Concealed Carry

[Byrd]

Just curious, does anyone here have a CCW permit? Talk to me about what you carry, why, and how you discovered what works for you.

I was mugged and nearly killed 12 years ago, and all my guns were lock up safely. I have always been an avid shooter, and competed in the early days of IPSC. When Kansas finally allowed lawful concealed carry, I began carrying 24-7.

What work for me is Springfield Armory XD Compact in .45 ACP in a Blade Tech IWB holster and a Wilderness Instructors belt. It will conceal under a t-shirt, and 10 rounds of .45! For light carry I have a Kahr PM9 in a Blade Tech IWB that you forget is there, and a Kel-tec .32 auto for when I hope I never need it.

The odd thing is I am a devited 1911 .45 auto fan, but these moderd designs, especially the Springfield XD are excellent carry guns.

Tell me what you have!

[Sing4Him]

:fear

[TravisandJill]

Well I'm not a male but I do have my conceil carry permit for Texas. I havent had to use it, nor do I carry it all the time. The main purpose was to keep it in my car. I have a Bersa 380 semi auto. We also have a Smith and Wesson MP 15 and a .22 for target practice. Dh and I are looking to add a Sig 40 cal. We like guns:thumb

[Topped 3]

Just curious, does anyone here have a CCW permit? Talk to me about what you carry, why, and how you discovered what works for you.

I was mugged and nearly killed 12 years ago, and all my guns were lock up safely. I have always been an avid shooter, and competed in the early days of IPSC. When Kansas finally allowed lawful concealed carry, I began carrying 24-7.

What work for me is Springfield Armory XD Compact in .45 ACP in a Blade Tech IWB holster and a Wilderness Instructors belt. It will conceal under a t-shirt, and 10 rounds of .45! For light carry I have a Kahr PM9 in a Blade Tech IWB that you forget is there, and a Kel-tec .32 auto for when I hope I never need it.

The odd thing is I am a devited 1911 .45 auto fan, but these moderd designs, especially the Springfield XD are excellent carry guns.

Tell me what you have!

Got a Springfield 1911 G.I. .45 , but I was wanting something for conceiled carry.The Para Warthog .45 has 10 rd. cap.,but I also like the Kimber Pro TLE .45 with 4 in. barrel.Some .45 acp come with Hi-capacity 14 Rnds.,but I'm leary of the aluminum frame on those.The caddilac I'm coveting the most is the Kimber Grand Raptor II,but it's only standard 7 Rnds. and for display mostly. :thumb

[Wally]

My permit is for Pennslyvania. I was threatened years ago, I had responsibilities over cash and personnel information, and I hunted with a handgun as well, so I got the permit. I do not always carry but it is normally a 1911a1 Springfield or a .22 Mag Rossi. Hollowpoints and FMJ mix. I carry in computer bag or vehicle and rarely an inside-the-pant clip-on holster. I have found if I really have a security issue a 12 gauge slug gun or Mini-14 is best.

I hope to get a Kimber 1911 or a .357 Sig.

I guess what and how you carry depends on your threat level, and escape plan. If you plan to get out of Dodge, lots of rounds, if survival and close quarters are primary, accuracy + stopping power.

If you can, take training courses and PRACTICE ALOT.

[Byrd]

Kimber 1911's are fine pistols. I have a Kimber Custom that is an accurate pistol. I put an Ed Brown bbl. in it and with my reloads it will shoot into an inch @ 50ft. I like it too much to carry though. I would hate for it to get dinged up.

[Jonathan Blair]

I have a CCW permit for Pennsylvania, but to date, I have never used it. I got it because after I moved here from the Socialist-Democratic Republic of Maryland, I felt so liberated to actually be able to finally have my right to keep and BEAR arms uninfringed, that I went and got it.

[Wally]

Welcome fellow liberated Comrad from Socialist Maryland. (Escaped Frederick)

Strangely though as a teen hunter in MD, I found it was legal to hunt deer in MD with an AR-15. Another quirk was if you shot someone with a .44 magnum even in self defence, they could charge you with murder in that the gun was so powerful you "intended" to kill them.

However if you wanted to hunt deer with a handgun, only a .44 was considered powerful enough.

I could see it now:

Armed intruder response.... dang this'l haers ma .44 redhawk for huntin', whait a sec and I'll blow you away with ma' shotgun.

[BamaM14Shooter]

Sig Sauer P220 .45 acp

[Compatriot G]

I carry a CZ-40B. It is a bit large, but so am I. It is a .40 S&W. CZ no longer makes this gun, if I'm not mistaken. It is basically a CZ-75 slide on a 1911-style frame. I can carry it cocked and locked or double-action first shot. I have had a CCW since 1989. I think I have a CCW because my mom was murdered in front of me when I was three. I have always felt uncomfortable NOT having a gun around. I use a Norinco 12-gauge riot gun for home defense. I keep it loaded with 00 buck.