone. Also edc a flashlight, hot sauce and folding knife.


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That is why I use The Ridge wallet, fits in front pocket great.

[yacko]

Well, I didn?t shoot anything or get arrested or anything like that. It was rather uneventful, except I felt like everyone was looking at me. I went to a movie and went to a hamburger restaurant and came home. I?m going to be venturing out again next weekend. Probably going to a Shopping Center. My wife told me she needs to get a few things. My wife had no idea I was carrying concealed.

All in all it was a successful outing.

Thats nice and all.

I'm still waiting for your review of the barbie movie.




Yeah, first time you walk by a cop, or into a bank.... things get weird... Now it's nothing at all.

[xblax619]

I e had problems carrying my wallet in my back pocket. Now it resides in my front pocket. Once you get used to it, you get used to it. Lol. My wallet only comes out to put receipts in it or to show ID (hospital etc). I do find myself constantly checking to make sure I have my wallet, keys and phone. Also edc a flashlight, hot sauce and folding knife.


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not to thread jack but i have to know: what is your edc hotsauce?

[viragoman]

I have a habit of adjusting my shirt to make sure it's hanging over my carry and not hung up on the butt.... Mine or the guns. The other day I whipped my shirt off at the beach, visible abs and all, then quickly retreated behind the car door when I remembered I was still carrying. I carried into REI once and had a backpack fitting.... I'm 100% sure the girl felt it, but she didn't say anything. I figured that was my best chance to get the cops called on me. People have zero situational awareness, maybe one in ten would notice you're printing or showing. I carry 3:15 strong side, so I'm careful about sitting at picnic tables etc. As for the bathroom thing, make sure your undies have a fly so you can get the plumbing out without undoing the gun belt. I haven't been carrying for decades like some, but it becomes second nature very quickly. I carry in shorts, jeans, whatever. Usually just a t shirt that hangs right is sufficient up top. I do need to get a belly band holster for jogging.

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[f1tzg3r4ld]

Congrats! Hope you are never in a situation that requires you to use force.

[Mayor McRifle]

I keep it in a special badge holder around my neck so I can access it in an easy manner if stopped by law-enforcement. Looks like one of those leather badge holders that detectives use.

That’s seriously the goofiest thing I’ve ever heard of.

[BigPimping]

Well think what you want. My wallet is often in a backpack or The center console of my car. My wallet has a tendency to fall out of my pocket. That's why I only care a driver's license and a debit card. I carry a Twic card the same way. On a lanyard, under my shirt.

[Reno-Kid]

A Kahr CW9 is my companion today. I have it in the IWB Kydex holster at 4 o?clock.

First thing I learned is to get an actual edc-carry belt. Typical belt won't last long.
I switched to Nexbelt. www.nexbelt.com/collections/edc-belts

So are you guys think I should just put it in the wallet? My wallet stays on my right side. I don?t carry it a lot because I?ve lost it so many times. I was thinking about getting one of those wallet that has an AirTag built into it.

Get a shoulder wallet. Can carry cell phone.

[madland]

My wife told me she needs to get a few things. My wife had no idea I was carrying concealed.

All in all it was a successful outing.

I've carried for years and my daughter (now 18) never even knew. Never noticed during a hug or while I'm getting up from the table, sitting in the truck, etc.

If you have kids train them about discretion. My kid blurted out about my gun when we were in cabelas when he hugged me.

^^^ For all the above is why they should know you are carrying in my opinion. Knowledge is power. Knowledge keeps discretion in check. Everyone in my circle knows when I'm carrying and when I'm not for whatever reason.

First thing my wife asks when we sit down in a restaurant is where I want to sit.