Well, I'm not official (yet), but it's officially done!!!

[Guest Boomhower]

I went yesterday to finish the second part of my HCP certification. I took the course about a month ago, and finally got a chance to go to the Dept. of Safety yesterday. I wasn’t sure how it all worked, but I was surprised to find out that I had to go to another place to get finger printed. So the DMV gave me a letter with a number to call, I called it and they put my name in some system, and told me to wait 24 hours before I went to get finger printed. So I did that today. It was electronically done, and to bet it all, the closet place to me to get it done was a UPS store. Go figure:shrug: . I was expecting to go to my local PD, but once again I was wrong.

So it’s finally done, and I’m on the waiting period.

[towerclimber37]

Nice work BOOM!!

[Guest Bob_in_TN]

I did my paper work on the 11th, and did my finger painting on the 12th in a church!

[Guest dotsun]

gratz, now the wait.

[Guest jackdog]

good going guys, the wait will seem like forever, trust me.

[Marswolf]

Around here, they generally fingerprint you in a motel. Back when I got my carry permit, you went to the drivers' license office and they used ink.

[Guest GlocKingTN]

The fingerprinting was done in the UPS Store here as well. I drove 45 minutes to have it done, and it took a total of 2 minutes! Anyway, congrats on the last step!

[Guest dotsun]

Woot, mine came in the mail today. Some of you already know that as I was diplaying it proudly at Big Ed's. It took exactly 5 weeks from fingerprinting to receive the license.

[Guest Boomhower]

Some of you may remember when I made this post initially. And if you remember it, you've probably already guessed what I got in the mail today!!!

That's right, I'm official now. 5 weeks and 1 day.

[Branket]

Alright I noticed a pattern of the people getting their permits on here recently and they have moved from west to east. Hopefully since you got yours and we applied around the same time mine will be here soon. In any case congrats.

[Guest dotsun]

Gratz Boom! Off to Walmart with you.

[Guest TurboRotary]

Good Job!! Be safe and smart!!!

[Guest dpeneguy]

No more support group for you

[Guest Boomhower]

Gratz Boom! Off to Walmart with you.

I've been there to much here lately. Soon the guy in sporting goods will know me by first name instead of just my face.

[TGO David]

I've been there to much here lately. Soon the guy in sporting goods will know me by first name instead of just my face.

Where was the first place you carried today?

[Guest Boomhower]

I've not.....haven't left the house since I got home:(....will tomorrow though:D

[Guest Phantom6]

I've not.....haven't left the house since I got home:(....will tomorrow though:D

Congratz. The long dark night is over;)

[Guest Boomhower]

Where was the first place you carried today?

Weigles to pay for gas.....It felt odd, and getting used to one is even more weird. I'm looking at different holster's, but for now, I have a Galco High ride OWB that I tried at 3 and 4 o'clock today. And I can def. see where a good belt comes in handy. At first, I tried using my usual dress belt, but then put on a little thickier and a little wider belt. I could tell a hugh diff.

[Guest Len]

First time is always fun. I felt like I had a big neon sign strapped to my head that said "GUN!!!" However, even with minimal concealment, it is amazing how few people notice a person carrying. Shoot, I've heard people tell me they have open-carried and not have people notice. Many people lack situational awareness. Bad for them, but it makes the big neon sign go away quick.

[towerclimber37]

WHOOO hooo!

congrats Brandon!!!

Not to worry, Len is right...most folks don't pay attention to it.

I find that sometimes my shirt rides up over the BHP when I'm driving, so I get out and have to arrange myself.

[Marswolf]

Guys are used to arranging themselves.

I always check my handgun as soon as I get out of the car to make sure the magazine is still locked in. I don't worry about who sees me do it.

[Guest Phantom6]

Weigles to pay for gas.....It felt odd, and getting used to one is even more weird. I'm looking at different holster's, but for now, I have a Galco High ride OWB that I tried at 3 and 4 o'clock today. And I can def. see where a good belt comes in handy. At first, I tried using my usual dress belt, but then put on a little thickier and a little wider belt. I could tell a hugh diff.

You need to look at different belts now. A Garrison belt of 1.5" in width will secure your holster buch better. It will make your pistol more concealable as it will lhold it closer to your side. Less wiggle. They come in a variety of different materials, colors and buckle types so you shouldn't have a problem with the belt. Just make sure that your slacks have large enough belt loops.