# Welcome to the Community! Please Introduce Yourself **URL:** \ **Category:** Community Information\ **Created:** [January 9, 2019, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/welcome-to-the-community-please-introduce-yourself/26 "2019-01-09T16:00:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 277
**Author:** ![Karacal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/karacal/32/146742_2.png) [@Karacal](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Karacal)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2022, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/welcome-to-the-community-please-introduce-yourself/26/5572 "2022-06-06T20:07:50Z")
Hello and welcome @Bill170 ---
**Author:** ![Johnnyq60](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/johnnyq60/32/181828_2.png) [@Johnnyq60](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Johnnyq60)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2022, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/welcome-to-the-community-please-introduce-yourself/26/5573 "2022-06-06T20:36:24Z")
Welcome to the family brother @Bill170 and wife and God bless you both. ---
**Author:** ![TheNomad](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/thenomad/32/122951_2.png) [@TheNomad](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/TheNomad)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2022, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/welcome-to-the-community-please-introduce-yourself/26/5574 "2022-06-06T20:52:56Z")
Welcome Bill! Glad you joined us and if you have any questions that haven’t been answered within the feed, reach out. There is a ton of resources at your fingertips and glad you’re taking the steps for continued education. Stay well and stay safe! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 ---
**Author:** ![WDB444](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/wdb444/32/46469_2.png) [@WDB444](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/WDB444)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2022, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/welcome-to-the-community-please-introduce-yourself/26/5575 "2022-06-08T14:00:12Z")
Hi Everyone, I have been a member for several months. I am a retired LEO and an 8 year USAF veteran. Prior to retiring, I was an IALEFI certified Master Instructor (3 gun) as well as an FBI certified Firearms Instructor (3 gun). I held several other LE instructor certifications. I am enjoying retirement and still qualify annually to maintain my HR218 CCW. I hope to devote more time to the forums and maybe assist in answering questions that may fall within my areas of experience. ---
**Author:** ![Johnnyq60](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/johnnyq60/32/181828_2.png) [@Johnnyq60](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Johnnyq60)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2022, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/welcome-to-the-community-please-introduce-yourself/26/5576 "2022-06-08T15:43:02Z")
Welcome to the family brother @WDB444 and God bless you. ---
**Author:** ![Karacal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/karacal/32/146742_2.png) [@Karacal](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Karacal)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2022, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/welcome-to-the-community-please-introduce-yourself/26/5577 "2022-06-08T17:38:33Z")
Hello, welcome, and thank you for your service @WDB444 🇺🇸 ---
**Author:** ![BlackHawk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/blackhawk/32/46048_2.png) [@BlackHawk](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/BlackHawk)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2022, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/welcome-to-the-community-please-introduce-yourself/26/5578 "2022-06-08T17:41:13Z")
@Bill170 Welcome to the Community! Glad your here! ---
**Author:** ![Lu-Can](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/lu-can/32/28252_2.png) [@Lu-Can](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Lu-Can)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2022, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/welcome-to-the-community-please-introduce-yourself/26/5579 "2022-06-08T17:44:27Z")
Welcome to the family brother and sister @Bill170 , glad you could join us. ---
**Author:** ![Lu-Can](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/lu-can/32/28252_2.png) [@Lu-Can](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Lu-Can)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2022, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/welcome-to-the-community-please-introduce-yourself/26/5580 "2022-06-08T17:46:25Z")
Welcome to the family brother @WDB444 , glad you could join us. Thank you for your service. ---
**Author:** ![BlackHawk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/blackhawk/32/46048_2.png) [@BlackHawk](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/BlackHawk)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2022, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/welcome-to-the-community-please-introduce-yourself/26/5581 "2022-06-08T17:48:15Z")
Welcome @WDB444! Hope you enjoy the community! ---
**Author:** ![WDB444](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/wdb444/32/46469_2.png) [@WDB444](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/WDB444)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2022, 12:13am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/welcome-to-the-community-please-introduce-yourself/26/5582 "2022-06-09T00:13:37Z")
Thank each of you for the warm welcome, and thanking me for my service. It was my honor. Thank you all. I am looking forward to good conversations and new friendships. ---
**Author:** ![Adam34](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a87d85/32.png) [@Adam34](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Adam34)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2022, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/welcome-to-the-community-please-introduce-yourself/26/5583 "2022-06-10T12:24:48Z")
Happy Birthday @Lu-Can 🎊🎈🎉 ---
**Author:** ![BlackHawk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/blackhawk/32/46048_2.png) [@BlackHawk](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/BlackHawk)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2022, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/welcome-to-the-community-please-introduce-yourself/26/5584 "2022-06-10T12:33:35Z")
Have a great day and celebrate your Birthday! @Lu-Can ---
**Author:** ![Lu-Can](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/lu-can/32/28252_2.png) [@Lu-Can](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Lu-Can)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2022, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/welcome-to-the-community-please-introduce-yourself/26/5585 "2022-06-10T15:44:25Z")
Thank you brother. ---
**Author:** ![Lu-Can](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/lu-can/32/28252_2.png) [@Lu-Can](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Lu-Can)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2022, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/welcome-to-the-community-please-introduce-yourself/26/5586 "2022-06-10T15:44:54Z")
Thank you my brother. ---
**Author:** ![David-65](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/david-65/32/19924_2.png) [@David-65](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/David-65)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2022, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/welcome-to-the-community-please-introduce-yourself/26/5587 "2022-06-10T20:30:39Z")
As always…Welcome to all the new folks ---
**Author:** ![Karacal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/karacal/32/146742_2.png) [@Karacal](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Karacal)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2022, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/welcome-to-the-community-please-introduce-yourself/26/5588 "2022-06-10T22:30:16Z")
Happy Birthday Day @Lu-Can , the only day you know you can have your cake and eat it too.😀🎂 ---
**Author:** ![Noel14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e274bd/32.png) [@Noel14](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Noel14)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2022, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/welcome-to-the-community-please-introduce-yourself/26/5589 "2022-06-10T23:09:13Z")
Hello, Noel, I’m a former teacher and railroad engineer. Before becoming disabled I was an avid hunter and always had a handgun to play with. These crazy times have got me thinking about not being able to physically defend myself so I bought a Walther PDP that I love and took a conceal and carry class. I shoot once or twice a week and check out the training videos. ---
**Author:** ![BlackHawk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/blackhawk/32/46048_2.png) [@BlackHawk](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/BlackHawk)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2022, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/welcome-to-the-community-please-introduce-yourself/26/5590 "2022-06-10T23:47:29Z")
Welcome @Noel14! I hope you find the Protector Academy as fulfilling as I do. I’ve been working through the various training videos and think they provide a good introduction to the various topics centered around personal defense. Also, depending on which state you’re in there are various organizations which work to help those that are disabled to get out for a hunt. ---
**Author:** ![PBLorenzo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/pblorenzo/32/46817_2.png) [@PBLorenzo](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/PBLorenzo)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/welcome-to-the-community-please-introduce-yourself/26/5591 "2022-06-13T16:16:32Z")
Hello! I am new here and new to gun ownership and concealed carry. I am so grateful that there is a community of experienced people that can provide support here. It feels safer already! 🙂 I am a civilian and mental health professional that is interested in hearing thoughts about how gun owners can foster a healthy mindset so everyone is safe and healthy both physically and mentally. Outside my profession, I am generally interested in self-defense and sports shooting as well. I can’t wait to hear insights from others! [Previous page](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/welcome-to-the-community-please-introduce-yourself/26.md?page=276) [Next page](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/welcome-to-the-community-please-introduce-yourself/26.md?page=278)