dh1633pm
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Congrats. I put in for mine last August. I have an appoint to turn in the paperwork on 20 May. Nothing like the wheels of government turning quickly.
Well, I got my CC license
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Lizzie Borden
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It's a wee bit complicated for me. If I'm able to walk, I'll carry my Browning Hi Power on my right hip. When I'm in the wheelchair, I have a Ruger EC9S in a left-side cross-draw. The reasoning is that if the chair is shoved over onto the right side, I won't be able to get to the right side pistol - I need the left side backup. The same is true if I'm shoved over on the left side - I can't get the left side gun.
And, as I've discovered, if the wheelchair is tipped over I will probably have to respond to the threat with at least one of my ribs broken and a possible skull fracture.
I actually practice pistol from a tipped over wheelchair. It's a very different kind of shooting.
And, as I've discovered, if the wheelchair is tipped over I will probably have to respond to the threat with at least one of my ribs broken and a possible skull fracture.
I actually practice pistol from a tipped over wheelchair. It's a very different kind of shooting.
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The answer to your question depends on you.... it is not a one size fits all type of thing.
What you shoot well and can effectively conceal has been (wisely) recommended as a starting point.
I would add to that, that you have to consider the whole package... handgun, status of the weapon, holster and cover. This combination has to:
I consider the odds of having a negligent/accidental discharge or shooting one of my one kids sneaking around the house at 2 a.m. more likely than ever having to use my carry piece in self defense. But that's me in my environment. You have to decide for you.
Good luck and be safe.
What you shoot well and can effectively conceal has been (wisely) recommended as a starting point.
I would add to that, that you have to consider the whole package... handgun, status of the weapon, holster and cover. This combination has to:
- be ready to go (chambered round)
- be100% safe 100% of the time (start with a quality holster covers trigger).
- be effectively concealed.
- be successfully retained in the event that someone tries to grab your gun (concealment is you best option here as no one grabs what they don't know is there)
- meets your personal convenience threshold. (If it's not convenient you won't carry it and the question is then a moot point.) This has to do with weight, comfort and whether or not a concealment over garment is necessary... and will in many areas change with the seasons.
I consider the odds of having a negligent/accidental discharge or shooting one of my one kids sneaking around the house at 2 a.m. more likely than ever having to use my carry piece in self defense. But that's me in my environment. You have to decide for you.
Good luck and be safe.
Growing up in the 50's, dad kept his AF service revolver .38sp in the bedside table as the home defense gun. When younger brother and I were old enough to wander at night on our own he laid down this rule: If you hear someone moving moving around in the house late night, DO NOT GET UP to see who it is, stay in bed. If it's mom or dad we will let you know. If it is someone else, dad will be also wandering looking for them with his gun. After they leave or he shoots them THEN we will come get you.
The folks engrained that into us, and we followed it. So closely was it locked into my memory, that at age 21 when staying over at my wife's minister's house two days before our wedding, the dark house intrusion happened. As I heard the minister go out to investigate I just sat up in bed and listened. It turned out to be #2 teen daughter's stupid boyfriend sneaking back in to talk to her again after their date, so no harm but definite foul!
The lesson: if you have kids and a home defense firearm plan, do not keep it a secret from the children. Tell them about it and explain when and what they should do, including to not try to find or handle the gun!
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A darn good plan , Depending somewhat on their age, and willingness to learn. I spent some time training my two girls on firearm safety, Then went on to teach them the fundamentals of shooting. We lived in a rather remote area, and no mother around. I felt the need for them to learn basic shooting skills The youngest is now 39 so they have done pretty well.
A darn good plan , Depending somewhat on their age, and willingness to learn. I spent some time training my two girls on firearm safety, Then went on to teach them the fundamentals of shooting. We lived in a rather remote area, and no mother around. I felt the need for them to learn basic shooting skills The youngest is now 39 so they have done pretty well.
