One year ago today....

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TheNocturnus

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Today is my one year anniversary of getting my CCW permit. I have been carrying concealed everyday since. I had been robbed at gunpoint for the 3rd time in my life and that was the catalyst for me to get my CCW permit and my first handgun.

The first day I carried I was sure everyone knew that I had a gun on me and would be looked down upon. I was afraid of what my parents and in-laws would think of me. I wondered if I made the right choice to carry. I was a nervous wreck when I first carried. My wife was very unsure about my decision to carry as well. She was very afraid of guns as she had never been around them.

Today when I carried, I was sure of myself and fully confident that nobody even knew I was carrying. I don't even really worry about printing anymore. Most people are oblivious to what is going on around them and I find that sad.

My family is proud and respectful of my decision. My wife and I talked today about me carrying and she said she doesn't even think about it. She just see's it as part of a routine. She does feel safer knowing that I carry and am there to protect her.

I made this thread for those that are going through what I went through my first month or so of carrying. It gets easier to carry everyday. Always remember that having a CCW is a huge responsibility. Always have a great respect for the power of firearms and the damage they can do. But also know the joy and fun they can bring.

Good shooting and be safe everyone!
 
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I started carrying concealed 10 years ago, yeah at first you feel like everyone knows you're armed.

Does not take long to get used to it though, and you are right most people will not even notice if you print.
 
I have been carrying for about a year and can really relate with the self centered aspect of it. Much, much more comfortable now. I finally actually saw someone realize I was carrying the other day. I was at Dicks and was checking the fit on a Franchi shotgun while I guess my shirt raised up. The dude behind the counter did a double take, but gave no reaction and said nothing. No discussion was needed. To be sure I was in friendly territory as he was a gun salesman and quite the enthusiast.

I will admit this has changed the way I participate in some things especially things like my kids activities for fear of revealing myself. How do you guys deal with that aspect of it?
 
I've been carrying since January. I'm still in the can they tell mode. A few people at the office have noticed, but that's it.

I will say, I never noticed people carrying before, but I spot them all over now.
 
I will say, I never noticed people carrying before, but I spot them all over now.
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I have spotted a few people out and about that seemed to be carrying. Some people make it too obvious. They seem to always be checking to see if their gun is still there by rubbing their elbow on it. Of course, I'm guilty of that as well on occasion.
 
When I hear about people carrying I'm sorry to rarely hear comments about the training they've had. When I started to carry 40+ years ago I realized that i was very lacking in training and at that time it didn't exist. Then thanks to people like Col.Cooper training became available ,really good training !
You're gun is not a magic wand .When I took my course I learned hoe much I didn't know .
Spend the time and money ,it's worth every penny !
 
I have looked to see who is carrying. The only ones I saw were a coup[le of Barney types (local shefiff types). Still looking for others. I have to check mine to see if it is still there, every now and then.

I have realized lately, that a rt hip carry while driving w/ seat belt leaves the piece pretty much unobtainable.
 
I live just south of kansas city. I was robbed once in new orleans and the other times in kcmo.

@langenc

Thats why i carry a bug iwb appendix carry.
 
Wow, robbed at gunpoint three times! What are the chances of that?!? I just got my CCW license and I still feel like I constantly have to check to make sure it is there! My husband has been carrying for two years now and I feel naked if we go out and he doesn't have a gun with him!
 
I've been carrying about 3 years. No one but my wife and children know that I carry.

My philosophy is simple: the element of surprise is more powerful of a pistol. If you give that up you lost already, you just don't know it yet.
 
Wow, robbed at gunpoint three times! What are the chances of that?!?
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I know right? I managed to survive all three encounters, I must be lucky.:rolleyes:

I got my CCW because I figure my luck would run out eventually...:(
 
It's a dangerous World out there. Glad we are able to protect ourselves. We owe a big thanks to the Constitutional framers and Revolutionary War Patriots.

Just so we take a moment to remember. APRIL 19, 1775. The "Shot heard Around the World".

In light of some of our other national holidays, it's too bad that there is not more made of April 19th. The courage that those Patriots demonstrated in the face of the armies of the British Empire, should bring a smile to our faces and a little bowing of our brows.

Thank them and all of our other Patriots, and keep your powder dry.
 
I have had a CCW for 39 years after I turnned 21. I carry always other than at work. Been doing it so long it is second nature. I use a pancake style holser. Found it most comfortable. I never have cared if it peaks out and have never had a problem with that. It is nice now in my state they changed the laws so more people can get the licence.
Never have had to use it. The only time I realy have used a gun for what it is was in the Army. But that was years ago.

Cograts on your CCW anniversary!
 
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