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Originally Posted by SierraNevadaCCW

I carry my gun EVERYWHERE, except ... If I go running...that is an example of one of a fraction of a percent of times when I DON'T carry. If I go for a walk...with my family, I'm armed.

On the other stuff....cameras are everywhere, only adjust your firearm in a stall...or your car after looking around for people nearby.

How did your mother "make you"? Make sure that firearm is concealed right....CCW people have a whole different outlook on what to wear...vs. what to carry and where.

Talk to your girlfriend about not "making you" in the field verbally or with body language. If you are in a scenario where you have to think about what to do...you don't want her spouting off about your gun.

I had a girlfriend who wanted to visit ATM's in bad parts of town at 2am when we'd go out. I'd tell her she was crazy and no way...and she would say..."why not...you have a gun". Then I'd have to explain that I don't want to have to use the gun just because I have it...it's not the movies.

Teach your GF not to expose your gun when she puts her arm around you...physically, with body language or anything else...while in public.

My wife and I have policies on what to do and not do while in public and I'm armed. No bickering...we go straight to the truck and lock the doors to argue if it happens....rare but it does. She knows that if the gun comes out, it's serious and she's supposed to get the kids away or back me up. We dont' talk about the gun at all whatsoever in public...even if it's a whisper. It's not a "gun" it's something else. We have a name for it.

My kids are not allowed to pull on my shirt while we are walking. I've had to tell my son not to tug on my shirt 6 times...and the last time, I explained it frankly and in detail as to why he shouldn't.

My daughter asked if I was going to "shoot the ghosts" when we were in line at the haunted house at the Mousehouse. I whispered in her ear that shooting and gun talk was private family business that we don't talk about in public. She said she understood and didn't say another word...and hasn't since anywhere else.

If you put stuff into perspective for your immediate family and GF...you will reduce your problems...but you have to explain so they understand "why".

Good luck with your CCW.

Great advice.