concealed carry classes

[Greektim]

Worst place possible for a woman to carry a handgun. The first thing a criminal grabs is a woman's purse. She is not only left without a means of self-protection, she has given the criminal a deadly means to continue his crime spree, and possibly get some innocent person killed.

If a woman is going to carry a sidearm she should find a good holster and learn to carry on her body.

I wonder if this is less common for the opposite shoulder purses (not sure what to call them). Where the purse hangs on one side but the strap crosses the body to the other shoulder. Those are harder to rip off. When my wife is no longer prego, she is going to practice w/ my Ruger LCP. She wants to conceal in her purse, which she wears all the time.

But I have hesitations of her carrying in her purse w/ little ones around. A holster is not always an option for her either.

 

[Greektim]

I have been carrying for over 50 years and these are the best holsters I have ever found. I now use them exclusively.

http://aliengearholsters.com/holsters/s-w-m-p9c-compact-3-5-inch-barrel.html

I'm very fond of N82 Tactical holsters (https://www.n82tactical.com/). I indirectly know the manufacturer and support their business. Plus the holsters are so darn comfy that I I've not found anything comparable.

 

[TCassidy]

I wonder if this is less common for the opposite shoulder purses (not sure what to call them).

That is probably one of the best ways to minimize the probability of purse snatching. Keeping the purse zipped closed is another.

There are many web sites that give a list of ways to help avoid being the victim of purse snatching, which is the #2 most prevalent crime against women (second only to domestic violence). But the bandolier strap is probably one of the best. iPhone has even started marketing a bandolier strap for their electronics, which are also subject to snatching.

 

[HankD]

So maybe you can help with this.....I need to get a pistol for my wife (who is unfamiliar with firearms)

For years my wife had and enjoyed practicing with her .38 S&W Police Special.
Now she prefers her Makarov PM (9x18mm). She is Ukrainian.

Also likes the AK-47 (my son had a legal Kalashnikov but sold it) and the AR-15 (My son built this one himself) for target practice, etc.

HankD

 

[HankD]

Im partial to S&W revolvers myself & Id have to work with her on semi-autos' but a small Ruger would work. they are good guns, compact & easy to use.

I have a .22 Magnum Ruger revolver (2 cylinders, 1 is used with magnums). The Magnums are rim fire but provide a surprising kick.

HankD

 

[JPPT1974]

Just be careful with what you do with guns. Knowing about how children can get the wrong impressions. And do not lay them around. Lock them in a place where they can't get to them.

 

[Sapper Woody]

Just be careful with what you do with guns. Knowing about how children can get the wrong impressions. And do not lay them around. Lock them in a place where they can't get to them.

Brother, not to be contrite, but that goes without saying. I absolutely guarantee that every person in this thread that owns a firearm has been careful. Not only that, but it's highly likely that they exposed their children to the proper handling of a weapon at a very early age.

My daughters (5, 7, and 8) have been taught that the first thing you do when someone hands you a weapon is to check the chamber to make sure it's empty. I let them use my BB gun for practice. They pass it back and forth and pull on the bolt to check the chamber.

I also showed them the power of a weapon, even one such as a BB gun. I shot some things and let them view the aftermath. They now not only know that weapons are not toys, but can be dangerous. But they're not afraid of handling one either.

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[HankD]

Brother, not to be contrite, but that goes without saying. I absolutely guarantee that every person in this thread that owns a firearm has been careful. Not only that, but it's highly likely that they exposed their children to the proper handling of a weapon at a very early age.

My daughters (5, 7, and 8) have been taught that the first thing you do when someone hands you a weapon is to check the chamber to make sure it's empty. I let them use my BB gun for practice. They pass it back and forth and pull on the bolt to check the chamber.

I also showed them the power of a weapon, even one such as a BB gun. I shot some things and let them view the aftermath. They now not only know that weapons are not toys, but can be dangerous. But they're not afraid of handling one either.

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We did similar with our kids. They all grew up knowing the power of and learning the safety rules of firearms.

HankD

 

[Rob_BW]

Not only that, but it's highly likely that they exposed their children to the proper handling of a weapon at a very early age.

We did similar with our kids. They all grew up knowing the power of and learning the safety rules of firearms.

HankD

Ayup. My son's first introduction to firearms was with actual firearms. Not video games.

 

[HankD]

Ayup. My son's first introduction to firearms was with actual firearms. Not video games.

Great picture!

 

[TCassidy]

Brother, not to be contrite, but that goes without saying.

Amen. It sounds as if JPPT1974 may have fallen victim to the radical left wing gun grabbers and their "won't you think of the children" arguments.

Of course, every responsible gun owner knows to keep firearms inaccessible to children. And every responsible gun owner will teach his children what to do if they find a firearm: 1. STOP. 2. DON'T TOUCH. 3. GET AN ADULT. It's as easy as 1 - 2 - 3.

 

[HankD]

Amen. It sounds as if JPPT1974 may have fallen victim to the radical left wing gun grabbers and their "won't you think of the children" arguments.

Ah, but we DO think of the children as did no doubt our founding fathers.

HankD

 

[Greektim]

Brother, not to be contrite, but that goes without saying. I absolutely guarantee that every person in this thread that owns a firearm has been careful. Not only that, but it's highly likely that they exposed their children to the proper handling of a weapon at a very early age.

My daughters (5, 7, and 8) have been taught that the first thing you do when someone hands you a weapon is to check the chamber to make sure it's empty. I let them use my BB gun for practice. They pass it back and forth and pull on the bolt to check the chamber.

I also showed them the power of a weapon, even one such as a BB gun. I shot some things and let them view the aftermath. They now not only know that weapons are not toys, but can be dangerous. But they're not afraid of handling one either.

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This!

 

[Sapper Woody]

Showing daughter number three how to clear my new Ruger American .270.

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[Revmitchell]

We are getting ready to hold a CCL class in October. It looks like we will have 7 or 8 there in attendance. We will also have a security team following this who carry's discretely.