Introduction The Ruger LC380 is Ruger's answer to an age-old new shooter problem. I've seen several examples of I myself, most frequently in this form: boyfriend takes girlfriend to shoot. She has little – if any – experience or training with firearms, and may be more than a bit nervous. Boyfriend shows off, shooting a large caliber handgun, and then pops it into her small, … [Read more...]
Ladies, do you want to concealed carry but don't want to give up wearing the styles you love? You're not alone. I can personally attest to the challenges of making feminine fashion coincide with CCW practicality. Over the past couple of years that I've been carrying, I've learned through a great deal of trial, error, and shopping around, a number of outfit combos, … [Read more...]
When considering concealed carry for handguns, there are several options to consider for how to holster that self defense tool. In this article series, I'll introduce some of the more common methods with some of their associated advantages and disadvantages beginning with in-the-waistband holsters. Overview Advantages: fits many different styles of pistols, large and small, … [Read more...]
Years ago, my wife, Mrs. Rev, thrilled my soul. She had occasion to be renewing her CCW and took a class from a well-known local instructor sans hubby. Two days later, I wandered into my favorite gun shop on my lunch break to see what was new and to say howdy to the fellas. Being the “situationally-aware urban gorilla” that I am, I immediately noticed some bubbas across the … [Read more...]
Women's shapes and fashions do not lend themselves well to the practical demands of ladies' concealed carry - but a good holster is, in my opinion, the best thing a gal can do to make effective concealed carry easier. After much shopping around, and even more trial and error, I've developed a couple of preferred methods for carrying my pistol without having to radically alter … [Read more...]
Every individual must determine for themselves what best suits their concealed carry needs. But, women, in particular, have unique demands on their concealed carry gear that men do not due to the shape of the female figure as well as the impractical trends of ladies' fashions. Often, one of the options that comes to mind (and one that I have discussed on The Arms Guide in … [Read more...]
