Concealed carry tips and suggestions!

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I have been concealed carrying for 4 years now in 3 states I lived in and have taken many classes on self defense/conceal carry, but I remember all the threads I created and searches I made asking so many questions about carrying.

I want this to be the place where you share what you learned whether it be tactics and idealogies or just some tips on what works or doesn't. So...I figure maybe we can make a "First Time CCW User Manual" So lets all reply with tips/ideas and any fear or anxiety you had while carrying for the first time.

So, I'll start.

1. Not everyone is staring at you, and more so they're not staring at your right (left) hip. Even if they do the sheeple wouldn't know what that bulge is. Relax.
 
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I don't have anything to add I am from a state that just got the c.c. an we cant apply till this Jan. Taking my class in two weeks. I think this is a great idea we can learn so much from each other. Save a lot of mistakes an more important maybe someone life.
 
Actually I think Rule One for concealed carry is carry all the time whenever possible. Okay, you can't carry in the post office, and Bill Russell just got a reminder about airports. You may be completely unable to carry on your job. But get in the habit of carrying when you can. The time you don't may well be the time you devoutly wish you had.

For me Rule Two is that concealed means just that. Concealed all the time unless you are forced to draw your gun.

I'll leave the technique tip to others.
 
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Educate, practice, and prepare yourself beyond the minimum requirements before you ever carry. Getting your permit is different than being ready or prepared. Liken it to getting your learner's permit, then your license, and much later, your experience. There are rarely any "do overs".

If the government set the bar, you can rest assured it is set low.... Take the initiative to climb beyond the minimal requirements.
 
I think this is a great start for new and old. Many on the forum have far more experience (read as LEOs). Their years of service would be a great help to new permit holders.
In my short years of being an active CC person I have listened to many gun owners.

One of the most important lessons that I learned: Don't carry any firearm that you do not understand and have fired many times.

Spend the time at the range, not only on sunny days, but also on days that may be cold or even raining. Bad guys don't always work on sunny days.

If you wear glasses trying shooting without them. You may not have the luxury of you glasses all of the time.

look into laser sights. These can be a big help if, for example, your glasses are lost/broken. In many cases an armed citizen pulling a weapon with a laser may have the best ammo ever made. Bad guys don't like redots on their shirts.

Carry a gun that will stop the threat.

Above all things I have learned, You are not a LEO. Your weapon is for self defense and the defense of your loved ones. Be the best wittness possible and let the professionals do their job.

I look forward to more replys.
 
Keep a cool head. If you weren't before, it's time to be responsible.

If you go looking for trouble, you shall find it.

Edit: Great thread by the way. Looking forward to great information!
 
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You are not a LEO.

You don't have a Lone Ranger badge.

A gun is not a magic wand: waving it around doesn't make people do what you want. In the final analysis, all you can do with a gun is shoot it.

Be sure you have adequate shooting skills, with your CCW gun. Those skills must be the ability to hit, from the leather quickly.

Be very very familiar with the gun you carry. Your objective is to make center-mass hit at 7 yards in 1.5 seconds from the holster.

Don't put yourself in stupid situations. Don't insert yourself into bad situations. Learn from Zimmerman.

Unless you have a lot of money and want to give it to a good lawyer, let the LEOs do their job. Your cell phone is almost always a better first line of defense than your gun.
 
1. The firearm you select must be fun to shoot, so you will practice a lot
2. It must be suitable/sized for your hand and carry methods
3. It must be of a caliber adequate for your expected threats.
4. More training is never bad
5. The cost of the weapon is the smallest expense you will have, ammo, training and holsters will dwarf it.
6. Holster making is a black art and we need a Holster Boutique where you can rent out a variety of holsters to test them before buying the set that works for you!
7. Assume you will end up reloading, even if you are sure you won't and save your brass. Someday you will end up reloading or you can sell or trade it to someone who does. Sure, don't carry reloads for self defense but use them in your practice.
 
Remember that silly kids saying, "sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me." Remember to relax and let it go. If somebody cuts you off in traffic keep both hands on the wheel, all five fingers, and let it go. If someone offends you or a loved one, walk away and let it go. Pay attention to the world around you; avoiding a bad situation or fight is always best.
 
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Most everything that you learned, were taught, and practiced will be forgotten if the lead starts flying. Not because it doesn't matter, cause it does. Not because you don't want to remember, but rather because, you will be so scared to death with your adrenaline pumping, you are not going to always be thinking straight and you just want it to be over. The important thing is that you are the one that goes home that night.
 
Some good replies here.
I've been carrying for over 28 years, so I feel qualified to give my 2 cents.

Don't tell ANYBODY you're carrying.
Unless it is an LEO, in the official performance of his/her duties asking me, I will not reveal the fact I am carrying. I know, when you first get that permit you want to let all your friends know, so they think you're cool too.
Trust me, keep your mouth shut.:cool:
Jim
 
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Some good replies here.
I've been carrying for over 28 years, so I feel qualified to give my 2 cents.

Don't tell ANYBODY you're carrying.
Unless it is an LEO, in the official performance of his/her duties asking me, I will not reveal the fact I am carrying. I know, when you first get that permit you want to let all your friends know, so they think you're cool too.
Trust me, keep your mouth shut.:cool:
Jim
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if there's a 10 commandments of CCW....That should be rule #1.
 
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