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Tightwad wrote:As far as my FIL and Wife regarding seatbelts and fire extinguishers...they would answer with "Do you wear a racing harness, fire suit, helmet, and HANS device when you drive your SUV?" I understand the insurance aspect, and certainly don't disagree, but they feel (and I agree to an extent) that people overuse that as a rationale for CC. I highly doubt I will ever in my life have the need to prevent a felony from occurring to me or a third party that will require the use of my weapon. I would say the % is very small that this happens to anyone who doesn't spend time in high-crime areas/activities. I choose to explain I am exercising my second amendment rights (use em or lose em), and then back that up with "I might as well have it with me, doesn't do any good locked up at home". I will say I am amazed at how many people have weapons in their house for protection, but have them locked, with the ammo in a separate place also locked.

I will look more into tuckable holsters...hopefully try some out to see how they fit...any good suggestions for gun stores in the Frisco area that have a selection?

To each his own. I can only say, "guess right, or carry 24/7." Like I said, I don't expect trouble either, but I am prepared for it. That's not paranoia. That's just being prepared. I haven't been involved in a vehicular impact as a driver or passenger in at least 15 years. And I drive carefully and courteously. I haven't had a moving violation ticket since Christmas Eve of 1999, but I'll be putting on my seatbelt when I leave the house this afternoon, in recognition that someone else out there may not be as cautious behind the wheel of their vehicle, as I am behind the wheel of my own. That's not being paranoid. It's being prepared. Same thing.

Like you, I avoid "high crime" areas too. I rarely drink, and I don't hang out in bars or go clubbing. I'm a fat, white-haired, 58 year old suburbanite. But living and working in suburbia is no guarantee that trouble can't find you. The 2nd Amendment arguments are all well and good, and they are certainly legitimate answers to the question of why you carry. But denying that trouble will ever find you sounds great.... ....until trouble actually does find you. Then, in retrospect, it doesn't sound nearly as good.

Tightwad wrote:Hello…I am new to this forum, and to concealed carry as well. I have always wanted to take the course, but never really pursued it until a church group got together and hired an instructor. I found out after I agreed to it that it was the Utah course (fitting as I moved here from Utah)…so don’t hate me for having a Utah CWP instead of a Texas CHL please! I received my CWP in July, but just purchased my first carry weapon last week.

Welcome to the forum, Tightwad. Your kids call you that?

I don't hate you for getting the CFP. I have one myself. But do get the CHL because it is the right thing to do. There's no harm in having both.

Tightwad wrote:I am a father of 4, married 13 years, and have never been concerned for my safety. My inspiration for getting the CWP was more around my second amendment rights, with the “what if” a distant second concern. My Father In Law is a 20 year police veteran who now teaches Criminal Justice…so guns are not foreign to my wife, but she (and he) questions the need to CC given our normal lifestyle. She grew up with guns in the house, knew they were there, and is concerned our kids will have the same thoughts she had growing up…teenage girls are emotional wrecks! While she is ok (I guess) with my plan to CC, I have to be very thorough about my safety plans, discussions with the kids (ranging from 2 – 12 years), etc.

Do either your FIL or wife question the need to wear seatbelts or have a fire extinguisher in the house? You don't use these things because you expect trouble. You just do them to be prepared for it in the unlikely event that it happens.

Tightwad wrote:I want to use my CWP and carry when possible, but I am not sure how to accomplish it. I ride a Honda VFR…Sport Touring bike…as my commuter to/from work. Given that I wear full gear all the time, I can’t figure out how to incorporate CC…I am not comfortable having a gun on my body in the case of an accident…not because I fear it discharging (intended CC weapon is an XD9SC, so very safe from impact), but rather because they cause bruising! I do have luggage on my bike…either tank bag or trunk depending on my setup. I can transport my CC weapon there, but then what?

A fannypack, Safepacker, or Fatboy S "man bag" with a gun inside of them will fit in your tank bag. When you get off the bike, put the fannypack (Safepacker, etc.) on. Put them back in the tank bag when you leave.

Tightwad wrote:My other concern is dress code…how do I conceal a weapon at work given a business casual (more on the dressy side, slacks and button up shirts) dress code? I could use some good suggestions for where to carry (is ankle an option I should look at) as well as how to secure it. If it matters, I am 5’8”, 180 lbs. I already find pants tend to be tight in the thigh area, so the Smart Carry option would just make me look bloated I think, plus sitting down would be uncomfortable. I am leaning towards more of a 4-5 oclock carry, but wherever is most comfortable will be the winner in the end.

There are lots of good "tuckable" holsters which will let you carry inside the waistband with your shirt tucked in. If your gun choice and holster choice are good, the gun will disappear from view, and only you will know you have it. When I have to dress in business casual, I slip a lightweight .357 snubnose revolver in my pants pocket, and it conceals very well. OTH, one of the above alternative carry methods may well meet your needs. Also, someone makes a "day planner" notebook that zips up, which is actually a means of hiding and carrying a gun.

Hope that helps.