Cant seem to "shake" the pc problems... - The Firearms Forum

Zane71464 · 07-14-2012, 03:47 AM

as My other PC took a nose dive and got a feiend to loan me an "out-of-date" laptop. Need to go out and just buy a new one but seems I've been letting shooting and the sorts fall over-top my priorities.

But in any case, I FINALLY got my CCW licence this past week!
I'll tell ya whats a bit hard to get used to for me and was wondering if this is a "normal" feeling....is walking into a place, or say a store knowing you have a firearm, concelled on your side!?!

I'm carrying a Glock 19 in 9mm, sub-compact in a fobus paddle holster and I can hardly tell it's there.
I didnt think I'd have any thoughts about carrying, but the "thought" is there.
Just hard for me to get used to. Not that I'm haveing second thoughts about carrying or anything of the sorts, just sorta weird knowing you have it on your side in public......anyone else felt that at the get-go?

(been wanting to get my ccw permit for some time now, but with my working on the weekends and losing the pay, was hard to take the time off and lose the $'s!)

wv hillbilly · 07-14-2012, 05:06 AM

kinda like driving a car for the first time by yourself

Zane71464 · 07-14-2012, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by wv hillbilly

kinda like driving a car for the first time by yourself

Sure is WV, I've been carrying on my property for years and not a single thought. But sems a bit "awkward" carrying it in the public.

norahc · 07-14-2012, 05:44 PM

It is a feeling that will pass the more you do it.

jedwil · 07-14-2012, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by norahc

It is a feeling that will pass the more you do it.

Yep. Just don't get complacent.

armedandsafe · 07-14-2012, 07:49 PM

You will get used to it fairly soon. The trick is to make putting your gun on your hip as automatic as putting on your pants in the morning. If you see me with my pants on, I will be wearing a gun. If you see me without my pants, you had better be BB&E (Blond, Buxom and Eager

)

The next problem will be forgetting you have the gun on during hot weather and leaving home without your cover. I keep a light vest with a long tail in the car. It makes people think I fish (I do) or am a photographer (I am) but that is not a bad thing.

Pops

mjp28 · 07-14-2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by wv hillbilly

kinda like driving a car for the first time by yourself

Yes something like that, big smile on your face only a little MORE confident and relaxed!

hogger129 · 07-14-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Zane71464

as My other PC took a nose dive and got a feiend to loan me an "out-of-date" laptop. Need to go out and just buy a new one but seems I've been letting shooting and the sorts fall over-top my priorities.

But in any case, I FINALLY got my CCW licence this past week!
I'll tell ya whats a bit hard to get used to for me and was wondering if this is a "normal" feeling....is walking into a place, or say a store knowing you have a firearm, concelled on your side!?!

I'm carrying a Glock 19 in 9mm, sub-compact in a fobus paddle holster and I can hardly tell it's there.
I didnt think I'd have any thoughts about carrying, but the "thought" is there.
Just hard for me to get used to. Not that I'm haveing second thoughts about carrying or anything of the sorts, just sorta weird knowing you have it on your side in public......anyone else felt that at the get-go?

(been wanting to get my ccw permit for some time now, but with my working on the weekends and losing the pay, was hard to take the time off and lose the $'s!)

Yes absolutely.

I carry pretty rarely but when I do it feels weird.

Then again, I've only had my license for about 5 months.

cutter · 07-14-2012, 09:58 PM

It will get where it is second nature but always good to have the thoughts. It is a lot of resonsibility but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Zane71464 · 07-15-2012, 12:13 AM

Good to hear all the posts as it's reassuring.
I'm sure after a bit of time, IT WILL be second nature and will be as right as rain.

wv hillbilly · 07-15-2012, 10:05 AM

quote: If you see me without my pants, you had better be BB&E (Blond, Buxom and Eager )

that might not even a good statement to make in this day and age

BlackEagle · 07-15-2012, 10:18 AM

Congrats on the CCW.

Hope you find your new laptop soon. Someone here should be able to give some advice on what brand/spec is good.

It'll become second nature and you'll feel something missing without it. Just don't forget and try to take it on a plane.

Charles Christensen · 07-15-2012, 12:01 PM

It's probably something like when the instructor got out of the plane and told me I was on my own.

07-14-2012, 03:47 AM	#1
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,366	Cant seem to "shake" the pc problems... as My other PC took a nose dive and got a feiend to loan me an "out-of-date" laptop. Need to go out and just buy a new one but seems I've been letting shooting and the sorts fall over-top my priorities. But in any case, I FINALLY got my CCW licence this past week! I'll tell ya whats a bit hard to get used to for me and was wondering if this is a "normal" feeling....is walking into a place, or say a store knowing you have a firearm, concelled on your side!?! I'm carrying a Glock 19 in 9mm, sub-compact in a fobus paddle holster and I can hardly tell it's there. I didnt think I'd have any thoughts about carrying, but the "thought" is there. Just hard for me to get used to. Not that I'm haveing second thoughts about carrying or anything of the sorts, just sorta weird knowing you have it on your side in public......anyone else felt that at the get-go? (been wanting to get my ccw permit for some time now, but with my working on the weekends and losing the pay, was hard to take the time off and lose the $'s!) __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"! --> Last edited by Zane71464; 07-14-2012 at 04:31 AM.. Reason: added to

07-14-2012, 05:06 AM	#2
wv hillbilly Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: mountains of wv. Posts: 2,017	Re: Cant seem to "shake" the pc problems... kinda like driving a car for the first time by yourself

07-14-2012, 07:49 PM	#6
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	Re: Cant seem to "shake" the pc problems... You will get used to it fairly soon. The trick is to make putting your gun on your hip as automatic as putting on your pants in the morning. If you see me with my pants on, I will be wearing a gun. If you see me without my pants, you had better be BB&E (Blond, Buxom and Eager ) The next problem will be forgetting you have the gun on during hot weather and leaving home without your cover. I keep a light vest with a long tail in the car. It makes people think I fish (I do) or am a photographer (I am) but that is not a bad thing. Pops

07-14-2012, 09:58 PM	#9
cutter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 630	Re: Cant seem to "shake" the pc problems... It will get where it is second nature but always good to have the thoughts. It is a lot of resonsibility but I wouldn't have it any other way.

07-15-2012, 12:13 AM	#10
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,366	Re: Cant seem to "shake" the pc problems... Good to hear all the posts as it's reassuring. I'm sure after a bit of time, IT WILL be second nature and will be as right as rain. __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

07-15-2012, 10:05 AM	#11
wv hillbilly Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: mountains of wv. Posts: 2,017	Re: Cant seem to "shake" the pc problems... quote: If you see me without my pants, you had better be BB&E (Blond, Buxom and Eager ) that might not even a good statement to make in this day and age

07-15-2012, 10:18 AM	#12
BlackEagle Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 3,170	Re: Cant seem to "shake" the pc problems... Congrats on the CCW. Hope you find your new laptop soon. Someone here should be able to give some advice on what brand/spec is good. It'll become second nature and you'll feel something missing without it. Just don't forget and try to take it on a plane. Last edited by BlackEagle; 07-15-2012 at 10:20 AM..

07-15-2012, 12:01 PM	#13
Charles Christensen V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 208	Re: Cant seem to "shake" the pc problems... It's probably something like when the instructor got out of the plane and told me I was on my own.