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Two Guns for Concealed Carry? Let’s think about it

Brian's G19

December 16, 2016 by Brian (Rev) Norris 16 Comments

Why carry two guns?

Truthfully, most of my friends think carrying one gun is weird enough. If they only knew that I carry two, it’d blow their minds. I’m sure I’d be immediately categorized as over-the-top-crazy by some and just plain paranoid by others. Still, the question of why I do carry two guns is a valid one.

Although it is a minute possibility, the reason I carry two guns isn’t that I’m afraid one gun will fail and feel that I’ll need a back up. Nor is it that I feel that my primary gun will likely run out of ammo, and I’ll need a “New York reload.” However, if I did happen to get jumped by a gang that was rolling deep and was forced to deplete all 16 rounds, having the second gun could prove helpful.

Brian's G26 in a Galco Ankle Glove.

There are two simple reasons why I carry two guns. First, I’m often with close family members and friends who do not carry a firearm, and I’d like to be able to give them one in the unlikely event that we should come face-to-face with evil personified.  Second, as I mentioned in a recent article, there are often environmental factors that force me to remove my primary gun (along my beltline) during the course of my day. In this case, I prefer to have an existing gun in an existing, practiced location. This works better for me than moving my primary (larger) gun to a different on-body location and trying to conceal it.

My life is a little complex, but I like to keep my carry options as simple and consistent as possible. How about you? What are your carry preferences? Do you happen to carry a second gun? If so, why?

Filed Under: Concealed Carry Tagged With: Ankle Gun, Back Up Gun, Carry Options, Carry Systems, Concealed Carry, G19, G26, Glock 19, Glock 26, Handgun Carry, holster, On-Body Carry, Two gun combo

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Brian (Rev) Norris , in addition to writing for the Arms Guide and talking guns and gear via video, is a pastor (hence the “Rev”) who specializes in mentoring young men in the urban context. If he catches a moment of free time, you’ll likely find him enjoying his family or heading to the range on his motorcycle. Brian has enjoyed the shooting sports since his father introduced them to him as a child. He’s an outdoorsman who enjoys life to the full.

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Comments

  1. Avatar for Brian (Rev) Norrischyldeorchid says

    August 30, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    often times, (especially in colder weather conditions) I’ll carry my Sig Pro SP-2340 with 2 mags in a shoulder holster, and a snubby .357 in my waistband as a BUG. I figure in both the cases you list, a SA/DA revolver is about as simple as you can get.

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  2. Avatar for Brian (Rev) Norrispeter3101 says

    August 30, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    Why carry two guns, because I don’t have three hands…..

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  3. Avatar for Brian (Rev) NorrisMarkknife1 says

    August 30, 2013 at 9:21 pm

    AlessioBaldi Don’t worry. I am merely telling the truth of my country’s laws and the circumstances that I have to live through.(I live in the Philippines by the way)
    also, I know that reasonable US citizens are the main readers of this site so I do not worry about much of what I write here. (^.^)

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  4. Avatar for Brian (Rev) NorrisMark K. S says

    September 1, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    Why not ?

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  5. Avatar for Brian (Rev) Norrishartcreek says

    September 2, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    If what I write helps someone else then good.  With me being 50 and having to face death because of a medical condition that I have I tell it like it is as there just isn’t time for BS or not to help someone if I can.

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  6. Avatar for Brian (Rev) Norrishotairbill says

    February 18, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    Please do your homework, several states restrict the number of CCW weapons that a permittee may carry. Having more than the permitted number can be reason to revoke the permit and/or prosecute the violator. Knowledge is power… be powerful!

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