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| I believe that if you are going to carry do it openly. I would rather avoid a gunfight if at all possible and carrying my weapon out in the open tells everyone I have one! I don't want to surprise the bad guy by pulling my weapon I want them to pass on messing with me because I am carrying. |
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| Great information to read and suggestions! Thank you! I just got my Permit to Carry... still trying to figure out if I want a .380, 9mm or a revolver. |
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Location: The Oklahoma plains. | 3canchaser01 - 2014-05-29 7:25 AM Great information to read and suggestions! Thank you! I just got my Permit to Carry... still trying to figure out if I want a .380, 9mm or a revolver.
I have never had a gun-- dont want a $1k gun that I may never shoot. Suggestions? |
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Location: North Texas | TurnLane - 2014-05-29 8:21 AM 3canchaser01 - 2014-05-29 7:25 AM Great information to read and suggestions! Thank you! I just got my Permit to Carry... still trying to figure out if I want a .380, 9mm or a revolver. I have never had a gun-- dont want a $1k gun that I may never shoot. Suggestions?
Visit a number of reputatable Shooting Ranges that cater to women and rent a variety of Calibers in a variety of Makes and Models until You Ladies find One that Ya'll are comfortable with A) Handling, B) Shooting, C) Concealing.
Since everyone is different, there are few who prefer the same item. Hence the reason to rent, to familiarize One's Self with said Item and discover/decide which Item will work the best for One. |
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Location: North Texas | Wrapn3inAK - 2014-05-29 12:27 AM I believe that if you are going to carry do it openly. I would rather avoid a gunfight if at all possible and carrying my weapon out in the open tells everyone I have one! I don't want to surprise the bad guy by pulling my weapon I want them to pass on messing with me because I am carrying.
Note: Open and Concealed Carry of a Handgun are regulated differently in ALL States. Several States I.E. California and Illnois are extremely Anti-Gun. New York falls under this Catergory as well as New Jersey. Arizona, Alaska, Wyoming and Vermont all have Constitutional Carry. Which simply means The 2nd Amendment is the Carry Authorization.
Although the idea of Regulation is unConstitutional per The 2nd Amendment, Regulation still exists. |
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| Wrapn3inAK - 2014-05-29 12:27 AM I believe that if you are going to carry do it openly. I would rather avoid a gunfight if at all possible and carrying my weapon out in the open tells everyone I have one! I don't want to surprise the bad guy by pulling my weapon I want them to pass on messing with me because I am carrying. That's fine as long as nobody is within 21 feet of your perimeter and you are capable of drawing and firing in less than 1 and a half seconds in any direction on immediate breach of that perimeter. Otherwise, you become the first target.
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Nevertooold - 2014-05-21 6:26 PM albertacowgirl - 2014-05-21 2:00 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. When we are out in the country I don't feel a need but when we go into the jungle of the big city...yes.
We are too close to the border not to have protection. My concealed carry is 5'9" and he goes every where with me..LOL
Wow we have the same kind of protection  , and I like how they can carry themslves, no need to try to find a place to hide them, Lol  |
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| Delta Cowgirl - 2014-05-26 11:35 AM
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.
Have you ever carried a proper concealed carry purse or trained with one? Because there is no digging around. One zip down and my hand is on my grip. I can shoot thru my purse. And the time difference between my purse draw and holster draw in uniform is negligible (LE times these things like barrel racers). A good, safe holster will have a retention you need to undo anyway. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Delta Cowgirl - 2014-05-26 11:35 AM 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.
There is purses that are made with a special pocket to put your pistol in so its there where you put it and easy to grab when you need it, no digging around. |
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Location: North Texas | TXBO - 2014-05-29 10:34 AM Wrapn3inAK - 2014-05-29 12:27 AM I believe that if you are going to carry do it openly. I would rather avoid a gunfight if at all possible and carrying my weapon out in the open tells everyone I have one! I don't want to surprise the bad guy by pulling my weapon I want them to pass on messing with me because I am carrying. That's fine as long as nobody is within 21 feet of your perimeter and you are capable of drawing and firing in less than 1 and a half seconds in any direction on immediate breach of that perimeter. Otherwise, you become the first target.
