curious... what has concealed carry done for you?

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Burtboomer

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Just wondering what if any has concealed carry done for you other than the obvious..For me it was a life changing moment when I received my license.I was always pretty outspoken and short fused about pretty much everything.Like I said since recieving my license I think things out before I speak, I am in better control of my emotions and am just a nicer person in general. My wife has even commented on this change several times.I have had my license for quite a while and I'm a better person because of the responsibility required to carry.Don't get me wrong I'm still outspoken and will stand my ground if I think I'm right just in a more rational way.Wonder how all the gun control enthusiasts out there would like that story.Anyone else have something to add.Oh by the way I'm new to this site and really enjoy what I'm reading.Looks.like good group of Americans.
 
Burt, welcome to the forums and thanks for the post.

I can't necessarily say that I have "changed" so to speak, however age has mellowed me. I get animated about principles that I believe strongly in, but not so that I won't get to try to understand the other fellow's point too. I think when one is carrying, open or concealed, one needs to be prudent and tempered with one's emotions. Quite frankly, one should be like this regardless whether they are carrying or not.

A little history of me... I'm former Air Force, been in many sales jobs, worked as a financial rep, am a physics teacher currently, and volunteer with my county's Sheriff's unit. Each work experience has taught me something... no matter what you do in life, chances are you must interact with people. It's much easier to be direct and with a positive attitude... anything less ruffles feathers needlessly.

I'm glad to see you have had other unexpected positive repercussions from carrying. I look forward to hearing more posts from you.
 
Comfort! That's the key word for me. Knowing that I have a measure of protection with me in a semi-rural area where I am frequently alone. There is some drug activity less than a mile from my office and I have to drive through that area often.
 
Sleep better when we were traveling in my RV. My wife and I would spend the night at rest areas, truck stops and some parking lots. We felt we were safer and could get a better nights sleep.
 
I can go where I want, I can wear what I want. I'm not intimidated, I'm not scared, and I can travel and drink and go to movies and walk down dark streets by myself.

In short, it's changed everything.
 
Best part for me is when I am on the Harley. There have been times when some mutt that thinks he's living the thug life pulls up next to me and gives me the stink eye stare. I just smile, and nod. When they don't look away, I start laughing. I know it pisses them off.
 
Burtboomer said:
Just wondering what if any has concealed carry done for you other than the obvious..For me it was a life changing moment when I received my license.I was always pretty outspoken and short fused about pretty much everything.Like I said since recieving my license I think things out before I speak, I am in better control of my emotions and am just a nicer person in general. My wife has even commented on this change several times.I have had my license for quite a while and I'm a better person because of the responsibility required to carry.Don't get me wrong I'm still outspoken and will stand my ground if I think I'm right just in a more rational way.Wonder how all the gun control enthusiasts out there would like that story.Anyone else have something to add.Oh by the way I'm new to this site and really enjoy what I'm reading.Looks.like good group of Americans.
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Burt: You are one very smart and responsible person and I agree with everything you say. I would add a healthy dose of situational awareness to the mix as another precursor to having to be in a situation where your CC becomes necessary.
 
After getting a CCW permit many years ago I became vey low-key. No conflicts. No arguments. Very easy-going. Unwilling to risk loss of CCW due to some altercation.
 
I've learned that the words, "Shall Not Be Infringed" are meaningless, since I've had to ask permission to bear arms (as in, exercise my "rights") for about 30 out of the last 35 years, and can't buy (or bear) any NFA arms (or bigger) without inviting the federal government to crawl even further up my butt than they already are.

I've learned that the first half of the 2nd Amendment is likewise meaningless, especially in the South, and has been since the days of Reconstruction when anti-militia laws were put in place and are still enforced here in Alabama.

I've learned that any life that was left in the Constitution after Lincoln (et al) suspended it in the 1860's, was completely throttled dead in 1913 when the Federal Reserve and the 16th and 17th Amendments choked every last breath it even had the potential to draw right out of it.

I've always been the happiest, friendliest, most out-going 6'-6" 260 lb. long-haired, bearded, leather-bound biker ever there was though, so my disposition remains the same.
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The only thing that's changed in me politically-speaking, is that my illusions have been shattered. Luckily for me, during the same period of time, my delusions have been lifted spiritually-speaking. Praise The Lord. Maranatha!

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It hasn't changed me much but I do feel comfort in being more prepared. I still don't go places I shouldn't, I still lock my doors, I still avoid confrontation and I still try to always be aware of my surroundings.
 
I am less stressed, more aware of my surroundings, and made different (safer) choices in employment.
 
I'm a better driver.
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Seriously, I have found that I would rather pay more attention to the posted speed etc. rather than having attention paid to me. I no longer get that queasy feeling when I pass a radar trap on the highway, and don't have to check my rearview to see if he pulled out after me. Don't get me wron, I was never some out of control speed demon, but I would be more likely to push the limit if I felt everyone else was doing it too. I have been pulled over a few times since, but my last ticket was in the early 90's.
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I have also become more aware of my rights and the laws. I hav e become more angry and vocal about those trying to infringe my rights, and have become more fluent in the laws that effect me pertaining to any self defense situation I might find myself in.
 
Howdy,

Gee, I'm trying to decide how to respond to this thread.

I'm 49yo and I have been carrying since I was 17yo in one form or another.

I joined the Air Force at 17 and worked as a Security Police and Law Enforcement where I carried a gun on duty and off base without a permit or authorization.

Later on I was authorized to carry on and off duty, while on and off base.

I have never been a regular cop but I have worked for the State of Arkansas and the State of Texas and the Fed. Gov't where I was authorized to carry a firearm as part of my job. With the state/fed govt issued badge and ID was was able to carry 24/7 and even on commercial airlines.

By the time I "retired" from doing this I moved from Texas back to Arkansas and obtained a CCW permit.

So, since I've been able to carry a handgun all my adult life, not much has changed.

Paul
 
Besides the time I lost going through the licensing process (which thankfully, I'll never have to go through again thanks to my lifetime license), nothing has changed for me, except knowing that I can carry this tool with me and not worry about getting arrested if I'm caught printing.

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