﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Reviews Blog</title><link>http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:43:12 GMT</pubDate><item><title>The Carryconcealed.net team was out to test the Springfield Arms XD.</title><link>http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/the-carryconcealednet-team-was-out-to-test-the-springfield-arms-xd</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:50:27 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clark</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri"><span style="font-size: 18px"><a href="http://www.springfield-armory.com/xd.php"><img alt="" style="width: 242px; height: 166px" src="http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/Websites/carryconcealed/Images/springfieldxd2.gif" align="right" /></a>Springfield Arms XD Sub-Compact 40 S&amp;W.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: calibri">I have been asked my many students and friends over the years what guns I recommend, and that starts the questions. What are you going to defend? Where are you going to carry? How much have you shot in your life? Are you able to pull the trigger and take a life in order to defend your family? </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: calibri">Gun selection is very personal, and I recommend that you take the time and pay for an instructor to take you to the range to try out different types of guns before you buy one. Then get to the range with the instructor to practice. Just taking the CCW class does not mean that you are able to defend your family. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: calibri">Many of my recommendations have been for the Springfield Arms XD family of pistols. I do not personally carry them, but I do carry the Springfield Arms 1911 family of handguns.  Those that have purchased the XD family have all been pleased, including my dentist. When you pull the trigger it goes boom, and it is easy to aim. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri"><img alt="" style="width: 284px; height: 216px" src="http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/Websites/carryconcealed/Images/jeffxd.jpg" align="right" /><span style="font-size: 18px">We went to the range to test the Springfield and work with a CCW student. Jeff has delayed buying a pistol for years, but joined the current rush considering the political climate. He took the course and filled out the paper work the day after the class. While this is not normal, it shows you that he was serious about getting his permit. He also was wondering how to carry a pistol on his Harley. This brings up other questions of what type of holster and where you are going to carry your CCW. <span style="font-family: calibri">Jeff’s wife and other students also liked shooting the pistol and it was not too tough for the women to pull the action back to load a round. </span>Jeff is pictured on the left working with his wife. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri"><img alt="" style="width: 251px; height: 245px" src="http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/Websites/carryconcealed/Images/jeffandjeff.jpg" align="left" /><span style="font-size: 18px">I enjoyed shooting the XD 40 S&amp;W, and found that the sights were very easy to quickly acquire and the ability to shoot tight groups was very easy. The trigger pull at 6.1 lbs was smooth each and every time. The “Square” feel to the pistol feels like a Glock, but has additional safety features that the Glock does not have. Do not get me wrong, Glocks’ are great firearms, but I also judge equipment by the company that manufactures the equipment. Springfield Arms has been good to work with over the years, but sometimes you cannot even get a return phone call from Glock. Pictured on the left is Jeff and Mike, another student, in a "Shoot Off" between the Kimber Ultra Carry and the Springfield XD. They were both able to shoot tight groups, and we had to declare it a tie between the two pistols. </span></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: calibri">Stats shot at the range: </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">Caliber 40S&amp;W</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">Magazines: 1-9 Round Compact and 1-12 with the grip extension</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">Sights: Dovetail front and rear steel. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">Trigger Pull: 6.1 lbs.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">Total Length: 6.25 inches</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">California legal model is: XD9822SP06. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: calibri">Do not rule out the XD in the 9mm rounds. The stats are almost the same except the caliber and the amount of rounds. The compact is 1 -10 and the magazine with the extension is 1 -16. If you cannot get out of trouble in 16 or 17 shots, you are in some deep doo doo.  The California legal model is: XD9821SP06. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: calibri">The Carryconcealed.net team gives the Springfield Arms XD 40S&amp;W a 5 out of 5 for a concealed carry weapon. It was easy for new shooters, and experienced shooters admired the workmanship. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: calibri">Happy Trails and Keep the Lead Down Range – Clark </span></p>
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]]></description><guid>http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/the-carryconcealednet-team-was-out-to-test-the-springfield-arms-xd</guid></item><item><title>Kimber Ultra Carry as tested by Carryconcealed.net's team</title><link>http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/kimber-ultra-carry-as-tested-by-carryconcealednets-team</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:49:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clark</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri"><img alt="" style="width: 289px; height: 246px" src="http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/Websites/carryconcealed/Images/large_stainlessultracarry2b.jpg" align="left" />Kimber Ultra Carry</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">Carryconcealed.net headed to the range to try out the Kimber Ultra Carry .45 ACP. It is a compact 1911 with a 3 inch barrel and 7 +1 carry capacity.  One of our CCW class students had just purchased it as his primary carry pistol. Mike owns a restaurant and has been concerned about safety and security at home and at the restaurant.  We invited his wife and other CCW students to come out and have a practice session at the range while testing the Ultra Carry.  Mike lives a city that is ranked 2<sup>nd</sup> in the United States for restaurant robberies and he does not want to become a statistic. