[grabo172]

My wife and my TN Handgun Carry Permits came yesterday!

Took about a month from paperwork turn in to having it in hand.

Between work (no weapons allowed there) and sleep, haven't been out of the house anywhere to exercise my permit yet, but maybe tomorrow...

Can't describe the feeling, but I'm sure you all can all relate. The best I can figure, it is pride, mixed with a little apprehension, mixed with a sense of freedom...

 

[ozzy]

Nice! A wally walk is in order!

 

[Taurus10]

Welcome to the forum and congrats to both of you! I understand the feeling... Been there...

 

[Marinevietvet]

My wife and my TN Handgun Carry Permits came yesterday!

Took about a month from paperwork turn in to having it in hand.

Between work (no weapons allowed there) and sleep, haven't been out of the house anywhere to exercise my permit yet, but maybe tomorrow...

Can't describe the feeling, but I'm sure you all can all relate. The best I can figure, it is pride, mixed with a little apprehension, mixed with a sense of freedom...

Congratulations to both of you!

Carry often and safely.

 

[ice]

Congrats to you both! Carry safe!

 

[Qwiks draw]

Welcome to the CCW club and kudos to you for getting it.

 

[Laker]

Congratulations. carry safe, carry smart, and carry often!!

 

[Halfling]

My TN Permit took slightly longer but I know the feeling you describe! The Wally Walk was first for me, then a few trips to some grocery stores followed by hardware stores. It didn't take long to become comfortable and at ease. However, it's like pulling a trailer with a motorcycle, it's OK to be comfortable but DON'T FORGET IT'S THERE!

Enjoy your new found freedom!

 

[BMC]

Congrats!

 

[KYBill]

Congrats to you both. Carry often and safely.

 

[trooperc7]

Congratulations....we need more Tennesseans packing heat!

 

[cougarkid]

Congrats! Welcome to the club! (I can say that since yesterday afternoon).

Picked up my card Friday. Only took 4 day for background check. Take the class, take paperwork to sheriff, background check, pick up papers and go to DMV for card.

Went out this morning and got a holster to carry. Been on since I got it, but haven't left home yet. Shopping trip (food) this afternoon, so I'll get my first outting soon enough.

 

[Fishinkeylargo]

Congrats, carry always, be safe.

 

[Atlee]

Congratulations.

I still have a minimum wait of 3 more weeks.

 

[Snug9mm]

Congrats to you and the Mrs, a very smart Family indeed!

 

[Lil Beaver]

Congratulation to both of you.

 

[darbo]

Congrats to both of you!

 

[grabo172]

Well, did my official Wally Walk. No one was any the wiser.

I have some kinks to work out though. I like appendix carry for how it doesn't print, ease of draw, and feel when I'm walking around. But, it really hurts sitting down in the truck (or anywhere) and I feel as though I can't move as freely to reach and turn in the truck.

4 o'clock feels ok, but I think it prints more and still not comfy in the truck.

I guess I could get one of those truck steering column holster holders to take it out of the pants when in the truck.

But overall... Felt great to exercise my rights!

 

[william]

Good to hear about your wife.
Now about your permit????

 

[grabo172]

Got the Gum Creek steering wheel holster mount set up.

Will make a great way to keep the Nano handy while sitting in my truck without it digging in my back or side...

Choose left hand draw even though I'm right handed because if I'm standing next to the truck and have to draw, I can. (And I had the extra RH holster sitting around and it ends up LH when mounted).