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Originally Posted by Jumpkix
So how did you guys get used to carrying? I plan on getting my CHL soon, and am just trying to anticipate any issues with comfort, as well as the possibility of having to get +1 size jeans. Additionally, I don't want to be overly stressed about about gun safety 24/7 because I'm packing heat. So I'm curious: when you first started carrying, were you thinking consciously about it all the time?
**I would have gotten my CHL earlier, but I work for a large company that doesn't allow weapons on campus. However, I could conceal carry and nobody would be the wiser, since I work in a typical office environment. I just wanted to be a good boy and follow company guidelines...for the most part...But I think it's time to hang that stupid policy and be prepared if anything should ever happen here. I hate to think it, but my office is an easy target for anyone who wanted to cause harm to a large group of unarmed civilians. Sure, there are security checkpoints at all entrances to the building, but they are all staffed by our privatized version of mall cops.
Guess it might be time to actually buy a handgun, holster, and get some training 
The plan is to get a Glock 19 (like the feel and LOVE the reliability, no decision on Gen 3 or 4 yet), and am strongly leaning towards a Crossbreed Supertuck. Although to make things more problematic, I am a lefty considering either carrying on my left side or doing a crossdraw from the right side 
Sigh. I have issues lol. |
It takes some getting used to. It's not only the bulk, but the weight as well. It's just... different at first. Within a few weeks of continuous carry you should think about it less and less. I have never gotten to the point where I completely forget it's there.
As far as carry weapon, I would suggest trying different size guns, holsters, and positions. A G19 sounds like a good idea, but it's not terribly easy to conceal in certain conditions and for certain body types. I would look at double stack and single stack mag guns, at various barrel lengths. You also need to consider safety, no safety, action safety, etc.
Carrying in an office is tricky. Business casual and dress clothes tend to be thinner and lighter materials and will print more.
I would not recommend crossdraw for CWP, personally, but it's up to what works best for you.
When I first started carrying I did not carry in the office. We had armed security but they didn't screen visitors. I felt like it was a decent workplace. But when I had to fire a lady that went off the deep end and threatened to shoot up the place, I decided differently.
