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First, I'm a woman, licenced to carry concealed for a little over two years now (since I turned 21) and an NRA certified instructor... oh... and pregnant.
I've carried with almost 100% commitment since I got my permit but always concealed (except a very few short times).
IWB was my favorite method of concealment but I've found that with this little one making everything I own uncomfortable IWB just isn't possible anymore. I've carried in my purse a couple times but I HATE IT. I can't stand putting my purse down and not having control of my gun.
But with my clothes getting tighter and tighter concealed carry just isn't working out like it used to. It's becoming harder and harder to conceal.
I've open carried to gun shows in Roanoke and from the car to a store and back and very small instances like such but never all day (mostly because my work won't allow carry). But I'm thinking that as the summer progresses and so does my pregnancy, OC is going to become a more and more regular thing.
I'm new to Virginia. My husband and I have only been here since September of '07 and while I've OC to restaurants that serve alcohol I have no other experience with the places and people down here.
I know a couple people have told me that Wal Mart is a no-go. They will ask you to leave if they see you OCing. But are there any other places that are either anti or pro so that I can plan my shopping accordingly?
With my little one I LOATH the thought of being unarmed and unable to defend the both of us so if a place will not allow my carrying then I will GLADLY take my business elsewhere as long as I can defend myself and my baby. I'd just like a heads up so I don't waste my time on places that are going to cause me more trouble than it's worth.
Any suggestions?
First, I'm a woman, licenced to carry concealed for a little over two years now (since I turned 21) and an NRA certified instructor... oh... and pregnant.
I've carried with almost 100% commitment since I got my permit but always concealed (except a very few short times).
IWB was my favorite method of concealment but I've found that with this little one making everything I own uncomfortable IWB just isn't possible anymore. I've carried in my purse a couple times but I HATE IT. I can't stand putting my purse down and not having control of my gun.
But with my clothes getting tighter and tighter concealed carry just isn't working out like it used to. It's becoming harder and harder to conceal.
I've open carried to gun shows in Roanoke and from the car to a store and back and very small instances like such but never all day (mostly because my work won't allow carry). But I'm thinking that as the summer progresses and so does my pregnancy, OC is going to become a more and more regular thing.
I'm new to Virginia. My husband and I have only been here since September of '07 and while I've OC to restaurants that serve alcohol I have no other experience with the places and people down here.
I know a couple people have told me that Wal Mart is a no-go. They will ask you to leave if they see you OCing. But are there any other places that are either anti or pro so that I can plan my shopping accordingly?
With my little one I LOATH the thought of being unarmed and unable to defend the both of us so if a place will not allow my carrying then I will GLADLY take my business elsewhere as long as I can defend myself and my baby. I'd just like a heads up so I don't waste my time on places that are going to cause me more trouble than it's worth.
Any suggestions?