Stuff That Everyone Who Carries Concealed Knows

YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE

… and here at iconcealed.com, so do we! If you’ve already had the good fortune and fortitude to score your concealed carry permit, you’ll recognize some of these choice moments below:

The first time you carried concealed in public. 

You thought everyone was staring at you in a weird way. Everyone KNEW you were packing heat.

But then you realized no one was the wiser. And then something amazing happened…

Your back straightened, you walked a little taller. You never felt more confident.

You knew that the day you always dreamed of had finally arrived:  the day when you would take responsibility for your own protection.

And it felt so… damn… good.

You love your stuff, but your gun? Not even close.

You catch yourself looking at your compact handgun in a whole (and unwholesome) new way.

No, it’s not erotic. Nothing sick like that. It’s much more simple. Lasting. Real.

You slowly raise your hands up, forming something that looks like this…

You don’t feel sick when you check your news feed.

A concealed carry permit means you’re one of the good guys. You take great solace in this fact and know you’re ready to see the world with new eyes.

But your news feed reflects the insanity, random violence and horrors we face every day.

Your hand drops imperceptibly to your holster – yes, it’s there.

You feel safer than you ever have before.

You’re different now, and that’s a good thing.

No matter where you are — at work, at a social function, out with your family or friends — you’re always ready for whatever may come. It’s like you’re in a movie. Only better.

Your eyes are always scanning the room for the nearest exit. Your instincts are always drawing your attention to good cover. You’re always on guard.

Your thoughts stray for the briefest of moments to active shooter scenarios and how you’d react.

It’s not about being paranoid. It’s about being prepared.

You feel part of something bigger than yourself.

You take great pride in being part of a community ready to defend, ready to protect.

There are literally millions of people with concealed carry permits.

And you’re one of ’em. Congrats!