tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532493922327030849.post6450455483299327484..comments2023-10-20T05:38:49.511-04:00Comments on ArmedCandy: Have Gun, Will ShopUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532493922327030849.post-54027394769329655282012-12-31T07:44:26.859-05:002012-12-31T07:44:26.859-05:00I am amazed to see that how people can hide their ...I am amazed to see that how people can hide their <a href="http://www.gunnation.com" rel="nofollow">Guns</a>.Amynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532493922327030849.post-51673478467039705292012-08-02T09:12:22.348-04:002012-08-02T09:12:22.348-04:00Dana - Just keep working on it. With time the fear...Dana - Just keep working on it. With time the fearfulness will go away but the awareness will remain. That's a good thing. If Concealed Carry is legal in your state, which it must be from your discussion, then you are not breaking the law by carrying concealed as long as you have the license to do so. Now think of this -- how much protection is available to you with an unloaded gun? Remain Nkinmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532493922327030849.post-43473875403265699362012-07-30T18:47:27.378-04:002012-07-30T18:47:27.378-04:00if your gun has a safety please continue to use it...if your gun has a safety please continue to use it. It's certainly <br />there for a reason and with practice disengaging it will become second <br />nature and not add any time to your draw. <br /><br /><br /><br />If you really don't want that extra step then you may want to consider a<br /> firearm that has been designed to be safely carried without an external<br /> manual safety. JuanTwannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532493922327030849.post-22741686951737346712012-07-30T12:01:32.260-04:002012-07-30T12:01:32.260-04:00Great blog, interetsing the effect it had on you t...Great blog, interetsing the effect it had on you to be more aware. Thanks so much for sharing.Tom Scabaretihttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1633998051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532493922327030849.post-56934917236319380892012-07-28T14:55:16.808-04:002012-07-28T14:55:16.808-04:00one thing about the "paranoia" carrying ...one thing about the "paranoia" carrying a gun for the first few times, as you get used to it, most people don't expect you to be carrying, and except for the ocassional off duty or plainclothes cop they won't be looking for your gun. you're right about the "situational awareness", try to never lose that. most people walk around half asleep, and meeting a bad guy Gunnera4noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532493922327030849.post-36437680359429250262012-07-28T11:32:18.125-04:002012-07-28T11:32:18.125-04:00I have been concealled carrying for over a year no...I have been concealled carrying for over a year now and feel totally comfortable with it. The first few times I felt like everyone knew and were going to say something too but noone did :) Now I just need to get comfortable open carrying (maybe I will feel better after I get a new open carry holster. I live near a state border where I have to open carry in the other state. My advise would be Sheilaebrightnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532493922327030849.post-20413742144506213422012-07-28T09:34:31.105-04:002012-07-28T09:34:31.105-04:00Thanks so much for sharing your experience. It is ...Thanks so much for sharing your experience. It is so funny how we all think we are alone in these situations and so comforting to find out that we are not.Donam315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532493922327030849.post-65773737489878821642012-07-28T08:39:51.769-04:002012-07-28T08:39:51.769-04:00Thanks for sharing. I've only been carrying fo...Thanks for sharing. I've only been carrying for a week.I carry loaded but with the safety on. My goal is to get comfortable and have the safety off so I will be ready. I have noticed being more aware and I have been practicing situational awareness for a year or so. I did wear around the house for awhile until i felt comfortable trying to imagine all the places I would go. Practicing going fourinthewoodsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532493922327030849.post-70197516186445142502012-07-28T06:49:21.430-04:002012-07-28T06:49:21.430-04:00completely relate! it's very weird the first c...completely relate! it's very weird the first couple times... I actually had my pistol fall out of a shoulder holster I was using onto the floor in the middle of a busy Saturday morning Waffle House. I scooped it up, left immediately, and went directly to purchase another holster!Riverhawke1855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532493922327030849.post-65741735361340764792012-07-28T01:32:04.905-04:002012-07-28T01:32:04.905-04:00Thank you so much for sharing this!! I am having ...Thank you so much for sharing this!! I am having the exact same issues with carrying. I am comfortable with firearms and shoot several monthly competitions, but carrying is just not in my comfort zone....yet. I keep hoping for a miracle, that one day I will wake up and the insecurity will be gone, not so far.Terry Floydnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532493922327030849.post-60934695878467699892012-07-28T00:19:16.204-04:002012-07-28T00:19:16.204-04:00Thanks for sharing your story Happily Carrying. W...Thanks for sharing your story Happily Carrying. We don’t have children yet so I’m glad you are preparing me for that moment in time! Dana from Walther and Mehttp://waltherandme.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532493922327030849.post-68135915307316790152012-07-28T00:14:20.267-04:002012-07-28T00:14:20.267-04:00Thanks Sandra! Good point, that is why I need to ...Thanks Sandra! Good point, that is why I need to focus on getting more training. Dana from Walther and Mehttp://waltherandme.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532493922327030849.post-79148407563941919852012-07-28T00:09:10.943-04:002012-07-28T00:09:10.943-04:00I’m thrilled that people can relate!! It’s exactl...I’m thrilled that people can relate!! It’s exactly why I started Walther and Me, to share my experiences and to talk to other people who are new to guns. It’s been great to know that I’m not alone so I thank everyone for their responses! If you'd like to hear more about my story stop by http://waltherandme.wordpress.com/. Dana from Walther and Mehttp://waltherandme.