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by Drewthetexan
Thu Jan 21, 2010 2:04 pm
Forum: New to CHL?
Topic: new to carry observations
Replies: 25
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Re: new to carry observations

Kythas wrote:
rlowe wrote: 2. My holster interferes with my pockets. I usually carry my wallet in my left rear pocket, but the holster is in the way of that pocket. I can still get the wallet in and out but it is a bit of a challenge. I have carried the wallet there all my life so moving it to the right side is an issue.
I had this same problem myself, having always carried my wallet in my right rear pocket. Since I'm right-handed and my gun is on my right side, I found myself being very self-conscious about unconcealing when I reached for my wallet, so I switched my wallet to my left rear pocket.

This gives me an added ability to act like I'm reaching for my wallet, if I ever get robbed, and actually go for my gun.

It was strange for a time, but I eventually got used to it.

It's kind of like, if you wear your watch on one wrist, then switch to the other, it'll feel weird but you can still tell the time. A few days later, it'll no longer feel weird.
I also switched my wallet from right side to left. I found out I couldn't get my wallet out while at the checkout line on my wallywalk - definitely took some time to adjust, especially not freaking out because my wallet wasn't in it's "spot" when I reach for it.

My favorite is when someone gives you a hug and puts their hand on the handle, or after the hug their hand comes down and hits it. I've found I can deflect the hand coming down by extending my elbow out after the hug, especially if it's a side hug.

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