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Location: lost in missouri | I have to wear slacks everyday (occassionaly a skirt or dress) i prefer my hip holster that is o the inside of my pants I wear it about 5-6 on my hip. I also like to carry in the small of my back. but find it most comfortable for me on my hip. ankle holster drove me nuts and not to handy when wearing boots. Still trying to decide on the bra holster. |
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Location: Where the pavement ends and the West begins Utah | Unless you've been down by the border, you don't realized your walking into a whole new world. It's different in that area. Best to go concealed. When I was there at the age of eighteen, I was ready to get my hiney back home to Colorado. You don't have to see a whole lot, you just know. Stay safe. |
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 Chasin my Dream
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Location: Alberta | albertacowgirl - 2014-05-21 1:00 PM Just out of curiosity: do you guys really honestly think it's necessary to carry a weapon? I know it's totally different up here in Canada, but the thought of doing that seems a bit much to me.
 Do you have experience with guns?
I do believe we should have the option to carry in Canada (we can carry a handgun in a locked box with a permit from home to gun range...which is another thing hand guns can only be shot at a range) as potential victims up here it seems the criminals have more rights! Up here we cannot even protect our homes from intruders (shot at, wound or whatever) .....castle law comes to mind which is what TX & OK has I believe!Â
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Location: Cap'n Joan Rotgut.....alberta | dream_chaser - 2014-05-23 3:11 PM albertacowgirl - 2014-05-21 1:00 PM Just out of curiosity: do you guys really honestly think it's necessary to carry a weapon? I know it's totally different up here in Canada, but the thought of doing that seems a bit much to me. Do you have experience with guns?
I do believe we should have the option to carry in Canada (we can carry a handgun in a locked box with a permit from home to gun range...which is another thing hand guns can only be shot at a range) as potential victims up here it seems the criminals have more rights! Up here we cannot even protect our homes from intruders (shot at, wound or whatever) without getting charged...castle law comes to mind which is what TX & OK has I believe!
i agree....we had wanted to get in to mounted shooting but its SUCH A HUGE pita that we changed our minds..............
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 I Prefer to Live in Fantasy Land
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | dream_chaser - 2014-05-22 4:11 PM albertacowgirl - 2014-05-21 1:00 PM Just out of curiosity: do you guys really honestly think it's necessary to carry a weapon? I know it's totally different up here in Canada, but the thought of doing that seems a bit much to me. Do you have experience with guns?
I do believe we should have the option to carry in Canada (we can carry a handgun in a locked box with a permit from home to gun range...which is another thing hand guns can only be shot at a range) as potential victims up here it seems the criminals have more rights! Up here we cannot even protect our homes from intruders (shot at, wound or whatever) .....castle law comes to mind which is what TX & OK has I believe!
Not being able to protect yourself or family is beyond ridiculous. Texas is a good place to be living right now as it will take the longest for the liberal BS views to take over and the only reason if it happens is all of the illegals having more rights then us and libs moving to Texas to get away from the BS in their states but then want to change ours. |
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Chasin my Dream
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Location: Alberta | Nevertooold - 2014-05-22 3:50 PM
dream_chaser - 2014-05-22 4:11 PM albertacowgirl - 2014-05-21 1:00 PM Just out of curiosity: do you guys really honestly think it's necessary to carry a weapon? I know it's totally different up here in Canada, but the thought of doing that seems a bit much to me. Â Do you have experience with guns?
I do believe we should have the option to carry in Canada (we can carry a handgun in a locked box with a permit from home to gun range...which is another thing hand guns can only be shot at a range) as potential victims up here it seems the criminals have more rights! Up here we cannot even protect our homes from intruders (shot at, wound or whatever) .....castle law comes to mind which is what TX & OK has I believe!Â
I couldn't agree more NTO!
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Chasin my Dream
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Location: Alberta | mruggles - 2014-05-22 3:14 PM
dream_chaser - 2014-05-23 3:11 PM albertacowgirl - 2014-05-21 1:00 PM Just out of curiosity: do you guys really honestly think it's necessary to carry a weapon? I know it's totally different up here in Canada, but the thought of doing that seems a bit much to me. Â Do you have experience with guns?
I do believe we should have the option to carry in Canada (we can carry a handgun in a locked box with a permit from home to gun range...which is another thing hand guns can only be shot at a range) as potential victims up here it seems the criminals have more rights! Up here we cannot even protect our homes from intruders (shot at, wound or whatever) without getting charged...castle law comes to mind which is what TX & OK has I believe!Â
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I can imagine.....
I guess we use our dogs for protection on the road....kangaroo would be a good protector LOL
I carry a knife on my person, but does no good if other guy has a gun....ridiculous!
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Location: Colorado plains standing on a goat head! | Here is a good Youtube video that is well done and provides several on body carry options for women. I prefer on body for security and safety, I know it is harder for women than it is for us guys.
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Location: Sunnyland Florida |
I'm a real estate agent and carry one when I meet new buyers or male buyers. I wear a light weight jacket with deep pockets and keep the gun in my pocket, or put it in my waistband. Some other agents strap them on their legs, pants pockets, etc.
