ankle holster - s&w shield 9mm

BeyondTheBox said:

I've come to determine that carrying a gun is the single most inconvenient and uncomfortable thing I've ever chosen to do. Luckily I can accept pocket carry, or I'd never do it at all.

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"Carrying a gun is supposed to be comforting, not comfortable."
- Clint Smith, Marine, 2 tour Vietnam Veteran, Director of Thunder Ranch.

BTB,

It sounds like you have an ill-fitting holster and would do better with something custom made. You might ask at your local gun shop if there is a holster maker in your area you can meet with.

Also, anytime you change in your daily routine significantly, i.e. go on a diet, wear a retainer, starting an exercise program, changing shifts at work, carrying a gun, takes the human body and psyche three weeks before it develops into a common and familiar habit. In other words, the people that wear a holster for three days and say, "I can't do this, it drives me crazy" or remove it on days they just "can't take it" will never be comfortable with a firearm on their body. You can start with a lighter gun, but you MUST wear it EVERY day for three weeks before it becomes habit. If you are still uncomfortable on day 22, then you may be truly unadaptable to carry, but the people that wear it a couple hours and announce "I can't do this!" hasn't even tried. Commit to this as you would training or a college class and you'll be surprised how easy it becomes!