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txgrifter wrote:My biggest thing is sitting down.. when I am in a restaurant I am paranoid that the but it sticking out.. i am CONSTANTLY checking which is bad I know.. I feel like everyone is staring at me

Gotta go with what's comfortable for you. I carry my full-size (when I do carry), and it's usually fine (for me) at about the 5-position. I've tried the 3-4, but the full-size seems too bulky for that. 5 works, and keeps concealed with tucked or untucked shirt. But, that depends on your shape. So...

AJHutton wrote:Plastic in hand on Saturday! :)Still want to purchase a more compact pistol but have now seen first-hand that with appropriate clothing a full-size pistol in an IWB holster is definitely perfectly feasible.

Congrats on finally getting plastic!
Haven't been at my plant site in over 2 weeks. So, I carry every day. Trust me... a full-size can DEFINITELY be well hidden.

GunNewb wrote:

RIG78 wrote:Thanks... felt kinda funny walking out into a public place with it (concealed, of course). No Wally Walk yet. Just went into a gas station to fill up SUV's gas tank, grab a couple of cokes, and my lottery tix. I did catch myself inconspicuously tugging down on the my polo shirt to make sure nothing was showing (which never was to begin with). Will take some getting used to. For the past few weeks, I've walked around the house with my Foxx IWB (CB's ST knockoff) & XD9 4" with no issues. It's all in the head, I guess.

I caught myself doing the same thing... The only time that my gun ever shows is when I first step out of the car.

I am very fortunate to work for a company that doesn't have any 30.06 signs up or an official written policy prohibiting handguns. I am going to buy some SD .380 ammo today so that I can pocket carry while at work.

Wow... Have at it. Actually took my two younger sons to Wally World, Best Buy, and McDonalds after I got off work.

Yup.... Wally Walk... CHECK!

Thanks... felt kinda funny walking out into a public place with it (concealed, of course). No Wally Walk yet. Just went into a gas station to fill up SUV's gas tank, grab a couple of cokes, and my lottery tix. I did catch myself inconspicuously tugging down on the my polo shirt to make sure nothing was showing (which never was to begin with). Will take some getting used to. For the past few weeks, I've walked around the house with my Foxx IWB (CB's ST knockoff) & XD9 4" with no issues. It's all in the head, I guess.

Anyhow... hope I never HAVE to draw. But, I'll begin the habit of carrying as much as I can, except work where policy mentions discovery of firearms on premises can result in suspension without pay, not excluding termination. I cannot speak for most, but I like my new job/company enough to let that slide (as it is a secured/patrolled parking lot).

Got it!

GunNewb wrote:So that means it will probably change to mailed tomorrow. Congrats!

You are correct, sir!

Manufacturing...

gvmtcheeze wrote:Looks like it is moving along nicely for ya!!!

Yea... may have been updated yesterday. I just didn't bother to check yesterday (work got in the way ).

I was gonna stick around at IDPA yesterday, but wife wasn't feeling well at home. So, went back home to relieve her from kiddos. Have ya been to that at AR yet?

Background Review Completed! Manufacturing Pending...

Maybe possessing in other states is what's extending your review.

Have only a few moments in between meetings right now. So, someone in the office mentioned "hunting rifle", and I immediately thought "i wonder if my status updated today". Behold.............

Application : Received
Fingerprints : Complete
Affidavits : Received
DL or ID : Valid
Citizenship : No documentation required
Passport photo holder : Received
Photo : Received
Proof of Classroom training : Received
Proof of Proficiency training : Received
Fee : Received
Background Check : Under review
Concealed Handgun License : Print pending completion of application review



PROGRESS.... 2 weeks to the day USPS delivered the packet to Austin address. Now, let's see how long this BG check takes.

GunNewb wrote:

AJHutton wrote:I managed to avoid logging on to the site today, 1 day after mailing. Small steps.

Lol give it 2 more days... you'll be all over that site...

It took me a week. Checked it yesterday... no change. Waiting to receive all req'd docs.

AJHutton wrote:Just mailed my packet in... I'm going to just camp out here now.

Camp away...

No status change. From reading around, takes around 2 weeks just to update to "received".

Seems a one-month period is typical. I'm not impatient. I can wait.

GunNewb wrote:I'm in the same boat... My packet was delivered to the DPS on Wednesday (8/8/12).

I wonder which one of us will be holding plastic first... hmmmm???

Guess we'll have to see. LOL. Good luck!

New (somewhat) to TX. Previously spent short time residing in Austin (Wells Branch area). Now, out of League City.

Like the sig says... Hope to get the card in a month!