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oldfart · 02-15-2008, 07:20 AM

Since you got your CHL how has your carry time changed?
Wondering if it has just become a hassle, gotten old, or after a few months it feels like putting on your underware, you always do it.

**nikon777** · 02-15-2008, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by oldfart

Since you got your CHL how has your carry time changed?
Wondering if it has just become a hassle, gotten old, or after a few months it feels like putting on your underware, you alway do it.

I feel naked without my G19. Been carrying since 2004. Get a good IWB and u wont even know your carrying.

**1lowlife** · 02-15-2008, 07:30 AM

I received my CHL over 10 years ago.
I didn't really carry much back then.
As the years progressed and my kids got older, for some reason I started to carry more often.
The last 6 years I always had the gun (then a G26) in the truck at all times but rarely carried it on me.
I met my current wife in 06.
After realizing how much she meant to me, I started carrying all the time.
I guess after being single for 13 years, I felt more of an obligation for her safety as well as my own.
I feel like since I have someone counting on me to be around, I'm more saftey conscious than I was before
Even though I am (and always have been) aware of my surroundings.
I don't know if this makes any sense to you guys, but that is how it happened for me.
I'm not sure I understand it.
I carry daily now.
It is just habit to take my XD with me.
Just like grabbing my wallet or car keys.............

XD 9 Loaded Sub-Compact · 02-15-2008, 07:34 AM

I selected carry much more after, because there wasn't really an option for my situation. I tried to carry everywhere but after many buisnesses (of which I no longer do buisness with) that posted the no carry sign (which the state of Kansas alows private buisness owners to post signs denying one to carry in thier buisness). So I had to figure out the places I can do business with and carry more now. Plus there are some places I just don't want to risk carrying into a bank or hospital and losing my permit. I also don't carry to the gym because I don't feel comfortable leaving my gun in my truck or a public locker, and I certainly can't conceal it under a plain thin t-shirt and mesh shorts while working out not to mention the discomfort it would cause.

propellerhead · 02-15-2008, 09:04 AM

Where's the option for "I carry the same as when I first got my license"?

**Kauzi XD45** · 02-15-2008, 09:07 AM

I carry everywhere, my only problem now is deciding which gun to carry

BenCO · 02-17-2008, 11:44 AM

Carry everywhere. I just got a pocket snubby to make quick trips out easier by throwing it in my pocket.

LUVMYSIGP225 · 02-17-2008, 11:50 AM

Carry everywhere that I am allowed plus some.

My Glock 27 is barely noticeable in my current holster rig, and I wouldn't be caught without it.

**Mad Geek** · 02-17-2008, 11:57 AM

Not carrying would be like going out and WITHOUT wearing underwear.

Krackels · 02-17-2008, 01:47 PM

I feel naked when I don't have a gun on me.

View Poll Results: Since CHL, Carry more or less now
It's a PITA, Seldom carry anymore	4	4.21%
Are you kidding, Carry everytime I go out	75	78.95%
Carry much less after a few months of CHL	1	1.05%
Carry much more after a few months of CHL	15	15.79%
Voters: 95. You may not vote on this poll

02-15-2008, 07:20 AM	#1
oldfart XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 438	CH Carry Time Since you got your CHL how has your carry time changed? Wondering if it has just become a hassle, gotten old, or after a few months it feels like putting on your underware, you always do it. Last edited by oldfart : 02-15-2008 at 07:24 AM.

02-15-2008, 07:30 AM	#3
1lowlife XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Great Lone Star State Posts: 2,382	I received my CHL over 10 years ago. I didn't really carry much back then. As the years progressed and my kids got older, for some reason I started to carry more often. The last 6 years I always had the gun (then a G26) in the truck at all times but rarely carried it on me. I met my current wife in 06. After realizing how much she meant to me, I started carrying all the time. I guess after being single for 13 years, I felt more of an obligation for her safety as well as my own. I feel like since I have someone counting on me to be around, I'm more saftey conscious than I was before Even though I am (and always have been) aware of my surroundings. I don't know if this makes any sense to you guys, but that is how it happened for me. I'm not sure I understand it. I carry daily now. It is just habit to take my XD with me. Just like grabbing my wallet or car keys............. __________________ Learn it. Know it. Live it. Last edited by 1lowlife : 02-15-2008 at 07:32 AM.

02-15-2008, 07:34 AM	#4
XD 9 Loaded Sub-Compact XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,132	I selected carry much more after, because there wasn't really an option for my situation. I tried to carry everywhere but after many buisnesses (of which I no longer do buisness with) that posted the no carry sign (which the state of Kansas alows private buisness owners to post signs denying one to carry in thier buisness). So I had to figure out the places I can do business with and carry more now. Plus there are some places I just don't want to risk carrying into a bank or hospital and losing my permit. I also don't carry to the gym because I don't feel comfortable leaving my gun in my truck or a public locker, and I certainly can't conceal it under a plain thin t-shirt and mesh shorts while working out not to mention the discomfort it would cause. __________________ "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." -- Albert Einstein

02-15-2008, 09:04 AM	#5
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,477	Where's the option for "I carry the same as when I first got my license"? __________________ XD-9 Tactical for practice & IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three purposes, three calibers, three models. One gun.

02-15-2008, 09:07 AM	#6
Kauzi XD45 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The Wonderful Wild West - Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 2,126 Blog Entries: 1	I carry everywhere, my only problem now is deciding which gun to carry __________________ Respect Few, Fear NONE! Sic Vis Pacem Parabellum! People understand compassion, mercy, dignity and honor.... Predators understand STRENGTH!

02-17-2008, 11:44 AM	#7
BenCO XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 59	Carry everywhere. I just got a pocket snubby to make quick trips out easier by throwing it in my pocket.

02-17-2008, 11:50 AM	#8
LUVMYSIGP225 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Crackron, Ohio Posts: 5,017	Carry everywhere that I am allowed plus some. My Glock 27 is barely noticeable in my current holster rig, and I wouldn't be caught without it. __________________ "The hippies got high, and the hippies are dead. I went hunting, and I am still Ted." - The Nuge, 2006.

02-17-2008, 11:57 AM	#9
Mad Geek XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Yosemite Posts: 1,053	Not carrying would be like going out and WITHOUT wearing underwear. __________________ Chuck NRA Patron Life Member US Concealed Carry Association Founding Life Member: Society Of The Honor Guard, Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier Senior Member CalCCW - Helping Californians Legally Obtain A Concealed Carry License "An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life." Robert A. Heinlein

02-17-2008, 01:47 PM	#10
Krackels XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 18,749 Blog Entries: 5	I feel naked when I don't have a gun on me. __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin America's Third Parties --- Duping the Foolish and Idealistic since 1832. PA Roll Call .................... My Blog

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