Vfrider1
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Hello All,
I've been reading this forum for quite some time now and I have certainly been enlightened on open carry. I was frustrated that when I took a CC course and open carry was only briefly mentioned and was discouraged. Granted CC is easier to accomplish and avoids confrontations, but I'm like minded with all of you that I shouldn't have to jump through hoops to arm myself like you have to do with CC. I now have to get a Colorado CC permit because my Utah CC is no longer valid. (another 150 bucks) I have yet to take the plunge and OC outside of my home. I can't help but feel like a criminal or "gun nut" when I contemplate it. How long did you all struggle with these feelings if at all? I am an E-8 in the USAF and was on the pistol team for a number of years so the actual handling of the weapon isn't what's bothering me, it's the public and LEO perceptions. I don't want to put my family through these confrontations if they occur, I guess I'm just sitting on the fence right now. I think I need therapy or something!
On a side note I am carrying a new XD-45 tactical in a Blackhawk Serpa holster. I had a Fobus holster before and the Serpa is so much nicer. I love the solid "click" when I holster the XD. Does anyone have a proceedure for getting this darn paddle holster off of your pants?... Jeez I have no worries about retention with this holster! I think I will try the belt loop mount when my new belt arrives...
By the way I am looking for any recommendations for a good hand gun course to take, Defensive shooting, handling, etc.
Hello All,
I've been reading this forum for quite some time now and I have certainly been enlightened on open carry. I was frustrated that when I took a CC course and open carry was only briefly mentioned and was discouraged. Granted CC is easier to accomplish and avoids confrontations, but I'm like minded with all of you that I shouldn't have to jump through hoops to arm myself like you have to do with CC. I now have to get a Colorado CC permit because my Utah CC is no longer valid. (another 150 bucks) I have yet to take the plunge and OC outside of my home. I can't help but feel like a criminal or "gun nut" when I contemplate it. How long did you all struggle with these feelings if at all? I am an E-8 in the USAF and was on the pistol team for a number of years so the actual handling of the weapon isn't what's bothering me, it's the public and LEO perceptions. I don't want to put my family through these confrontations if they occur, I guess I'm just sitting on the fence right now. I think I need therapy or something!
On a side note I am carrying a new XD-45 tactical in a Blackhawk Serpa holster. I had a Fobus holster before and the Serpa is so much nicer. I love the solid "click" when I holster the XD. Does anyone have a proceedure for getting this darn paddle holster off of your pants?... Jeez I have no worries about retention with this holster! I think I will try the belt loop mount when my new belt arrives...
By the way I am looking for any recommendations for a good hand gun course to take, Defensive shooting, handling, etc.