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Saturday, July 31, 2021
Nearly had to use my CCW last night.
Live in a state that does not have stand your ground laws. Was out with a few buddies getting food late night. They were drinking a few beers with their wings. I was sober and drove everyone there. The area is a pretty nice town square on a Main Street in the suburbs. There are various restaurants, pubs, and a couple bars that are more so night clubs. I parked in the large community parking lot right under a bright streetlight, closer to the pub we were grubbing ar.I ran out to my truck to grab something and noticed a scuffle on other side of the lot closer to the night club entrance. Come to find out one guy was getting beat by 5 or 6 dudes for apparently touching a woman inappropriately. I kept to the far side of the lot walking towards my truck and minded my business. Apparently the dude the got beat up was on some type of drug because he got up and walked away fine after getting what appeared to be the shit kicked out of him.The guys let him go just about the same time as i got to my truck. He jogged towards his van that was of course in the same section of the lot as me. I’m thinking he’s going to hop in and take off and I just watched thinking drunk people doing drunk things. All of a sudden he swings the side of his van open and pulls out a 3 foot axe. I thought damn he’s going to go back at those guys.Nope, he looks me in the eyes about 30 yards away and yells “are you the guy that tried to kill me!” I tried yelling “no man I saw what happened to you I’m sorry that happened.” His drug and alcohol filled body went full braveheart and started charging at me. I kept backing up pleading with him and had one hand up. The other on my G43 that I was pocket carrying. He was screaming and coming at me like a banshee. Thankfully, when he was 15 yards away the original guys he fought thought he was still talking shit to them so they started yelling at him egging him on. He immediately back tracked and took off after them. I slipped off around a corner and called the cops. The other guys ran away. The axe man started smashing in 4 cars in parking lot. Hopped in his van and drove off 30 seconds before the cops showed up.Told my story and description of van to cops. Felt thankful and went back to enjoying some buffalo bleu wings. I felt pretty good about what I did. While I think i could have been justified to draw and shoot when he was 15-20 yards away, but it seemed pointless to me. Felt confident once he got within 10 yards I would have been able to draw and get shots on before he was within axe striking distance. If those guys didn’t egg him on that is most definitely how the story would have ended based off the action I planned on taking. My question is being that I have a duty to retreat, would I have been fine using my CCW once he closed the distance? I felt like I was in danger and tried to back away. I feel like I shouldn’t have to be struck by an axe first before attempting to protect with my CCW. via /r/CCW https://ift.tt/2V1s8tl
Just saw my younger cousin draw and point his weapon as a joke. Saw this post but I need something to help get the point across. We all told him off for it. He got really defensive and kept saying it was just a joke.
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Taffic stop when carrying
I have a Texas LTC and cars registered to me.So I got pulled over outside Houston last week. Heres how it went down.Rolling by a few mph over in the HOV lane on I45 at 7am. Im in a new Mercedes SUV with my kid in a car seat in the back.I come up to a trooper in moderate traffic and slow and stay in his driver side baffles. He slows and gets behind me and lights it up.All the way over 5 lanes I stop in the shoulder nice and smooth, kids asleep.Truck running, front windows (tinted) go down. Kid wakes up.Trooper runs up passenger side, puts his head in and looks around. Hey reason I pulled you over is your speed and no front plate (I think he was trying to get an HOV violation, but didn’t see the kid till we stopped)He asks for my drivers license and I hand him my ltc on top of my dl.You have your weapon in the car? Yes sir, I do.Where? Right here, pointing to my appendix carry concealed under my shirt.Ok, stay right here, I’m gonna give you a warning. Hands me my LTC2 mins later Walks back, paper warning in hand. Please mind the traffic pulling out.Thank you, have a good day!Went on with life. The best traffic stop experience of my life (first in Texas) via /r/CCW https://ift.tt/3ifv529
Looking for holster suggestions: appendix carry, S&W M&P Shield 9mm, something more comfortable and discreet?