As demonstrated via TxBo's Post Open Carry is/can be a double edged sword. I support OC from a Political POV, however I would have to decide upon OC via Case by Case Situational Basis. |
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| foundation horse - 2014-05-29 11:25 AM TXBO - 2014-05-29 10:34 AM Wrapn3inAK - 2014-05-29 12:27 AM I believe that if you are going to carry do it openly. I would rather avoid a gunfight if at all possible and carrying my weapon out in the open tells everyone I have one! I don't want to surprise the bad guy by pulling my weapon I want them to pass on messing with me because I am carrying. That's fine as long as nobody is within 21 feet of your perimeter and you are capable of drawing and firing in less than 1 and a half seconds in any direction on immediate breach of that perimeter. Otherwise, you become the first target. As demonstrated via TxBo's Post Open Carry is/can be a double edged sword. I support OC from a Political POV, however I would have to decide upon OC via Case by Case Situational Basis.
Yea, don't get me wrong. I'm all for the right to carry openly. It's just not the best choice for many situations. |
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Location: Somewhere between raising hell and Amazing Grace | I've not read all the posts. But for those not sure what type of gun to carry I wanted to share my thoughts.
First, whatever gun you choose to carry, practice practice practice. Do NOT carry a weapon you are not familiar with inside and out. Know how to take the weapon apart and put it back together, how to clean it, and most of how, how to accurately fire it.
If you are ever in a situation that necessitates drawing a weapon, you can bet for damn sure it will be very fast, very rushed, maybe scary, and will have your adrenaline pumping. And you will have little time to react to whatever the situation is. If you are not famliar with that weapon then it will do you no good at all, or you could possibly do more harm then good. Part of being comfortable with what you are carrying is being able to fire it in a split second, but also being able to NOT FIRE it in a split second.
Secondly, before you buy your first gun, shoot as many different types of weapons as you can. You can easily go to most indoor ranges and rent their guns for 10 bucks each or so (and you don't have to take it home and clean it :)). Fire a .38 revolver, a 9mm, a .380, a .45, etc etc. Fire a polymer weapon and a steel weapon. There is a HUGE difference in the two. I myself am way more accurate with a steel 1911 then any polymer. The weight of the gun itself helps my accuracy and control.
Lastly, don't assume a revolver. The biggest mistake I see woman make is assuming they want a revolver. My husband even suggested I get a revolver as my first personal weapon. I did and I hated it from day one because I SUCKED at firing it. Pattern sucked, was never comfortable. So I started shooting his .45 Witness and .45 H&K. I loved the witness. I didn't actually carry concealed until his grandad gave me a Llama .380 1911 sub compact. LOVED that gun from the first day I fired it. However, it's older and a keepsake.
I ended purchasing a Kimber 1911 that is now my carry weapon. I am very good with a revolver now but still prefer the Kimber.
Another thing I suggest, but most people can't get comfortable, is learning to shoot with both hands. I'm ambidextrous to begin with, but had to get comfortable shooting with both hands. That way if you break or injure your dominant hand, you can still protect yourself. |
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| missroselee - 2014-05-29 12:13 PM
I've not read all the posts. Â But for those not sure what type of gun to carry I wanted to share my thoughts.
First, whatever gun you choose to carry, practice practice practice. Â Do NOT carry a weapon you are not familiar with inside and out. Â Know how to take the weapon apart and put it back together, how to clean it, and most of how, how to accurately fire it. Â
If you are ever in a situation that necessitates drawing a weapon, you can bet for damn sure it will be very fast, very rushed, maybe scary, and will have your adrenaline pumping. Â And you will have little time to react to whatever the situation is. Â If you are not famliar with that weapon then it will do you no good at all, or you could possibly do more harm then good. Â Part of being comfortable with what you are carrying is being able to fire it in a split second, but also being able to NOT FIRE it in a split second.
