In today's time concealed carry is becoming more and more favored. It's becoming a safety matter that we all should try to think about. There are a large number of arguments about concealed carry. What kind of gun, what ammunition type, what brand of bullets and where to wear it. I hear these questions all the time. The question I don't hear lots of is "Should I carry a backup?"
Heaps of license holders look right over this subject. They know the chances of them actually utilizing their piece for self-protection is really low, so they assume they will by no means need a backup. This cannot be further from the truth. Your car has a spare tire right? And when you require it you sure are grateful it's there.
If you are carrying a backup you have essentially multiplied your chances of survival against an attacker. In a lot of robberies there is greater than one bad guy involved. It will be pretty hard to take on 2 gun men by yourself. Having a backup would allow you to pass one gun off to a friend or loved one, now you have equalized the playing field quite a bit. If you found yourself in a gunfight it is a reality for your weapon to malfunction or you could run out of ammunition.
Having a backup could potentially save your life. As concealed carry becomes more prominent the thieves are catching on but they are not predicting you to have a backup. Surprising the adversary is how this country attained its independence.
If you have decided to wear a backup you are faced with just as many choices as you were when you decided to carry concealed.
What style of firearm? There are plenty of manufacturers out there today. A lot of the companies are yielding really good guns and it is difficult to choose a brand. One thing to think about is how easy the firearm is to operate. If you are going to give this gun off to someone else it should actually be an easy one to fire. I would not look for one with a safety. There are thousands of reviews on the web. With a little investigating you should be able to narrow it down.
Choosing a caliber is really one of the most difficult choices to make. The caliber will also by and large determine the total amount of bullets you can carry. The heavier the slug the less you will typically have. This is where some people will tell you "caliber doesn't matter, shot placement does". Shot placement is extremely extremely important but how accurate are you when you're lying on your back getting attacked. You primarily need something with stopping power. A .22 will kill anyone, tomorrow. In self defense the top goal is to stop the assailant, not kill them. For me a .380 is the smallest I would employ when choosing caliber.
Another factor in choosing a backup is where on your body and just how 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 restricts you to only wearing slacks. Pocket carry is very popular but you are constrained to a small firearm which should be ok considering this is a backup. You need to remember that when pocket carrying you have to dedicate that pocket to your gun only. You would not want keys getting twisted around your trigger. There is the very popular inside the waist band carry but your primary gun may already be there. Belly bands are a handy holster for a backup. There is actually concealment underwear out there. For the gals there are extra options. Needless to say a purse can be effective. If you keep control of it continuously. There are also thigh holsters if you are wearing a skirt.
A Ruger LCP in .380 nestled away in my back pocket is the ideal backup for me personally. With a 6+1 bullet load and weighing less than 10 oz it will not annoy 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 reliable.
Heaps of license holders look right over this subject. They know the chances of them actually utilizing their piece for self-protection is really low, so they assume they will by no means need a backup. This cannot be further from the truth. Your car has a spare tire right? And when you require it you sure are grateful it's there.
If you are carrying a backup you have essentially multiplied your chances of survival against an attacker. In a lot of robberies there is greater than one bad guy involved. It will be pretty hard to take on 2 gun men by yourself. Having a backup would allow you to pass one gun off to a friend or loved one, now you have equalized the playing field quite a bit. If you found yourself in a gunfight it is a reality for your weapon to malfunction or you could run out of ammunition.
Having a backup could potentially save your life. As concealed carry becomes more prominent the thieves are catching on but they are not predicting you to have a backup. Surprising the adversary is how this country attained its independence.
If you have decided to wear a backup you are faced with just as many choices as you were when you decided to carry concealed.
What style of firearm? There are plenty of manufacturers out there today. A lot of the companies are yielding really good guns and it is difficult to choose a brand. One thing to think about is how easy the firearm is to operate. If you are going to give this gun off to someone else it should actually be an easy one to fire. I would not look for one with a safety. There are thousands of reviews on the web. With a little investigating you should be able to narrow it down.
Choosing a caliber is really one of the most difficult choices to make. The caliber will also by and large determine the total amount of bullets you can carry. The heavier the slug the less you will typically have. This is where some people will tell you "caliber doesn't matter, shot placement does". Shot placement is extremely extremely important but how accurate are you when you're lying on your back getting attacked. You primarily need something with stopping power. A .22 will kill anyone, tomorrow. In self defense the top goal is to stop the assailant, not kill them. For me a .380 is the smallest I would employ when choosing caliber.
Another factor in choosing a backup is where on your body and just how 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 restricts you to only wearing slacks. Pocket carry is very popular but you are constrained to a small firearm which should be ok considering this is a backup. You need to remember that when pocket carrying you have to dedicate that pocket to your gun only. You would not want keys getting twisted around your trigger. There is the very popular inside the waist band carry but your primary gun may already be there. Belly bands are a handy holster for a backup. There is actually concealment underwear out there. For the gals there are extra options. Needless to say a purse can be effective. If you keep control of it continuously. There are also thigh holsters if you are wearing a skirt.
A Ruger LCP in .380 nestled away in my back pocket is the ideal backup for me personally. With a 6+1 bullet load and weighing less than 10 oz it will not annoy 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 reliable.
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