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jaclyn.jenkins wrote:I just wanted to write a quick reply to everyone that wrote and responded to this post. I wasn't expecting much in the way of responses, so it was VERY nice to see so many reaching out!!! Yall are awesome! thank you for all the opinions and advice, it is greatly appreciated!

I carried for the first time yesterday with the Uncle Mikes Reflex at the 3 oclock. I was able to find a sweatshirt that kept printing to a minimum. It was such a unique experience (and it was a first date, so it was a pretty good day). Went to a couple different stores...really wanted just to get used to the feeling of it. Didn't find myself needing to adjust the gun (just had to pull up my pants a couple times). Only small negative things was running into a couple things, since I'm not used to having a small appendage jetting from my right hip. And getting used to the feeling of it pushing agains tme a bit when I get into my car.

I am going to look around the forum a bit to see if I can find an answer to the following, but if yall have any opinions on it, that would be great...
I was thinking about getting that [Pre-paid legal service] (11 bucks a month for a lawyer - very simply put). Any advice or opinions? Yay or Nay?


Anywho, thanks again for all the replies. Yall are great.

Jaclyn,
I guess I missed this earlier, just use the search feature of the forum for pre-paid legal services (it is against forum rules to name a particular provider) and you will see a myriad of opinions, and thoughts from members. I personally don't use one, mainly because I haven't heard of anyone needing them, but everyone is free to make that decision themselves.

Keep us updated on your carry experiences, gun and accessory buying adventures (it is an addiction, but we have a great support group here to help you understand that it is totally incurable )

Jaclyn,

Welcome to the forum, and thank you for your service.

As stated by others, we probably can't give you the one right answer for your carry choice. I do believe that men have an easier time choosing a carry method, because our wardrobe varies only slightly, and usually depends only on the weather. Women may go from pants/shorts, to skirts/dresses, in the same day and maybe multiple times. (this is not a criticism, just an observation of my wife after 20+ years of marriage)

We have a ladies segment in our forum, which has several topics relating to women's carry issues, holsters, clothing choices, etc.. along with other issues unique to our female members. Take some time to read through some of the posts, and you will probably get plenty of ideas, and options that may work for you. http://www.texaschlforum.com/viewforum.php?f=58 I also know that our female members are very willing to answer questions.

Which ever method(s) you choose, the main thing is to practice, practice,practice. The last thing you want to happen in an emergency situation, is to be fumbling around trying to remember which carry method you chose that day. Good luck, and please stick around after you begin carrying, to document your experiences, and observations. There are a lot of women who face these same issues as you, and your experiences may help someone else. It's always great to welcome more women to the forum.