I had a IWB holster for 4 o'clock carry that's quite comfortable...but as my friend pointed out, it could put me at risk if someone came up from behind. It's also a slow draw. And it prints somewhat.I tried on the a Concealment Express IWB KYDEX holster, but it was uncomfortable and bulged out of my pants conspicuously. Maybe that's the normal for appendix carry?Any suggestions would be welcome. via /r/CCW https://ift.tt/3j7IGrq
Waited since April 15 for my silver shipment.
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Some opinions from anyone who's had the slim fit nexus holster
I've been looking at the nexus from slim fit holsters for my canik elite sc, been carrying appendix with my tac style and like it more then my normal 8 o'clock carry.Does a appendix rig make a difference in comfort built differently.If you've had the nexus did you like it? Any pros or cons? via /r/CCW https://ift.tt/2Voapf8
Pretend to be dead in a life or death situation?
I’ve been watching Criminal Minds lately and something got me wondering. In most episodes, victims are usually fighting back while being drowned or strangled, and yet not one has ever lived. The second the offender notices that they have stoped moving, they presume them dead and stop what they’re doing. My question is, in a life or death situation, would it make your chances of survival better by slowing your breathing (so the offender can’t tell if you’re breathing) and pretending to be dead so that the offender leaves or you can catch them by surprise by fighting back when they get close to get rid of your “dead” body?
Submitted July 31, 2021 at 06:40PM by Imagineer_101 https://ift.tt/2WBO5PT
What if you're carrying while traveling and you go through very unfriendly gun states. What do?
Say gents,If someone was hypothetically traveling through the country through many gun friendly states such as the southwest and for most of the trip you're doing your due diligence and carrying while abiding by all local laws and where your CCW will permit you to carry.Okay? Now what if your trip takes you through California? What do you do then? Just not carry while the entire trip? Assume that just avoiding California is impossible. What would the hypothetical person do? via /r/CCW https://ift.tt/3yhYu1e
FYI to Louisiana - CHP covers weapons
Starting tomorrow (August 01, 2021), HB 124 goes into effect.This bill essentially allows individuals with a Concealed Handgun Permit to carry "weapons." The purpose of this bill was to correct the issue that CHP holders can legally carry a pistol, but still be arrested for illegally concealing a knife, which most people carry in their pockets.https://ift.tt/3BYRmJj via /r/CCW https://ift.tt/3ldW28g
Unpopular opinion: The Easy-to-Rack spring mechanism (i.e. Shield 9 EZ) is far superior to the traditional spring found in most handguns and is extremely under-utilized in the industry
If I may start with an analogy: it's like the entire industry is still using mechanical steering, even though electric steering exists.I see absolutely no downside to it. I've owned the Shield 9 EZ for over 2 years now, and the easy-to-rack slide is better than anything I've ever used in literally every category: ease of use, disassembly/reassembly, reliability, reloading, cost, safety checks, to name a few. I see no reason that this kind of mechanism shouldn't become the standard in the industry, yet there are only like 3 or 4 handguns in the world that utilize it.I know that this type of mechanism was marketed towards people with weaker hand strength or whatever, but even if you're the strongest person in the world, why wouldn't you want something that seems to be miles ahead of the traditional product?Can someone provide the counterargument? via /r/CCW https://ift.tt/3zXQDq4
SAN ANTONIO TX ZOO QUESTION
If there is anyone familiar with the following; I'd greatly appreciate the help.I will be going to the San Antonio Zoo very soon and I have been trying to find out if they allow Concealed Carry. I tried Googling it and going on their website, as well as calling them but only get automated answers and full voice mailboxes.I don't want to wait until I get up to the gate and see a 30.06 sign staring at me.Does anyone know a good credible source to see if they allow Concealed Carry or not? via /r/CCW https://ift.tt/3ln3EWd
Few carry methods, short trip to the corner store in gym shorts to Friday night carry.
