Lets touch on a some good points that build the life-saving habit of carrying concealed
On Alien Gear Holsters blog, writer James England makes some fantastic points about building up the habit of always carrying.
This is a habit that should be as essential as drinking water everyday or breathing, because there’s many people out there who have had theirs and their families lives saved by concealed carry and I’m sure they would shake others if they could and implore them to always be prepared.
1. Always carry with a round in the chamber
Carrying with a round in the chamber means you don’t have to second guess yourself in a live-fire emergency. The last thing you want to do is reverse Dirty Harry yourself with, “did I load a round in the chamber or not?”
The other side of this is doing this forces you to do something every gun owner should do: treat every weapon as if it is loaded. Because, in this case, it is..
It comes down the split second preparation, sometimes seconds can determine life and death. Its better to have a higher level of gun safety and awareness with a round in the chamber.
2. Carry your handgun at home
Too many people lock up the handgun when they get home. Ironically, a majority of violent crimes are skewed towards burglaries. Why? People are at their weakest because they’re relaxed. There’s nothing wrong with being relaxed. Relaxation is important. Getting used to carrying your concealed carry handgun around the house can help you to be relaxed with it on you. That way, if you need it, you know it will be there..
‘Nuff said: criminals don’t wait until you’re ready to attack and evil doesn’t take time-outs.
3. Get a comfortable IWB holster.
You want your gun to be an extension of yourself, and you should invest in a holster that is so comfortable it treats your gun like your favorite clothing treats your body. Of course, if a holster is uncomfortable you’re not going to want to wear it and your gun won’t be where it needs to be when you most need it. Having a comfortable, in-the-waistband holster maintains that every day your gun will always be where you need it to be, and reaching for it will become a mental habit.
4. Practice, practice practice
Nothing is better than compounding the practice and knowledge necessary to conceal carry and defend. The more knowledge you learn the more your practice broadens and ultimately the more pinpointed you get at that skill.
5. Make your EDC part of your daily routine.
Everyone has a daily routine. Whether it’s brushing your teeth, taking a shower, and getting the kids ready to get on the school bus or rushing to catch the train, make your concealed carry habit a part of that. Your IWB holster is now as essential as wearing your trousers or your wallet. If you put it on every morning before you leave the house, you’ll find that over time you don’t even notice it as part of your routine. That requires daily consistency..
All these tips will help you get one step closer to always being prepared, and in an everyday, just-in-case sort of way. Your life shouldn’t be filled with any more fear and stress, instead, doing these practices will ensure that natural confidence and reassurance we all could use.
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