I have found that over thinking is common in the beginning and never really goes away.Cheapsk8 wrote:Makes sense. I am in process of getting my LTC, been procrastinating for way to long on this, filled out app and completed fingerprints last weekend and completed LTC course Sunday. Now am waiting..
just sort of thinking out loud. Actually already have a lockbox and cable. I guess I am just over thinking things.
I think the take-away here is that minimizing manipulating the pistol is a good thing. For example, I carry my S&W M&P Mod 2.0, 9mm, 5 inch, openly in a Safariland ALS holster and use Safariland's Quick Lock System to easily attach and remove the holstered pistol to and from my belt. The only times I am manipulating the pistol are shooting, cleaning, and training. Otherwise, it lives in its holster.
When I need to go somewhere that I cannot carry, I remove the holstered pistol and secure it in a locke location in my car. At home, when I want to sit somewhere that SWMBO says I can't while wearing my pistol, I remove the holstered pistol and place it nearby.
Another adavantage of the Safariland ALS holster is that, after removing the holstered pistol from my belt, I can still easily draw one-handed.
Works for me. You will find what works for you. I encourage you to keep it simple, minimize handling of your pistol, and strive to handle it the same way all of the time. Paul Gomez mentions this concept in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iah1QOxLkY
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