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri"><img alt="" style="width: 293px; height: 292px" src="http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/Websites/carryconcealed/Images/jeffultracarrykimber.jpg" align="right" />While Mike has shot guns all of his life, he has not shot in many years and needed the practice. I was pleasantly surprised how well he was able to place close groups at 7, 10 and 15 yards. We also worked with his wife to help get her used to the pistol even though she did not go through the CCW class. It is recommended that everyone in the house practice with the firearms and understand gun safety.  She was able to shoot the pistol, but she wants to look for a smaller caliber and possibly a revolver. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">Mike picked the Kimber because of the Kimber brand name and the fact that he wanted a larger caliber defense pistol.  The duties of a restaurant owner required that the handgun be easily concealed as not to upset patrons, and let the bad guys know that he was able to defend himself. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri"><img alt="" style="width: 189px; height: 237px" src="http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/Websites/carryconcealed/Images/jeffultracarrytarget.jpg" align="left" />Pictured on the left is a close up of the target that MIke was shooting. Notice the nice grouping and the head shots done in rapid fire drill. I enjoyed shooting the Kimber and found that it was almost identical to my Springfield Arms Micro Compact. We compared sizes and styles to find that there were very few differences. The Springfield Arms Micro Compact has a larger beaver tail, and mine has night sights. My Micro Compact is 6 +1 and I have to be careful not to mix the shorter magazine in with my full sized 1911 magazines as they will NOT work in the full size 1911 handgun. One advantage to using a Micro .45 as a primary side arm is that you can leave full sized magazines in your truck or in strategic parts of your home or place of business. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri"><img alt="" style="width: 174px; height: 136px" src="http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/Websites/carryconcealed/Images/kimberultracarryb.jpg" align="right" />Shooting a Micro .45 does give a little more recoil, and is tougher to get tight groups at a longer distance. The advantage is that it is easier to conceal, and felt easier to bring on target in close quarter drills than a full sized 1911. </span><span style="font-family: calibri">The Carryconcealed.net team gives the Kimber Ultra Carry a 5 out of 5 stars as a concealed handgun. It would make an excellent primary as well as a backup sidearm should you require one. Especially if you are already carrying a full sized 1911. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">Stats: </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">Total length: 6.8 Inches</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">Stainless Steel Slide</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">3 inch barrel </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">Low profile sights</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">Trigger pull (as tested) 5.1 lbs. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri"><img alt="" style="width: 315px; height: 201px" src="http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/Websites/carryconcealed/Images/jeffkimberandwife.jpg" align="left" />Anyone looking to defend themselves, should take a serious look at the Kimber family of products. If you are looking to conceal a larger caliber handgun, the Kimber Ultra Carry is an outstanding value. MIke is pictured on the left with his wife. She did not have any problem with the kick, but she said that she would like to shop for a lower caliber handgun. We worked with her shooting other pistols to help see what kind she liked. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">Happy Trails and Keep the Lead Down Range – Clark </span></p>
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]]></description><guid>http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/kimber-ultra-carry-as-tested-by-carryconcealednets-team</guid></item><item><title>Armed Response Fundamentals of Defensive Shooting Video</title><link>http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/armed-response-fundamentals-of-defensive-shooting</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:29:27 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clark</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri"><a href="http://www.shop.armedresponsetraining.com/main.sc?sourceCode=ccn"><img alt="" style="width: 163px; height: 166px" src="http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/Websites/carryconcealed/Images/AR-Fundamentals-display-72dpi-2inch.jpg" align="left" /></a>Armed Response “Fundamentals of Defensive Shooting” </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">By David Kenik and Ralph Mroz</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">What is the biggest problem regarding gun safety facing gun owners today? It is the fact that many if not most do not practice or try to get additional training material. Many of our students buy a gun, practice before the CCW class and then never touch the pistol again. Then they wonder why they panic in a crisis. We stress training, training, continuing education and more training. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">I have been an NRA Instructor for years and feel that I learn from every class I teach, or each time I go to the range to test equipment.  I will admit that one of my own faults is that I do not get to practice shooting skills as much as I should.  Being a Black Belt does help with close quarter drills and the tactical applications of using your hands or alternate weapons for defense. David Kenik has written Armed Response and the book is a great resource. It covers many of the issues that are not covered in most CCW courses. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri"><a href="http://www.shop.armedresponsetraining.com/main.sc?sourceCode=ccn"><img alt="" style="width: 282px; height: 193px" src="http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/Websites/carryconcealed/Images/Armedresponcebhandgunoperations.jpg" align="left" /></a>This video developed by David Kenik and Ralph Mroz was very helpful because they covered the basics and many more advanced techniques. I will be showing some portions of this video in my CCW classes as Ralph Mroz is a very professional presenter and covers the topics smoothly and professionally. The advantage for showing parts of this DVD in my CCW class would be to help with consistency, and to let the students know that there are additional materials that are available at very reasonable prices. