Thanks Helo

yamatitan · 11-10-2009, 03:32 PM

Got my CCW in today and I would like to thank helo becuase he was the first person to let me know you could legally conceal a handgun and answered questions I had about the class.

**Kronos1965** · 11-10-2009, 03:34 PM

He wouldn't steer you wrong in that category for sure!

SpiritOne · 11-10-2009, 03:34 PM

grats! always good to carry

yamatitan · 11-10-2009, 03:38 PM

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grats! always good to carry

Thanks, going to awhile getting used to. Luckily I lost about 10lbs last summer so now my pants are a little big making my MTAC fit nicely.

yamatitan · 11-10-2009, 03:38 PM

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He wouldn't steer you wrong in that category for sure!

Yep helo defiantly knows his stuff in that category.

**Kronos1965** · 11-10-2009, 03:39 PM

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Thanks, going to awhile getting used to. Luckily I lost about 10lbs last summer so now my pants are a little big making my MTAC fit nicely.

Should we be concerned about where it's a little big and therefore where you're concealing it?

yamatitan · 11-10-2009, 03:52 PM

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Should we be concerned about where it's a little big and therefore where you're concealing it?

nah the only problem im having is the butt of the gun poking when I bend down. Im going to try to adjust the holster in differant positions to try and fix that though.

**Kronos1965** · 11-10-2009, 04:06 PM

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nah the only problem im having is the butt of the gun poking when I bend down. Im going to try to adjust the holster in differant positions to try and fix that though.

So when someone asks "is that a gun in your pants or are you just glad to see me?" you can reply "why yes it is!"

No ankle holster?

I'd PM Helo to ask him some options.

**helomech** · 11-10-2009, 04:18 PM

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Got my CCW in today and I would like to thank helo becuase he was the first person to let me know you could legally conceal a handgun and answered questions I had about the class.

You are very welcome. Glad I could help, hope you never need to use it.

**helomech** · 11-10-2009, 04:22 PM

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nah the only problem im having is the butt of the gun poking when I bend down. Im going to try to adjust the holster in differant positions to try and fix that though.

I also carry in the front of my pants, gives me much more control and security of the weapon. What gun are you carrying? I started with a Taurus PT-99 in 9mm, but that was to big, then I went to a Sig P-229 in .40 and that was to big. So I bought a Taurus, PT-140, in .40, and that works pretty well. Sometimes I carry a Kel-Tech P-32 in .32 acp, that is is real easy to conceal. Just have to get me one so I don't have to steal the wives.

I don't like carrying in the back of the pants, the gun shows up to much when bending and IMO you loose some control over the gun.

**helomech** · 11-10-2009, 04:23 PM

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So when someone asks "is that a gun in your pants or are you just glad to see me?" you can reply "why yes it is!"

No ankle holster?

I'd PM Helo to ask him some options.

I hate ankle holsters, you think socks slide down you should see an ankle holster. Besides you would have to bend down to get the gun. As a back up I would consider it, but not for my primary weapon.

HemiETR · 11-10-2009, 04:28 PM

Why do you need to carry a gun unless you're an off duty cop? It's like asking for trouble. Just a concerned question before I get hammered here!

**helomech** · 11-10-2009, 04:32 PM

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Why do you need to carry a gun unless you're an off duty cop? It's like asking for trouble. Just a concerned question before I get hammered here!

Because it is my constitutionally protected right. And so I can defend myself, and my family. I know you already know the answer to this, so are you just stirring the pot? Why else would someone carry a gun? Why do cops carry a gun? Why do the secret service carry guns? Same reason for all of the above.

And how in the hell is it asking for trouble?

**Kronos1965** · 11-10-2009, 04:45 PM

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Because it is my constitutionally protected right. And so I can defend myself, and my family. I know you already know the answer to this, so are you just stirring the pot? Why else would someone carry a gun? Why do cops carry a gun? Why do the secret service carry guns? Same reason for all of the above.

And how in the hell is it asking for trouble?

It hurts my fingers by typing this and trust me afterwards, I will hit those that aren't hurting with a hammer...

It is your Right and should be legal to do so.
The reasons you have cited are reasonable.

I can see "trouble" coming in for attempting to use a firearm in a situation other than what you describe. (showing off, in a fit of road rage, because there's a Democrat around...)

**bagellord** · 11-10-2009, 04:49 PM

I would consider getting a concealed carry but I am a college student and my parents would flip (since I still technically live with them even though I'm in TN most of the time).