Archive for Concealed Carry

Jul
10

On Quality Holsters and Guns

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These Kramer IWB holsters have an excellent reputation for quaility, comfort, and security.

One of the Internet arguments that never seems to die is whether you should carry a pistol with a cartridge in the chamber.  The argument against carrying with “one in the pipe” is based on the idea that it is unsafe to do so.  People are concerned about “accidental” discharges while it is carried, or if the pistol is dropped.

I’ll be completely up front and tell you that with a quality firearm, quality holster and competent owner, the handgun should be carried with a cartridge in the chamber if you are carrying for self defense.  In most instances, a self-defense situation involving the use of deadly force develops far to quickly for you to draw your weapon and then work the slide before being able to employ the handgun.

But is it safe to carry a cartridge in the chamber? Read More→

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Jun
26

Safariland Model 18 IWB Holster

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safariland_model18_01Safariland, a BAE Systems line of business, announced today its newest Inside-the-Waistband (IWB) concealment holster, expertly designed for improved grip, holstering and concealability for plainclothes or civilian carry.

The new Safariland Model 18 IWB holster is made with durable SafariLaminate™, and its open top design enables users to efficiently access their firearms in any situation. A synthetic suede outer material grips clothing to minimize movement of the holster, increasing comfort and concealability while the holster’s inside lining helps protect the finish of the weapon. Read More→

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Regular readers of GunsHolstersAndGear may recall an article about the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network.  In this week’s podcast, Michael Bane has a brief interview with Marty Hays, the founder of the Network.

If you are not familiar with the organization, the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network “…exists to aid, educate and support lawfully armed citizens who are forced to defend against criminal attack.” Read More→

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Apr
23

Tuff Quick Strips: Reload Your Revolver

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The Tuff Quick Strips are injection molded from a flexible urethane material

The Tuff Quick Strips are injection molded from a flexible urethane material

For years, Bianchi Speed Strips have been an effective method of carrying an extra load of ammunition for your .38 or .357 revolver.  I have personally used and recommended the Speed Strips to a lot of people needing extra ammo when carrying concealed.

However, for calibers other than .38/.357, shooters were out of luck.  That has changed with the introduction of  the Quick Strips from Tuff Products. Read More→

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Apr
18

USCCA: U.S. Concealed Carry Association

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The U.S. Concealed Carry Association is an organization founded by Tim Schmidt to address the unique needs and concerns of law abiding U.S. citizens exercising their rights to carry a firearm for self defense.

The USCCA professes to be “the ultimate resource for the law-abiding, armed citizen.” With a library of articles on the website, an active member forum, a full color magazine, a weekly e-mail newsletter, and a store featuring training videos and more, the USCCA certainly goes a long way to back up that claim. Read More→

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Seattle Mayor Greg Nickles is still at it.  Undaunted by public outcry against his actions, Nickles is moving forward with banning all firearms from Seattle’s parks by executive order.  By his word alone, Nickles looks to violate Washington laws on concealed carry of firearms and preemption, the Second Amendment of the US Constitution, and the concept of a representative democracy. Read More→

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