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Y’all like my EDC? I hope I’m not printing too much
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Y’all like my new EDC? I hope its not printing too much
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Question: What is the best way to go about having a CCW with a 507K mounted?
I have been looking at purchasing a Hellcat/ OSP/RDP, Glock48/MOS, or a M&P Shield Performance Center 4" for a new CCW. I am not new to shooting but will be new to shooting handguns with red dots.Based on many reviews, I have decided to go with the Holosun 507K, and found a great deal on one already.Looking at the handguns I am considering, all of them will need to be lightly modified to mount the 507K.My question is, would it be easier to have the 507K mounted on a "non-optics ready" version, or buy an optics ready version?From my understanding, buying an optics ready version would require a mounting plate adapter (at risk of potentially losing co-witness abilities), or shaving down some of the post on the slide (not sure if that is a DIY effort or a machine shop effort).Buying a non-optics ready version, I would have to send off the slide for proper milling for my MRD specifically.I have also noticed that many of the optics ready versions are being sold with a red dot. That wouldn't be a benefit to me at all as I already have the 507K. If going this route, I would likely give the red dot that came with the gun to a friend.Does anyone have a recommendation for which approach would be best/most efficient? via /r/CCW https://ift.tt/379bXMH
Which is Better Self Defense- Hammer vs Machete
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Just picked up the RDP as my new edc. Having a hard time finding a holster that it will fit with the comp on. We the people is the only one that has one and have heard mixed reviews. Have a Tulster for my Sig and love it but their RDP holster won't fit with the comp.
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Pepper Spray or a Flashlight?
This might be a dumb question but I was wondering which one of the two would be best in a self-defense scenario. I was recently in a scenario where I felt ill-prepared to defend myself and would like to boost my self-defense in some way. Most of the information I have read points to pepper spray as the better tool, but I have no clue which is more practical for everyday scenarios.
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Friday, July 30, 2021
My two EDCs along with my "inna woods" partner.
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Permit Holder - Don't Carry
I feel like a gym membership holder who went the first day and never returned.My dad and I went shooting for my birthday 5-6 years ago and decided to complete the CCW permit course at our local range. Last summer, I purchased my first handgun (P365) shortly after renewing my permit. I've only shot my weapon once and I've only tried carrying once, and I found it extremely uncomfortable as I hate even having keys in my pocket.I would love to get out and practice shooting more and I would like to feel comfortable carrying, but the wife doesn't love guns and we don't live in a community that necessarily warrants wearing a firearm at all times.Am I an abomination? Is it okay that I just have a gun in the home for emergencies? It's not like I'm incompetent with my weapon, but I'm no expert. I see these dry-firing videos frequently on this sub and feel like my wife would walk in and freak out if I were to start doing that. via /r/CCW https://ift.tt/3yhuTVw
Can optics be taken on/off with the same holster?
I’m saving up for my first CCW, a FN 509c and plan on getting it with the optic. While I do want a optic, I figured it might be more beneficial to just get the variant thats red dot ready but doesn’t come with the red dot, just so I can have it with me sooner. I figured I’d get a red dot down the road.If I get a holster for it without the red dot, will I need to get a different holster once I get an optic? I’m looking to AIWB carry, predominately looking at Tier1 holsters. via /r/CCW https://ift.tt/3ldLyFS
Transition to RDS - front sight focus
I picked up a pistol with a red dot sight for this first time. When I tried to set up a sight picture my thought proces was “target target front sight WTF is that red dot doing there?” How do you avoid focusing on the front sight instead of putting the dot on the target? I have drilled front sight focus over many thousands of reps. How does one adjust? via /r/CCW https://ift.tt/37baXru
Thoughts on getting a “the medic” first aid bag with thoughts
As you read the title your probably thinking what this has to do with anything here, I don’t like to carry much in the areas I live since it puts a target on my back, I’ve currently got my handgun holstered on the side of my radio next to my right knee when driving. What I want to do is buy one of these (first responder with the local fire dept) and feel like this would be a good idea to keep in my vehicle for personal use or if I need to respond to a call off duty. Now to the real question I came here for, would it be worth putting one of my other handguns in the medic bag when on duty? we have permission to carry concealed for safety reasons (I like in the 313) please take it easy on me since I’m new to the group and still fairly new to having a CCW, thought I’d ask your professional opinions via /r/CCW https://ift.tt/3lfLFki
How to form a gang for sd.
