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shb972 wrote:Many thanks for the advice!

My pleasure. This forum is a great resource for obtaining information and everyone here is willing to offer suggestions and advice, don't be shy about asking questions, while some of us have been carrying for several years, we weren't born with a gun in our diaper so we all remember our first experiences and are happy to help those still learning.

Be safe.

shb972 wrote:I'll defiantly carry chambered but I'll also need to get me some professional training to help me with my confidence.

There are several tactical training courses in the DFW area. I can't personally vouch for any particular one but there are several instructors who are members of this forum that you can reach out to for recommendations.

You can also do things on your own even at home (with an unloaded gun) drawing from your chosen carry rig, clearing your home room by room in the dark, drawing with your weak hand in case your strong hand is incapacitated, and several other things. There are also several youtube videos that are helpful. The more you practice the more confidence you will gain.

It's up to you but will you have time to chamber a round in the time it takes to decide you need it and actually pulling the trigger?

Congrats!!
It will take a while to get used to carrying, but before long it will be second nature.