M-Taliesin
Regular Member
Howdy Folks!
I just came back from making a deposit at the bank, and processed some coins I had hanging around that I found with my metal detector.
When I walked up to the counter, the bank manager set about totalling up my deposit and putting money into my account. Toward the end, he asked "That an XDm?"
"Yep," I replied with a smile, "It surely is. And I love this handgun. Doesn't shoot as accurately as my Ruger, but with the shorter barrell, guess that'd be expected."
"Nice looking gun."
"Yes. I like it. I carry open while waiting for my CCW to arrive."
After that, he wanted to know about the CCW application process. I explained to him that he'd need to take a basic pistol course (preferrably one with live fire range work) and get his certificate of completion. Then go to the county sheriff's office and apply. Told him what he'd need to bring along, how much it might cost, and the big question he had regarding how long it takes to get it back. Explained that Colorado statutes make clear they have 90 days to approve or deny.
We had a terrific discussion about handguns and carry options before I bid him a good day and strode out of the bank and back to my car.
I enjoyed the discussion and believe he did too. Hope I was able to impart useful information and he'll be getting his CCW at some point in the future. Who knows? We may even see him around town open carrying, based on the example I set for him today.
Blessings,
M-Taliesin
I just came back from making a deposit at the bank, and processed some coins I had hanging around that I found with my metal detector.
When I walked up to the counter, the bank manager set about totalling up my deposit and putting money into my account. Toward the end, he asked "That an XDm?"
"Yep," I replied with a smile, "It surely is. And I love this handgun. Doesn't shoot as accurately as my Ruger, but with the shorter barrell, guess that'd be expected."
"Nice looking gun."
"Yes. I like it. I carry open while waiting for my CCW to arrive."
After that, he wanted to know about the CCW application process. I explained to him that he'd need to take a basic pistol course (preferrably one with live fire range work) and get his certificate of completion. Then go to the county sheriff's office and apply. Told him what he'd need to bring along, how much it might cost, and the big question he had regarding how long it takes to get it back. Explained that Colorado statutes make clear they have 90 days to approve or deny.
We had a terrific discussion about handguns and carry options before I bid him a good day and strode out of the bank and back to my car.
I enjoyed the discussion and believe he did too. Hope I was able to impart useful information and he'll be getting his CCW at some point in the future. Who knows? We may even see him around town open carrying, based on the example I set for him today.
Blessings,
M-Taliesin