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by oljames3
Tue Jul 10, 2018 12:16 pm
Forum: The "Waiting Room"
Topic: My Wait Begins...
Replies: 10
Views: 3743

Re: My Wait Begins...

cs1021 wrote: Tue Jul 10, 2018 10:29 am Thanks everyone!

As far as the wait...I've done the NFA wait a few times. It makes a month or two wait seem like nothing :lol: However, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't hoping I'm one of these two weeks waits I see people taking about.

I do need to shop for a decent belt. I have a 5.11 belt that works well, its nylon but its plenty stiff and supports well, but the buckle is fairly large and tends to dig in to my stomach when sitting for long periods like traveling in a vehicle. Also, it doesn't really suit my "style" so to speak. I'm not someone who wears the tactical pants and combat boots everywhere. More of a jeans and t-shirt guy, shorts occasionally.

I'm debating trying out the Alien Gear holsters. What I have now is just a full kydex, single clip holster from On Your Six Designs, they are local to me and its a great, simple holster. I have been wanting to try the hybrid style like Alien Gear, Crossbreed, Galco, etc. to see if its anymore comfortable for me that way. Not that the kydex is bad, but obviously the more comfortable I can make it the better. I have heard mixed reviews on Alien Gear though. Some say its the best thing since sliced bread, and others say its cheap garbage. I guess I'll just have to try it for myself.
Kore Essentials Gun Belt. https://www.koreessentials.com/collections/gun-belts I use the leather version for all modes of dress.

On hybrid holsters, the leather backing can, potentially, engage the trigger when you reholster. I can see the possibility of this issue with my Galco King Tuk that I used for 2.5 years until 1/1/16. I never had the issue, but can see the possibility. I no longer use the holster only because I got a new pistol that does not fit it and because I carry openly as my default.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM6ERorBLQQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox7GrdjqRXk

Alien Gear seems to me to be as over priced as iPhones. Bulky, too. However, that is just me. One of my coworkers is very fond of his Alien Gear. I carry my S&W M&P M2.0 9mm 5inch in a Safariland 7TS ALS retention holster. My 21 year old son carries his S&W M&P M2.0 Comact 9mm in a Bravo Concealment IWB kydex holster. My wife carries her Walther PPS M2 LE in a Remora RFT pocket holster. I carry a Ruger LCR .38 in a Remora RFT as a backup gun.

As with most things in life, we must each decide which risks we are willing to manage and which benefits matter most to us.
by oljames3
Mon Jul 09, 2018 9:35 pm
Forum: The "Waiting Room"
Topic: My Wait Begins...
Replies: 10
Views: 3743

Re: My Wait Begins...

cs1021 wrote: Mon Jul 09, 2018 4:13 pm Hi y'all. First off, new to the board, second, after putting it off for several years I finally got off my butt and applied for my LTC.

So, for anyone interested, here is my timeline thus far.

Completed Online Application: 6/13/18
Took Class and Fingerprints : 7/7/18
Submitted Docs : 7/718
Docs Rec'd email : 7/9/18

No status showing on DPS website as of yet. Hopefully the wait is short.

Any recommendations on how to pass the time while I wait? I have IWB holster for my M&P Shield 9mm that I will use, but am also Looking into OWB options for the Shield, as well as IWB and OWB options for the Glock (have a 32 right now and will be getting a 19 in the future).

I would also appreciate any recommended reading on laws and/or examples of shoot or no shoot scenarios, or any relevant stories and cases.

Thanks in advance. Looking forward to exploring the forum more!
Welcome to the forum!

Invest time in learning the law, carrying around the house, and taking professional training.

Reading on Texas laws: https://book.uslawshield.com/texas/
Real-life self-defense videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsE_m2 ... 4mw/videos
Draw stroke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OZfgutNufU
OWB Holster: http://www.safariland.com/products/hols ... e&start=14

Having made the decision to carry a firearm for self-defense, you need to decide for yourself that you will shoot another human being. You need to be prepared for the physical and emotional aftermath. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J90F8W2/re ... TF8&btkr=1

Seek out a reputable, qualified instructor and pursue training. https://www.krtraining.com/whatclass.html

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