Looking for a cross-draw kydex iwb or aiwb. Crossbreed has a superslide but it looks to be owb. Any suggestions?Firearm would be a glock 26. via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2as2YrI
Sunday, July 31, 2016
Does Stealthgear make the Onyx for a FNX-45 NON-tactical?
Im considering getting an FNX-45 stainless, and I really want a stealthgear onyx holster for it, but the company's site only has the FNX-45 Tactical listed for their holsters. I sent them an email, and intend to call them tomorrow but I was wondering if anyone here might already know.I don't think the regular FNX-45 would fit in a Tactical's holster because the sights aren't as tall and the barrel isn't as long. via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2aFT60g
Confirmed: security hand wands at events are for show
I have read here a few times that hand wands are not effective or just for show, but yesterday I had a chance to test myself at a concert.I was not carrying, and security seemed tighter than a few years ago when we just walked in . Everyone was being checked with the wand + bag checks. I was in line with my wife who tells me she feels confident none with weapons is getting in. I mention to her the wands are probably for show, and offered her the test. They were asking everything off pockets into a plate. I had a large clump of keys and other metal jingles in my pocket and told her I will let them there as a test. She felt I was going to be caught. She goes first, then my turn comes. I leave my metal bulge in my pocket, and drop cellphone and wallet in bin. Guy scans me with the wand, and nothing. No beep from wand, and the guy missed the lump visually. I might as well was carrying anything metal. Wife clearly surprised and annoyed, but I was waived in clean.If the ticket were not so darn expensive i would have tried the real test, because the signs don't carry the force of law in MA. Maybe another day...I feel this is just a big show to make people feel safe and scare off a would be troublemaker, for now. The venue did have cops and felt secure, I just wanted to point out the anecdotal evidence that wands are show toys, not real tools. via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2aHMe3N
First experience with anti-CCW, and it caught me by surprise
To preface, I've been lurking in this sub for a few months now, and recently got my CCW about a month ago now. I've been carrying everywhere I can, and grew up in a gun-friendly family shooting and hunting with Dad/older brother. I'm 21, and carry a G19 Gen 4 AIWB in a g-code Ingog.After I got my carry piece, I picked up a Sig M11-A1 as an additional option, and went with my brother to try them both out and ended up shooting a few hundred rounds and having a good time. About a week later, a buddy and I went to my brothers house and we're having some drinks, and then they decided they wanted to go out to the bars. I was still very sober at this point, so I just told my brother, "Hey if we're going out and I'm going to continue to drink, I need a place to put my rig." He had me give it to him and he and his friends were all surprised that they couldn't tell I was carrying. Gun got put away safely and the night continued, no problems.Where it caught me off guard: As I said, I grew up in a pro gun household and have always shot with my brother and Dad. Hell, my brother is even a criminal justice major and working towards a career in Federal Law Enforcement. Tonight my wife and I went for a bike ride and I called my brother to see if we could swing by and say hey. He tells me when he'll be home and ends with, "Yeah, feel free to stop by just as long as you don't have your gun."Wait, what? So I ask him, is there a rule at your house or something, very confused. "No I just don't want you around here when you're strapped." So I tell him it'll have to be another time, and he says ok and I had up.Out of anyone to have a problem with it, he was the last person I expected. The whole ride home my wife and I had a conversation trying to figure out what the deal was, and she was just as confused as me.Maybe I'm overreacting, and maybe I just need a place with like-'minded individuals who understand to vent to. I knew going into carrying I'd meet resistance, and this just kind of upset me.Anyways, if you have any words of wisdom regarding this for a new CCWer, feel free to share. Thanks for listening via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2aV29Ii
Public Service Announcement: Check your carry ammo regularly!
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Podcasts!
GunTalk does a weekly 45min podcast. They have an app for android and apple called "Gundealio" which displays offers locally on firearms and accessories (at least that's my understanding, i just got it for the podcasts)Also, they have a segment called "First Person Defender" which was described as a course that puts people in random ccw scenarios to see how they react. Haven't watched it yet. Now that i have my CDL, i wanted something to listen to at work truckin. via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2aBs7BU
Recomendations for an appendix holster?