I noticed a certain pattern in self defense.
You are always alone and they always have friends.
Why do people here talk so much about defending yourself instead of learning how to gang up?
If you have friends to back you up and help you out, what do you need all those shitty tactics for, that are useless once another guy steps in?
Fighting is not a good idea, but that's only if you are outnumbered.
Like bullying, it's almost always one against many.
So many people focus on the lone wolf instead of helping them to build a pack.
Submitted July 30, 2021 at 02:38PM by Caspar_Ostermann https://ift.tt/3lm2Xfs
Get rid of people who don't value your boundaries
Let's say someone tells you how something is to be done without you asking for it and you don't want to hear it, you can say: "I am sorry, I am not interested in that" or "I am sorry, I don't have time for that right now".
A sane person would just go mute and go on with their day.
But most just continue lecturing what you don't care about, ie overstepping the boundary you set(which is why I am personally against setting boundaries without enforcing them immediately).
Now of course you could say: "Dude, shut up".
Then he might continue further, getting personal as in "I don't care what you want" or "Oh, touchy".
You don't want to run away, but you also don't want this person to continue talking to you(and he already knows he is bothering you).
How do you accomplish that?
PS: I am talking real life, not some internet forum.
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Safe storage vs. accessibility
Ok I am looking to get a wide range of opinions on this topic. The obvious point of having a CPL/CCW is for self defense. At the same time it is undisputed that the safest way to store a firearm is:No magazineNo round in chamberLocked in a safeAmmunition stored separatelyAmmunition lockedThese two goals are juxtaposed to each other. How exactly are you supposed to defend yourself if you have to:unlock the ammunitionload a clipunlock the safeunlock gunload clip in gunrack slideChances are you'd be able to respond faster with a knife from the kitchen! Not as effective, but definitely a faster response time.The reason I bring this up is because I have a 4 yr old at home right now AND I have someone, recently paroled "due to COVID" who shouldn't have been, so I ABSOLUTELY MUST be able to defend myself and family...but anyone with a kid that young knows that staging a loaded gun without it being locked up is a recipe for disaster.I asked my father, who is a retired state trooper who raised 5 kids, and he told me that the single most important thing is to ensure the gun is locked. i.e. safer to have a locked gun and unlocked ammunition than locked ammunition and an unlocked gun, even though those two states are not mutually exclusive. While he was working he would put a pistol lock on his semiauto and a longshackle on his revolver. The longshackle was a biometric read so he could unlock it while picking it up, point the gun down and the shackle falls off, slam the cylinder closed and he's G2G.Now I don't have a revolver. I have the ever-so-popular SigP365. I also have a Ruger LCP (.22) (which I don't consider for self-defense but just target plinking) as well as a BondArms derringer chambered in .410 which I carry with me when at home. My thoughts are:Fully loaded clip (not in gun but in the safe next to it), unloaded chamber, locked in the safe. The safe I have is a single handgun fingerprint safe (combination and key backup). This is how I have been operating for the past month or two. I have chosen to keep the chamber unloaded because adrenaline is a real thing and I don't want to risk the gun going off as I pull it out of the safe. I can do it perfectly fine when I'm cool, calm and collected but as the saying goes, "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth".So...the point of the post is that I am open to your ideas. One of you out there may have an idea I never even though of. I am also definitely open to changing my storage method, even including keeping one in the chamber if the "solution" is practice more. Especially looking to hear from parents of kids. Is this safe enough in your opinion? Too safe? Too little? What are your thoughts on the matter? via /r/CCW https://ift.tt/3rIGYk8
