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Thanks, again, for the recommendations. I received my Kangaroo Carry and wore it today. It is certainly do-able and I can see where I may be using it quite often. My Betty came in the mail today. I love it! I'll wear it tonight when we go out to dinner. I've carried for two days now. I'm "locked and cocked" but my chamber is empty! Baby steps, right?! Thanks, guys!

Thank you for the additional replies. I have a Betty on order and am looking forward to getting it. I will check out the Kangaroo products.

I LOVE Cornered Cat and especially like the tips she posts daily on FB. I'm not familiar with the other reading recommendations so I will look into them.

Several of you have recommended Crossfire, but I only find a basic gun course (besides CHLs and reloading) on their site. I've done a basic intro course and want to move on to defense (though I know my question about the hammer vs trigger probably makes one think I need the basic class again!). The ShootSmart course (sorry, would insert a link here but the preview of my draft showed me I failed) looks appealing, but I'll also see what I can find with "Girl with a Gun".

Thanks for all the advice. And, DividedAttention, love your signature verse!

Thanks for the replies. I am in the DFW area so class suggestions will be appreciated. Actually, Dallas is more convenient than FW, but I've noticed an appealing class at Shoot Smart in FW.

Hello everyone. I got my CHL a couple of weeks ago. I have purchased a Sig P238 to carry. I got it at about the same time as my license so have only been to the range with it 3 times. I had never even shot before late October, but have been practicing weekly since then (mostly with a 9mm). I was very excited about getting my license but have found myself uncomfortable actually carrying. And it's because I'm afraid of an accidental discharge.

I understand that the "proper" way to carry my Sig is "cocked and locked". I am not nervous about carrying it without a round in the chamber, but I want to be able to carry it the way it is intended to be carried. Can I get some suggestions or feedback?

I read somewhere to chamber a snap cap and go "cocked and locked" with a full magazine and carry like that for a few months to get comfortable with it. But (remember, I'm a newbie) I thought snap caps don't actually eject. If I needed to use the pistol, wouldn't that place me in a complicated position?

So I'm thinking maybe I should just carry with an unchambered round (and the safety on) for a few weeks until I get comfortable with that. But here is my real question... if I have it cocked and locked and something causes the hammer to release (but not the trigger), will the gun fire? I realize I've just shown a lot of ignorance with this question but I am trying to make certain I understand. And please know that I do see a defensive carry/shooting class in my future (and maybe one for females).

I was really looking forward to getting my CHL and, now that I have it, I am really understanding the huge responsibility it is to carry and be safe. Thanks for your feedback!