I'm looking for suggestions for an AWIB holster, preferably with mag holder attached.I currently carry appendix at 12:30-1:00, with my spare mag at 11:30. I figure it makes sense to have it all in one carrier.Edit: Ideally for under $75. I just ordered the Volund Atlas belt and my wallet is hurting. via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2aHsiOj
IWB CZ 2075 Holster for summer carry
As you probably guessed from the title, I carry a CZ 2075 daily, sometimes during the summer, and I generally carry IWB (at 4 o'clock). I currently own an Aliengear 2.0, and I like it, since mine fully covers the trigger area. I've been using it about a year and half, and it's held up pretty well, but I'm looking for something a bit more comfortable for carrying without an undershirt. I find that when I'm just wearing a teeshirt, the grip digs into my side just a bit too much. Are there any kydex iwb holsters that have a larger "flap" which covers most of the grip? via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2arnJ6P
Pocket Concealment Partly Showing When Sitting?
When you're sitting and pocket concealing in your right front pocket can a person sitting next to you on your right see the handle of your gun at a certain angle? This concerns me because some people will try to rat you out and even though it's legal for you to carry the property owner/employer/whatever may not be fond of you carrying. via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2aDbE1q
Only One [sic] Private Texas University Adopting Campus Carry
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What are your opinions on the CCW "uniform"?
You guys know what I'm talking about. Loose hunting vest, cargo pants, and boots.I purchase my carry guns and systems so that they fit my wardrobe, not the other way. Yes, I buy pants a touch big in the waist, yes I wear an undershirt daily, but I don't change what I wear to conceal a 1911, especially since I'm a smaller guy.So, what do you guys think of the "uniform"? I think it makes you stand out in a bad way. Maybe I'm wrong... via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2aCVYLA
Raw Dog Hybrid IWB. I started painting when I got home and forgot I was even wearing it at 4 o'clock.
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Friend of mine is clearing out some inventory on his kydex holsters. Veteran made and great quality.
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[TheYankeeMarshal] How My Gun Saved My Bacon (One Dark Night In Birmingham, AL) | Stories like this are what have drawn me to CCW.
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How to choose carry position without buying a bunch of holsters?
One of my main concerns is picking a carry position. I can't exactly shove the gun down my pants and know if I'll like it or not since it wont be the same without a good holster.So how do I properly decide which works best for me without buying more than one holster? I'd rather not spend $200 bucks trying to find the best position. I guess depending on the company I could possibly buy one and if I don't like it, return it for another kind? I don't know how many, if any, would allow that. via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2aqdH5R
Saturday, July 30, 2016
My first interaction with Leo.
My fiance and I went to Denny's after she closed one night. While standing waiting to be seated there local police came in to talk to a server that had a dine and dash. He was behind me and proceeded to touch my pistol briefly as to see if I was carrying. I immediately spun and looked at him like what the fuck. He smiled and nodded. Not wanting a scene and to just eat I shook my head and turned around but with my arm resting on the pistol.There following week we went to Denny's again. After we were there a while the officer came in and was talking to the night manager. I had to piss and went to the restroom. When I came out he was standing nearby and as i walked by her touched my pistol again. I stopped and asked why he felt it necessary to do this because that is how you end up getting in a bad situation. He said he'd just wanted me to know he knew I was carrying.I told him there is better ways to do that and to never touch my pistol again! He seemed appalled that I would say this. I told him look I respect you and your badge but do not touch another person's CCW.I have seen this officer many times since and we both make eye contact and i just nod and he nods back as if saying thanks. via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2a8EFlW
VA permit questions
Has anyone gotten their permit in VA and used an online class for the certification portion? If so what website was used and was it accepted by the clerks office? I really need to get my permit but I dont have the time to take a class in person. via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2a8DnYe
The one time I didn't have it... (MN)
I live in Minneapolis, MN, and as some know, we have a large Somalian population. I have often ran with my CCW in a smart carry holster and for some reason tonight I did not. My wife wanted to go for a run and we were in a rush so I grabbed my shorts and left my gun at home.As we were running back after a few miles, two Somalian guys walked towards us at a stoplight. One of them started yelling at my wife asking if she liked me and if she "gave it to me good". He walked right up to her and I pulled her back. He had his hand in his pocket and could have pulled out a knife or anything.The light turned green immediately after he said that and I told him to fuck off and we kept running. He had asked if she was with me, and I fully believe something worse could have happened if I wasn't there. Its always tough to decide whether to disarm a person like that or run, but thankfully I didnt have to decide. Situations like this happen all the time and I will not be leaving for a run downtown without my CCW anymore, and my wife will not be running alone.If anything this makes me angry at out politicians. They advocate for people like this to be brought here and at the same time for our gun rights to be taken away.TL:DR: BRING YOUR CCW WITH YOU WHEN YOU CAN. via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2azA9v3
Volund vs. Ares
Does anyone have experience with the Volund atlas cobra buckle, Ares Ranger and the Ares Ranger enhanced. How does the Volund compare to the ares, and how do both Ares compare to each other? I am trying to get my first belt, and I know i cant go wrong with any of them, but want to be fully informed before making a purchase. I will be carrying a sig 229 and a spare mag, maybe two. Thanks, I am trying to figure out the ideal ccw belt, which i think varies depending on individuals needs. via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2amABNp
[Genuine Question] Good guys with guns, bad guys with guns, responsibility, and trusting strangers.
