New to concealed carry...

[wheelgunguy]

Thank you for the information but I'm lost as to why you quoted me. Some States still have a duty to retreat in their Castle Doctrine law, not all.

Sorry should of quoted solsen52sr. I am easily confused.

 

[Shall Not Be Infringed]

I have to agree with the posters that have pointed out that a lot of how you are feeling is that you appreciate the great responsibility of carrying a firearm. That is a really good thing.

You probably have already done this but in case you haven't thought of it yet. Is your boot knife legal in your area? The reason I ask is that God forbid you ever need to use your gun and do everything right but end up getting legitimately charged with illegally carrying a weapon. Obviously a snafu you just wouldn't need after such an incident. A civil attorney would almost definitely bring it up if there were to be a suit. In know way am I implying that you are breaking the law. Good luck to you and your wife.

The laws in my area are ambiguous at best, but mainly state that as long as it's not a double-edged dagger, a dirk, a Bowie, or an automatic then it's legal. I actually carry a S&W HRT9BF false edge boot knife.

The laws are so clearly undefined that one could probably be bent over a barrel in court with the right prosecutor.

 

[getoff]

i found that a gun makes me a little more polite, and also a lot more aware. its been routine for more than 10 years now. pants/shorts, wallet, knife, keys, cell phone, 442 front pocket. every day its the same thing. i also carry a G17 IWB if i'm out and about. the feeling that everyone knows goes away. don't fidgit with it, and don't keep checking to see if it's still there. it will be... especially, when heaven forbid, you need it.

 

[elm_creek_smith]

From what I've read, some States with Castle Doctrine still have a "duty to retreat" clause. No State that has Stand Your Ground does.

Castle doctrine in Oklahoma means that you can assume that anyone who entered your home illegally is a deadly threat. You can't be sued for acting on that assumption.

Stand your ground in Oklahoma means that you can defend yourself if your are somewhere you have a legal right to be.

 

[BobC357]

Carrying a gun is a serious responsibility. The fact that you recognize that, and are thinking things through is a good thing. The "newness" of concealed carry eventually wears off, and becomes second nature, like putting your wallet in your back pocket.
Larry

I see this as a lot like beginning pilots. While they're learning and getting used to all that is going on all the time, sharpening their situational awareness and getting used to their new way of life, things are pretty good. Then, their confidence level starts to rise and the new pilot stops practicing as much as they used to and drop their guard and get lax on situational awareness. This is when they are most prone to error. What keeps their edge is to keep working with their instructor. Keep getting more proficient with new situations. That is done through practice, practice, practice. Make sure you keep up your range time. You'll get better with your firearm and more comfortable with it and your abilities.

What you are doing is good. The point is, don't stop doing it.

 

[remsandpets]

New conceal permit

Well it was easy enough in PA to get the permit. Fill out the paper, hand over $20. And its done. A new member of the legally armed citizens. And yes, a big responsibility.