Finally received HCP

[wipfel]

i rushed to get everything done for the HCP permit so i'd have it for our trip back home to Louisiana for Christmas. i was pretty bummed i didn't receive it before we left (12/22). wouldn't you know it, i get back home tonight and it's in the mailbox.

the postmark says 12/22, so it arrived the day after we left town. the government...if you don't laugh, you'll cry.

[mwhuffman]

Glad yours finally showed up. I drive to the ATL several times a year and it gives me great piece of mind to be legally armed. BTW, been to WM yet?

[wipfel]

not yet. we got back late last night, unpacked and went to bed. we're heading to the opry mills area today, and i was thinking about taking my Cougar 8000 with me.

does anyone have any advice on how to "configure" your holster? i've got a supertuck deluxe and, while i can get it to fit somewhat comfortably, i can't seem to hide the weapon much. anytime i bend over to tie my shoe, pick up anything, etc, the handle shows. my shirt still covers it, but it's really obvious something is under there. i've tried 3:00, 4:00 and even 5:00, but haven't found a fit, yet. maybe the gun's just too big?

[Guest bkelm18]

does anyone have any advice on how to "configure" your holster? i've got a supertuck deluxe and, while i can get it to fit somewhat comfortably, i can't seem to hide the weapon much. anytime i bend over to tie my shoe, pick up anything, etc, the handle shows. my shirt still covers it, but it's really obvious something is under there. i've tried 3:00, 4:00 and even 5:00, but haven't found a fit, yet. maybe the gun's just too big?

Welcome to carrying a gun. As you'll learn, if you want to keep it concealed, you'll have to modify how you move. No more bending, start stooping. Etc etc. You'll just have to experiment and find what makes you most comfortable. Eventually after carrying a while, you'll stop caring really if you "print" or not, you're not doing anything illegal.

[wipfel]

thanks for the advice. i carried most of the day today around the cool springs area. nice loose, stiff jacket made me feel more comfortable. of course i felt like everyone was checking me out, but, of course, no one was.

[Mykltn]

Welcome to carrying a gun. As you'll learn, if you want to keep it concealed, you'll have to modify how you move. No more bending, start stooping. Etc etc. You'll just have to experiment and find what makes you most comfortable. Eventually after carrying a while, you'll stop caring really if you "print" or not, you're not doing anything illegal.

Was carrying my .40 at wally world the other day. Bent over to pick up something my son dropped and when I stood up I noticed the guy behind me had moved over to the next line that was longer than the one I was in. Reached around to find my shirt had moved up and over the grip of my gun. I glanced over to see him trying hard not to look at me. Guess I frightened him.

[macville]

When did you get printed for your permit?

Matthew

[shortround]

I'm still waiting. 10 weeks today since did my fingerprints.

[TNblues]

cool.

[wipfel]

When did you get printed for your permit?

Matthew

11/2/09. my wife and i got fingerprinted at the same time and received both permits the same day.

[-Bristol-]

The wife and myself were fingerprinted 10/30/09 and we both received on 12/24/09, Christmas Eve. We paid the fees on 10/23/09.