Hello all. I have a genuine question for those of you who carry. I'm not trolling or looking to argue. I want to talk with real people who carry guns on their person most of the time and get your opinions. I'm hoping that this thread won't instantly be downvoted to oblivion by the title, but I suspect it will. Anyway:I personally don't have an issue with someone carrying for self defense. If push came to shove, I'll admit I'd rather be standing by someone with a gun in the event of a violent occurrence (violent robbery, shooting, etc) rather than someone who isn't carrying, and I think a lot of people would agree, including those who are very strongly anti-gun.My issue is definitely a people problem and not a gun problem, but I'm still curious what you all think. When I walk by a guy in a store or wherever and notice he's carrying, how do I know I can trust this guy to act responsibly? How do I know he's not going to stick me up with that gun in the parking lot or something?And my big question is, if I'm standing near that guy when fit hits the shan (say an armed robbery or something) and this guy swoops in to save the day, how can I trust that he's not going to miss and kill me or someone else? The gun carrying guy, in an attempt to stop a would-have-been robbery, may now wind up killing an innocent person or two because he thinks he's Dirty Harry. You know what I'm saying?Again, my issue is totally a people issue and not a gun issue. People kill people, guns don't kill anyone. But that said, what can I do, and what are you all doing to ensure that those who carry can be trusted and don't give a bad rep to those who carry? I know every person is different, obviously and that there isn't a fix-all solution, but it's definitely something that concerns me every time I walk by someone who's packing. Is there a solution at all other than carrying a gun myself and hoping that I shoot faster?tl;dr - I have no reason to trust that a stranger who's carrying a gun won't use it against me, or handle it poorly and kill an innocent person. What can be done about this? via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2azsCwn
Stun gun that looks like a cellphone. Never become a victim again
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Submitted July 30, 2016 at 07:02PM by iggydispatch http://ift.tt/2aSLQMa
Submitted July 30, 2016 at 07:02PM by iggydispatch http://ift.tt/2aSLQMa
Ladies of CCW I need your help!!!
Boyfriend here and tomorrow is my S/O's birthday. After much shopping around and getting her input I've decided to surprise her with a new Kimber micro carry in .380. She's expressed a great deal of interest in a bra holster and I've checked the ones in the sidebar but haven't had much luck. Are there any ladies out there who have found a comfortable combo along those lines.Will also take recommendations for other positions of carry for females so attire can be flexible. via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2aAqMN8
Any Good Holsters for the Taser Pulse?
I'm thinking about getting a Pulse soon. I've never liked the nylon "holster" Taser includes with their products. In particular, I'm looking for a plastic or Kydex rig and/or something I can use for deep concealment. What are my options? via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2aoI24w
gun belts in my price range?
