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Women Finding New Places to Carry Handguns
wsj ^ | 11/13/2014 | J Newton

Posted on 11/13/2014 2:05:01 PM PST by w1n1

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To: Zuben Elgenubi
Women Finding New Places to Carry Handguns

**I just had to click on this post.**

Then I suggest you click on this one: KPD: Loaded, stolen gun found in woman's body

21 posted on 11/13/2014 2:17:34 PM PST by Gamecock (USA, Ret. 27 years.)
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To: Bratch

That rig looks impossible to walk while wearing.


22 posted on 11/13/2014 2:18:31 PM PST by wrench (While not "airborne" , Ebola is a Spit-Borne virus. Good thing no one sneezes in public)
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To: w1n1

23 posted on 11/13/2014 2:19:26 PM PST by Brother Cracker (You are more likely to find krugerrands in a Cracker Jack box than 22 ammo at Wal-Mart)
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To: Gamecock

I don’t know how I missed that one! lol


24 posted on 11/13/2014 2:20:06 PM PST by Zuben Elgenubi (NOPe to GOPe)
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To: NorthMountain

I’d like to thank you for responding to the rather condescending comment earlier in the thread about women and guns. I happen to be a woman and a concealed permit holder. I am proud of my well above average arsenal. 3 Sigs,a Beretta and a Ruger,and a .22 Henry Golden Boy for varmints. Enough ammo to last a lifetime, too.
I hope they don’t all fall out of the boat this next summer. Hee Hee.


25 posted on 11/13/2014 2:23:57 PM PST by TheConservativeParty
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To: w1n1
Crossbreed Supertuck review
26 posted on 11/13/2014 2:24:52 PM PST by real saxophonist (Youtube + Twitter + Facebook = YouTwitFace.com)
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To: w1n1

http://www.cancanconcealment.com/


27 posted on 11/13/2014 2:27:25 PM PST by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer.)
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To: NorthMountain
The average (wo)man should get a handgun that(s)he is comfortable with and can shoot well.

Yup. When wifeofzeugma went to get one, she musta tried out just about everything they had before she finally zeroed in on what felt most comfortable in her hand, that she could easily chamber a round with.

I'll join the others on this thread to say the title was... interesting.

28 posted on 11/13/2014 2:30:42 PM PST by zeugma (The act of observing disturbs the observed.)
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To: TheConservativeParty

PS-I went to the website at the article, and find the lingerie inspired holsters to be a bit silly and perhaps flimsy and unsafe. I prefer CrossBreed Holtsers.

https://www.crossbreedholsters.com/HotcakesStore/CategoryViewer/tabid/112/slug/holsters/Default.aspx


29 posted on 11/13/2014 2:31:40 PM PST by TheConservativeParty
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To: w1n1
Totally cool, although I thought this was a thread about the EPA, "wet spot."

Ok, don't reply to me if you are a male. All of us have had to roll a plus size female around in flour to find the...

Sorry.

5.56mm

30 posted on 11/13/2014 2:33:23 PM PST by M Kehoe
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To: real saxophonist

Hey, I was writing my post about CrossBreed while you posted yours. LOL. Now those are real holsters! I have 3. Want to get the ones they make for beside the bed, under tables and in the truck too.


31 posted on 11/13/2014 2:33:33 PM PST by TheConservativeParty
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To: Gamecock

Oh my!!! The classic CTC, (Concealed Tuna Carry), style!! When questioned the young lady responded: “CTC!!? HAH!! That’s nuthin’ buddy, you should see where I ‘pack’ the Desert Eagle .50AE I carry for my back-up gun......!!!”


32 posted on 11/13/2014 2:35:35 PM PST by bobby.223 (Retired up in the snowy mountains of the American Redoubt and it's a great life!)
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To: w1n1
Oh, I forgot, welcome to FR.

5.56mm

33 posted on 11/13/2014 2:35:39 PM PST by M Kehoe
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To: lormand

You may be correct if speaking of the novice shooter’s first handgun...But not necessarily; please allow me to respectfully and conditionally disagree...

The self-defense solution lies between the ears, and muscle memory, not with the type of firearm...And of course, the first step is to select a combat-tested, proven reliable brand/model pistol that fits her, in the largest caliber she can shoot well, and keep it in ready condition at all times...

In my experience as an instructor, any woman who will devote the effort and training time to master the unique manual of arms of her chosen weapon and become skilled in coping with malfunctions, can use a semi-auto with the same effectiveness as a revolver...

This goes for any male as well...Coping with Type 1, 2 or 3 malfunctions in a semi-auto pistol is gender neutral, and a product of training and dry/live practice, not the sex of the shooter...

Some of the best shooters and gun handlers I’ve ever seen have been ladies...Plus, the ladies understand they don’t know what they don’t know, and are humble enough to accept the training to correct their deficiencies...Unlike (sadly) too many of their male counterparts, who egos too often get in the way of correction, already know everything, and have practiced their mistakes for years...They can prove it at the range...

Gentlemen: If the women in your lives want to carry (and they should), make sure they get training, and take them to the range with you...Shooting is not just for us guys...An afternoon at the range is a great couples or family outing...

And anything that helps a lady better conceal and still look fashionable in her street clothes will only help insure she does carry always and everywhere...More power, and much success to this designer...


34 posted on 11/13/2014 2:39:48 PM PST by elteemike (Light travels faster than sound...That's why so many people appear bright until you hear them speak!)
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To: w1n1

I usually carry with a regular IWB holster at the small of my back. Since I have a bit of a sway back, it is unnoticeable even without a jacket and very comfortable.


35 posted on 11/13/2014 2:40:01 PM PST by reaganaut (Ex-Mormon, now Christian. "I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see")
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To: lormand

I have a semi auto with a 30 round mag but the Lady Smith .38 is a great little revolver for women average or not.


36 posted on 11/13/2014 2:40:46 PM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose o f a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
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To: lormand

//The average woman should get a revolver instead of a semi. The revolver will not fail when needed.//

What about the ‘average man’?! Sounds rather sexist, IMO. I am a better shot and with better tactical training than most men, my semi is my baby.


37 posted on 11/13/2014 2:41:15 PM PST by reaganaut (Ex-Mormon, now Christian. "I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see")
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To: NorthMountain

Thank you!


38 posted on 11/13/2014 2:41:55 PM PST by reaganaut (Ex-Mormon, now Christian. "I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see")
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To: TheConservativeParty

That’s funny. I’m actually not a big fan of CrossBreed, but I’m a fan of the girl in the video.


39 posted on 11/13/2014 2:42:06 PM PST by real saxophonist (Youtube + Twitter + Facebook = YouTwitFace.com)
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To: wrench; mrreaganaut

some rigs are like lingerie, not meant to be worn outside the house. ;) BTW, MrR likes when I wear my holster and not much else.


40 posted on 11/13/2014 2:43:48 PM PST by reaganaut (Ex-Mormon, now Christian. "I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see")
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