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Old 02-19-2011, 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by David Sinko View Post
Since we are now using quips, quotes and words of wisdom, I'll now throw in my favorite which I believe comes from Clint Smith:

Concealed carry handguns are meant to be comforting, not comfortable.
I agree with this, but only to a point.

When it was likely that I might get in a fight I lugged around 50 pounds of gear and ammo. My primary weapon was a highly trained infantryman with a M240B, my M4 was my BUG, and the M9 on my vest was my BBUG. Being comfortable wasn't a concern.

But when I went to McDonalds w/ my wife this evening I had no desire to hang three pounds of steel, brass, and lead on my belt. I just stuck my 642 in my pocket. (In the spirit of complete disclosure, there was also a NAA Black Widow secreted in a hidden compartment in my vehicle.)

IMHO so long as you strive to stay out of uncomfortable situations it's possible to carry a gun that's both comfortable and comforting. It's not an either/or.
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