Newbie question...

[brandrum]

what the heck is a "Wally Walk"?

[cubbyjg]

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[USA1]

It's a rite of passage for new CHL'ers
Don't forget the pictures for verification.
You will be graded afterwards.

[Griffen]

In short, that is your first carry concealed out in public - legally! Wally comes from references to a trip to Walmart. There will be others with more specific details, and the rules about wearing a tiara. I wore mine and still have it. I'll pass it down to my kids some day. Enjoy your walk - its quite an experience....

[brandrum]

I guess the wally walk would be a good first test....If you can make it through there without wanting to draw your weapon, you should be good to go.

[cougartex]

Rules for the "Wally Walk"

So you got your CHL.

We assumed that you have already chose a proper holster, mag pouch (or suitable combination of substitutes) and cover garment and played dress-up in front of a mirror a couple of hundred times. But now, it is time to go live in the real world. It is time for you to go to WalMart!

1) You must park your vehicle at least 50 yards from the entrance of a regular WallyWorld (75 yards for a SuperCenter.) As you head for the entrance, you must perform a scan of the area including checking under parked vehicles for BG’s (Bad Guys.) Remember, grandma in an electric wheelchair is not a drive-by threat.

1A). Upon exiting car, surreptitiously adjust sidearm. Now don't touch it again unless your pants are about to fall off. Then tighten your belt

2) You MUST drive the shopping cart. No substitutes are allowed. Negotiating aisles full of screaming kids dropping cans of Chef Boyardee while Mom is on the cell phone and trying the latest Rosie O’Donnell Makeup & Fragrances is a good test of patience and self-control.

3) No quickies! Your stay at WallyWorld must last no less than 45 minutes. You can hang out in automotive and even double check the Rapala lures to see what’s new to kill an allotted rest time of 10 minutes. The rest of the time you must be on the move. An exception is made if you are with your significant other and she goes for the White Sale madness. You must park, wait and be ready to back your mate if things get hairy with the pillow throws or allergenic bedspreads.

4) You are going to buy stuff so pick items from the top and bottom shelves to test your cover garment. Your mate can assist you and point out any deficiencies. If you are alone and store security or the cops have not arrived by the time you check out, you passed this test.

5) Check out: make sure you choose the busiest register. People will stand in close proximity and you must bear it with patience and avoiding contact. Beware of the people suddenly remembering a forgotten item and sending their mates to fetch it. They usually will brush against you on the way to get it.

6) Meal Time! If your WallyWorld serves Nachos, go ahead and get yourself a big serving of the suckers and wash it down with a Sam’s cola. If McD’s is the choice at the premises, get fries, onion rings, apple pie and a large Coke. ALL MEALS MUST BE CONSUMED ON SITE! No To-Go’s or you will be disqualified.

7) When you leave, repeat the scanning of the parking lot. Remember that now you are also dealing with a shopping cart that rattles like and old train and wants to go right all the time. Do not lose track of your surroundings because of this. If you have a car, open the trunk and introduce all your bags while facing outwards. Pick up Trucks: lower the tailgate and do the same. Keep scanning, you never know where the BG’s might be.

8) REMEMBER: Yellow lights = WallyWorld Security. Red Lights = Cops.

9) - Make test fall on floor in busiest area - near register or anywhere crowded. See if concealment can still be maintained. If you lose that then go back to GO and do NOT collect $200.

10) Restroom break (even if you don't have to go), go through the motions, figure out what your going to do with your gun, while sitting on the commode.

[RoyGBiv]

Still cracks me up every time...

[RPB]

what the heck is a "Wally Walk"?

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.p ... lly%20Walk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
(Also, you can Google "Wally Walk" looks like everywhere has it now.)
It's a tradition/rite of passage, not just for Texans any more

[WildBill]

what the heck is a "Wally Walk"?

(Also, you can Google "Wally Walk" looks like everywhere has it now.)
It's a tradition/rite of passage, not just for Texans any more

Texans lead the nation, others may follow in our wake.

[thr_wedge]

I had a pistol permit in NY (before my escape to Texas!!!) and my first outing was to go shooting/sighting for hunting season and then eating a late lunch in a crowded restaurant where I was convinced everyone and their brother was looking at the 48 oz. monstrosity under my armpit. No one noticed.

I would have rather done a Wally Walk!

[.45mac.40]

Congrats ... on your rite of passage.

Pics will be proof of ..

1. No sagging pants/cargo shorts. (Winter time, no need to wear your Hawaiian shirt.)
2. No limping, diddy bopping, shuffling... of any kind. ( Especially that L A thing )
3. No bending or; on the draw, elbow posture.
4. No constant touching/fondling of your side arm.
5. Learn new techniques, on how to do the WALLY BEND, and the WALLY REACH, when reaching for shelf products.
6. Learn how, NOT TO smile (smirk) with one self. (Over comforting feeling.)
7. Have pride in your self for this accomplishment ... YOU DESERVE IT !
Who's gonna' take your pics ? ?
THANKS for being here !!!!!!

Mac .45 > > > >>>>>> #%%%%#

[USA1]

5. Learn new techniques, on how to do the WALLY BEND, and the WALLY REACH, when reaching for shelf products.

[garcia946]

Too rich , love it.....

[hirundo82]

Good summary by cougartex, with the exception of the omission of the fact that a Wally Walk requires purchase of ammo.

[RollTide In Texas]

Question: Is this the proper Wally Walk attire?