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">If every student would purchase these videos and watch them, it would make me feel better that the students are trying to continue the learning process. If people are serious about protecting their family, this video series is a small price to pay for the amount of information covered. There are enough safety tips that it just might save their lives. Paying an instructor to cover all of these topics would be astronomical and they would not be able to replay the DVD for the parts that additional practice. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">The some of the topics covered included: “Gun Safety on the Street”; “Handgun Fundamentals”;  “Reloading”; “Magazine Management”; “Different Carry Positions”; “Tactical Draw”; “Malfunction Clearing Skills”; “Sighted and Non-Sighted Firing”; “One-Handed Manipulations and Shooting”; “Accuracy”; and “Stopping Power”. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">The first topics of Gun Safety were well done. Ralph goes through the normal gun safety rules and describes what the street rules for safety would be.  One of the best examples is the rule to always keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. This is one of the most important rules of gun safety, but they have added; “touch the trigger finger to the pistol on the slide”. Practicing this addition to the rule will allow the subconscious and the muscle memory to retain when the finger is off the trigger. If the finger is just held off the trigger, you would not get in the habit or remember to do the same thing every time.   </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri"><a href="http://www.shop.armedresponsetraining.com/main.sc?sourceCode=ccn"><img alt="" style="width: 248px; height: 161px" src="http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/Websites/carryconcealed/Images/Armedresponcebshoulderholster.jpg" align="right" /></a>Many instructors say that you fight as you train, and you should train as you would want to fight. Adding this simple but effective tip has the potential to save lives. This would help stop people from pulling their sidearm and putting their finger right on the trigger, therefore opening the possibility to accidently discharge the firearm before the target was acquired. The missed bullet could be into the concealed carry person’s leg, or an innocent bystander. This also applies to re-holstering the sidearm. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">They also cover the fact that a safe shot on the range is so much easier to determine…it is down range and into the embankment. In the street there are so many additional factors that need to be taken into consideration.  Just acquiring your target, the bad guy, may not be that easy. You may have an innocent bystander behind the bad guy. Moving to the right or left may eliminate the problem with the target acquisition. Practicing shooting on the move is covered in the other video “Tactics and Techniques for Defensive Shooting”. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">The Speed Load and Tactical Load was very interesting and had some key take away issues. All reloads should be “Speed Loads”.  The reason is because the speed load drops the magazine and quickly reloads the firearm. The tactical reload is a little more cumbersome and is usually used when there is a “lull” in the firefight. The shooter would drop the magazine from the firearm even with live rounds still in the magazine, and fill the handgun with the full magazine. The next step would be to drop the partially spent magazine into your pocket. They contend that most shootings are under 5 shots and if you have time to do a tactical load, you may want to drop the magazine as you would in a speed load and scan the area around you. If you verify that the area is secure, then pick up your additional magazine and place in your pocket. I liked the idea of practicing only one kind of reload in a crisis.  </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">I also liked some of the recommendations for magazine management. Keep your practice magazines separate from your magazines that you carry every day.  They also recommended changing the springs at least once a year, and marking or labeling the magazines. This will help you keep the practice magazines from getting mixed up with the carry magazines. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">We have several churches in that have had a lot of students come through our CCW classes. Some of the churches take it even more seriously by having practices in the church to help with how to move to acquire targets while minimizing innocents being hurt.  In fact our last course had a lot of students from my own church. We had a “blast” and I am thrilled that more people are taking the necessary steps to protect our families and churches.  The entire series would be excellent for church members to purchase before they go to the range for key safety tips, and shooting drills. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">As a Concealed Carry Instructor I will be recommending these to my students for continued education regarding CCW issues.  These will be made available to them at the time of the class. We have found that people who are serious about protecting their families want to learn from the pros. I would like to personally thank David Kenik for contacting us about Armed Response “Tactics and Techniques for Defensive Shooting”.  I have enjoyed talking with him, and I am very grateful for what David and Ralph are doing for the shooting community. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri"><a href="http://www.shop.armedresponsetraining.com/main.sc?sourceCode=ccn"><img alt="" style="width: 144px; height: 139px" src="http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/Websites/carryconcealed/Images/AR-3%20vid%20set-display-72dpi-2inch.jpg" align="left" /></a>We will be covering other videos from David and Ralph as well. You can purchase this video, as well as all of the other videos at <a href="http://www.shop.armedresponsetraining.com/main.sc?sourceCode=ccn">Armed Response</a>. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">Happy trails and keep the lead down range – Clark. </span></p>
]]></description><guid>http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/armed-response-fundamentals-of-defensive-shooting</guid></item><item><title>Carryconcealed.net reviews Armed Response “Tactics and Techniques for Defensive Shooting” Video</title><link>http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/carryconcealednet-reviews-armed-response-tactics-and-techniques-for-defensive-shooting-video</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:09:43 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clark</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<span style="font-family: calibri">