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 Googly Goo
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| paysonw - 2014-05-22 6:17 PM Here is a good Youtube video that is well done and provides several on body carry options for women. I prefer on body for security and safety, I know it is harder for women than it is for us guys.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogGBPVk5GQk
Good choice. Remora IWB's are a great solution for women. |
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 Ms. Marine
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Location: Texas | Lightfoot - 2014-05-22 1:22 PM
BarrelRacing4Christ - 2014-05-21 6:10 PM albertacowgirl - 2014-05-21 12:00 PM Just out of curiosity: do you guys really honestly think it's necessary to carry a weapon? I know it's totally different up here in Canada, but the thought of doing that seems a bit much to me. Yes, it is necessary. I live 10 minutes from the border. On base, I can see the border fence. The part of Arizona I live in is highly influenced with gang and cartel activity. The unemployment rate here is the highest in the entire country which causes issues in itself. The crime rate is through the roof. There are multiple shootings daily. You can't go anywhere without being in one gang or anothers 'territory' and they don't care who you are. If you are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time, they will kill you. I am not about to allow myself to become a victim. Same reason people carry fire extinguishers in their vehicle. If my truck catches on fire for whatever reason, I'm going to have a way to put it out. Just like carrying a gun. If anyone wants to threaten my life, I'm going to have a way to eliminate the threat. If I were to wait for emergency services to arrive in either situation, I would be out of a truck or I would be dead. Thanks to Arizona I open carry with a hip holster that slides right on my belt. If you're wearing slacks with belt loops a similar holster could work.. you would just have to leave your blouse untucked. There's also a bra holster. It looks a bit weird though unless your bust line is gifted. ETA: There are also holsters that are worn on the inside of the waistline instead of outside. You would just need to buy a bigger sized slack or skirt.
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Location: Southern Michigan | I have my cpl and love the sense of extra protection especially when I'm on the road by myself. I have been broke down and I have worked at a semi repair shop, you just never know. Especially being right outside of Detroit and Toledo.
I don't like the idea of the purses because of the higher level of difficulty and some people are in if for just snatching purses. I have a bra holster that you pick the make, model, and left/ right handed and it's custom molded to your gun and I've never doubted my gun wasn't secure in it yet not hard at all to access. And my chest is not very big and as long as you don't wear a skin tight shirt, you'd never know. I can't remember the name , but i wanna say pinup girl. I have the Marilyn style. You can find them with easy online. |
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Location: Texas | This will be my next holster. http://www.thewellarmedwoman.com/flashbang-holster
I've found that with the clothes I wear there is no telling where I am able to carry on any given day. I want to be able to carry in the same spot all the time if at all possible. I don't want to have to try to remember where I put my gun that day lol. This seems to be the best place for me. You can youtube it and there are a few women giving reviews on that holster and they seem to like it, hopefully I will.
ETA: I refuse to carry in a purse.
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| I'm from the northwest but moved to new Mexico four years ago and its a whole new world down here so I carry a gun on my hip. |
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| I carry in an ankle holster under boot cut pants or in a concealed carry purse. It has a special compartment that is easy (quick) access and stores my police ID and extra ammo. What is really nice about it is I can lock the compartment at home or elsewhere so kids don't have access. Plus, after four pregnancies I can tell you it's the best way to carry while pregnant. Just be sure to practice at the range with whatever it is you use.
I have never lost or misplaced my purse after putting a gun in it. Want to have a heightened awareness of your purse's location? Put a gun in it. Lol!! |
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Location: Slipping down the slope of old age. Boo hoo. | I agree about NOT carrying it in your purse. If you are going to carry, carry it where you can put your hand on it immediately in the time of need. No bad guy is going to give you the necessary time to dig around to get your purse and find it inside your purse. He is going to be dragging you off.... or tossing you into his vehicle or whatever. Or he will have snatched your purse. There is a reason law enforcement people have their guns on their bodies at all times. Think about what you are going to do in a bad situation. Have a plan. Have your weapon within easy reach. |
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Location: Millington, TN | Thanks for all the replies! I think I am going to get three different options: thigh, ankle and a hip. That way I can pick what works best for my outfit that day. The video was very hepful! |
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 Ima Non Controversial Girl
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Location: where the wind blows | dream_chaser - 2014-05-22 4:29 PM mruggles - 2014-05-22 3:14 PM dream_chaser - 2014-05-23 3:11 PM albertacowgirl - 2014-05-21 1:00 PM Just out of curiosity: do you guys really honestly think it's necessary to carry a weapon? I know it's totally different up here in Canada, but the thought of doing that seems a bit much to me. Do you have experience with guns?
I do believe we should have the option to carry in Canada (we can carry a handgun in a locked box with a permit from home to gun range...which is another thing hand guns can only be shot at a range) as potential victims up here it seems the criminals have more rights! Up here we cannot even protect our homes from intruders (shot at, wound or whatever) without getting charged...castle law comes to mind which is what TX & OK has I believe!
m I can imagine..... I guess we use our dogs for protection on the road....kangaroo would be a good protector LOL I carry a knife on my person, but does no good if other guy has a gun....ridiculous!
Perhaps if I lived where some of the people on this board lived I might change my mind but where I live in the boonies of Saskatchewan Canada a concealed weapon isn't necessary. I do like my 22 handy for killing gophers, skunks, porcupines, etc. but in all honesty I'm terrified of guns. I'd be scared I'd accidentally set the thing off and shoot myself.
But as I said its pretty safe here. I can list every neighbour for 20 plus miles and we rarely lock our doors or take keys out of our vehicles.
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Googly Goo
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| jkrm - 2014-05-28 2:19 PM
 I'm with Albertacowgirl on this. I'm close to 50 years old and can't recall one time in my entire life where I felt I needed a gun.  Travelled a lot all over Canada some by myself haven't felt threatened to the point I thought dang I wish I had a gun.
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Location: Idahome | TXBO - 2014-05-28 2:58 PM
jkrm - 2014-05-28 2:19 PM
 I'm with Albertacowgirl on this. I'm close to 50 years old and can't recall one time in my entire life where I felt I needed a gun.  Travelled a lot all over Canada some by myself haven't felt threatened to the point I thought dang I wish I had a gun.
Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.
Not sure about Canada, but times are very different here in the US than they were years ago. I am a firm believer in the 2nd Amendment and carry for protection. |
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