As the title says, I'm a new poster, but I've been luring for a few weeks. Thought I'd throw a "Here I am" thread up as a first post.
First, let me say that I don't oc or cc. I have my reasons, and you can't change my mind---mainly because I have to wait until the end of September for my class.
I'm not new to firearms, but went for several years without one. Then, for my birthday last month, my wife and kids gave me the okay (and threw in some bucks) to let me purchase a new pistol. I spent a few days trying to decide if I wanted to get a CCW, and while looking up laws and perusing through forums, I found this one. I like it I also made the decision that I needed to go ahead and get my CCW. (BTW, I wasn't quite accurate when I said I don't carry yet...I carry at home, but can't carry in public yet.) I noticed that the classes are filling up FAST, and I need to wait longer than I had hoped.
I've looked at handgunlaw.us, and have read the laws from not only Oklahoma, but also the states that I general travel through. All of those honor Oklahoma's license, so I'm good on that point. I just haven't decided if I'm going to OC or CC the most. Rest assured, I will be doing both.
Now, for the "why" of deciding to get my CCW and begin carrying....I can say "because it's my right" (and that's true), but the very most important reason is that my family means more to me than I can express, and if I can protect them in time of need, I will. Not to mention the saying I've seen in so many places; "When seconds count, the police are only minutes away." I didn't arrive at the decision lightly. But, after making the decision, I know it is the RIGHT one. So, having said all this, I will close by saying hello, and well met, all you OCer's
First, let me say that I don't oc or cc. I have my reasons, and you can't change my mind---mainly because I have to wait until the end of September for my class.
I'm not new to firearms, but went for several years without one. Then, for my birthday last month, my wife and kids gave me the okay (and threw in some bucks) to let me purchase a new pistol. I spent a few days trying to decide if I wanted to get a CCW, and while looking up laws and perusing through forums, I found this one. I like it I also made the decision that I needed to go ahead and get my CCW. (BTW, I wasn't quite accurate when I said I don't carry yet...I carry at home, but can't carry in public yet.) I noticed that the classes are filling up FAST, and I need to wait longer than I had hoped.
I've looked at handgunlaw.us, and have read the laws from not only Oklahoma, but also the states that I general travel through. All of those honor Oklahoma's license, so I'm good on that point. I just haven't decided if I'm going to OC or CC the most. Rest assured, I will be doing both.
Now, for the "why" of deciding to get my CCW and begin carrying....I can say "because it's my right" (and that's true), but the very most important reason is that my family means more to me than I can express, and if I can protect them in time of need, I will. Not to mention the saying I've seen in so many places; "When seconds count, the police are only minutes away." I didn't arrive at the decision lightly. But, after making the decision, I know it is the RIGHT one. So, having said all this, I will close by saying hello, and well met, all you OCer's