just "woke up" in east nashville

[surfabilly]

been lurking here for almost a month and glad to have found this board.

the aurora colorado shooting (and then subsequent incidents in east nashville) hit me like a ton of bricks. i have three small children and realized i am not prepared to protect them as i should be. i decided it was time to take the responsibility of our protection seriously.

researched ccw and bought the s&w m&p 9c, took the hcp class on 8/05, filed paperwork and prints on 8/06 and am now waiting for the permit to arrive. now it's practice, read, practice, practice. need to find another class to take my next steps.

thanks for all of the great info you have been providing. i will keep lurking and learning, and will jump in when i have a question or relevant input.

[TMF]

Good for you for taking responsibility for your family's safety. I never carried much until I got married, and once my first kid came along I always carry. The thought of not being able to protect them is a scary one. After all, it is our job to keep them safe.

[Guest nysos]

Good to hear you are looking at additional training. Also great choice for a carry gun. One thing many people overlook is a good quality holster and good gun belt. The right belt/holster combo will make carrying much more comfortable than if you neglect those 2 things.

Keep your eyes open out there.

[surfabilly]

thanks, guys. i did pick up a crossbreed supertuck which seems to work well, at least around the house. the belt is next on my list.

by the way, was surprised to find the hcp in the mail this afternoon. 15 days from application to mailbox. apparently i have lived a pretty boring life. here's to keeping it that way.

[TGO David]

Welcome to the family.

[Chief07]

Welcome Aboard.

[Mechanic_X]

Hello and welcome.

Nice to have you here.

[jtmaze]

Welcome.

JTM

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