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Archive for Concealed Carry – Page 2

DeSantis Nemesis Pocket Holster Review

By Richard on August 31, 2009 2 Comments

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Ed. note:  The Nemesis has been updated, and a review of the new model Nemesis is here.

The DeSantis Nemesis is a synthetic holster designed to carry a wide range of compact handguns in a pants pocket. Compared to many holsters on the market, the Nemesis is relatively inexpensive option to carry a concealed firearm. During my review, I found the Nemesis to be a quality holster, but with two small problems that I explain below.

I purchased a Nemesis holster to carry my S&W 642 revolver. The 642 is my “everywhere, all-the-time” kind of gun. Light enough to go everywhere, yet still chambered in a respectable caliber (.38 Special).

The Nemesis did a good job of hiding the outline of the revolver in a loose fitting pocket. In a pair of cargo shorts, it would be highly unlikely anyone would notice the gun, much less identify it as such. In a regular pair of jeans, the Desantis holster still did a respectable job, though the naturally closer fitting cut of the jeans made the gun a little more obvious than I would have liked. With a pair of relaxed casual pants like Dockers, the gun was well concealed. Read More…

Categories : Concealed Carry, Holsters
Tags : DeSantis, holster, Nemesis, nylon, pocket, review

Walther PK380 Pistol

By Richard on August 21, 2009 36 Comments

walther_pk380_01Walther has introduced the PK380 pistol:  a new .380 ACP handgun based on their very popular Walther P22.

The polymer framed PK380 is not a micro-gun like the Ruger LCP or Sig Sauer P380.  Rather, it is a polymer framed compact handgun offering 8+1 rounds of the mild-shooting, but reasonably useful .380 ACP.  Weight is under 20 ounces (unloaded), and it sports a 3 2/3″ barrel.

Unlike many of the micro .380′s, the Walther PK380 has very usable sights in a three-dot configuration.  The sight radius is a respectable 5.4″.  Also, the sights are steel, not plastic. Read More…

Categories : Concealed Carry, Pistols
Tags : .380 ACP, Pistol Kompakt, PK380, Smith & Wesson, Walther

Bianchi Model 7 Shadow II Holster Review

By Richard on August 19, 2009 1 Comments

Bianchi Shadow HolsterThe Bianchi Model 7 Shadow II is a belt holster made of soft leather with a thumb snap. The Shadow has several belt slots to allow the user to wear the holster with the handgun straight up, with a forward cant or even cross-draw. This Bianchi holster is made for a wide range of popular handguns, including compact and full-sized pistols and revolvers.  Reasonably priced, the Model 7 promises a quality holster at a reasonable price. But, does Bianchi deliver? With a single caveat, I believe it does.

I’ve owned a Model 7 for several years, and have worn it on an occasional basis. Generally, my attire is more suited to an inside-the-waistband holster, but during colder months and for the occasional open carry event the Bianchi did get more frequent use.  Additionally, on long car trips I would tend to wear this holster rather than an IWB for comfort reasons. Read More…

Categories : Concealed Carry, Holsters
Tags : Bianchi, CCW, holster, leather, Model 7, review, Shadow

Americans Support Right-to-Carry

By Richard on August 17, 2009 4 Comments

According to a recent Zogby poll, 83% of Americans support Right to Carry laws. I am guessing that you didn’t see that reported in your local paper or on the national news. I did not, but maybe I just missed it.

When asked  “Currently, 39 states have laws that allow residents to carry firearms to protect themselves, only if they pass a background check and pay a fee to cover administrative costs. Most of those states also require applicants to have firearms safety training. Do you support or oppose this law?”, 83% responded they support these laws, while only 11% indicated they opposed them.

Of course, that kind of common sense thinking has no place in the media.  Instead, the media preferred to report on the defeat of the Thune-Vitter amendment, an amendment that received a majority vote in favor of it, but failed to pass the “super majority” required by Senate Democrats. Read More…

Categories : Concealed Carry, Second Amendment Issues
Tags : CCW, NRA, NRA-ILA, right to carry, Thune-Vitter, Zogby

On Quality Holsters and Guns

By Richard on July 10, 2009 1 Comments
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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…

Categories : Concealed Carry, Holsters, Pistols
Tags : CCW, concealed carry, handgun, holster

Safariland Model 18 IWB Holster

By Richard on June 26, 2009 2 Comments

Safariland Model 18 HolsterSafariland, 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…

Categories : Concealed Carry, Holsters
Tags : concealed carry, holster, IWB, Safariland

More on the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network

By Richard on April 29, 2009 No Comments

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…

Categories : Concealed Carry, Self-Defense Issues
Tags : Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network, lawyer, legal, self defense

Tuff Quick Strips: Reload Your Revolver

By Richard on April 23, 2009 2 Comments
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…

Categories : Concealed Carry, Revolvers
Tags : Quick Strips, revolver, Tuff

USCCA: U.S. Concealed Carry Association

By Richard on April 18, 2009 7 Comments

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…

Categories : Concealed Carry
Tags : CCW, concealed carry, United States Concealed Carry Association, USCCA

Seattle Mayor Bans Firearms from Public Land by Decree Alone

By Richard on March 25, 2009 No Comments

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…

Categories : Concealed Carry, Second Amendment Issues
Tags : executive order, firearms, gun ban, Mayor Nickles, public park, Seattle
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