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532493922327030849.post-35555730469381299872012-07-27T23:59:56.207-04:002012-07-27T23:59:56.207-04:00Thank you Sean for your kind words, advice, and en...Thank you Sean for your kind words, advice, and encouragement. And you are right I need more training and then practice, practice, practice! I love Sundays at the range.Dana from Walther and Mehttp://waltherandme.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532493922327030849.post-25268518260770322872012-07-27T23:51:28.905-04:002012-07-27T23:51:28.905-04:00I have taken everything very slowly in my journey ...I have taken everything very slowly in my journey into guns and I don’t feel bad about it at all! Baby steps are what are making me feel comfortable. Do whatever makes you feel most comfortable. The important thing is that we are taking steps in the right direction! Dana from Walther and Mehttp://waltherandme.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532493922327030849.post-84963217001076658432012-07-27T23:49:46.020-04:002012-07-27T23:49:46.020-04:00What kind of gun do you own?What kind of gun do you own?Nina Madduxhttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1099863172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532493922327030849.post-73004220359963331602012-07-27T23:48:38.074-04:002012-07-27T23:48:38.074-04:00This is great! I just got my firearm and intend t...This is great! I just got my firearm and intend to carry concealed. I know I'm not ready, but I wasn't really sure how to get there. Wearing it around the house is a great idea that should seem like common sense, but I admit I didn't think of it while considering my dilemma. Congratulations on making it through your first attempt, and good luck on your next try!Nina Madduxhttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1099863172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532493922327030849.post-55037923207570210932012-07-27T23:26:23.375-04:002012-07-27T23:26:23.375-04:00Weird fears indeed! I had shoulder surgery last y...Weird fears indeed! I had shoulder surgery last year so my reach isn't what it used to be so I'm limited in where I can carry it. I'd like to try carrying a few different ways to see which is most comfortable. Don't give up; keep trying to find the way to carry that is most comfortable for you! Dana from Walther And Mehttp://waltherandme.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532493922327030849.post-9418066921553884922012-07-27T22:46:12.377-04:002012-07-27T22:46:12.377-04:00Thanks for writing this. I am leary about carrying...Thanks for writing this. I am leary about carrying for the first time. I like the idea of trying it unloaded first!Jenny Coynehttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003495757804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532493922327030849.post-2180652161433826932012-07-27T22:04:14.948-04:002012-07-27T22:04:14.948-04:00 If you look around on youtube there is a gal that... If you look around on youtube there is a gal that does holster reviews for women and their clothing needs due to differences in our design. A length of draw from hip to hand is different and there are companies that are designed to help. Look a website called the Well Armed Woman .com They sell holsters designed specifically for women. Best alwaysseannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532493922327030849.post-46864715264117886162012-07-27T22:02:33.674-04:002012-07-27T22:02:33.674-04:00Thank goodness I am not alone! Thanks for the post...Thank goodness I am not alone! Thanks for the post. I am still working on the comfortable concealment of my Tomcat. Maybe more is in my mind than others. I even have a stupid saying to calm me down. He is my tomcat. He isn't a stray. I will, eventually, feel better when he's not away. Dumb? Sure but eventually I will be convinced what I am thinking is true. I am sure you will too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532493922327030849.post-50002425634809383132012-07-27T21:58:00.039-04:002012-07-27T21:58:00.039-04:00You did great. I thought I was the only one that f...You did great. I thought I was the only one that felt that way at first. And yes carrying does make you more aware of things because you are responsible for the firearm you carrying.Train,train,train!!! And where different clothes around the house doing different things like cooking,gardening,jogging etc. You will get used to it and we will all be safer for it. A firearm in the hands of a good Seannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532493922327030849.post-87927235877070382372012-07-27T21:47:09.583-04:002012-07-27T21:47:09.583-04:00Thanks for sharing. I feel that way sometimes too....Thanks for sharing. I feel that way sometimes too. I also think about what would I do if something did happen to me and Mr. Smith was not with me. I would rather have Mr. Smith with me than be caught alone. Good luck :)Sandranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532493922327030849.post-40798621657331746622012-07-27T21:42:48.744-04:002012-07-27T21:42:48.744-04:00I remember carrying my Kel-Tec P3AT the first time...I remember carrying my Kel-Tec P3AT the first time... into a Target store. I was mostly terrified that my young children would shout: MY MOMMA IS CARRYING HER GUN FOR THE FIRST TIME! They didn't and I've been happily carrying ever since (3 1/2 years!). I like to ankle carry in the winter and absolutely have fallen in love with my FlashBang bra holster this summer. Happily Carryingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7532493922327030849.post-6178336890882838632012-07-27T18:17:29.758-04:002012-07-27T18:17:29.758-04:00Thanks for this!!! It is nice to know one isn'...Thanks for this!!! It is nice to know one isn't alone in their weird fears. Unfortunatly, I can not seam to find a way to conceal my gun no matter how many times I look in the mirror and how many outfits I try on :(Offhandgearnoreply@blogger.com