It's hard to hide a full sized gun and be neat looking, unless one wears a sport coat. Rig will not matter as much as the clothing, my wife likes her shirts untucked so it would not be to hard to conceal. When I was a LEO I usually wore a sweatshirt to hide the firearm, unless I was in court and then it was sport coat. I don't consider purse carry a good idea for CC, but YMMV. She might consider a flash bang holster. OC is sooo much simpler.
Probably not with a large from, but a small frame 9 or 380 should be no problem. Give her time she will get tired of trying to hide a gun. I had to carry one and the policy was it must be concealed. Most times I left it at home, many depts have changed their policy since I wore a badge.Unfortunately, she isn't completely comfortable with OC (the picture was taken in our house) and her job "doesn't allow" carry of firearms by employees.
Do you think she could conceal well with a flashbang holster?
Probably not with a large from, but a small frame 9 or 380 should be no problem. Give her time she will get tired of trying to hide a gun. I had to carry one and the policy was it must be concealed. Most times I left it at home, many depts have changed their policy since I wore a badge.
BTW your wife is a good looking woman. Maybe get her a shiny gun with pearl handles she will want to carry openly.
Thanks. She is quite a catch! You mention large form pistols, and I was wondering if you were aware that the Glock 29 is a subcompact pistol? Still, it is double-stack, which makes it a bit thicker than not.
My wife is a lefty too, so this should be helpful.Check with Cathy Jackson a Cornered Cat - she has started blogging and might be willing to delve into the topic. She writes for/edits some concealed carry magazine, too.
Contact AGirl at AGirlandhergun. She's a lefty but has done some good research.
The big thing is to balance the need for determining what she is going to carry with determining how/where she is going to carry it. The "best" holster might not be right for the gun she selects, or vice versa. Also think about some meet-ups with folks who have Brand X so she can try it out before sinking $$ into an internet purchase.
Tell her "it's shopping" - it may make her hate the proccess a bit less. Just be prepared to answer why there are not holster stores like there are shoe stores.
stay safe.
1) Your wife is a pretty woman.
2) There's something really sexy about a woman with a gun.
3) Here is a couple of links that could get her started in the right direction. The "limalife" woman has a lot of knowledge of guns and such, and from a woman's point of view.
http://youtu.be/ogGBPVk5GQk
http://youtu.be/6id83qgQVic (This one is in like 4 parts)
http://youtu.be/1yCD7aGacvU
Unfortunately, she isn't completely comfortable with OC (the picture was taken in our house) and her job "doesn't allow" carry of firearms by employees.
Do you think she could conceal well with a flashbang holster?
If her employer doesn't allow firearms, I would suggest she not carry at work. I know my company has the same policy, and if caught I'd likely be terminated. Eventhough I CC, it's too risky and not worth losing my job over. I keep mine in a lockbox that is locked via cable underneath my seat in my truck in the parking lot while inside the building.
Your job is more valuable than your life? I guess you're one of those lucky people that can replace one but not the other.
You said you carry 24/7, then say you don't carry 24/7 because it isn't "practicable" (sic).
I think you need to sit back and learn a bit more before you start spouting off advice to others.
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Oh for christ's sake, have some common sense. If someone says they carry 24/7, that means they carry all time with the exception of restricted areas or where it's not practicable, ie in bed, showering, etc.
You state you understand that 24/7 means ALL the time, then contradict yourself by saying 24/7 isn't all the time. Nice.
Out of respect for the OP, and his request for actual help, I won't participate in derailing the thread further.
You state you understand that 24/7 means ALL the time, then contradict yourself by saying 24/7 isn't all the time. Nice.
Out of respect for the OP, and his request for actual help, I won't participate in derailing the thread further.