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri"><a href="http://www.shop.armedresponsetraining.com/main.sc?sourceCode=ccn"><img alt="" style="width: 144px; height: 139px" src="http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/Websites/carryconcealed/Images/AR-3%20vid%20set-display-72dpi-2inch.jpg" align="right" /></a>Armed Response “Tactics and Techniques for Defensive Shooting” Video b</span><span style="font-family: calibri">y David Kenik and Ralph Mroz. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">Carrying a concealed weapon is a great responsibility. As Spiderman’s Uncle said: “With great power comes great responsibility”.  We always recommend that people follow the laws of their state, get training and the proper permits. The biggest problem with concealed carry permit holders that we see is that they do not practice or look for additional training materials.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri"><a href="http://www.shop.armedresponsetraining.com/main.sc?sourceCode=ccn"><img alt="" style="width: 301px; height: 202px" src="http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/Websites/carryconcealed/Images/Armedresponce%20008b.jpg" align="left" /></a>David Kenik contacted us and asked us to review Armed Response “Tactics and Techniques for Defensive Shooting”. This was a great honor as I have been recommending his book “Armed Response” for my CCW students. The book is a great resource and covers many of the issues that are not covered in some CCW courses. Pictured on the right is Ralph Mroz talking about "Pieing Cover". This is a tactic that is used to look around cover objects while maintaining maximum coverage for your protection. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">We sat down over the Holidays and watched it. I then had to watch it again by myself and take notes. It was a training video that was presented in a format that was interesting and informative. Family members that did not know much about CCW and experienced CCW permit holders found the information useful. Everyone found different takeaway points, but we all learned from the video. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">The topics covered included defense for your home, car and public places. Ralph Mroz also goes into great detail the basics of carrying a concealed weapon. They include carrying a cell phone, what to do after a shooting, backup weapons, de-escalation, close quarters, where to shoot, multiple targets (gangs), why a hand gun rather than a shot gun for home defense, cover and concealment, and holding a person at gun point. These are not all of the topics, but some of the key issues that are demonstrated as well as discussed. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">Five of the key takeaways that I found were mind set, backup weapons, <span><span style="font-family: calibri">multiple adversaries</span></span>, what to do after an incident, and most important; de-escalation issues. First when Ralph was talking about the “mind set for carrying a firearm” is something that many people do not consider before they start carrying a handgun for protection. In the video he states that just because you have a gun does not mean that you have the ability or desire to shoot someone in defense of you or your loved ones. You may not even have the skills that are required even if you have the mental mind set required. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">The second issue regarding the discussion of backup weapons was right on target. Ralph states that a back up firearm can be a smaller version of your primary firearm, or a small revolver carried on your weak side. This allows for either hand to be able to access a firearm in case of injury or circumstances. The advantage for carrying a smaller revolver for a back up is the reliability of the revolvers, and if you need to arm someone else in your party a revolver is much easier to use. I personally use a couple of backup firearms such as the Tarus 357 2 inch barrel, Springfield Arms Micro compact, or the Bond Arms Snake Slayer 45 Longcolt or 410. We did note that you need to check with your state laws regarding backup weapons. Some States only allow you to carry the pistol that you have associated with the CCW permit. They may not allow a backup firearm. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri"><a href="http://www.shop.armedresponsetraining.com/main.sc?sourceCode=ccn"><img alt="" style="width: 264px; height: 182px" src="http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/Websites/carryconcealed/Images/Armedresponce%20010b.jpg" align="right" /></a>Third is something you hope to never face, and that is <span><span style="font-family: calibri">multiple adversaries. I found this interesting and needed in this day of gangs. They point out that you should shoot each adversary once and then scan back to see if you are still in danger. Focusing on one target with multipule shots might leave you open for getting shot from one of the other adversaries. </span></span>
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<p><span style="font-family: calibri">Fourth, they bring up some great points about after the incident occurs. If you have just been in a life or death situation and your adrenaline is still kicked in, you may not be able to get the facts correct when you are trying to tell the Police what happened. Be brief in your explanations to the Police, warn them of any danger in the area such as other assailants, or guns that the bad guys have dropped, and shut up. They also recommend already having an Atty picked out and do not talk to the Police in great detail until you have time to calm down and have your Atty present. Co-operation with the Police in the aftermath is critical. You may be treated as a bad guy and handcuffed until the Police can figure out the details. If they tell you to drop your gun – DROP IT! Obey all instructions from the Police. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">Fifth is probably one of the most critical parts of carrying a concealed weapon. <b>De-escalation</b>. They tell you that the best gun fight is the one that you do not have to be in. Avoidance of an armed response is the best solution and it should only be used only as a last resort.  </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">As a Concealed Carry Instructor I will be recommending these to my students for continued education regarding CCW issues.  These will be made available to them at the time of the class. We have found that people that are serious about protecting their families want to learn from the pros. I would like to personally thank David Kenik for contacting us about Armed Response “Tactics and Techniques for Defensive Shooting”.  I have enjoyed talking with him, and I am very grateful for what David and Ralph are doing for the shooting community. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">We will be covering other videos from David and Ralph this week as well. You can purchase the video at <a href="http://www.shop.armedresponsetraining.com/main.sc?sourceCode=ccn">Armed Response</a>. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: calibri">Happy trails and keep the lead down range – Clark. </span></p>
