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CCW Methods & Issues => New CCW Permit Holders => Topic started by: John on April 26, 2011, 06:58:00 PM

Title: It's Here! Delaware Permit.
Post by: John on April 26, 2011, 06:58:00 PM

This is a New Permit.  Sent everything in on 12/28/10 and arrived today 4/26.  I have had my FL permit since January.  Is it normal to still feel wrong/strange to cc?  Any suggestions on how to ease into it or should I just leave now for the closest Walmart and get over it?

Title: Re: It's Here! Delaware Permit.
Post by: Hawkeye on April 26, 2011, 09:14:24 PM

Congrats on your new permit. Go ahead and get it over with.  Despite that feeling that you will have a giant neon sign pointing to your waistband it will all be in your head. Enjoy.

Title: Re: It's Here! Delaware Permit.
Post by: GunEnvy on April 26, 2011, 09:38:36 PM

Like hawkeye said....you'll be the only one who knows. It will take some getting used to and probably alot of trial and error with holster/guns. Before long you will strap that thing on and almost forget its there.

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Post by: muleman88 on April 26, 2011, 11:24:56 PM

Congrats! It won't be long and you won't even know you have it on. I find myself touching it just to be  sure I still have it on.

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Post by: colt0208 on April 27, 2011, 12:37:45 AM

Congrats bro..... it gets easier. I still feel like I have a cinder block under my shirt, but my wife insists its well concealed... lol.. good luck and be safe..

Title: Re: It's Here! Delaware Permit.
Post by: John on April 27, 2011, 01:08:15 AM

Thanks everyone.

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Post by: trevor on April 27, 2011, 02:15:37 AM

Probably took me a good 6 months till concealed carry felt 'normal.'

At first I tried a Glock-19 (compact double stack 9 mm) and various iwb holsters; had to wear a jacket to feel comfortable. But eventually I did.

I then for  giggles tried a kel-tec pf9 (also 9mm, but a very compact single stack) and that just 'clicked' for me. :D I carry it with a pocket holster daily, spare mag in the other pocket. Feels right for me.

I was worried about ND at first, and therefore did not carry condition 1 initially. Got mixed advice, but had to listen to myself. As you get comfortable, and please read as much as you can (and try to separate the gold from the dross) you'll learn to be safe.

I never forget I'm carrying; and it's a good feeling. It's when I am headed to places I cannot carry (e.g. the prothonary's office to renew) that I'm uncomfortable.

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Post by: allischalmersman on April 27, 2011, 02:59:54 AM

Wow 4 months.  What county did you apply?  NCC?

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Post by: oldgraygeek on April 27, 2011, 11:57:03 AM

Congrats.
I'm at work now, deep undercover with my scandium-titanium .357 J-frame.

"No, I'm not all that happy to see you, and that is a gun in my pocket..."

Title: Re: It's Here! Delaware Permit.
Post by: John on April 27, 2011, 12:27:53 PM

I applied in Kent County but when I had my prints done, they didn't do the CCW background check they did the standard (daycare type) background check.  So by the time that was figured out my app got mixed in with the renewals.  I'm guessing that is why it took a little longer.  So remember to make sure they really understand what check you are requesting.

Title: Re: It's Here! Delaware Permit.
Post by: czer on April 27, 2011, 02:49:21 PM

John, yes it is normal to feel wierd when you start to carry. Although it does not make sense from the personal protection point of view, at first, wear it places where you are already comfortable, the places where you usually hang out. I don't know if I ever will forget I am carrying, and that's probably not a bad thing.

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Post by: Schmenge on April 27, 2011, 03:33:29 PM

Congratulations John. In no time at all, packin' iron will be second nature to you. The right gun and holster will increase your confidence. You'll find what works best for you, if you haven't already.

By the way, what are you carrying?

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Post by: Condition 1 on April 27, 2011, 05:56:21 PM

Congrats...after a while you feel naked without your gun  ;D

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Post by: John on April 27, 2011, 10:16:49 PM

I have a XD40sc and a G23.

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Post by: rocketman on July 01, 2011, 11:20:27 PM

 ::)if you feel strange now , wait till you start open to open carry