Shield arms S15 gen 2
Is the metal magazine release all that necessary? Has anybody seen reliability issues with the plastic release? Or is this the company’s way of getting an extra 30 dollars out of me via /r/CCW https://ift.tt/3BW0bDD
Looking for a new holster for my Shield Plus with TLR-6
Just picked up a S&W Shield Plus a coujple of weeks ago. Based on a couple of range trips, it's by far the best micro-compact I've shot. I'm keeping my P365 for pocket carry where appropriate, but I'll be replacing my P365XL with the Shield Plus for when I carry AWIB - I shoot the Shield Plus a whole lot better than the P365XL. I've had great luck with Tier1Concealed (the Xiphos) for AWIB, but I was disappointed to learn that they don't have a holster yet for the Shield Plus (I contacted their customer support and they said their Shield M2 holsters won't fit the Shield Plus). I've spent time trying to find something similar to the T1C. I've come up with two options, but I don't have any experience with either company. Does anyone have experience with TXC Holsters (specifically their Beacon holster) or Slim Fit Holsters (specifically their Guard Ultra holster)? If so, how does it fit? Any experience comparing it to T1C holsters? And, any other holsters I should be looking at (I've looked at a ton so far and even bought a couple which are OKish) - it must support the Shield Plus, TLR-6, and a red-dot optic (which eliminates some of the other good ones I know of on the list)? Thanks, Mike via /r/CCW https://ift.tt/3rKAUHK
Have You Ever Had To Draw?
Have any of you ever had to use your CCW in a situation? If so id like to know what happened. via /r/CCW https://ift.tt/3ffq4op
Near draw experience
Recapping a near draw experience I just had.I bought a new motorcycle helmet today and was really itching to try it out, so after my son got picked up I decided to take my bike out for a spin and see how it feels. I pulled up to a stop light to make a left next to a kid in a fixed up WRX, we were the first vehicles in line. I jokingly revved at him, he smiled and waved. Then I hear a voice from behind.“Where’d you get that bike?” I turn my head and lift my visor, he repeats his question.Admittedly I was completely off guard, and replied, “uh, a dealership in Bend!” My motorcycle is not exactly easy to find new right now so his question sort of made sense.What I didn’t immediately realize is that he wasn’t just hanging out the passenger window, he was standing in the door jam with either a baseball bat or a pipe. He barked back, “no way man, I know where you got that bike, that’s not your bike!”At this point I was ready to either take off like a bat out of hell, or if I couldn’t safely leave and he advanced in front of the car door, I was prepared to draw.Thankfully I heard the WRX take off, and turned to see the light was green. I fled as fast as I could, with him in chase. He ran a red light to keep up with me, so I positioned myself for an escape.At this point we were both doing 50-60mph, so I let him get close enough to me in the lane next to me that I was able to take a turn-off at the very last moment. I took an odd way home cautiously watching for him, and finally got home safely.All things considered, since I’m confident I lost him tonight, I don’t think it will make any difference if I call the local PD to document the incident tonight or in the morning.I’ve been carrying for almost 5 years and this was the first time I’ve ever felt like drawing was a real possibility. I’m big on de-escalation and walking away, and have done that in the past. Tonight felt very different, and I’m happy to say that I felt like my survival instincts were prepared for whatever happened.Side note- I was planning for just a short trip around town and almost left my gun at home. Hindsight I’m so glad I didn’t, and was so glad I had it even though I didn’t have to use it.Commence armchair quarterbacking.-Edited for spelling via /r/CCW https://ift.tt/3BTr4rT
Freedom Friday - Weekly off-topic thread. July 30, 2021
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 https://ift.tt/3lbI7iR
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Looking for an easy 50rd course of fire.