So, my Sig SP2022 9 is heavy as balls. I need a good gun belt. Can any decent belts be had for $50 or less? I could go over that price...but I'd prefer to keep it close to $50. I assume I need at least some form of kydex or steel core? I'm not sure, but I KNOW I need a gun belt, for damn sure!Thanks for any help! via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2aAqNAB
Taking my gun to FL
Later tonight I'm leaving KY to go to FL for a week. I am only 20 and can legally own my handgun in KY, and as far as I can tell I can legally possess it in FL also. I've read about the Firearm owners Protection Act, so I planned on bringing it. My question is where should I keep it stored? I planned on placing it in my suitcase in the back until I get to our destination, but how should I store it? Does it need to be in a locked box if its in the trunk? And can I have a loaded magazine with it or does it need to be separated completely? via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2acon78
Glock 43 sidecar
Anyone have a Glock 43 sidecar that they've been using? Just curious how you like it and if you would recommend it. I carry appendix now but I'm looking for something with space for an extra mag and hopefully a little more comfort. I carry in a single clip kydex holster now for reference. via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2am1dy5
Size Upgrade - Single to Double Stack
I've been carrying a Shield since I started carrying 3 years ago. I'm considering jumping up in size from a single stack to a shorter compact double stack that has a bit better capacity. Do any of you regularly carry something like the FNS 9C or similarly sized guns and how well do they carry? via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2aCXdu6
TIFU - Just got a FL Drivers License
TIFU by getting a FL drivers license. I recently moved to FL and was under the impression that my Utah non-resident concealed firearms permit was accepted in FL. After getting my FL drivers license I went online today to print out the reciprocity agreements so that I could keep a copy in my car and on my person (just to be safe).This is when I learned that FL does not accept non-resident permits from other states. Where I messed up is... I had a Maine drivers license and a Maine permit to carry a concealed handgun which gave me reciprocity in Florida. I should have applied for a Florida non resident concealed carry permit, and while waiting to receive that, kept my Maine drivers license and Maine permit to carry a concealed handgun. I could have simply notified Florida's concealed permit issuing body, once I received my non resident permit, that I needed to update my address to my Florida address effectively turning it into a resident permit.So, help me out here r/ccw... am I SOL for the next 60 days?I found this vague law (see below) but not sure I trust it or if it even applies to me now having a Florida drivers license. (Source: http://ift.tt/2apJmnB)Question: I am planning a trip to Florida shortly. I do not have a permit from my home state nor do I want to obtain a Florida permit. However, I would still like to have a weapon with me for self-protection. What are my options?Answer: Florida law does allow a citizen to transport a weapon in a private vehicle, even if that citizen DOES NOT HAVE a concealed weapon license. Note the following two key provisions in the law: Section 790.25(5), which deals specifically with possession in a private conveyance states that "it is lawful and is not a violation of s. 790.01 for a person 18 years of age or older to possess a concealed firearm or other weapon for self-defense or other lawful purpose within the interior of a private conveyance, without a license, if the firearm or other weapon is securely encased or is otherwise not readily accessible for immediate use. Nothing herein contained prohibits the carrying of a legal firearm other than a handgun anywhere in a private conveyance when such firearm is being carried for a lawful use. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to authorize the carrying of a concealed firearm or other weapon on the person. This subsection shall be liberally construed in favor of the lawful use, ownership, and possession of firearms and other weapons, including lawful self-defense as provided in s. 776.012." (Emphasis added.)Section 790.001(17) defines the term "securely encased" to mean "in a glove compartment, whether or not locked; snapped in a holster; in a gun case, whether or not locked; in a zippered gun case; or in a closed box or container which requires a lid or cover to be opened for access." So, while you cannot carry the weapon on your person, you can at least have it nearby in your vehicle while traveling.Below is the law explained a bit clearer (Source: http://ift.tt/1Ps7Cmx).Even if a person does not possess a CWFL, there are some places a person may possess a firearm. These places include:A private motor vehicle if the firearm is securely encased. A public mode of travel if the firearm is securely encased and not in an individual’s manual possession. A person’s residence or place of business. A person engaged in fishing, camping, or hunting, including going to or returning from fishing, camping, or hunting. via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2apJyD9
Off Duty Officer Thwarts Armed Robbery Attempt
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TIFU by getting be be safer with my firearm when not carrying.
