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Speaking of carrying without a holster. There was a young "kid" (he just made the legal age) in the class I took who wants to carry his weapon in his waistband. I tried to tell him how dangerous this can be and since we were in a Bass Pro Shop taking the class, I even showed him holsters that would allow him to carry in the front of his waistband and offer the stability needed to keep the weapons from falling. Needless to say, I was unsuccessful. I applaud the kid for attempting to carry legally, but wanting to carry in the same fashion as a common thug, gangster, or hoodlum (insert your descriptive word here) is youthful, irresponsible, and makes me question how you will conduct yourself if granted approval to carry concealed.

Some people obviously need more education on this right to carry a concealed weapon. Responsbility and safety are paramount. Should the age change? Should trainees have to show method of carry while in the class? I realize there are several methods of carry, hip, ankle pocket, purse, etc, etc. But should we see that everybody has a holster just as we see most (not all) have weapons. So if you bring a weapon, you bring a holster. I know this doesn't stop someone from walking out the door and doing whatever, but at least the instructors know they got the message.

Thoughts from the forum?