In today's time concealed carry is becoming more and more frequent. It's becoming a safety question that we all should try to think about. There are a large amount of discussions about concealed carry. What variety of gun, what bullet size, what brand of bullets and where to carry it. I hear these questions all the time. The question I don't hear a lot is "Should I carry a backup?"
A bunch of license holders look right over this concern. They know the chances of them actually using their piece for self-protection is minimal, so they assume they will never need a backup. This couldn't be further from the truth. Your car has a spare tire correct? And when you need to get it you sure are happy it's there.
If you are carrying a backup you have efficiently multiplied your chances of survival against an aggressor. In a lot of robberies there is greater than one assailant involved. It will be pretty hard to take on two gun men by yourself. Having a backup would allow you to pass one handgun off to a buddy or loved one, now you have equalized the playing field quite a bit.
If you end up in a gunfight it is possible for your gun to break or you could run out of ammo. Having a backup could potentially save your life. As concealed carry becomes more prevalent the criminals are catching on but they are not anticipating you to have a backup. Surprising the enemy is how this country gained its independence.
As soon as you have decided to wear a backup you are faced with just as many decisions as you were when you opted to carry concealed.
What kind of gun? There are a bunch of manufacturers out there today. A lot of the companies are crafting really good guns and it is frustrating to choose a brand.
One thing to think about is how easy the firearm is to work. If you are going to hand this gun off to someone else it should probably be an easy one to shoot. I would not look for one with a safety. There are so many of reviews on the web. With a little analysis you should be able to narrow it down.
Choosing a caliber is always one of the most painful choices to make.
The caliber will also naturally determine the quantity of ammunition you can carry. The larger the slug the less you will typically have. This is the place where some people will say "caliber doesn't matter, shot placement does". Shot placement is very greatly important but how accurate are you when you're lying on your back getting attacked. You really need something with stopping power. A .22 will stop anyone, but not instantly.
In self-defense the basic goal is to stop the aggressor, not kill them. For me a .380 is the smallest I would employ when choosing caliber.
Another factor in choosing a backup is where and in which way you are going to carry it. You must decide on a place that is not exposed but fairly accessible. An ankle holster is a perfect place but it limits you to only wearing pants. Pocket carry is very well liked but you are constrained to a small firearm which should be acceptable considering this is a backup. You need to remember that when pocket carrying you have to dedicate that pocket to your weapon only. You would not want keys getting twisted around your trigger.
There is the typical inside the waist band carry but your primary weapon may already be there. Belly bands are a decent holster for a backup. There is actually concealment underwear out there. For the females there are other options. Needless to say a purse can be effective. If you keep control of it at all times. There are also thigh holsters if you are wearing a dress.
A Ruger LCP in .380 nestled away in my back pocket is the best backup for me. With a 6+1 round capacity and weighing less than ten ounces it will not trouble you to have it there and it will be there in case you need it. No safeties to be worried about and they are proven to be trustworthy.
A bunch of license holders look right over this concern. They know the chances of them actually using their piece for self-protection is minimal, so they assume they will never need a backup. This couldn't be further from the truth. Your car has a spare tire correct? And when you need to get it you sure are happy it's there.
If you are carrying a backup you have efficiently multiplied your chances of survival against an aggressor. In a lot of robberies there is greater than one assailant involved. It will be pretty hard to take on two gun men by yourself. Having a backup would allow you to pass one handgun off to a buddy or loved one, now you have equalized the playing field quite a bit.
If you end up in a gunfight it is possible for your gun to break or you could run out of ammo. Having a backup could potentially save your life. As concealed carry becomes more prevalent the criminals are catching on but they are not anticipating you to have a backup. Surprising the enemy is how this country gained its independence.
As soon as you have decided to wear a backup you are faced with just as many decisions as you were when you opted to carry concealed.
What kind of gun? There are a bunch of manufacturers out there today. A lot of the companies are crafting really good guns and it is frustrating to choose a brand.
One thing to think about is how easy the firearm is to work. If you are going to hand this gun off to someone else it should probably be an easy one to shoot. I would not look for one with a safety. There are so many of reviews on the web. With a little analysis you should be able to narrow it down.
Choosing a caliber is always one of the most painful choices to make.
The caliber will also naturally determine the quantity of ammunition you can carry. The larger the slug the less you will typically have. This is the place where some people will say "caliber doesn't matter, shot placement does". Shot placement is very greatly important but how accurate are you when you're lying on your back getting attacked. You really need something with stopping power. A .22 will stop anyone, but not instantly.
In self-defense the basic goal is to stop the aggressor, not kill them. For me a .380 is the smallest I would employ when choosing caliber.
Another factor in choosing a backup is where and in which way you are going to carry it. You must decide on a place that is not exposed but fairly accessible. An ankle holster is a perfect place but it limits you to only wearing pants. Pocket carry is very well liked but you are constrained to a small firearm which should be acceptable considering this is a backup. You need to remember that when pocket carrying you have to dedicate that pocket to your weapon only. You would not want keys getting twisted around your trigger.
There is the typical inside the waist band carry but your primary weapon may already be there. Belly bands are a decent holster for a backup. There is actually concealment underwear out there. For the females there are other options. Needless to say a purse can be effective. If you keep control of it at all times. There are also thigh holsters if you are wearing a dress.
A Ruger LCP in .380 nestled away in my back pocket is the best backup for me. With a 6+1 round capacity and weighing less than ten ounces it will not trouble you to have it there and it will be there in case you need it. No safeties to be worried about and they are proven to be trustworthy.
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