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]]></description><guid>http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/carryconcealednet-reviews-armed-response-tactics-and-techniques-for-defensive-shooting-video</guid></item><item><title>Just because it is Sunday, don't leave your CCW at home</title><link>http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/just-because-it-is-sunday-dont-leave-your-ccw-at-home</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 03:46:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clark</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p><img alt="" style="width: 254px; height: 305px" src="http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/Websites/carryconcealed/Images/biblecover%20006b.jpg" align="left" />We are always looking at new holsters or ways of legally concealing hand guns for legal permit holders. Just because it is Sunday do not leave your legal hand gun at home. We have seen in the recent past that bad guys don't stop just because it is hallowed ground. One example is the young lady in Colorado that was instrumental in stopping a shooter with over 1,000 rounds heading into a church with 7,000 members. Pictured on the right is our test Bible Cover with a Kahr 9 mm and extra magazine. </p>
<p>Many of our students are from local churches. They have found that their Bible Covers work as a great external holster. They suggested getting Bible Covers with two pouches. One for the Bible, and one for the small handgun. With a small frame semi-automatic and your Bible in the cover, you cannot tell that there is a hand gun in the cover. </p>
<p>There are several major concerns for carrying a legally concealed handgun. The first is if your state allows CCW permit holders to carry in churches. Arkansas is an example of a state that does not allow CCW permit holders to carry within the church. The second is that it is a hand held cover and you cannot ever let it get out of your hands. If you set it down and walk away, you may find yourself in some legal trouble by leaving a firearm unattended. The third is that you must be more "Situationally Aware". We tried drawing from the second zippered pouch at the range, and found that there is not any easy way to get a fast draw. It should be considered as a deep concealed method of carrying. </p>
<p>We found our Bible Cover at <a href="http://biblecovers.com/">BibleCovers.com</a>. We selected the <a href="http://www.biblecovers.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=LEATHER%20MP3">Leather Multipocket Cover X-Large</a>, and have been carrying to church for several months. While it does not have a specific holster pouch, the second pocket holds small frame auto's very nicely. It also holds 2 to 3 additional magazines with out adding too much bulk. It has been very comfortable not worrying about what holster to ensure concealment in Church, and nobody has ever given the Bible Cover a second glance. I make sure that it does not ever leave my hand, and I am grateful for the other church goers to suggest a comfortable way to be prepared even at Church. </p>
<p>Happy trails and keep the lead down range. - Clark  </p>
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]]></description><guid>http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/just-because-it-is-sunday-dont-leave-your-ccw-at-home</guid></item><item><title>The Carryconcealed.net team looks at the Bond Arms Snakeslayer Derringers &amp;quot;Anytime Anywhere&amp;amp</title><link>http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/the-carryconcealednet-team-looks-at-the-bond-arms-snakeslayer-derringers-anytime-anywhere1</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 21:02:48 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clark</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal; text-align: center"><span style="font-family: calibri"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: '">Bond Arms is not just for sportsmen.</span> </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><span style="font-family: calibri"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: '"><img alt="" style="border-left-color: #000000; border-bottom-color: #000000; width: 303px; border-top-color: #000000; height: 252px; border-right-color: #000000" src="http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/Websites/carryconcealed/Images/girlincarb.jpg" align="right" />Several months ago we posted the article on the Bond Arms “Texas Defender”. We got a call from Gordon Bond of Bond Arms several weeks ago. He was very pleased with the reference business that he had gotten from Carryconcealed.net. Gordon then asked us to test out the new Snake Slayer and let him know what we thought. Not only did he send one in, he had Carryconcealed.net engraved in the barrel. I will have to tell you that that was one of the coolest gestures anyone has ever done for me. Having my company name engraved on the barrel was a very classy gesture from a great company. Let me tell you that when working with gun manufactures, the attitude of the company starts at the top. We have been very privileged to work with the Bond Arms company and all of their employees reflect the positive attitude of the Bonds. Knowing that your life is on the line, and that the CCW gun you pick is backed by people who care plays a large part of my decison to carry a particular brand of handgun. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><span style="font-family: calibri"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: '"><img alt="" style="border-left-color: #000000; border-bottom-color: #000000; width: 275px; border-top-color: #000000; height: 123px; border-right-color: #000000" src="http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/Websites/carryconcealed/Images/bondarms.jpg" align="left" />When I was picking up the Snakeslayer at the local FFL, the owner had indicated that they had been selling a ton of them to outdoors men. One even picked one up for a backup side arm while fishing in bear country shortly before I picked mine up. The flexibility of the Snakeslayer being able to shoot .45 Long Colt,.410 Shotshells or slugs is very important when considering this well made derringer for a backup or a companion in the back woods. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><span style="font-family: calibri"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: '">Bond Arms as a company has taken the derringer to a new level by adding the accessories that add to the flexibility of the handgun and bring the Snakeslayer from the backwoods to the serious concealed carry individuals. The driving holster has a Velcro flap that folds through the belt and back over the holster for a secure fit on the hip. The position is great for drivers and the holster held on the left side or cross draw is great for the driver, as the seat belt does not interfere with the draw.  While going through the tests and wearing the Snakeslayer I used the shoulder rig, driving rig and strong side holster. We also used a leg holster that was designed for a small revolver and worked great. We are getting the specification to Gordon to help with some of the future accessories offered by Bond Arms. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><span style="font-family: calibri"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: '">As a long time 1911 carrier in a shoulder rig, and strong side holster, the lighter weight of the Snakeslayer was a nice change, while still carrying a handgun with enough stopping power. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><span style="font-family: calibri"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: ';">Snakeslayer Specifications as tested</span></b> </span></p>
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            <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; line-height: normal; text-align: right"><span style="font-family: calibri"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: ';">Barrel:</span></b> </span></p>
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            <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; line-height: normal"><span style="font-family: calibri"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: '">3 1/2 "</span> </span></p>
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            <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; line-height: normal"><span style="font-family: calibri"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: '">22 oz.</span> </span></p>
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            <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; line-height: normal"><span style="font-family: calibri"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: '">Extended Custom Rosewood</span> </span></p>
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            <p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><span style="font-family: calibri"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: '">• 3 1/2" barrel<br />
            • Interchangeable Barrels<br />
            • Automatic Extractor<br />
            <span style="color: #6699cc">••••</span>(EXCEPT FOR 9mm,40S&amp;W,10mm and .45 ACP)<br />
            • Rebounding Hammer<br />
            • Retracting Firing Pins<br />
            • Crossbolt Safety<br />
            • Spring-Loaded Cammed Locking Lever <br />
            <span style="color: #6699cc">••••</span>(for a tighter barrel/frame fit and Rapid loading and unloading)<br />
            • Trigger guard<br />
            • Stainless Steel with Satin Polish Finish</span> </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><span style="font-family: calibri"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: ';">Shooting Tips for the Bond Arms Derringer </span></b></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><span style="font-family: calibri"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: '">While going through the testing, and talking with Gordon Bond, we found several tips that will help shorten your learning curve with the Bond Arms Derringers. The trigger actually pulls back and down. If the trigger is pulled straight back, the trigger pull is about 11 to 12 pounds. If the shooters pulls down and back in the same motion the trigger pull drops to 3.5 to 4 pounds. This is significant with the short barrel of the Snakeslayer. That helps keep the barrel from being pulled down and lowering the shot. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><span style="font-family: calibri"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: '">The second major trick is to cycle the Derringer to ensure that the bottom barrel fires first. The lower barrel has the recoil that fires directly back into the shooters palm. You can tell which barrel the Derringer is going to fire by looking at the hammer and the moving portion of the hammer. In your right hand make sure the Derringer is unloaded and pull the hammer back. The moving hammer selector will be above the rounded portion of the back of the heel if the upper barrel will shoot first. If it is shooting the lower barrel first it will be below the curve. Because the Derringer is a solid handgun the recoil is lessened. When shooting the second or top barrel, place the Wing or Blade about the distance between your knuckles and your elbow lower than your target. This is because the top barrel has a little difference in how the kick handles. Using this technique we were able to get consistent groups using .410 slugs as well as .45 Long Colt hollow points. When using 3 inch .410 shot shells it does not matter as anything in front of your target zone is hit. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><span style="font-family: calibri"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: '"><img alt="" style="width: 247px; height: 96px" src="http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/Websites/carryconcealed/Images/bondarmsbretb.jpg" align="left" /> <img alt="" style="width: 175px; height: 224px" src="http://www.carryconcealed.net/Websites/carryconcealed/Images/KyleBondarms.jpg" align="right" />We had fun testing the Snakeslayer at the United States Shooting Academy. Bret Kennedy, Director of Marketing, came over to see how our testing was going. We took the opportunity to put Bret right on the line and see what he thought about the Bond Arms Derringer. His first comment was “Wow”. Bret’s second comment was this was an outstanding backup handgun. He would know about guns being the Marketing Director for a 7 million dollar shooting facility. Kyle, one of our Active Duty Marine Testers was also on hand and was shocked to see that there was not one square inch that was not hit when the B27 target was shot from 15 feet. Pictured on the left you can see the holes in the B27 target. Kyle noted that because the Bond Arms Derringer was so well made and solid that the recoil was not noticed, and using the shot shells made hitting the target “Fisher Price Easy”. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><span style="font-family: calibri"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: '"> The workmanship of the Snakeslayer is typical of the Bond Arms derringers. It is by far the best derringer on the market today. It is easy to use and has such great engineering that the gun will last several lifetimes. This is the one gun that every outdoorsman with a CCW permit should own. It is flexible enough that every serious CCW permit holder should have as a back up or as a primary handgun when discretion with power is required. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><span style="font-family: calibri"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: ';"><img alt="" style="width: 280px; height: 190px" src="http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/Websites/carryconcealed/Images/ranger.JPG" align="left" />Bond Arms Newest Member To The Family </span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: '">Bond Arms is not stopping with the Snakeslayer. They have just announced the Ranger. The Ranger is a must own, way cool, package that includes the Ranger with the star handles and a “Driving” holster. This has to be one of the best anti-car jacking defense guns manufactured. It would compare with the Taurus Judge. The main difference would be the size. The judge is a great “anti-car jacking” gun, but it is significantly larger. We have found that there is a correlation between the size of the gun and whether or not it is carried. A large cool gun that is too big to carry does not do any good when it is left at home. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><span style="font-family: calibri"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: ';">The Bottom Line</span></b> </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><span style="font-family: calibri"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: '">Bond Arms has taken the Derringer to the next level. It really is “Anytime Anywhere” as a solid back up CCW handgun, or a discrete handgun with attitude. When you order a Bond Arms Derringer, do not forget the holsters. The holsters are quality and complete the total CCW package for those with legal CCW Permits. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><span style="font-family: calibri"><b><i><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: ';">Happy Trails and Keep the Lead Down Range. Clark - Carryconcealed.net </span></i></b></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><span style="font-family: calibri"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: ';">About Bond Arms</span></b> </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: '"><a href="http://bondarms.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff"><span style="font-family: calibri">BOND ARMS, INC</span></span></a><span style="font-family: calibri">. is located in Granbury, Texas and manufactures the award-winning Bond Arms derringer –The company tag line is "</span></span><span style="font-family: calibri"><i><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: ';">the finest in double barrel protection</span></i><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: '">." </span></span></p>
]]></description><guid>http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/the-carryconcealednet-team-looks-at-the-bond-arms-snakeslayer-derringers-anytime-anywhere1</guid></item><item><title>Fast and Fancy Revolver Shooting by Ed McGivern</title><link>http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/fast-and-fancy-revolver-shooting-by-ed-mcgivern</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 21:13:02 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Clark</dc:creator><description><![CDATA[<span style="font-family: 'times new roman','serif'"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman','serif'"></span>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">Ed McGivern lived from 1874 to 1957 and was from Lewistown, Montana. He is a world renowned shooter. He owns a Guinness world record for five shots into a target smaller than a half-dollar in under a half a second.  Ed also was a supporter of long distance shooting with the 357 revolver at ranges up to 600 yards. My Son and I have practiced at the 100 range with 1911’s and have had good luck. It is more like lobbing than target practice. I could not even imagine hitting a target at 600 yards with a 357 magnum pistol. </p>
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    <li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman','serif'">He could break six simultaneously hand thrown clay pigeons (standard trap targets) in the air before they hit the ground.</span></li>
    <li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman','serif'">He could hit a tin can hand thrown 20 ft. in the air six times before it hit the ground.</span></li>
    <li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman','serif'">He could shoot-drive a tack or nail into wood.</span></li>
    <li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman','serif'">He could shoot the spots out of playing cards, or even split a playing card edge on.</span></li>
    <li style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: normal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman','serif'">He could shoot a dime on the fly.</span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman','serif'">I am a 1911 fan and for many years have carried semi-automatics rather than revolvers.  After many years, I finally looked at revolvers for backups and primary carry when a smaller frame is required for discretion.   I have settled on several models like the Taurus 357 snub nose, or the Smith and Wesson Airweight .38. I have 3 or 4 great holsters that allow for very discreet carry.  If you are going to carry a gun, we believe that you must practice with the handgun while drawing from the holster, purse, or method of carry.  </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman','serif'">I was looking for training materials and found Ed McGiverns book. Ed has detailed information of learning the quick draw, practice drills, law enforcement drills, long range pistol shooting, hip shooting and trigger control. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman','serif'"><em><strong>“When any person can develop and consistently maintain perfect trigger control, perfect scores will usually be the result, for the reason that under such conditions there necessarily must be a regular and consistently uniform result. Perfect trigger control means squeezing the trigger very carefully and properly at all times, while the holding is exactly right and when correct alignment of the sights assures the shooter that the gun is in a perfect position in relation to the object, …” </strong></em></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman','serif'">There are good teaching items in the book for any CCW instructor looking for some tips to teach their students, and there is a lot of information for the general gun enthusiast. While I still prefer my 1911, I have become more of a revolver fan in the last few years. When you’re selecting a pistol that best fits your needs, do not forget to look at the revolver. Ask your local instructor for his opinion and even get him or her on the range to help show you the differences. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman','serif'">Happy trails and keep the lead down range – Clark. </span></p>
