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tperez wrote:Thank you all for the suggestions! Looks like I have a lot more research!

Songbird wrote: (although I'm a teacher, so there's none of that during the workweek. Can't even have the weapon in my car. ).

I'm going to UH to earn my degree to teach elementary school. I had asked my firearms instructor about carrying to and from schools because of the law that says you cannot have a firearm within so many feet of the campus. He told me that I could because of the Castle Doctrine, that I had to make sure to leave it locked in the vehicle. Thank you for the clarification since I'll be traveling to different campuses starting in a couple of weeks for my pre-teaching observations.

And congrats on the 200th post!

My instructor told me the same thing, but when I asked my administrator (yeah, I know, that was STOOPID!) he said no. And it is in the employee handbook, although not in 30.06 language. He did tell me after he said no, that if I were his sister or daughter he'd tell me to "do whatever I need to do to feel safe". I'm hoping in light of Newtown that our district will change its policies. I would think that as long as you aren't an employee of the district you're observing then you are ok to leave it locked in your vehicle.

Longhorn-breeder wrote:My previous carry was a Ruger LCR, in a N82 IWB at between 3&4 o clock had no issues with it. I am moving up to a XDM .40 and planning to go to a IWB/OWB convert able from Hopp Custom leather. I think that wo
I'll be much more versatile.

My IWB/OWB rig is from Hopp. I can't say enough good things about this guy. His workmanship is flawless, and he's fantastic to work with. I bought the holster as well as a belt from him. It fits me so well I almost don't know it's there.

Woohoo! Just noticed that was post 200! I'm a "senior" member now.

Welcome! I've not had any experience with the compression shorts. I will say that I've found that carrying at 3:00 OWB is my favorite and most used method of carry. And I was surprised by that. I am a girl, with curves, and I have no trouble concealing a Walther PPS comfortably. The difference was a really good holster AND belt. It's pretty convenient for holstering and unholstering as well (although I'm a teacher, so there's none of that during the workweek. Can't even have the weapon in my car. ). Good luck with your search for the right fit and method. And enjoy your time here. It's a fantastic place to learn. I'm very grateful for all the help I've received and the respectful manner in which it has been given!

Edited to add: I can tell you that my husband bought one of the compression tank top shirts and they are VERY hot. He said there is no air circulation at all.