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Location: LA Lower Alabama | Always packing. I never open carry as it invites trouble. I have a Ruger LC9 thats small enough for me to carry anywhere honestly but if I am driving its within arms reach and if im walking out and about I have a few different holsters. I have other items here and there as well. |
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Location: Smack Dab in the Middle | I've had my CCL for about a year now, and I do use it. I carry a Ruger SR9c, because it fits my hand well and I'm comfortable with it. But I can operate my husbands guns as well.
My husband and I took the class for the reciprocity laws. Kansas has constitutional open carry, and I find open much more comfortable, but typically I conceal simply because it causes less weird stares and stupid questions. Yes, I'm female, yes I'm a natural blonde, yes I'm 5 feet tall, yes I can back my own trailer, and yes, I can probably shoot better than you.
We also have taken multiple classes on handgun vitals--which is not only shooting, but things like clearing stoppages, one handed operation, rapid reloads, shooting from multiple positions, shooting under stress, target selection, etc. They also went over a little on how to handle a shooting situation and how to relay that you are a good guy to witnesses and cops.
I always have a loaded and racked gun in the console of my pickup with extra mags. My husband carries in his big truck and has since a suicidal guy, high on drugs, tried to step up on his step and open his door, AFTER trying to step out in front of his truck on the interstate.
I am glad that I live in a constitutional carry state, however, that doesn't mean I think everyone should carry a gun just because they can. You need to be educated on how to work it safely, and keep up that education, and practice gun handling fairly regularly.
I've only been to one grounds that has signage about firearms, and it was only open carry that was not allowed. I however didn't carry in the building. I didn't disassemble, I just locked it in the case (loaded) and locked it in my pickup.
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Location: Texas | I don't like open carry so I always conceal. Most grounds I've been to don't usually have signage up in regards to firearms and I don't normally carry on the grounds anyway. I just keep my firearm in my truck, loaded condition three. |
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Location: Lost in the corn of Iowa. | Always carrying with me. And it's always concealed. I carry an XDS 9mm. And of the states that I go to they are reciprocating states.  |
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Location: Kansas | Grandpa gave me a glock 22 for a "early" christmas present, I keep it with me everywhere I go now |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | Just would like to add....when Texas passed the open carry the libs went nuts and said how scared they were and how scared their children were...etc. etc. All the hype didn't happen. We've seen one person carrying openly and there hasn't been any scary stories on the very liberal news of San Antonio about anything bad happening because of this new law. The same people that were "So Scared" love to advertise about places being gun free zones. Now where do you think criminals are going to go to shoot people or rob places? If a store or restaurant posts no guns allowed...we don't go in. |
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| Here's a convenient resource for all who travel and carry.
handgunlaw.us
It gives a nice summary of gun laws by state as well as all reciprocity.
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Location: The best kept secret in TX | I have mine! I carry mine in my waistband with a plastic "lock" over the trigger. It's called a trigger guard. My shirt covers my pistol. Holsters make me sweaty and are way to uncomfy for me. I usually leave it in the truck at fairgrounds and inform the office staff that I have it on the property and show them my CCL. They usually glance at it and say thank you and that's about it. Sometimes They write notes down about it but not all the time.
So I attach my plastic guard to my belt loop, slide the lock into place and tuck it in my waistband. Shirt goes over it and I never have a problem. The reason I like the lock is because I can literally pull my gun out and the clip falls off and it's ready to shoot. I can keep the safety off if I am in an area where I feel the need to and I can keep one chambered without the risk of it going off or malfunctioning and not being able to chamber one in a situation.
When I'm traveling I have an under dash mount in most of the trucks so that it's right there. I keep it in the center console when the two older girls are with us tho just in case I need to leave the truck. Out of sight out of mind. They know not to open the center console. I keep a clip in it but I don't chamber one if it's in the console.
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Location: oklahoma | I carry. I have one in my pickup that I can reach at all time. I have a conceal carry purse for my other one. That way I'm not switching them around. My husband usually has his as well. |
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I was thinking about doing this! how did you go about it?
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Location: North Texas | For the ladies who employ a concealed carry purse, I recommend Ya'll read this link. I DO NOT care for CC Purses!