For those who don't know TIFU means today I fucked up. The f****** actually happened on Thursday when I got paid.I was tired of leaving my Glock 19 in my center console whenever I had to enter a building that I was not allowed to carry in. A friend of mine did this for a while and someone smashed his window and took his firearm without a problem. Fearing this I decided I would buy a small lock box to keep in my car. I did not want to spend too much so I went to my local Dick's Sporting Goods and bought a $20 Stack-On 3 digit travel case.I took it out to my car read the instructions and change the combination to what I wanted. Then I fastened the cable that came with the safe to my passenger seat. At this point I hadn't even tried to see if my Glock would fit in the safe so I put it in and shut the case. It was a nice fit. I then wanted to retrieve my gun do I put in my new combination and turned the knob. It didn't budge.At first i thought no problem maybe the original 0-0-0 would work. Nope. So now I'm worried.I took it home because I figured some combination had to work. So I sat in my car and tried every combination 0-0-0 to 9-9-9, nothing worked. At this point I am pissed! I grab a prybar from my tool box and decide to brute forced it open. I slipped the edge of the prybar into the corner of the case and with no effort what so ever the case popped open.This made me the furious. I understand for $20 it is what you get but I figured I would have to at least TRY to get it open. Looking deeper I realized the locking mechanism is made of plastic. I didn't even bother trying to take it back to Dick's because I was so angry. via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2aDPzkG
I picked up my KY CCDW today.
I took the class July 9th in Florence KY and uploaded my paperwork online. I could have picked up my CCDW permit on the 27th. 18 days. Not bad. Kentucky gives Concealed Carry of Deadly Weapons not just guns. I can carry knifes and blunt instruments too. Know where I can get a holster for a Sousaphone? via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2abmzLO
Friday, July 29, 2016
I was made...by EVERYONE!
Kidding - first day carrying with my new CCW permit, and no, I wasn't made by a single soul. But, it sure as heck felt like I was being made. I know it's the first day jitters, which I was able to shake fairly quickly. However, I found my self switching my IWB from 2:30 to 3 o'clock to 4:30, then to AIWB. I have to admit, AWIB felt best when I wasn't sitting - felt I concealed best here. I have a SG mini on order now, but am thinking I may call and switch to AIWB.Anyhow, first day has come and gone, and it felt damn good to know I had the means to protect me, my wife and kids should that time come. via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2aE0JW6
Positive Police Encounter
Sooo... I am a white male, too old to be playing Pokemon Go. I live in O'Fallon, IL. On my way home at 9pm, I decided to stop at a local PokeStop and Pokegym (don't judge me) at a local graveyard. I pull in, and 3 minutes later, a police car pulls up and shines their spotlight on my truck. I figure they are concerned about a vehicle hanging around, so I hold up my phone, hoping they will understand I am playing.The officer approaches, and asks what I'm doing, and I tell him. He asks for ID. I say, "before I reach for that, I do have a CCW permit." He says that's fine, where is it? I say right hip, and he says go ahead. I hold my shirt up from the shoulder, so he can see my gun, and reach slowly for my wallet. He says there was a report of gunshots in the area, and asks how long I've been there. I tell him 3-4 minutes, and I hadn't heard anything. He (naturally) asks if I had fired any shots. I said no, and volunteered that they (there were now several officers) were welcome to check my gun. They thanked me, and asked me to slowly exit my truck.I kept my hands on the truck, and an officer took my gun from my IWB holster. I also told them where my extra mag was, and he retrieved it from my belt. We chatted while they checked the validity of my credentials. The first officer even said "nice .40" about my S&W Shield. At some point, they found out the "shots" were fireworks. Once my credentials cleared, he put my ammo in my truck, then handed me my gun. These guys were so professional, they were almost casual about the whole thing. I even called the PD to say how well they had handled it. via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2agKv1Z
Best Last Resort Daily Carry other than Firearm
I live in a dangerous area, I do not want to use a weapon, but would like to be prepared to fend off an attacker if I am at risk of serious harm. I avoid dangerous situations and places as best I can, and would train myself with whatever I am to choose. I think a daily carry knife would be nice, but CCW threads and most people will agree it is not a great self defense tool. A night stick is too conspicuous and I'm not keen on mace. I'm leaning towards a fixed blade neck knife small enough to carry on my neck. Any opinions on what a good CCW weapon would be? I am unable to have a gun in Colorado due to Medical Marijuana Cardholder Restrictions.
Submitted July 30, 2016 at 01:25AM by Ericules http://ift.tt/2aRdgSP
does anybody here have a Firearms Qualification Card from BSIS?
would you care to share the state to state limitations or otherwise, and maybe give us some general info, for educational/trivia purposes? i'm going to be applying for one in a year, just thought people here would welcome this info as well. via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2anCFFk
Knife-wielding man shot at Modesto Costco suffered mental illness- happened in my town, corrections officer was carrying off duty.