Of course, we know now, and this is for the OP, that traipsing around the house with gun in hand is a very good way to get shot, should there be anyone in the house.
Thus, the need for relevant training and an actual plan. In fairness to Dad, my described experience was over 60 years ago, his training was WWII and Korean Era Army Air Corps and Air Force, and the current available knowledge on home defense tactics was not broadly extant, if it existed at all.
Craig
What kind of "issues?"
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Oh, sheesh... “see what fits me” is such a bad way to handle this. It is far better to learn the meta elements of handgun shooting that apply to all handguns. After that, there are elements specific to semiautos and revolvers.
You will be better served by a semiauto. Revolvers are fun, certainly, but becoming self-defense capable with one requires much more dedication.
My recommendation is that you attend training with your Walther. Make sure to acquire a quality holster, two single magazine holders and at least 10 magazines since the capacity is only 8 rounds. A good belt is helpful and a Kore Essentials tactical with X7 buckle is only $60.
If you do not want to use the Walther, then rent a gun from the trainer. Use whatever they hand you. You will still need the belt.
Check the list of instructors at Rangemaster Tactical Conference for a place to start. Also look at Panteo Production’s list of instructors. If you still need help, please PM me.
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I turned mine in on the computer back when Indiana just started taking them online.
After getting all the paperwork done fingerprints pictures taken, I submitted it late on a Wednesday & my license was in my mail box on that Saturday before noon.
Yep it only took 3 days but it cost me about $120 in fees & back then we only got a piece of paper that we had to carry that didn't last long, so I reapplied for the plastic card last year, that cost me another $20.
After getting all the paperwork done fingerprints pictures taken, I submitted it late on a Wednesday & my license was in my mail box on that Saturday before noon.
Yep it only took 3 days but it cost me about $120 in fees & back then we only got a piece of paper that we had to carry that didn't last long, so I reapplied for the plastic card last year, that cost me another $20.
Bazoo
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Issues with carrying reloads, yep. Open top 1911 mag carrier. Lost a mag in the field. Retraced my steps and found it. Forgot to put my mag in the holder once and thought I'd lost it at a drs office until I found it still on the nightstand.
Had the first round in the mag snag the little hole in the bottom of a pouch once and strip it out of the mag upon removal.
Every time I shoot my carry gun, I practice reloading from the mag carrier.
I've taken to carrying a flashlight 24/7 with my gun. Right now and for the last few years it's been a streamlight stylus pro. It has a clip and isn't tactical looking in case I use it for other things. I have carried a surefire 6p and found I used it more for navigation and looking for dropped parts than blinding an attacker.
Had the first round in the mag snag the little hole in the bottom of a pouch once and strip it out of the mag upon removal.
Every time I shoot my carry gun, I practice reloading from the mag carrier.
I've taken to carrying a flashlight 24/7 with my gun. Right now and for the last few years it's been a streamlight stylus pro. It has a clip and isn't tactical looking in case I use it for other things. I have carried a surefire 6p and found I used it more for navigation and looking for dropped parts than blinding an attacker.
Agree.
I found the same thing, but that's a personal decision. Decide after having the training.
If you do decide to carry a semiauto, I strongly advise trying to gain proficiency with a revolver, and vice versa.
Just curious about your thinking on the need for 10 magazines. Can you explain why 10 ,other than the capacity being 8 rounds ? Are you advocating a need to carry that many, or the need to rotate that many, and the reason why.
In a class, students load magazines at a bench and then shoot until they have used them up, Better to have several.
Thank you. I had not thought of the classes as I was not involved with them.
guyfromohio
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I think we can all agree that whatever you choose, the key to comfort and concealability is a purpose-built reinforced belt and good holster. Opinions of types and brands will vary. I like reinforced leather with a leather IWB for most applications, but I always keep an OWB pancake holster for the situations that allow for it. Some carry Kydex with nylon web, but my usual attire doesn’t allow for that. The hybrids from companies like Crossbreed offer a reasonably priced IWB and OWB option too.
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