Ruger9mm
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I've had a CHL in the past and allowed it to expire. I'm applying to have it renewed but in the mean time I found this site, read up on the laws (no I didn't just take the the posts as law, I actually verified the law lol) and open carried for the first time tonight. Needed something from the convenience store down the street so I decided to walk down and get it open carrying. Fairly safe neighborhood but it being midnight I'm still uncomfortable not being armed. I don't think the clerk even noticed.
I'm very glad I found this site and learned the law. When I went though the CHL class years ago the instructor made it seem like it was a crime to allow anyone to see me carrying a gun. Kind of lived in fear that I would get caught even though I had a permit. Now I'm going to open carry even more often. I was always a pain in the butt to keep it concealed. I know the nervousness will wear off and I'll get more comfortable with the looks and questions.
I've had a CHL in the past and allowed it to expire. I'm applying to have it renewed but in the mean time I found this site, read up on the laws (no I didn't just take the the posts as law, I actually verified the law lol) and open carried for the first time tonight. Needed something from the convenience store down the street so I decided to walk down and get it open carrying. Fairly safe neighborhood but it being midnight I'm still uncomfortable not being armed. I don't think the clerk even noticed.
I'm very glad I found this site and learned the law. When I went though the CHL class years ago the instructor made it seem like it was a crime to allow anyone to see me carrying a gun. Kind of lived in fear that I would get caught even though I had a permit. Now I'm going to open carry even more often. I was always a pain in the butt to keep it concealed. I know the nervousness will wear off and I'll get more comfortable with the looks and questions.