I've just picked up my concealed piece. A Sig P365X. I'm interested in some 50 round courses of fire to refresh my skills with. I'm going to a new to me range on Monday with a box of blazer. via /r/CCW https://ift.tt/3BX1bHx
[CODE] 20% off at Vedder Holsters with code "1776" (free shipping $99+); only 2 days left
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Finally ready to carry safely and comfortably
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Need advice on my frustrating CC pistol setup
Hey there,First time poster here. I need some advice from all of you on my CC setup, that I have been constructing for the past year and still have major issues with it such as printing and sagging mainly.For reference, my setup consists of a SW MP Shield 9mm, Guerrilla Tactical Low Pro Holster, and Blue Alpha Hybrid EDC Belt size 36. I have spent more money than I have liked too/had to build an economic, reliable CCW setup yet I am still have the major issues like I listed above. Images to how it looks are underneath the text part of the post.I just received in the mail my Blue Alpha belt, and while I believe I am going to have to get resized because the annoying nature of my waist size varying from clothing article to clothing article, it still is not supporting my weapon, which mind you is a micro-sized pistol. It is not like I'm carrying around a 1911 on my hip. Note that I have also tried different pants as I was concerned the jeans I was wearing (H&M) were the issue, but I do not think that's the case.I am very frustrated at this point and could use any advice. Feel free to crosspost to any other relevant communities if you feel like.Weapon and HolsterPrinting from the side.Mind the mess, but wearing the BA belt in this photo and the one before. via /r/CCW https://ift.tt/2Wzmf70
Still waiting on my CCW permit, but I found I solution for a shoulder holster with my button up shirts
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Shield TLR-6 holster
Anybody suggest a good holster for a shield 1.0 w/ tlr-6 via /r/CCW https://ift.tt/3f8CaPY
Which state has the best and which has the worst CCW laws?
Just curious on what states are the best and what states to not live in, once retired for gun laws and ccw laws.I'm currently in NJ Which I think has the worst CCW rules, they don't issue to anyone. But maybe not the worst firearm in general rules. NYC the worst for overall? via /r/CCW https://ift.tt/3ycqwuU
New holster! Alien Gear Shapeshift 4.0 IWB.
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Question: Can you apply for a CCW in a county you don't "reside" in?
Hello, the title might be a little confusing, so let me clarify. My situation is based in Ohio, but I figured other states might have similar laws regarding this. As a university student that will be living in the Cincinnati area, one really can't be too careful nowadays. I've decided to go for a ccw in the near future. The local sheriff's office has this section on their website:"In order to apply for the license you must 21 years of age, a legal resident of the United States, and a resident of Hamilton County or an adjoining county. Adjoining counties to Hamilton are Butler, Clermont, and Warren.A resident of another state may obtain a CCW license in Ohio using the application process, however applicant must provide adequate proof of employment in Ohio (within our county or an adjoining county). Proof of employment can be a: pay stub with address of Employer; a letter (on letterhead, dated and signed) from employer stating the applicant is employed at the business; or an employee ID card from a local business."Since I'm originally from the Cleveland area, does this mean that I can't go to a Sheriff's department in Cincinnati to apply for a ccw, or would I need to follow the same process as someone out of state? I know there was some legislation passed earlier on allowing for ccw applications and renewals at any Sheriff's department in Ohio due to COVID, but that seems to have passed. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. via /r/CCW https://ift.tt/2UTUy8B
Remington offering $33M in settlement with Sandy Hook families
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Flying with my CCW
So my wife and I are planning on visiting New Orleans on the 14th for our anniversary. I’ve already checked and my Texas LTC is valid in New Orleans but I’ve never flown so I’m not sure what the process is for checking my CCW. Is there anything that I should be extra aware of? Any advice and help is appreciated. via /r/CCW https://ift.tt/3rJ9gLC
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