Welcome to Concealed Carry for Women

1. Welcome to Concealed Carry for Women

2. 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

3. 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 can’t shoot it - DON’T CARRY IT – it’s not jewelry! • Fit=comfort=accuracy • Finger Comfortably Reach Trigger • Grip Size • Recoil • The ideal pistol is the one you have with you when you need it

4. 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

5. Women’s 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-concealed-carry-handgun-for-women/#sthash.ARlWNLls.dpuf http://www.thewellarmedwoman.com/women-and-guns/concealed-carry/concealed-carry-for-women

6. 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.

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. Crossdraw Holsters • Strengths • Access to the gun • Comfort • Limitations • Safe direction • Retention

11. Ankle Holsters • Strengths • Concealment • Limitations • Accessing the gun • Safe direction • Uncomfortable

12. Small-of–the-Back Holsters • Strengths • Concealment from front view • Limitations • Safe direction when presenting the gun • Retention • Comfort • Possible Injury in Fall

13. Pocket Carry • Strengths • Concealment • Convenience • Inexpensive • Limitations • Small gun • Tight cloth will “print”

14. Holster Purses • Strengths • Concealment • Access • Comfort • Limitations • Safe direction when presenting the gun • Retention

15. 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)

16. Drawing from a purse • Purse on strong side for strong side draw - prevents sweeping yourself during draw, don’t 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

17. Factors affecting women’s holsters • Short waist • hourglass figure - muzzle digs into hip, grip pokes into ribs

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

19. Places to go for Women’s Holsters • http://www.gungoddess.com/on-body-carry/ • http://www.thewellarmedwoman.com/ccw-purses • http://concealedcarryholstersforwomen.com/

20. Other Concealed Carry Options

21. Other Concealed Carry Options

22. Other Concealed Carry Options

23. 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