Man's Journey: Mastering Concealed Pistol Carry for Self-Defense
A person shares his experience and insights on concealed pistol carry, highlighting the importance of practice and consistent effort to make it a part of one's lifestyle. He acknowledges that merely carrying an unloaded gun in a car or at home isn't optimal for self-defense. Instead, he recommends carrying a pistol on one's person, in a safe holster, with a round in the chamber. To familiarize himself with this, he conducted a 'Big Blue Box Store Walk'. The goal was to go about a normal activity, like shopping, without drawing attention to the fact that he was carrying a pistol. This practice helps one get used to carrying a pistol discreetly in public. He admits that he doesn't carry his pistol on a regular basis, despite understanding its importance. He also notes that police officers carry their pistols on their person while driving, not stored in their vehicles. To get comfortable with the process, he suggests practicing carrying a pistol around the home. Making concealed carry a part of one's lifestyle requires consistent effort and practice. Unlike his friend who stores his empty gun in a case in the vehicle after practice, he emphasizes the importance of carrying a pistol on one's person for self-defense. He believes that no one accidentally falls into carrying a pistol; it requires intent and conscious effort.