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=... |
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| It's great to read that so many have their permits! I do too! I have a Nano but want something smaller. I also do mounted shooting so have a couple.45's. And a shotgun for shooting trap. I have a gun safe in my home to lock up everything. If I am going on a road trip mine is usually in my truck. And my 80 lb. Doberman. Lol I try to get out to the range on Sunday evenings. The best way to be comfortable with a firearm is to burn up a lot of gun powder! My area has a monthly womens group that we try to get women out who have and have not shot before. No men are at the range other than whoever the speaker is and usually 2 of the husbands to assist on the range. This helps to make it less intimidating to new gals to give it a try. I think in all of my trips to the range I have only ever seen 2 women though outside of ladies night. |
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Location: CTX | I carry as much as I can. My work won't allow it, but outside that my lil' .38s is on my hip. It's a revolver, which I feel has less chance of jamming.
I also have a small 9mm auto that I can carry.
The hubster has a 40cal that he carries. Adn we have several others running around the house. (we don't have kids, so no worries there)
A .22 lever action lives in the mudroom, and we have a shotgun nearby for intruders.
The rest lives in in our gunsafe.
When I am not carrying it the 38s is in my nightstand, so it's available when needed at night.
I looked into and actully bought one of the concealed carry purses (it was cute), but ended up not using it for carrying.
Not for the reason stated earlier (again, no kids), but just for the reason they can seperate it from your body. When you carry on your person it is so much more difficult to part with it. |
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Location: North Texas | cranky B4 10am - 2016-11-22 7:37 AM
I carry as much as I can. My work won't allow it, but outside that my lil' .38s is on my hip. It's a revolver, which I feel has less chance of jamming.
I also have a small 9mm auto that I can carry.
The hubster has a 40cal that he carries. Adn we have several others running around the house. (we don't have kids, so no worries there)
A .22 lever action lives in the mudroom, and we have a shotgun nearby for intruders.
The rest lives in in our gunsafe.
When I am not carrying it the 38s is in my nightstand, so it's available when needed at night.
I looked into and actully bought one of the concealed carry purses (it was cute), but ended up not using it for carrying.
Not for the reason stated earlier (again, no kids), but just for the reason they can seperate it from your body. When you carry on your person it is so much more difficult to part with it.
Cranky, the idea of the weapon being off body IS the point! Had the weapon been on body that Mother would still be alive! |
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Location: CTX | foundation horse - 2016-11-22 8:46 AM cranky B4 10am - 2016-11-22 7:37 AM I carry as much as I can. My work won't allow it, but outside that my lil' .38s is on my hip. It's a revolver, which I feel has less chance of jamming.
I also have a small 9mm auto that I can carry.
The hubster has a 40cal that he carries. Adn we have several others running around the house. (we don't have kids, so no worries there)
A .22 lever action lives in the mudroom, and we have a shotgun nearby for intruders.
The rest lives in in our gunsafe.
When I am not carrying it the 38s is in my nightstand, so it's available when needed at night.
I looked into and actully bought one of the concealed carry purses (it was cute), but ended up not using it for carrying.
Not for the reason stated earlier (again, no kids), but just for the reason they can seperate it from your body. When you carry on your person it is so much more difficult to part with it. Cranky, the idea of the weapon being off body IS the point! Had the weapon been on body that Mother would still be alive!  I'm not only cranky, but also sleepy..
ETA, And it is a sad thing all around for that family. Not only do they have to miss the mom, but the boy will grow up knowing what happened.
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Location: North Texas | RockinGR - 2016-11-21 9:45 AM
I've had my CCL for about a year now, and I do use it. I carry a Ruger SR9c, because it fits my hand well and I'm comfortable with it. But I can operate my husbands guns as well.
My husband and I took the class for the reciprocity laws. Kansas has constitutional open carry, and I find open much more comfortable, but typically I conceal simply because it causes less weird stares and stupid questions. Yes, I'm female, yes I'm a natural blonde, yes I'm 5 feet tall, yes I can back my own trailer, and yes, I can probably shoot better than you.
We also have taken multiple classes on handgun vitals--which is not only shooting, but things like clearing stoppages, one handed operation, rapid reloads, shooting from multiple positions, shooting under stress, target selection, etc. They also went over a little on how to handle a shooting situation and how to relay that you are a good guy to witnesses and cops.
I always have a loaded and racked gun in the console of my pickup with extra mags. My husband carries in his big truck and has since a suicidal guy, high on drugs, tried to step up on his step and open his door, AFTER trying to step out in front of his truck on the interstate.
I am glad that I live in a constitutional carry state, however, that doesn't mean I think everyone should carry a gun just because they can. You need to be educated on how to work it safely, and keep up that education, and practice gun handling fairly regularly.
I've only been to one grounds that has signage about firearms, and it was only open carry that was not allowed. I however didn't carry in the building. I didn't disassemble, I just locked it in the case (loaded) and locked it in my pickup.