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What's the Most Powerful Pepper Spray? (Attempting to Sift thru Ridiculous Levels of Marketing BS and Confusion)
I already spent several hours trying to figure this out and I'm not even there yet. What I have established so far (correct me if I'm wrong is this).There is a megafuckton of bullshit and confusion in the marketing of this.Each brand seems to be pushing their own partyline on how the strength of the spray should be measured and not coincidentally their brand does best when measured according to their criteria. Here are some examples of "they're all lying to you, listen to us!" manifestos from the brands.http://ift.tt/2aapYdz http://ift.tt/2amQxj6 http://ift.tt/2aarkoy % alone is not a good measure of strength and neither is SHU.The true measure of strength is called "Major capsaicinoids %" aka CRC %.And then there's this 21-page long clusterfuck of a forum thread:http://ift.tt/2an552e've narrowed down my search to Sabre, Fox and UDAP. What are your thoughts and experiences? via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2aDp4eK
What's the Most Powerful Pepper Spray? (Attempting to Sift thru Ridiculous Levels of Marketing BS and Confusion)
I already spent several hours trying to figure this out and I'm not even there yet. What I have established so far (correct me if I'm wrong is this).
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There is a megafuckton of bullshit and confusion in the marketing of this.
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Each brand seems to be pushing their own partyline on how the strength of the spray should be measured and not coincidentally their brand does best when measured according to their criteria. Here are some examples of "they're all lying to you, listen to us!" manifestos from the brands.
http://ift.tt/2aapYdz http://ift.tt/2amQxj6 http://ift.tt/2a5OtNw
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OC % alone is not a good measure of strength and neither is SHU.
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The true measure of strength is called "Major capsaicinoids %" aka CRC %.
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I've narrowed down my search to Sabre, Fox and UDAP.
What are your thoughts and experiences?
Submitted July 29, 2016 at 03:48PM by stellarrrr http://ift.tt/2aQnanu
Federal Law Supersede State Law ?
I am posting this to stir up a discussion about Federal Law being the law of the land as per Article VI of the Constitution (The Supremacy Clause). I wonder from time to time why States have the right to dictate where we can carry firearms concealed or openly yet the Second Amendment states our right to bear arms shall not be infringed.The primary reason I question this often is that I live in Florida where it is illegal to conceal or open carry your firearm on college campuses. Yet if I go over to Texas and many other states I can happily conceal carry all day long on campus. Call me paranoid but I would rather have my firearm on me at all times "just in case". Besides we all know criminals don't follow laws, so why punish law abiding citizens. Seems common sense.Doesn't the Supremacy Clause effectively make all anti-gun state laws illegal or null? Interested to see what you guys think of this as I am just a guy who wants his rights completely, not partially. via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2a5L3KK
The news actually covered positive ccw related in California!
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Does anyone else here ALWAYS burn their carry ammo as the first couple mags at the range to see how you would have done in a DGU?
It's an expensive practice, but I find myself compelled to do it after I had my first ever double feed a few months ago with my carry .380. (Sig P238, for weekends or trips to the corner store. My daily is a Glock 26). I had set aside my Hornady Critical Defense as usual and had loaded up with Blazer (garbage, I know) and had a double feed (failure to extract, then tried to feed next round) on my second mag. This got me terribly worried about the reliability of my gun. After buying better practice ammo (winchester) and burning through a few boxes of Hornady CD I haven't had any more problems.Since then though, I've made a habit of burning up whatever ammo I was carrying that week when I get to the range. I guess it's built same confidence back in since I've had no more issues.Anybody else do this? via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2aihy9J
Does anyone think there will ever be a time in Europe where their citizens will be able to CC and the right to protect themselves again?