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<div class="postDate"> <img alt="" style="width: 376px; height: 310px" src="http://carryconcealed.publishpath.com/Websites/carryconcealed/Images/gunmag017.jpg" align="right" />If you have any doubt in your mind that the Concealed Carry market is on the rise, just take a look at the Shooting Times Gun Guide for 2009. The first two articles are "Concealed Carry Rugers" and "Smith and Wesson Unleashes the Night Guards".</div>
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"Concealed Carry Rugers" is highlighting the new Light Compact Pistol or LCP. The author points out that it is chambered in the .380 and is smaller than some.22s and .25 caliber pistols that he had shot in the past. The article continues on with good information about the pistol, but he brings up some important information about Federal Cartridge Company introducing the .32 H&amp;R Magnum.  He  reports that it would be an 85-grain jacketed hollow-point bullet "almost equaling that of a low-end .38 Special load."  If this is truly the case, this would be another option for folks that need to carry discreetly.<br />
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"Smith and Wesson Unleashes the Night Guards" covers the three frame sizes of N;L; and K frames and they are chambered in .38, .357, .44, and .45 calibers. With Calif looking to have "stamps" on the cartridges in the future, the revolver looks to have a  new  found  resurgence  in self  defense. The new law excludes revolvers, and the author's bench shooting tests yield consistent  2+ inch  groups. We are looking forward to testing these out for our selves. <br />
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This edition has over 1000 guns listed with prices for those that have friends asking about gun prices and specific details. It is not always what you know, but rather where you get your answers. Pick this issue up at your local store if you get a chance. <br />
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri">The book was written in 2005 and published by Merril Press in Bellevue, Washington. <span> </span>R.K. states in the introduction “If the right to bear arms and the human right to self defense is curtailed, we face the prospect of a different and difficult future.” Not only do I agree with Mr. Campbell, I believe that the day may come when this right may be challenged. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri">There are several things that caught my eye and made this book different from other CCW books. The first is the fact that the author took the time to list out the “Wound Potential” for different types of calibers when considering a handgun for personal defense. We contacted the publisher and was granted permission to use the data to help our readers. We looked at the different types of calibers and bullets used by R.K and came up with the following chart. There is no question that the .357 145 Silvertip and the .45 ACP Remington 185 gr JHP were the winners. Both had significant penetration and expansion upon impact. This combined ratio is the Wound Potential. The Chart is at the end of the review. </span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri">One of the other items that really struck home is the fact that the author stresses practice and taking cover. This book is about self defense and not how to be a vigilante. There are some great points on drills and drawing from the holster while taking cover. “The most efficient draw uses the least motion.”</span>
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<p><span style="font-size: 16px"><span>The size : 10" x 8" x 2.5" is a little wider than I am used to carrying as a day planner, but it fits my full sized 1911 or my .357 2inch Taurus Snubby. The holster section is very flexible and is lined with Velcro so that you can move the holster around to meet the specifications of your handgun. You could put a small combination lock on the zipper for the handgun just to keep the casual observer, but this brings up the very interesting point of this kind of holster. If you lock it, you will not be able to draw very fast. We took this to the range to try and draw and fire. This would be a recommended practice for anyone who buys one. It is one thing to think that just because you have the gun in your day timer does not mean that you can draw it fast. This was an eye opener for me as I thought I could draw a lot faster than I could. After practice it was a lot easier and we hope that people practice at the range before you carry this product. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16px"><span>The major problem with this type of holster is the ability of the person to set this down and walk away. If you have the ability to keep your day planner in your hands at 100% of the business day then this is the holster for you. Please note that many states do not allow CCW permit holders to carry guns in bars, so if you stop by after work or for a business meeting this may be a problem. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16px"><span>One advantage to this type of holster is the ability to carry your hand gun with your CCW permit right out in the open and not worry about what your are going to wear. As stated in other articles, I take longer to dress than my wife. I have to pick what kind of event we are going to and first pick the gun, then the holster and then what can cover the holster. I do not know how women have done this all of these years. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16px"><span>We are in the process of getting the holster to our contributors for testing. With many of them having expertise in other areas it should be a good wide test. We will be updating this article with pictures and comments from our contributors. We will be updating as we get feed back from the team. We will post our scores after the testing is done. </span></span></p>
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