While I commend you for carrying, I must disagree about Open Carry. In my not so humble opinion OC DOES NOT invite trouble. In fact just the opposite. Cause criminals are basically cowardly who primarily prey upon the weak. And d really life scenarios illustrate this. |
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| The reason I don't openly carry is simple. I don't want anyone to know I am packing. In some cases - yes - open packing MIGHT discourage an cowardly bad guy. But in many other cases- the bad guy is just going to shoot the open carry person before anyone else. The bad guy will probably not be openly packing - so you probably won't see it coming. I prefer the option of deciding if I want to draw my gun or not. |
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Location: Peg-Leg Julia Grimm | I've had a sig sauer p290rs for 2 years now. I got it right after the bad terrorist attack San Bernadino then right after that in Paris. I took the required gun safety classes to get my concealed carry permit and I have it with me all the time when I'm off my property. I have it next to me when I'm at work. Everyone that has regular hours in the office is carrying or has a handgun in their rig. I need to take more classes, it's just hard to find time.
I personally don't want to open carry. I want to have the ability to discern IF I want to pull my gun and when I do, I will know what I want to do with it. Concealed carry gives me the option to choose without being the first target.
I'm really happy that one of the things DJT wants to do is standardize the CC laws nationwide. It's utterly ridiculous that one state has reciprocity but another doesn't. It should be like a drivers license, good everywhere you can drive.
Part of the class is about knowing where you can carry and where you can't. Federal property is one place you're not suppose to carry. |
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Location: Smack Dab in the Middle | foundation horse - 2016-11-22 11:32 AM
RockinGR - 2016-11-21 9:45 AM
I've had my CCL for about a year now, and I do use it. I carry a Ruger SR9c, because it fits my hand well and I'm comfortable with it. But I can operate my husbands guns as well.
My husband and I took the class for the reciprocity laws. Kansas has constitutional open carry, and I find open much more comfortable, but typically I conceal simply because it causes less weird stares and stupid questions. Yes, I'm female, yes I'm a natural blonde, yes I'm 5 feet tall, yes I can back my own trailer, and yes, I can probably shoot better than you.
We also have taken multiple classes on handgun vitals--which is not only shooting, but things like clearing stoppages, one handed operation, rapid reloads, shooting from multiple positions, shooting under stress, target selection, etc. They also went over a little on how to handle a shooting situation and how to relay that you are a good guy to witnesses and cops.
I always have a loaded and racked gun in the console of my pickup with extra mags. My husband carries in his big truck and has since a suicidal guy, high on drugs, tried to step up on his step and open his door, AFTER trying to step out in front of his truck on the interstate.
I am glad that I live in a constitutional carry state, however, that doesn't mean I think everyone should carry a gun just because they can. You need to be educated on how to work it safely, and keep up that education, and practice gun handling fairly regularly.
I've only been to one grounds that has signage about firearms, and it was only open carry that was not allowed. I however didn't carry in the building. I didn't disassemble, I just locked it in the case (loaded) and locked it in my pickup.
While I commend you for carrying, I must disagree about Open Carry. In my not so humble opinion OC DOES NOT invite trouble. In fact just the opposite. Cause criminals are basically cowardly who primarily prey upon the weak. And d really life scenarios illustrate this.
That wasn't the reason I said I didn't open carry--someone else did, but not me. I'm in support of open carry, because I believe gun ownership is a right, I just encourage (read: that's just my opinion that I don't impose on anyone else) everyone who chooses to carry, concealed or open, to be educated and practiced...not just to carry because you can.
My CCL class was literally 10 rounds. That's it. If you could put 10 rounds in your target at 10 yards, you passed. My handgun vitals class was close to 400 rounds each of the two days, and my husband and I took it together. That was back in January, and it really boosted my confidence in my gun handling. But I need a refresher and will probably do so this winter. They are not cheap classes, but worth it to me. |
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Location: North Texas | RockinGR - 2016-11-22 5:01 PM
foundation horse - 2016-11-22 11:32 AM
RockinGR - 2016-11-21 9:45 AM
I've had my CCL for about a year now, and I do use it. I carry a Ruger SR9c, because it fits my hand well and I'm comfortable with it. But I can operate my husbands guns as well.
My husband and I took the class for the reciprocity laws. Kansas has constitutional open carry, and I find open much more comfortable, but typically I conceal simply because it causes less weird stares and stupid questions. Yes, I'm female, yes I'm a natural blonde, yes I'm 5 feet tall, yes I can back my own trailer, and yes, I can probably shoot better than you.
