OK. Thanks much.

I have never attended but would like to start. How long does this generally last?

This isn't arfcom; I have been here longer than you, and I'm well aware of the tendencies here regarding flaming and other attacks. With that said, I will recant: Get off his ass. It wasn't meant to come across as belligerent, I am relaxed. Nonetheless, I still think the point was missed. As I said,...

...I guess I fail to see one advantage of carrying a weapon that is not fully loaded. Enlighten me please... I will... I think you all are missing the point. The OP is not, initially, carrying the pistol for personal protection--he's carrying it to get used to carrying a pistol. Once he feels comfo...