All things concealed carry
Make sure you’re properly trained and armed for situations where you need to protect yourself. Understanding that force is the last choice, not the first, is as important as knowing how to handle the gun itself. Read this post to discover how to get started.
The terms hotheaded and blood boiling may be more literal than you think. Numerous studies have shown that higher temperatures negatively affect our mood. Heat can make us irritable, impatient, physically uncomfortable, aggressive and even violent. In fact, violent assault numbers—intent to do physical harm against another person—rise during the hotter months. The hotter it gets, the more aggressive we feel. As responsible gun owners and carriers, it is imperative we remain cool, calm and collected.
Among the most impressive of the new generation of wonder 9 pistols is the Smith and Wesson M&P Shield, chambered for the 9mm Luger. Although a a variation on the Smith and Wesson Military and Police self-loading pistol, it differs considerably from the other M&P pistols. It is trim, lightweight and has a great fit in the hand.
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The SIG Sauer P938 and I had a torrid love affair, but it was just enough to know we definitely need a second date. SIG’s P938 is a locked breech, tilting barrel single-action only semi-automatic sub-compact handgun chambered in 9mm. I really like the fact that the gun is all metal and aluminum, except for the grips. It’s a refreshing change from all the polymer-framed concealed carry guns on the market. The frame is aluminum alloy and the slide is 416 stainless steel. Weighing in at 16 ounces unloaded, it is difficult to compare the P938 to other guns, as there are not many metal-framed sub-compacts to compare it to. The Kel-Tec P11 is lighter at 14 ounces, while the Bersa Thunder 9 and Kahr MK9 are considerably heavier at 23 and 22.1 ounces respectively. I shot the model that SIG calls “Nightmare”—an all-black version minus the matte nickel controls.
Should you switch from summer to winter carry? Many people don’t adapt or change how they carry depending on the season. However, there are advantages to finding a new holster for colder months. Read this article to learn more about carrying concealed in wintertime.
The Glock 19 pistol is an innovative solution with a unique trigger design and little need for maintenance. You can easily add night sights so you have a 24-hour option and it is easily carried because it is so compact and light.
I have never recommended purse carry. The drawbacks are plenty. However, I do recognize that some women will only carry that way. It is your choice to make. I won’t chastise either way. If you choose to carry in your purse, you must be hyper vigilant it is there, not only to follow your state’s concealed carry laws, but in order to keep your handgun secured. The following are some tips if you decide to carry in your purse.
Now over 20 states have some form of no duty to retreat law. Misinterpreted as “shoot first” laws, many people do not understand that a Stand your Ground Law is simply an extension of the Castle Doctrine. It is not a shoot first ask questions later law. One cannot shoot simply because they are afraid. In all justified homicides, in the public domain and in your home, the person you shoot must have the ability to harm you, the opportunity, and have put you in jeopardy. You cannot legally apply unreasonable force.
I generally avoid ranting on any of my blog posts. However, being an internet blogger means I get to break the rules a little bit. So, I’m going to go ahead and skate on thin ice here, break the rules and write about something that has been chapping my hide lately. In the past few weeks I have been reading some men’s opinions on the proper way for women to conceal a gun. Yes, I know that most of our favorite outfits do not lend well to conceal carry and many of us are not willing to sacrifice beauty over only function. It is what it is. Get over!