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cs1021 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 09, 2018 4:13 pm Hi y'all. First off, new to the board, second, after putting it off for several years I finally got off my butt and applied for my LTC.

So, for anyone interested, here is my timeline thus far.

Completed Online Application: 6/13/18
Took Class and Fingerprints : 7/7/18
Submitted Docs : 7/718
Docs Rec'd email : 7/9/18

Website Updated: 7/14/18 (Everything green except Background Under Review.)

Print Pending : 7/17/18

Any recommendations on how to pass the time while I wait? I have IWB holster for my M&P Shield 9mm that I will use, but am also Looking into OWB options for the Shield, as well as IWB and OWB options for the Glock (have a 32 right now and will be getting a 19 in the future).

I would also appreciate any recommended reading on laws and/or examples of shoot or no shoot scenarios, or any relevant stories and cases.

Thanks in advance. Looking forward to exploring the forum more!

Print Pending as of today! Shouldn't be long now.

This may not be the place for it but I'll try and ask here before I start a new thread somewhere else....

I always told myself that I wouldn't open carry, didn't want to draw any extra attention to myself from LEO's or store managers etc. However, after reading several experiences here on the board it seems that this is pretty much a non issue. I had this impression that if I open carried, every time I saw an officer in public I'd be getting stopped and asked for my license. I'm getting the impression this is not the case.

Anyone care to share their experiences and/or tips for OC?

Thanks everyone!

As far as the wait...I've done the NFA wait a few times. It makes a month or two wait seem like nothing However, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't hoping I'm one of these two weeks waits I see people taking about.

I do need to shop for a decent belt. I have a 5.11 belt that works well, its nylon but its plenty stiff and supports well, but the buckle is fairly large and tends to dig in to my stomach when sitting for long periods like traveling in a vehicle. Also, it doesn't really suit my "style" so to speak. I'm not someone who wears the tactical pants and combat boots everywhere. More of a jeans and t-shirt guy, shorts occasionally.

I'm debating trying out the Alien Gear holsters. What I have now is just a full kydex, single clip holster from On Your Six Designs, they are local to me and its a great, simple holster. I have been wanting to try the hybrid style like Alien Gear, Crossbreed, Galco, etc. to see if its anymore comfortable for me that way. Not that the kydex is bad, but obviously the more comfortable I can make it the better. I have heard mixed reviews on Alien Gear though. Some say its the best thing since sliced bread, and others say its cheap garbage. I guess I'll just have to try it for myself.

Hi y'all. First off, new to the board, second, after putting it off for several years I finally got off my butt and applied for my LTC.

So, for anyone interested, here is my timeline thus far.

Completed Online Application: 6/13/18
Took Class and Fingerprints : 7/7/18
Submitted Docs : 7/718
Docs Rec'd email : 7/9/18

Website Updated: 7/14/18 (Everything green except Background Under Review.)

Print Pending : 7/17/18

MAILED : 7/20/18 !!!



Any recommendations on how to pass the time while I wait? I have IWB holster for my M&P Shield 9mm that I will use, but am also Looking into OWB options for the Shield, as well as IWB and OWB options for the Glock (have a 32 right now and will be getting a 19 in the future).

I would also appreciate any recommended reading on laws and/or examples of shoot or no shoot scenarios, or any relevant stories and cases.

Thanks in advance. Looking forward to exploring the forum more!