Muscle memory is an amazing thing
Three days ago I decided to start carrying my usual assortment of belt gear on my left side instead of my right. It felt a little funny as soon as I put the belt on; my body had gotten so used to the two pouches’ presence on my right hip that I didn’t even notice them there, but they suddenly felt strange and heavy on my left. Throughout the day when I would want to go for something, or when someone would ask to borrow my flashlight or knife or screwdriver, I would find my hand going for where they used to be before “sure!” had even left my mouth. I’ve been wearing them on the right for about six years; it’s amazing how much unconscious muscle memory developed in that time built up that I’m going to have to actively overcome.
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Why did you decide to do this?
In case I ever become a celebrity, a wealthy political donor, a close personal friend of the sheriff, or a resident of another state, I’ll get a concealed carry permit and keep a pistol where the belt pouches used to be. I figured I’d want to start retraining my muscles now. The degree to which my right hand unconsciously goes for the now empty area when I even start to think, “Oh I need my knife to open this,” has made me feel like it was good to start early.