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n5wd wrote:

trashysquid wrote: While walking to the store, I noticed right away that my piece (an XDs .45) was swaying around quite a bit in my cargo pocket. I don't think anyone noticed the weight in my pocket, but I definitely couldn't run without banging up my right leg if I had to.

If you weren't carrying the gun in a pocket holster, please consider getting one:
It will mediate some of that "moving around" feeling you were getting, and will insure that nothing can get inside the trigger well to accidentally cause an ND.

I've actually started using an Old Faithful IWB holster, and it's a much better proposition than just using that cargo pocket holster. And I guess that I'm now on my way to getting a drawer full of holsters like most others have!

Because I got my plastic in the mail today, and it just so happened that I needed to go and buy a ceiling fan switch to repair one that broke, so that gave me an excuse to go on my first carry!

I didn't feel any heightened sense of self-awareness per-se, but I was certainly looking for a 30.06 sign before entering the store. I used this for my first carry today as opposed to this IWB holster because I just received the IWB yesterday, and I haven't had a chance to break it in. I will be using it around the house, though.

While walking to the store, I noticed right away that my piece (an XDs .45) was swaying around quite a bit in my cargo pocket. I don't think anyone noticed the weight in my pocket, but I definitely couldn't run without banging up my right leg if I had to.

So, already my first lesson learned. I definitely plan on getting professional carry instruction because knowledge is king, and nothing boosts one's confidence more than a solid knowledge base. And perusing the many years of knowledge on this site definitely helps!