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Welcome to Concealed Carry for Women
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Principles of Concealment

• Aspects of gun selection
• Aspects of holster selection
• Aspects of clothing selection
• Wearing of concealment holsters
• Aspects of holster purse or fanny pack selection
• Testing the handgun carry device

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Selecting A Carry Firearm

• Does Size Matter?
• YES! It is the 1 factor affecting choice of
  carry gun
• Smaller guns are easier to conceal, but harder to
  shoot
• Bigger guns are easier to shoot and more
  effective, but harder to conceal
• Find your balance
• Power
• Largest That You Can Comfortably Accurately
  Shoot With Control
• Minimum of .38 Or 9mm (but not absolute)
• If you cant shoot it - DONT CARRY IT its
  not jewelry!
• Fitcomfortaccuracy
• Finger Comfortably Reach Trigger
• Grip Size
• Recoil
• The ideal pistol is the one you have with you
  when you need it

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Concealed Carry Requirements

• What factors should be considered when choosing a
  handgun carry device?
• Concealment
• Access
• Retention
• Comfort
• Other factors (lesser importance)
• Durability
• Speed
• Size
• Weight
• Appearance
• Resistance to moisture

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Womens Choices

• If you're new to the shooting world, and have
  decided to purchase a handgun for self defense,
  you'll need to do your own research because the
  guy behind the gun counter won't do it for you!
• Men and Women are different!
• Wardrobe matters
• Body shape matters
• Physical size and strength matter
• See more at
• http//www.safetysolutionsacademy.com/best-conceal
  ed-carry-handgun-for-women/sthash.ARlWNLls.dpuf
• http//www.thewellarmedwoman.com/women-and-guns/co
  ncealed-carry/concealed-carry-for-women

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Carrying a Concealed Handgun

• Once you have made the decision to carry a gun
  and understand the laws in your state, there is
  one thing that is not an option and that is
  carrying a gun un-holstered.
• Whether you carry in your pocket, in a purse or
  in your belt, your firearm must be holstered and
  the trigger covered at all times.
• Carrying a concealed gun carries the great
  responsibility of being safe and fully trained
  how to use it.
• If you are not prepared to commit to these
  things, than you are not ready for the
  responsibility of gun ownership.

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Holsters Types

• Shoulder holsters
• Strong-side hip holsters
• Cross-draw holsters
• Ankle holsters
• Small-of-the-back holsters
• Pocket Carry
• Holster Purses
• Fanny Packs
• Others
• Accessories

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Shoulder Holsters

• Strengths
• Concealment
• Access
• Comfort
• Limitations
• May point in a unsafe direction
• Retention
• Must have concealing garment

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Strong-Side Hip Holsters

• What are the types of strong-side hip holsters?
• Strengths
• Safe direction when presenting the gun
• Fastest draw
• Retention
• Limitations
• Must wear something to conceal the gun
• Access when seated

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Crossdraw Holsters

• Strengths
• Access to the gun
• Comfort
• Limitations
• Safe direction
• Retention

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Ankle Holsters

• Strengths
• Concealment
• Limitations
• Accessing the gun
• Safe direction
• Uncomfortable

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Small-ofthe-Back Holsters

• Strengths
• Concealment from front view
• Limitations
• Safe direction when presenting the gun
• Retention
• Comfort
• Possible Injury in Fall

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Pocket Carry

• Strengths
• Concealment
• Convenience
• Inexpensive
• Limitations
• Small gun
• Tight cloth will print

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Holster Purses

• Strengths
• Concealment
• Access
• Comfort
• Limitations
• Safe direction when presenting the gun
• Retention

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Purse Features

• Dedicated Gun Pocket
• Top draw
• Fastest and direct access
• Safest presentation
• Zipper, not velcro
• Quiet
• lockable
• Cross shoulder strap for security/retention
• (purse www.ladiesprotection.com)

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Drawing from a purse

• Purse on strong side for strong side draw -
  prevents sweeping yourself during draw, dont
  have to rotate muzzle to target
• best to have zipper open and hand on gun at first
  sign of trouble, or when scanning for trouble -
  think about cover!
• Firm grip before drawing
• Reholstering

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Factors affecting womens holsters

• Short waist
• hourglass figure - muzzle digs into hip, grip
  pokes into ribs

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• Dropped (lowered) holster
• Offset (held away) from waist
• Cant (angle) off the vertical

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Places to go for Womens Holsters

• http//www.gungoddess.com/on-body-carry/
• http//www.thewellarmedwoman.com/ccw-purses
• http//concealedcarryholstersforwomen.com/

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Other Concealed Carry Options
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Other Concealed Carry Options
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Other Concealed Carry Options
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CCW License Procedure

• May be required to take a class, NRA, military,
  security guard, police training, etc
• Go to the Circuit court of your residence. Ask
  the Clerk of the Court for a "Concealed Weapon
  Permit Application."
• Fill out the application form and bring
• Driver's license
• DD-214 (if prior military)
• Proof of training
• While the speed that each jurisdiction processes
  the permit application differs, by state law the
  permit must be issued or denied within 45 days of
  application.
• Cost 50 for 5 years

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Virginia Permit
VT
NH
MA
CT
RI
NJ
DE
MD
DC
Reciprocity Resident only Does Not Honor
Source http//apps.carryconcealed.net/ March
2010
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Florida Permit
VT
NH
MA
CT
RI
NJ
DE
MD
DC
Reciprocity Resident only Does Not Honor
Source http//apps.carryconcealed.net/ March
2010
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Virginia Resident and Florida Permit
VT
NH
MA
CT
RI
NJ
DE
MD
DC
Reciprocity Resident only Does Not Honor
Source http//apps.carryconcealed.net/ March
2010
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Utah Permit
VT
NH
MA
CT
RI
NJ
DE
MD
DC
Reciprocity Honors Permit Does Not Honor
Source http//apps.carryconcealed.net/ March
2010
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Virginia Resident and Utah Permit
VT
NH
MA
CT
RI
NJ
DE
MD
DC
Reciprocity Honors Permit Does Not Honor
Source http//apps.carryconcealed.net/ March
2010
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Virginia Resident and Utah Permit
VT
NH
MA
CT
RI
NJ
DE
MD
DC
Reciprocity Honors Permit Does Not Honor
Source http//apps.carryconcealed.net/ March
2010