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Re: Introduce yourself

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Rafe wrote:Hi folks! Lurker signing up.

Age: Not too long ago, but will never see the 30s again
Gender: Male
Profession: Geeky IT stuff
Years CHL/LTC: 6
U.S. Congressional District 2--Representative, for now, Ted Poe
State Senate District 4--Senator Brandon Creighton
State House District 127--Representative Dan Huberty
Carry guns/equipment: Main is a service size XD(m) in .40 (yep, I know some don’t like the caliber)
If I can’t dress around it I pocket carry a Ruger LCP II in .380 (yep, I know some don’t like that caliber either)
Usually also carry a Kershaw folder I got as a freebie for ordering an instruction DVD
But I can’t carry at all at work. Thank goodness I can lock it in the truck.

Been lurking for a while. Been shooting (not as regularly as I should) for about a dozen years. May not be able to contribute much, but the whole recent anti-NRA mess after the Florida school shooting and the upcoming “outlaw all guns” marches motivated me to finally register. Been an NRA member since the year I got my carry license.

Oh and Rafe is a nickname, an abbreviation of my name.

Carry on!
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Re: Introduce yourself

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Rafe wrote:Hi folks! Lurker signing up.

Age: Not too long ago, but will never see the 30s again
Gender: Male
Profession: Geeky IT stuff
Years CHL/LTC: 6
U.S. Congressional District 2--Representative, for now, Ted Poe
State Senate District 4--Senator Brandon Creighton
State House District 127--Representative Dan Huberty
Carry guns/equipment: Main is a service size XD(m) in .40 (yep, I know some don’t like the caliber)
If I can’t dress around it I pocket carry a Ruger LCP II in .380 (yep, I know some don’t like that caliber either)
Usually also carry a Kershaw folder I got as a freebie for ordering an instruction DVD
But I can’t carry at all at work. Thank goodness I can lock it in the truck.

Been lurking for a while. Been shooting (not as regularly as I should) for about a dozen years. May not be able to contribute much, but the whole recent anti-NRA mess after the Florida school shooting and the upcoming “outlaw all guns” marches motivated me to finally register. Been an NRA member since the year I got my carry license.

Oh and Rafe is a nickname, an abbreviation of my name.

Carry on!
I carry a M&P .40 dont let the haters get to you. haters gonna hate, am i right
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Re: Introduce yourself

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Age: Older than I look, semi-retired athlete and race car driver
Gender: Male
Profession(s); Semi retired General and Roofing Contractor currently doing some real estate investment
Obtained LTC as soon as I could after moving here from Kalifornia almost 5 years ago
Life long hunter and shooter - if anyone needs help with their hog or varmint problems.....

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Re: Introduce yourself

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Hi, I'm 47 year old male.
I work as an IT consultant for an Oil Company in South Texas.
My LTC just went to the 'mailed' status today, so I haven't actually carried yet.
I have a Ruger 9E, I know it's kind of a large gun to conceal. But I purchased it before I actually considered carrying.
I bought it because I love it, 17 round magazines and it just fit my hand well.

So I purchased a Black Arch holster, the ADM 2 clip IWB holster.
Both the holster and my license went into the mail today.

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Re: Introduce yourself

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jonmo1 wrote: Thu May 31, 2018 8:23 pmBoth the holster and my license went into the mail today.
Let us know which arrives first... and welcome to the forum.
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Re: Introduce yourself

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jonmo1 wrote: Thu May 31, 2018 8:23 pm Hi, I'm 47 year old male.
I work as an IT consultant for an Oil Company in South Texas.
Welcome!

There are a few us nerds around here. SQLGeek did DB work... duhhhh.

I work security and OPs for a large bank. IT consultant huh? SAP perchance?
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Re: Introduce yourself

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Syntyr wrote: Thu May 31, 2018 9:10 pm I work security and OPs for a large bank. IT consultant huh? SAP perchance?
Nah, just field desktop support for me.

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apostate wrote: Thu May 31, 2018 8:40 pm Let us know which arrives first... and welcome to the forum.
The License came first, YAY!
Makes sense, it came from Austin, not even a hundred miles away, holster is coming from Utah. USPS tracking says Monday arrival.
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Re: Introduce yourself

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jonmo1 wrote: Sat Jun 02, 2018 8:13 am
apostate wrote: Thu May 31, 2018 8:40 pm Let us know which arrives first... and welcome to the forum.
The License came first, YAY!
Makes sense, it came from Austin, not even a hundred miles away, holster is coming from Utah. USPS tracking says Monday arrival.
Congrats on receiving your new license. You'll like being able to carry most places. You'll also need to get a gun belt to complete your carry rig. Dont forget to do your Wally walk. Congrats again and stay safe. :tiphat:

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Haha, Wally Walk’.
It says a lot that no explaination is necessary for that.
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Re: Introduce yourself

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Congratulations! Welcome to the club.
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Re: Introduce yourself

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No Wally-Walk yet. First public walk ended up being a Taco Bell. Actually cool, a few people but not a crowd.
Next day did H-E-B, much more crowded.
And today did a Farmers Market, a Flea Market and a restaurant.

I thought I was going to be paranoid, thinking everyone would be looking at me. But it didn’t take long to realize that’s just not the case. My wife didn’t even know I was carrying, and she knew I just got the license.

Now I need to find a range that will allow me to practice drawing from concealed holster.

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Re: Introduce yourself

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jonmo1 wrote: Sat Jun 09, 2018 9:40 pm No Wally-Walk yet. First public walk ended up being a Taco Bell. Actually cool, a few people but not a crowd.
Next day did H-E-B, much more crowded.
And today did a Farmers Market, a Flea Market and a restaurant.

I thought I was going to be paranoid, thinking everyone would be looking at me. But it didn’t take long to realize that’s just not the case. My wife didn’t even know I was carrying, and she knew I just got the license.

Now I need to find a range that will allow me to practice drawing from concealed holster.
Don't sweat the concealed carry, I open carry a full size 1911, Most people either don't notice or don't care, relax and welcome to the forum!
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Re: Introduce yourself

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Hello guys/gals.

I was last on this forum years ago shortly after I got my CHL. I came back on to offer suggestions & advice to those who are new to LTC in Texas.

I am a middle aged USPSA/IDPA competitor that sidelines as a international sales and marketing agent in South Texas. I also a revolver fanatic and I've been carrying my 4" heavy barrel S&W mod 10 for yrs. I carry outside the waist in a DeSantis thumb break speed scabbard however I throw over a unbuttoned short sleeve collared shirt over it. I do that for comfort, style & ease of a quick draw from undercover. When I'm at home cutting the grass or going out for walks around the neighborhood I'll slip in my little Kel Tec P32.

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Re: Introduce yourself

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Good afternoon y'all!

I should have my LTC card in a week or so. Print pending at this time, with an email that stated 10-14 days for snail mail.
AD USAF of over 20 years.
My username is based off of my AFSC.
Lived/Stationed in Texas for 2.5 years and will be retiring here in a year.
Originally from CA (I will never go back), but Texas is where I should have been born.
Love to hunt, drown worms, mountain bike, and throw my arm out playing softball. The shooting range has been my latest vice, especially now that my wife is enjoying shooting as well.

Happy to be here! Love the forum. :thumbs2:
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