We also have taken multiple classes on handgun vitals--which is not only shooting, but things like clearing stoppages, one handed operation, rapid reloads, shooting from multiple positions, shooting under stress, target selection, etc. They also went over a little on how to handle a shooting situation and how to relay that you are a good guy to witnesses and cops.
I always have a loaded and racked gun in the console of my pickup with extra mags. My husband carries in his big truck and has since a suicidal guy, high on drugs, tried to step up on his step and open his door, AFTER trying to step out in front of his truck on the interstate.
I am glad that I live in a constitutional carry state, however, that doesn't mean I think everyone should carry a gun just because they can. You need to be educated on how to work it safely, and keep up that education, and practice gun handling fairly regularly.
I've only been to one grounds that has signage about firearms, and it was only open carry that was not allowed. I however didn't carry in the building. I didn't disassemble, I just locked it in the case (loaded) and locked it in my pickup.
While I commend you for carrying, I must disagree about Open Carry. In my not so humble opinion OC DOES NOT invite trouble. In fact just the opposite. Cause criminals are basically cowardly who primarily prey upon the weak. And d really life scenarios illustrate this.
That wasn't the reason I said I didn't open carry--someone else did, but not me. I'm in support of open carry, because I believe gun ownership is a right, I just encourage (read: that's just my opinion that I don't impose on anyone else ) everyone who chooses to carry, concealed or open, to be educated and practiced...not just to carry because you can.
My CCL class was literally 10 rounds. That's it. If you could put 10 rounds in your target at 10 yards, you passed. My handgun vitals class was close to 400 rounds each of the two days, and my husband and I took it together. That was back in January, and it really boosted my confidence in my gun handling. But I need a refresher and will probably do so this winter. They are not cheap classes, but worth it to me.
Practice and education is key in regards to being proficient with One's Carry Weapon. Either open or concealed. |
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Location: Slipping down the slope of old age. Boo hoo. | I have my CCL and carry. It's important to me to have very easy and quick access when traveling. Last year I drove the six hours to the world show by myself and grabbed a ball cap on the way out of the house -- did not even look to see what was on the cap. Stopped for fuel and the clerk asked "Do you like to shoot guns?" I looked up - a bit puzzled - but said, "Yes, I do. Love to shoot all kinds of guns." He said that was cool and that his girlfriend was a competitive shooter. Since I looked perplexed at his question he mentioned my Glock ball cap! ha-ha -- no idea I had it on..... THEN stopped a second time and the convenience clerk at that store mentioned how cool it was for women to have guns and shoot -- he also noted the Glock ball cap. I told my husband I would never travel alone again without that Glock cap -- it really made a statement to folks -- any "grandmother" wearing a Glock ball cap should be respected and feared! LOL! |
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Location: The best kept secret in TX | mruggles - 2016-11-22 4:43 PM I wish we could carry up here....:(...m
I mean, you can....
You just have to ask yourself: How bad is the punishment and am I ok with that punishment for this action?
I asked myself the same question all through highschool. LOL Made life pretty interesting.
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Location: NE TX | I'm in TX and I'm not yet but I am getting my CHL cause I'm on the road not just for fun but for work too much and being alone and a woman these days isn't very safe anymore. |
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I have my CCL and carry. It's important to me to have very easy and quick access when traveling. Last year I drove the six hours to the world show by myself and grabbed a ball cap on the way out of the house -- did not even look to see what was on the cap. Stopped for fuel and the clerk asked "Do you like to shoot guns?" I looked up - a bit puzzled - but said, "Yes, I do. Love to shoot all kinds of guns." He said that was cool and that his girlfriend was a competitive shooter. Since I looked perplexed at his question he mentioned my Glock ball cap! ha-ha -- no idea I had it on..... THEN stopped a second time and the convenience clerk at that store mentioned how cool it was for women to have guns and shoot -- he also noted the Glock ball cap. I told my husband I would never travel alone again without that Glock cap -- it really made a statement to folks -- any "grandmother" wearing a Glock ball cap should be respected and feared! LOL!
I actually choose not to advertise my interest in guns on my clothing or vehicle or anywhere else. I feel like if I'm concealing then I don't want anyone to know or suspect that I am. It's like wearing a "shoot me first" sign. Now if I was open carrying then it wouldn't make much difference but I don't OC. Just a different perspective :) |
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Location: Cap'n Joan Rotgut.....alberta | IRunOnFaith - 2016-11-23 4:59 PM
mruggles - 2016-11-22 4:43 PM I wish we could carry up here....:(...m
I mean, you can....
You just have to ask yourself: How bad is the punishment and am I ok with that punishment for this action?