Secondly, before you buy your first gun, shoot as many different types of weapons as you can. Â You can easily go to most indoor ranges and rent their guns for 10 bucks each or so (and you don't have to take it home and clean it :)). Â Fire a .38 revolver, a 9mm, a .380, a .45, etc etc. Â Fire a polymer weapon and a steel weapon. Â There is a HUGE difference in the two. Â I myself am way more accurate with a steel 1911 then any polymer. Â The weight of the gun itself helps my accuracy and control.
Lastly, don't assume a revolver. Â The biggest mistake I see woman make is assuming they want a revolver. Â My husband even suggested I get a revolver as my first personal weapon. Â I did and I hated it from day one because I SUCKED at firing it. Â Pattern sucked, was never comfortable. Â So I started shooting his .45 Witness and .45 H&K. Â I loved the witness. Â I didn't actually carry concealed until his grandad gave me a Llama .380 1911 sub compact. Â LOVED that gun from the first day I fired it. Â However, it's older and a keepsake. Â
I ended purchasing a Kimber 1911 that is now my carry weapon. Â I am very good with a revolver now but still prefer the Kimber. Â
Another thing I suggest, but most people can't get comfortable, is learning to shoot with both hands. Â I'm ambidextrous to begin with, but had to get comfortable shooting with both hands. Â That way if you break or injure your dominant hand, you can still protect yourself.Â
Agreed on the revolver issue. You can rest assured knowing if you haven't cleaned it for months it will still fire. HOWEVER. You only get 6 or so rounds before you have to reload, and the reload on a revolver is tedious. When you're shaking and scared you will need to reload seamlessly and quickly. A semi-auto gives you more rounds per reload, a MUCH easier reload, better accuracy, and less recoil (usually). My revolver feels like I'm hammering concrete. My semi auto is much more comfortable. |
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Location: Somewhere between raising hell and Amazing Grace | True on the revolver and reloading.....but the ideal situation would only take a single bullet....make the first one count :) Obviously you can't predict when it takes on or needs them all.
Here's what most people don't get sometimes. I will always carry a weapon when I feel the need to. But I pray to GOD I NEVER have to draw it, let alone fire it. You don't carry a weapon just so you can fire it. You carry it in case you need to, but pray you never have to. If I can go to my grave without ever having to fire a weapon again at anything but a target, then I will be happy. |
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Location: North Texas | TXBO - 2014-05-29 12:01 PM foundation horse - 2014-05-29 11:25 AM TXBO - 2014-05-29 10:34 AM Wrapn3inAK - 2014-05-29 12:27 AM I believe that if you are going to carry do it openly. I would rather avoid a gunfight if at all possible and carrying my weapon out in the open tells everyone I have one! I don't want to surprise the bad guy by pulling my weapon I want them to pass on messing with me because I am carrying. That's fine as long as nobody is within 21 feet of your perimeter and you are capable of drawing and firing in less than 1 and a half seconds in any direction on immediate breach of that perimeter. Otherwise, you become the first target. As demonstrated via TxBo's Post Open Carry is/can be a double edged sword. I support OC from a Political POV, however I would have to decide upon OC via Case by Case Situational Basis.
You and I are on the same page.
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Location: North Texas | Miss Rose Lee, TxBo, Horse Mommy Five O..................
I would suspect Ya'll know this, but anyway:
History says most shooting events last than 30 Seconds at a range of less than 10 Feet and 3 Rounds are fired. This is what History has averaged to be the composite description of said shooting event. |
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Location: North Texas | And I would not recommend a small revolver either. I would NOT recommend a Ruger LCR Series or Smith&Wesson Bodyguard or Airweight to a Novice (Man or Woman) Concealed Carry Liscensee. The three series I just described as so lightweight that 'they' will beat the snot out of the shooter's hand and wrist to practice with. I have fairly thick hands and I do not care to shoot these weapons. Especially the Ruger LCR .357 Magum with .357 Magum Loads! The S&W Bodyguard and Airweight along with Chief Series are designed as 'carry' weapons. But in reality have been regulated to BUG(s) I.E. Back Up Gun(s). |
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