Tag: Concealed Carry

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Rack It ?

Here is another video that highlights different preferences for CC folk.  While the presenter does an adequate job of expressing his side of the argument there are two additional considerations.  The first supports his ‘chambered’ approach, it being the speed at which an attacker can close the distance (say 10 yards) between himself and a defender; it’s incredibly fast.  So fast that most would be hard pressed to rack a round and get into a reasonable stance.  The argument against the ‘chambered’ carry is based on the selection of the weapon.  I, for instance, have chosen a Ruger LCP (I’ve already/ elsewhere expressed why).  Now if you have an LCP, or have ever fired one, you’re aware that there is no exposed hammer and no safety on the weapon.  Essentially, if you rack a round on the LCP and stick it in your pocket you are primed to blow a nasty hole through your own leg.   

So what is your preference; rack-it or not?

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Fanning the Flames

A few days ago I posted a video that discussed the merits of a pocket pistol over a ‘strapped on’ concealed carry.  Each choice has its merits and each its own downside that are independent of the caliber of the weapon, including; accuracy, dependability, ease of use, ease of carry, capacity, etc.

But what is the best caliber?

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Upon Their Ruins

“What, Sir, is the use of a militia? It is to prevent the establishment of a standing army, the bane of liberty …. Whenever Governments mean to invade the rights and liberties of the people, they always attempt to destroy the militia, in order to raise an army upon their ruins.”

– Rep. Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts

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Pocket Pistol Defense

I now carry a pocket pistol instead of a side arm.  My reasons are simple:

-I should be able to get out of any bad situation with 12 rounds (including a magazine exchange).

-I can carry without dressing like I’m carrying

-I can carry and no one knows, and thus less likely to try and separate me from my weapon

-A well placed shot from a 380 is just as lethal as any other round.