Every day I hear about attack after attack in Germany, France, and a few other European countries whether it be with a firearm, knife, a fucking truck, etc. When an attack happens in the U.S., the first thing that is brought up is more gun control or just flat out banning firearms in general. When an attack happens in Europe, a place where it's next to impossible to own a firearm, no one seems to bat an eye on these illegally acquired firearms that were used, whether they were handguns, rifles, semi-automatic, automatic or what.Gun-control advocates here will say that we're failing to protect the people because we allow these firearms to be legal to the law-abiding public, but I don't hear them say shit about any terrorist attacks where the terrorists manage to illegally acquire a firearm that no one in that country could legally acquire in the first place. I've heard gun control advocates say how the Nice attack was used with a truck and not a gun, but there's just two things I have about that. One, are we gonna ban trucks now? No we're not because trucks don't kill people (now I guess driverless trucks maybe could in the future, but we're not really trying to protect our right to own self-operating firearms and turrets are we). And two, how exactly did the Nice terrorist get taken down again? Right, by a gun after cops found him. After he killed 80+ people. What about the guy in Germany who brought an axe on a train and attacked 4-5 people? Right, brought down by a gun after cops found him.I just can't understand the mental gymnastics some of these people play where U.S. tragedies can be fixed by banning guns but European tragedies, where guns are pretty much all banned, don't show the flaw that if someone wants something bad enough, they will get it. Someone planning to do something illegal isn't going to care about acquiring the tools to do so legally.One day I hope Europe can give some rights back to its citizens to protect themselves, however impossible that may seem. Does anyone think that with everything that's going on there, there may be a chance that the people will get fed up enough and vote in people who want CC laws (or the legalization of firearms in general for law abiding citizens)?I know this is /r/CCW so it's not really focused on, say, all firearms such as rifles (unless you actually CC one?). I'm just furious because everyone tries to take away the rights of law-abiding citizens whenever something happens here, but say nothing when something happens over there with the same policies they want to put in place. We lose either way.tl;dr How can gun control advocates be so hypocritical, saying U.S. tragedies can be prevented by banning firearms while at the same time Europe has even deadlier terrorist attacks where firearms are pretty much all banned? Do you think Europe will ever grant citizens the right to truly protect themselves again? via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2aBWECf
State vs federal laws when carrying
I am going up to Yellowstone national park late this summer. I have a CA CCW so I can carry in Montana where i will be entering the park from. Federal law allows be to carry in national parks but Wyoming doesn't have reciprocity for CA permits. What law wins? via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2ahjzyl
Magazine Care question
I carry a Walther CCP, and due to work/family I don't go to the range often. I also, thankfully, don't get in firefights on a regular basis. My handgun goes from holster to safe, safe to holster. Is it bad for my magazines to stay loaded for weeks and/or months at a time? My thoughts are that this might be bad for the springs? Just curious, thanks for your input. via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2atPA9J
How do I tell my friend I think he should reconsidered carrying a weapon?
Last Saturday my family and I got together with a group of our friends like we do about once a month. Part of the festivities was playing corn hole, and friends A and B were running the boards like it was their calling in life. So, as a joke friend C and I say that they need to switch sides and play them, terribly I might add, and get beat like a rented mule. Friend A then jokingly asks friend C what the purpose of them switching sides was. Friend C goes from 0 to 60 in no time flat. Friend C yells at him to fuck off and his demeanor changes from being in a decent mood to a brooding pissed off mood. Friend A is flabbergasted and has no idea what's going on so he tries to talk to friend C who promptly throws a pop bottle at him, and shoves him rather violently again yelling at him to fuck off, friend C then storms off.The whole situation has me confused and pissed off even now a week later. I'm very pissed because both A and C were armed, per Indiana law C battered A, and what pisses me off most is that my 2 year old daughter was 5 feet away. As the encounter became more violent I had moved myself in between her and them but I still feel uneasy about how it all happened.After this I'm questioning whether my friend has the temperament to carry a firearm. He was ribbed in the same way that friends do but rather than shrugging it off or saying that he wasn't in a mood for it, he lashed out. Luckily friend A is the kind of person where he lets this kind of stuff roll off his back but if C had done this to just about anyone else it could have ended a lot worse. After this incident I don't trust him with a pistol in his hand and I don't know what to do. via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2ahfkTc
What's the consensus on heavily customized pistols as CC guns?
I seem to see a lot of chatter about how guns that are heavily cerakoted or modified can land people in hot water when they used it for self defense. I've included an example gun in the comments. Google isn't helping. Appreciate it. via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2ahZl6i
Freedom Friday - Weekly off-topic thread. July 29, 2016
Welcome to our "Freedom Friday" thread. Here, you can post anything that is related to firearms or other weapons(knives, etc.). Posts do not need to be self-defense related. We'll be monitoring these threads and making adjustments to our content rules as necessary. via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2aiNZSC
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