CHECKLIST: 12 Guidelines For Successful Concealed Carry

[philadelphia patriot]

This is the best information I have ever read regarding carrying a firearm. Below is the checklist, but click on the link below that to read each point. Seriously, this is great information.

CHECKLIST: 12 Guidelines For Successful Concealed Carry
By Col. Ben Findley

1. HAVE A PROPER MINDSET & MOTIVATION
2. HAVE CURRENT & COMPLETE HANDGUN TRAINING
3. UNDERSTAND HANDGUN LAWS & REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR STATE & JURISDICTION
4. CARRY REGULARLY- NOT OCCASIONALLY
5. DO NOT FREQUENTLY CHECK & ADJUST YOUR CARRY HANDGUN
6. PRACTICE WITH YOUR SELF-DEFENSE AMMO & CARRY GUN
7. USE A PROPER HOLSTER
8. USE A PROPER GUN BELT
9. WEAR PROPER CLOTHING & COVER GARMENTS
10. ALWAYS BE TOTALLY AWARE OF YOUR SITUATION & ITS VARIABLES
11. THOROUGHLY KNOW HOW TO PROPERLY OPERATE, HANDLE, & MAINTAIN YOUR HANDGUN
12. REGULARLY PRACTICE… PRACTICE… PRACTICE WITH SKILL DRILLS & SNAP CAPS

Link to full article

[abner13]

Sounds good , but I'd add;

13. If you ever need to draw or use your weapon , don't talk to police without a lawyer!

[donotknowme]

I saw a guy the other day that may have been OC. He was wearing a sweatshirt with the elastic at the bottom that would cover half his fobus if he pulled the shirt down all the way. He was constantly adjusting and touching his gun and holster. I'm guessing whatever belt he was using wasn't working with his sweat pants too well.

[fuzzywuzzy]

.....Don't talk to police without a lawyer!

Sensible advise. Unfortunately TV and the movies have convinced John Q. Public (including jurors and some cops) that the only people who "lawyer up" are either guilty of/or hiding something.

Sad that exercising your rights can be a double edged sword. It sucks. Thanks Hollywood.

[alpacaheat]

Good list. I'd move #10 to #1.

[Noah_Zark]

7, 8, 9 -- Define "proper."

Noah

[Hokkmike]

What does #1 entail? What is a proper mindset?

[alpacaheat]

What does #1 entail? What is a proper mindset?

And motivation for what? I carry for defensive purposes, not offensive.

[TheTailhound]

Good list. I'd move #10 to #1.

This. ALWAYS THIS.

Situation Awareness will save your life a lot sooner than your holstered firearm will. In fact, it will ABSOLUTELY dictate your well being till you avoid the fight or catch up with it.

[alpacaheat]