Austinrealtor, I promised to get back to you once my holster came in for my coltdefender .45. (16 weeks) Well, it works great on a 1.5 inch belt. I've been wearing it for a couple of days and no problems and it doesn't print.Hey skeet, let me know how carrying that .45 works for you. I've downgraded to either a Ruger LCP or S&W .38 for most "on the job" CHL because I just can't find a comfortable way to carry anything larger while looking "professional" in my dress. I'm contemplating a Walther PPS and tuckable IWB holster under my standard Polo-style golf shirts, but for now just carry the LCP or .38 in a pocket holster in my khakis. Other than a business suit or sports coat (too hot in summer, and actually a bit "much" dress wise for my clientele) I can't find a decent cover garment that works right for a proper Realtor "look" (business casual?)
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- Sat Oct 03, 2009 5:14 pm
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- Mon Aug 17, 2009 3:45 pm
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I kinda feel the same way about the area and whether or not to carry. However, I am getting more comfortable in carrying on a daily basis. I just purchased a CROSSBREED SUPERTUCK for my Taurus PT111. I have to say it hugs close and doesn't print at all. I'm impressed with it, so much so I bought another for my Ruger P89. I'm still waiting (14 weeks) on a TT Gunleather IWB for my Colt defender .45, which I plan on carrying as well.With a good tuckable IWB on a quality gunbelt, weight should never be an issue. I can put a Gov't Model under a dress shirt, and only those who know exactly what they're looking for will ever have any idea.
Back on topic...Reading all these great posts about other Realtors/Appraisers who CC well, I just feel more comfortable in doing so. Thanks!
- Fri Jun 19, 2009 12:33 am
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I agree with you AustinRealtor. I like wearing a sport coat or shirt and tie in the winter months but not when it's 98 degrees. There isn't enough water to cool me down. I ordered a TT Gunleather Mikes special IWB for my .45. it should hug close enough not to print. I won't receive it until the end of July and I ordered it March 31st. I really hope it works. In the mean time I'll use the Taurus Millenium PT111. I tried an Uncle Mikes OWB holster with a Tommy Bahama or the Miami Cuban shirts that are long enough but it prints, REAL BAD. I'm sure it's going to be were where I swap holsters for awhile, at least until I get my TT Gunleather. I have heard great comments about them and jumped in. I'll keep you posted.austinrealtor wrote:Hey skeet, let me know how carrying that .45 works for you. I've downgraded to either a Ruger LCP or S&W .38 for most "on the job" CHL because I just can't find a comfortable way to carry anything larger while looking "professional" in my dress. I'm contemplating a Walther PPS and tuckable IWB holster under my standard Polo-style golf shirts, but for now just carry the LCP or .38 in a pocket holster in my khakis. Other than a business suit or sports coat (too hot in summer, and actually a bit "much" dress wise for my clientele) I can't find a decent cover garment that works right for a proper Realtor "look" (business casual?)skeetshooter wrote: I will be carrying a Colt Defender 45. If I find this to be to heavy for the summer, then I'll carry my Taurus Millenium PT111, 9MM.
Again thanks for all the responses and keep them coming. I would like to know what your clients have said if they found out you are carrying? Do you loose them as clients? Never hear from them again? Agree with you? Ask you to leave it the car? Etc.
As for clients knowing about me carrying, again has never happened and don't plan to let it (one reason why I try to keep my anonymity on public boards like this). There are enough antis out there who buy/sell houses - especially in Austin area - that I'd be losing a huge group of potential clients by discussing guns or CHL openly.
If I do find someone in a professional setting who seems receptive to guns/CHL I will strike up a conversation (has happened with a few Realtors in training classes etc., but not yet with clients). Once even volunteered the information to a training room full of new Realtors who were discussing safety/security while on the job. A new, young, female Realtor asked "I feel vulnerable meeting new clients, what can I do?" and without thinking I blurted out "concealed handgun license" ... got a few dirty glares my way, a few shocked expressions, and later a few "at a boys" from gun-friendly Realtors. The instructor glossed over my "suggestion" and said something about being smart and not putting yourself into dangerous situations (good advice, but not exactly foolproof).
- Thu Jun 18, 2009 1:53 pm
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WOW! I never expected such great responses from everyone. Thank you so much. Sorry about the delay in responding. It has been a crazy week.
It's interesting, when I think about all the times I have met complete strangers in vacant homes. Anything can happen. I have even met clients at night opening foreclosed properties discovering there was no electricity and looking around with a flash light. I KNOW you don't have to say it, I was an idiot. There was one instance were I was showing a known client a vacant property in East Plano and two guys walked in 10 minutes after I had opened the home. They said they were investors, wanting to check the home out, doesn't matter they were in the house before I could say anything. Again, no problems, but it made me think how easy it could have been for my client and I to become victims.
I'm pretty savvy about things that don't look right and trust my instincts always. I was a volunteer in the Broward County Sheriffs Posse Unit in Florida from 1994-1997. It taught me alot about people and their actions and body language. However, I don't want to bring a knife to a gun fight either.
The Realtor that was murdered was in Craig Ranch, Mckinney. I didn't know her, but I was at that office a couple of days prior to pick up materials to show an out of state client.
I will be carrying a Colt Defender 45. If I find this to be to heavy for the summer, then I'll carry my Taurus Millenium PT111, 9MM.
Again thanks for all the responses and keep them coming. I would like to know what your clients have said if they found out you are carrying? Do you loose them as clients? Never hear from them again? Agree with you? Ask you to leave it the car? Etc.
It's interesting, when I think about all the times I have met complete strangers in vacant homes. Anything can happen. I have even met clients at night opening foreclosed properties discovering there was no electricity and looking around with a flash light. I KNOW you don't have to say it, I was an idiot. There was one instance were I was showing a known client a vacant property in East Plano and two guys walked in 10 minutes after I had opened the home. They said they were investors, wanting to check the home out, doesn't matter they were in the house before I could say anything. Again, no problems, but it made me think how easy it could have been for my client and I to become victims.
I'm pretty savvy about things that don't look right and trust my instincts always. I was a volunteer in the Broward County Sheriffs Posse Unit in Florida from 1994-1997. It taught me alot about people and their actions and body language. However, I don't want to bring a knife to a gun fight either.
The Realtor that was murdered was in Craig Ranch, Mckinney. I didn't know her, but I was at that office a couple of days prior to pick up materials to show an out of state client.
I will be carrying a Colt Defender 45. If I find this to be to heavy for the summer, then I'll carry my Taurus Millenium PT111, 9MM.
Again thanks for all the responses and keep them coming. I would like to know what your clients have said if they found out you are carrying? Do you loose them as clients? Never hear from them again? Agree with you? Ask you to leave it the car? Etc.
- Mon Jun 15, 2009 1:02 pm
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- Topic: Texas REALTORS and CHL
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Texas REALTORS and CHL
Hi to All,
I'm a Realtor in the North Texas area and wanted to know if any Realtors carry while showing property? Your experiences? Do and Don'ts?
I'm a Realtor in the North Texas area and wanted to know if any Realtors carry while showing property? Your experiences? Do and Don'ts?