First time carrying

[Wild hair]

I'm sure your husband feels the same way.

Yuuup! Lol

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[SIG_Fiend]

Ultimately, what we're really talking about here in general is self-confidence. At first, most people feel very self-conscious when carrying. The whole "everyone must be able to tell I'm carrying a gun!" thing. After awhile, you'll come to realize that most people don't even pay attention enough to notice. Repetition builds muscle memory, and when done right, ultimately it can lead to subconscious competence. A lot of people feel unsafe with a round chambered as well, and that's fine. Just keep practicing, keep focusing on having that good trigger finger index with your finger locked out straight and along the frame of the gun, and eventually it will become second nature. Keep rockin' guys, and gals, and good job for taking charge of your personal safety! :-)

 

[Tomservo92]

Yeah, I know. It's like most things, repetition and experience breed confidence. I just had a heightened sense of awareness because of the newness of being armed in public. I appreciate all the good comments and support. This is a great forum.

 

[TX1980Al]

One time my friend and I were going to the range and we saw a guy on a sport bike that wasn't concealing very well...

 

[Wild hair]

That is never a good thing!

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[scap99]

I felt like everyone was watching me when I first started carrying. I don't feel like that anymore.

/shrug

You looked funny yesterday squirming around complaining about your Glock 19 gouging you.
Remora for the comfort win.

 

[Wild hair]

Yeah, I know. It's like most things, repetition and experience breed confidence. I just had a heightened sense of awareness because of the newness of being armed in public. I appreciate all the good comments and support. This is a great forum.

Its the same for me! A well as an elevated sense of responsibility! I have no doubt that, if put in a situation where I was forced to use my weapon, I could do it. My fear involves the afterwards....


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[RstyShcklfrd]

You looked funny yesterday squirming around complaining about your Glock 19 gouging you.
Remora for the comfort win.

That's true, however I never had this issue when i was running stock sights. I'll look into the Remora for the G19. It was definitely nice with the CM9; I could wear basketball shorts and still carry.

 

[Tomservo92]

Today, my wife and I went to the movies, at lunch, and did some shopping at Wallworld. I decided to change my carry position from 3 o'clock to 4 o'clock. Felt MUCH more comfortable.

 

[vanguard70]

My advice to anyone not carrying with one in the chamber is to practice good muzzle and trigger control, get confident, and start doing it. Get yourself a nice IWB holster with a trigger guard.

 

[SIG_Fiend]

Today, my wife and I went to the movies, at lunch, and did some shopping at Wallworld. I decided to change my carry position from 3 o'clock to 4 o'clock. Felt MUCH more comfortable.

It's funny how a few degrees change in placement can make such a huge difference.

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

^^^^ dats what momma said

 

[Wild hair]

^^^^ dats what momma said

Snicker.....

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[Tomservo92]

My wife and I went for a long hike this morning and I'm fully convinced 4 o'clock is right for me. No problems or discomfort at all.

 

[Tomservo92]

^^^^ dats what momma said

lol

 

[iehooligan11b]

I usually carry IWB at around 5oclock. Only been caught carrying once lol. Some older lady behind me in line at a store tried groping me lol. well she reached over and like open hand patted my lower back/waist to get my attention and patted my gun. She pulled her hand back and we just kinda stood there staring at each other like o sh*t what now lol. then she just asked me where I got my tattoo work done and didn't mention anything else about it haha

 

[Wild hair]

I usually carry IWB at around 5oclock. Only been caught carrying once lol. Some older lady behind me in line at a store tried groping me lol. well she reached over and like open hand patted my lower back/waist to get my attention and patted my gun. She pulled her hand back and we just kinda stood there staring at each other like o sh*t what now lol. then she just asked me where I got my tattoo work done and didn't mention anything else about it haha

Awkward! Omg! I do that to people all the time when I'm squeezing being them! bet I think twice next time

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[txinvestigator]

My wife and I went for a long hike this morning and I'm fully convinced 4 o'clock is right for me. No problems or discomfort at all.

Tons of empty dry draws until you don't think about it.

 

[Tomservo92]

Tons of empty dry draws until you don't think about it.

Yeah, need to relearn my draw now that I moved carry locations.

 

[Chupacabra Hunter]

Today, my wife and I went to the movies, at lunch, and did some shopping at Wallworld. I decided to change my carry position from 3 o'clock to 4 o'clock. Felt MUCH more comfortable.

And when giving hugs to friends and family....gotta learn how to hug with your "non-carry side"...