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Hi all,
Been a lurker for some time and have learned a lot on this forum. My wife and I decided to take a few classes and get our CWP and we both have another new interest in common!
The reason I decided to carry is because I'm a realtor and show houses quite a bit. It's not uncommon for me to do an open house in a vacant house, or show vacant houses. This past year, I was showing an investor a vacant house in the north area of town, and it's a pretty rough area. We went into the house, walked towards the back of the home, and there was a guy smoking crack on the floor. He jumped up, looked at us in the eyes, and we had what you know as a Mexican standoff. He made the first action and fled. In my opinion, there are two types of people in this world- those that will flee, and those that will fight. I'm lucky because this guy hauled butt away, but what if the next guy decides he wants some extra cash? So I made the decision to carry and be prepared for the "just in case" scenario where I might be protecting myself, and the person I'm with.
Sorry for the drivel, I'm on to my point. So now I carry a Ruger LCP pocket carry, since I usually have a shirt tucked into my slacks and can't carry IWB. I have a pocket holster and I'm concerned about the printing my piece has in my front pocket of my slacks. I feel it's noticeable, and that everyone can basically tell I'm carrying. Clients and work-friends alike.
Is this just because I'm a new CWP carrier and a typical thing to feel, or do you guys/gals find this with certain pocket holsters? I think some clients would not like to find out that I'm carrying, and don't want them to notice easily.
Thanks all.
Been a lurker for some time and have learned a lot on this forum. My wife and I decided to take a few classes and get our CWP and we both have another new interest in common!
The reason I decided to carry is because I'm a realtor and show houses quite a bit. It's not uncommon for me to do an open house in a vacant house, or show vacant houses. This past year, I was showing an investor a vacant house in the north area of town, and it's a pretty rough area. We went into the house, walked towards the back of the home, and there was a guy smoking crack on the floor. He jumped up, looked at us in the eyes, and we had what you know as a Mexican standoff. He made the first action and fled. In my opinion, there are two types of people in this world- those that will flee, and those that will fight. I'm lucky because this guy hauled butt away, but what if the next guy decides he wants some extra cash? So I made the decision to carry and be prepared for the "just in case" scenario where I might be protecting myself, and the person I'm with.
Sorry for the drivel, I'm on to my point. So now I carry a Ruger LCP pocket carry, since I usually have a shirt tucked into my slacks and can't carry IWB. I have a pocket holster and I'm concerned about the printing my piece has in my front pocket of my slacks. I feel it's noticeable, and that everyone can basically tell I'm carrying. Clients and work-friends alike.
Is this just because I'm a new CWP carrier and a typical thing to feel, or do you guys/gals find this with certain pocket holsters? I think some clients would not like to find out that I'm carrying, and don't want them to notice easily.
Thanks all.