Title: Welcome%20to%20Concealed%20Carry%20for%20Women
1Welcome to Concealed Carry for Women
2Principles of Concealment
- Aspects of gun selection
- Aspects of holster selection
- Aspects of clothing selection
- Wearing of concealment holsters
- Aspects of holster purse or fanny pack selection
- Testing the handgun carry device
3Selecting A Carry Firearm
- Does Size Matter?
- YES! It is the 1 factor affecting choice of
carry gun - Smaller guns are easier to conceal, but harder to
shoot - Bigger guns are easier to shoot and more
effective, but harder to conceal - Find your balance
- Power
- Largest That You Can Comfortably Accurately
Shoot With Control - Minimum of .38 Or 9mm (but not absolute)
- If you cant shoot it - DONT CARRY IT its
not jewelry! - Fitcomfortaccuracy
- Finger Comfortably Reach Trigger
- Grip Size
- Recoil
- The ideal pistol is the one you have with you
when you need it
4Concealed Carry Requirements
- What factors should be considered when choosing a
handgun carry device? - Concealment
- Access
- Retention
- Comfort
- Other factors (lesser importance)
- Durability
- Speed
- Size
- Weight
- Appearance
- Resistance to moisture
5Womens Choices
- If you're new to the shooting world, and have
decided to purchase a handgun for self defense,
you'll need to do your own research because the
guy behind the gun counter won't do it for you! - Men and Women are different!
- Wardrobe matters
- Body shape matters
- Physical size and strength matter
- See more at
- http//www.safetysolutionsacademy.com/best-conceal
ed-carry-handgun-for-women/sthash.ARlWNLls.dpuf - http//www.thewellarmedwoman.com/women-and-guns/co
ncealed-carry/concealed-carry-for-women
6Carrying a Concealed Handgun
- Once you have made the decision to carry a gun
and understand the laws in your state, there is
one thing that is not an option and that is
carrying a gun un-holstered. - Whether you carry in your pocket, in a purse or
in your belt, your firearm must be holstered and
the trigger covered at all times. - Carrying a concealed gun carries the great
responsibility of being safe and fully trained
how to use it. - If you are not prepared to commit to these
things, than you are not ready for the
responsibility of gun ownership.
7Holsters Types
- Shoulder holsters
- Strong-side hip holsters
- Cross-draw holsters
- Ankle holsters
- Small-of-the-back holsters
- Pocket Carry
- Holster Purses
- Fanny Packs
- Others
- Accessories
8Shoulder Holsters
- Strengths
- Concealment
- Access
- Comfort
- Limitations
- May point in a unsafe direction
- Retention
- Must have concealing garment
9Strong-Side Hip Holsters
- What are the types of strong-side hip holsters?
- Strengths
- Safe direction when presenting the gun
- Fastest draw
- Retention
- Limitations
- Must wear something to conceal the gun
- Access when seated
10Crossdraw Holsters
- Strengths
- Access to the gun
- Comfort
- Limitations
- Safe direction
- Retention
11Ankle Holsters
- Strengths
- Concealment
- Limitations
- Accessing the gun
- Safe direction
- Uncomfortable
12Small-ofthe-Back Holsters
- Strengths
- Concealment from front view
- Limitations
- Safe direction when presenting the gun
- Retention
- Comfort
- Possible Injury in Fall
13Pocket Carry
- Strengths
- Concealment
- Convenience
- Inexpensive
- Limitations
- Small gun
- Tight cloth will print
14Holster Purses
- Strengths
- Concealment
- Access
- Comfort
- Limitations
- Safe direction when presenting the gun
- Retention
15Purse Features
- Dedicated Gun Pocket
- Top draw
- Fastest and direct access
- Safest presentation
- Zipper, not velcro
- Quiet
- lockable
- Cross shoulder strap for security/retention
- (purse www.ladiesprotection.com)
16Drawing from a purse
- Purse on strong side for strong side draw -
prevents sweeping yourself during draw, dont
have to rotate muzzle to target - best to have zipper open and hand on gun at first
sign of trouble, or when scanning for trouble -
think about cover! - Firm grip before drawing
- Reholstering
17Factors affecting womens holsters
- Short waist
- hourglass figure - muzzle digs into hip, grip
pokes into ribs
18- Dropped (lowered) holster
- Offset (held away) from waist
- Cant (angle) off the vertical
19Places to go for Womens Holsters
- http//www.gungoddess.com/on-body-carry/
- http//www.thewellarmedwoman.com/ccw-purses
- http//concealedcarryholstersforwomen.com/
20Other Concealed Carry Options
21Other Concealed Carry Options
22Other Concealed Carry Options
23CCW License Procedure
- May be required to take a class, NRA, military,
security guard, police training, etc - Go to the Circuit court of your residence. Ask
the Clerk of the Court for a "Concealed Weapon
Permit Application." - Fill out the application form and bring
- Driver's license
- DD-214 (if prior military)
- Proof of training
- While the speed that each jurisdiction processes
the permit application differs, by state law the
permit must be issued or denied within 45 days of
application. - Cost 50 for 5 years
24.
Virginia Permit
VT
NH
MA
CT
RI
NJ
DE
MD
DC
Reciprocity Resident only Does Not Honor
Source http//apps.carryconcealed.net/ March
2010
25.
Florida Permit
VT
NH
MA
CT
RI
NJ
DE
MD
DC
Reciprocity Resident only Does Not Honor
Source http//apps.carryconcealed.net/ March
2010
26.
Virginia Resident and Florida Permit
VT
NH
MA
CT
RI
NJ
DE
MD
DC
Reciprocity Resident only Does Not Honor
Source http//apps.carryconcealed.net/ March
2010
27.
Utah Permit
VT
NH
MA
CT
RI
NJ
DE
MD
DC
Reciprocity Honors Permit Does Not Honor
Source http//apps.carryconcealed.net/ March
2010
28.
Virginia Resident and Utah Permit
VT
NH
MA
CT
RI
NJ
DE
MD
DC
Reciprocity Honors Permit Does Not Honor
Source http//apps.carryconcealed.net/ March
2010
29.
Virginia Resident and Utah Permit
VT
NH
MA
CT
RI
NJ
DE
MD
DC
Reciprocity Honors Permit Does Not Honor
Source http//apps.carryconcealed.net/ March
2010