I asked myself the same question all through highschool. LOL Made life pretty interesting.
Just kidding. Don't get in trouble.
Well the criminals and petty thieves all do and they dont seem to get nothing but a slap on the wrist....soooooo...m |
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| runapony - 2016-11-22 9:43 PM Delta Cowgirl - 2016-11-22 5:23 PM I have my CCL and carry. It's important to me to have very easy and quick access when traveling. Last year I drove the six hours to the world show by myself and grabbed a ball cap on the way out of the house -- did not even look to see what was on the cap. Stopped for fuel and the clerk asked "Do you like to shoot guns?" I looked up - a bit puzzled - but said, "Yes, I do. Love to shoot all kinds of guns." He said that was cool and that his girlfriend was a competitive shooter. Since I looked perplexed at his question he mentioned my Glock ball cap! ha-ha -- no idea I had it on..... THEN stopped a second time and the convenience clerk at that store mentioned how cool it was for women to have guns and shoot -- he also noted the Glock ball cap. I told my husband I would never travel alone again without that Glock cap -- it really made a statement to folks -- any "grandmother" wearing a Glock ball cap should be respected and feared! LOL! I actually choose not to advertise my interest in guns on my clothing or vehicle or anywhere else. I feel like if I'm concealing then I don't want anyone to know or suspect that I am. It's like wearing a "shoot me first" sign. Now if I was open carrying then it wouldn't make much difference but I don't OC. Just a different perspective : )
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| mruggles - 2016-11-23 9:03 AM
IRunOnFaith - 2016-11-23 4:59 PM
mruggles - 2016-11-22 4:43 PM I wish we could carry up here....:(...m
I mean, you can....
You just have to ask yourself: How bad is the punishment and am I ok with that punishment for this action?
I asked myself the same question all through highschool. LOL Made life pretty interesting.
Just kidding. Don't get in trouble.
Well the criminals and petty thieves all do and they dont seem to get nothing but a slap on the wrist....soooooo...m
Which is why most gun laws don't make much sense. "When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns." |
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Location: Arkansas | galla - 2016-11-25 1:42 PM
Better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6...
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Location: North Texas | Chandler's Mom - 2016-11-25 4:38 PM
galla - 2016-11-25 1:42 PM
Better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6...
Never heard that one before; it's a good one
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Location: Arkansas | foundation horse - 2016-11-25 5:26 PM
Chandler's Mom - 2016-11-25 4:38 PM
galla - 2016-11-25 1:42 PM
Better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6...
Never heard that one before; it's a good one
Said quote is rather "old" within the gun culture of carrying.
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Location: in the ozone | foundation horse - 2016-11-21 9:20 PM
For the ladies who employ a concealed carry purse, I recommend Ya'll read this link. I DO NOT care for CC Purses!
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=...
This woman's purse had the compartment in the inside of it - not necessarily a good place for it! The ones with the compartment in the back are easier to conceal & easier to handle your own gun. This young mother made a foolish mistake - she was an experienced gun handler & shot, and unfortunately did not take in to consideration the curiosity of a little child. I know folks that are good friends of theirs - and all close to her say that this should NOT be an example! She wanted all women to learn to shoot & defend, and would NEVER discourage anyone. |
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I Prefer to Live in Fantasy Land
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | TXBO - 2016-11-23 10:34 AM runapony - 2016-11-22 9:43 PM Delta Cowgirl - 2016-11-22 5:23 PM I have my CCL and carry. It's important to me to have very easy and quick access when traveling. Last year I drove the six hours to the world show by myself and grabbed a ball cap on the way out of the house -- did not even look to see what was on the cap. Stopped for fuel and the clerk asked "Do you like to shoot guns?" I looked up - a bit puzzled - but said, "Yes, I do. Love to shoot all kinds of guns." He said that was cool and that his girlfriend was a competitive shooter. Since I looked perplexed at his question he mentioned my Glock ball cap! ha-ha -- no idea I had it on..... THEN stopped a second time and the convenience clerk at that store mentioned how cool it was for women to have guns and shoot -- he also noted the Glock ball cap. I told my husband I would never travel alone again without that Glock cap -- it really made a statement to folks -- any "grandmother" wearing a Glock ball cap should be respected and feared! LOL! I actually choose not to advertise my interest in guns on my clothing or vehicle or anywhere else. I feel like if I'm concealing then I don't want anyone to know or suspect that I am. It's like wearing a "shoot me first" sign. Now if I was open carrying then it wouldn't make much difference but I don't OC. Just a different perspective : )
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