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GeronimoAg wrote:

DLBConductor wrote:After a while, instead of feeling self-conscious about carrying, you will begin to feel naked without a gun. You will be more anxious and more uncomfortable when you don't have a gun on your side.

I went to A LOT of Christmas parties last weekend. I knew they would involve more than a few adult beverages, so I left the gun at the house. Felt naked the entire time and absolutely hated when the wife made us stop at the gas station to fill up the tank.

For five years, I have been taking medications for arthritis that force me to be an absolute teetotaler, so drinking and carrying is not an issue for me. I am now everyone's choice as the designated driver. I commend you for not carrying when you know you will be drinking. I agree that your decision left you a little more vulnerable stopping at the gas station. I hate that all of us have had to change our lifestyles because of the BGs in the world but once your eyes are opened to the dangers of the real world, there is no going back.

Yesterday, I had to run an errand to pick up a prescription for my wife at a pharmacy with a parking lot that always causes me to be on high alert. I have yet to convince her to change to my pharmacy which is much safer and closer to our house. She likes the "shopping" in the other pharmacy. In a hurry, I was three miles down the road when I realized that my EDC was on the kitchen counter and never made it to my pocket. I debated all of three seconds before returning home to get my XD-S. My EDC has become my "Linus Blanket." "Never Leave Home Without It!"

To the OP: I am glad that you have quickly become at ease carrying your handgun. Congratulations. If you ever need your gun, you will be really glad you have it on you.

After a while, concealed carrying will become second nature. Just relax - except for other CHLers, no one will probably even notice that you are carrying.

Last week, just after avoiding an attempted car jacking, my adrenaline was running pretty high. I immediately drove on to the Post Office to mail Christmas packages for my wife. I was standing in line when I suddenly thought, "I STILL HAVE MY GUN IN MY POCKET." Since it was well concealed, I went ahead, stood in line, and mailed my packages, while sweating bullets the whole time. I then got out of there in a hurry without incident. My mind had been too preoccupied with the carjacking attempt to remember to disarm before going into the Post Office.

After a while, instead of feeling self-conscious about carrying, you will begin to feel naked without a gun. You will be more anxious and more uncomfortable when you don't have a gun on your side.

Just keep carrying 24/7 and stay safe.