Wally World Walk

[Guest bubbatruck]

Ok I'm new here and I just got my HCP (took only a total of 35 days).....But whats with the Wally World Walk?

[Motasyco]

The Wally World Walk is to help break in your HCP. Help's you get past that "everyone is looking at me carrying a gun" feeling. And you may find some ammo!

[Bubba0031]

Walley World is the 1st place you go, carrying, after you get you HCP

[enfield]

It's TRADITION.

I can say no more . . .

[strickj]

I aways though it was funny as WalMart was the very first place I went after receiving my permit...long before I was a member here.

I signed up here, and came to learn tat's what everyone does

[Fallguy]

The Wally World Walk is to help break in your HCP. Help's you get past that "everyone is looking at me carrying a gun" feeling. And you may find some ammo!

Pretty much the way I've seen it...

[Guest SUNTZU]

I thought it was a new dance all the gangstas were doing.

Pants on da ground, pants on da ground, looking like a fool wit ya pants on da ground.

[sigmtnman]

I refuse to walk anywhere near Wally world.

WalMart. Where everyone is treated like a thief when they leave.

[molonlabetn]

Yep... and as a matter of fact it was almost exactly 7 years ago that I did the WWW for the first time and lost my HCP virginity.

[LagerHead]

It's actually part of state law. You're required to do it, so just get it over with.

[gregintenn]

First place I went, and that was before I found this site.:cool:Must be a guy thing.

[krunchnik]

Its the only place you can go where everyone else is dressed so weird that no one pays attention as to whether you have a gun on or not.

[TNFF319]

Its the only place you can go where everyone else is dressed so weird that no one pays attention as to whether you have a gun on or not.

HAHAHA so true

[Bubba0031]

I wonder if the People of WalMart web site has a section entitled Armed People of WalMart

[Chucktshoes]

I wonder if the People of WalMart web site has a section entitled Armed People of WalMart

I was just looking on there for some armed pics,

[Bubba0031]

There are probably some pictures where various body bulges, rolls or body parts make the person look like they are carrying even if they aren't

[Chucktshoes]

"Here is the irony…camouflage is used to NOT stand out."

[JeffL]

"Here is the irony…camouflage is used to NOT stand out."

If he had just worn Mossy Oak he would have blended right in with everyone else.

[Alpha7]

"Here is the irony…camouflage is used to NOT stand out."

"look mom it's master p"

Make em say uhhhhhhhhhhhh uhhhhhhhhhhhhh na na na na

[Guest peacexxl]

I have actuall seen the "rules" for the Wally Walk listed on another site. If I can find them, I'll post them.

[Guest peacexxl]

Here is the concept of the Wally Walk. I borrowed this from the TXCHLforum:

You can see the original here:

http://www.texasshooting.com/TexasCHL_Forum/viewtopic.php?t=5204&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=wally+walk

This is common for new CHL holders, not just in Texas.

"So you got your CHL.

We assumed that you have already chose a proper holster, mag pouch (or suitable combination of substitutes) and cover garment and played dress-up in front of a mirror a couple of hundred times. But now, it is time to go live in the real world. It is time for you to go to WalMart!

1) You must park your vehicle at least 50 yards from the entrance of a regular WallyWorld (75 yards for a SuperCenter.) As you head for the entrance, you must perform a scan of the area including checking under parked vehicles for BG’s (Bad Guys.) Remember, grandma in an electric wheelchair is not a drive-by threat.

1A). Upon exiting car, surrepititiously adjust sidearm. Now don't touch it again unless your pants are about to fall off. Then tighten your belt

2) You MUST drive the shopping cart. No substitutes are allowed. Negotiating aisles full of screaming kids dropping cans of Chef Boyardee while Mom is on the cell phone and trying the latest Rosie O’Donnell Makeup & Fragrances is a good test of patience and self-control.

3) No quickies! Your stay at WallyWorld must last no less than 45 minutes. You can hang out in automotive and even double check the Rapala lures to see what’s new to kill an allotted rest time of 10 minutes. The rest of the time you must be on the move. An exception is made if you are with your significant other and she goes for the White Sale madness. You must park, wait and be ready to back your mate if things get hairy with the pillow throws or allergenic bedspreads.

4) You are gonna buy stuff so pick items from the top and bottom shelves to test your cover garment. Your mate can assist you and point out any deficiencies. If you are alone and store security or the cops have not arrived by the time you check out, you passed this test.

5) Check out: make sure you choose the busiest register. People will stand in close proximity and you must bear it with patience and avoiding contact. Beware of the people suddenly remembering a forgotten item and sending their mates to fetch it. They usually will brush against you on the way to get it.

6) Meal Time! If your WallyWorld serves Nachos, go ahead and get yourself a big serving of the suckers and wash it down with a Sam’s cola. If McD’s is the choice at the premises, get fries, onion rings, apple pie and a large Coke. ALL MEALS MUST BE CONSUMED ON SITE! No To-Go’s or you will be disqualified.

7) When you leave, repeat the scanning of the parking lot. Remember that now you are also dealing with a shopping cart that rattles like and old train and wants to go right all the time. Do not lose track of your surroundings because of this. If you have a car, open the trunk and introduce all your bags while facing outwards. Pick up Trucks: lower the tailgate and do the same. Keep scanning, you never know where the BG’s might be.

REMEMBER: Yellow lights = WallyWorld Security. Red Lights = Cops.

9) - Make test fall on floor in busiest area - near register or anywhere crowded. See if concealment can still be maintained. If you lose that then go back to GO and do NOT collect $200

10) Restroom break (even if you don't have to go), go through the motions, figure out what your going to do with your gun, while sitting on the commode"

Now you have done the Wally World Walk!

[LagerHead]

Nice. I think I have to go again. I forgot to poop while I was there.

[Oh Shoot]

[Guest ljc3]

It is frightening to think that some of the people I have seen in Wally

World are carrying.

[Guest Sgt. Joe]

Darn! and Double Darn!.....I thought I did everything correctly.

My first "walk" was on Christmas Eve, the day the permit arrived at Walgreens.

Now I know that was wrong but I HAD to have more tape and it was late, everyone knows one can not run out of tape on Christmas eve and it was very late and everything else was closed.

I have since carried in Wally World but I only go there to check for ammo....In and out.

Everything else is K-Mart, does that count?

And sorry but I am not entering the restroom except for #1 and only then in a dire emergency.....actually further reflection reveals a "dire emergency" for # 2 would leave no other options.

I really hate it that I may now lose my permit for not following the rules....it really was an honest mistake, can I be redeemed?

Considering I may hold the record for issue at 177 days am I worthy of a second chance? (not my fault for the time frame but that of another state's record keeping, that I had to fix)

I DO have great remorse for not following the rules and I really dont want to lose my permit. I trust you all to not turn me in.