Concealed carry problem- Does anybody else run into this.

[photoman]

OK, here's what I think you are saying: The first is a safety issue with drawing and shooting. I assume the danger is that drawing and reholstering carries an increased risk of ND. The second is that if you remove your gun from concealment, then any observers will know where you keep your CC. Is that what you mean?

99.9% of the gun ranges out there will have a fit if they see you holding a gun in any other direction except downrange and they don't want you futzing with loaded guns unless it is pointed downrange.

 

[shouldazagged]

'One of my "missions" in life is to convince new shooters that a tuned Centennial, that is always carried, is a much better option than a high capacity semi-auto that is left at home.'

You're preaching to the choir here. I've carried a 1990 Model 640 in .38 Special, rated for +P and holding the old FBI load, every day for well over ten years. A fine smith gave it a really nice trigger and action job, and I'm confident that if push comes to thug it can help save my elderly posterior. It goes everywhere with me that's legal, which didn't prove to be the case when I briefly tried carrying a full-sized Glock .40 concealed years ago.

 

[Chris L.]

At about 5-7 yards I think I can shoot my LCP better then snubbies. I like the gun, cause being small I have it more often. But I have had lots of jams. Sent it to Ruger. They said 5 jams in 400 was pretty good. I said it is not a range gun, but for self defense.

It may be the first gun I ever sell. I consider it just a 1 shot.

5 jams out of 400 is totally unacceptable for a CCW pistol you may need to bet your life on. Anyone of those jams could happen at the most inopportune time. Murphy's law seems to especially apply to firearms.

When I had my LCP, I found that any .380acp ammo over 90gr caused issues with mine. I never had any problems with Hornady Critical Defense, Speer Gold Dots or PMC Bronze FMJ ammo. All are 90gr. Try those if you haven't already before deciding to sell.

I eventually sold mine, but it was for other reasons then reliability problems.

 

[Chris L.]

A few thoughts on the subject... My experience is...

1. 50% of the people that get a CHL never even carry a gun.

2. 40% of the people that get a CHL buy the biggest, baddest, highest capacity "master blaster" semi-auto they can find. Then proceed to carry it for about a week and then stop carrying after complaining about how heavy or hard it is to carry and conceal. Or... they buy the smallest, lightweight gun they see on the shelf because, "it will be easy to carry." They take it to the range ONCE and then put in in the drawer, never to be shot or carried again.

3. The other 10% are "shooters" and are already familiar with guns, know how to shoot them well and buy a reasonable carry gun that fits their lifestyle so that they can be armed daily.

Sounds about right to me.

One of my "missions" in life is to convince new shooters that a tuned Centennial, that is always carried, is a much better option than a high capacity semi-auto that is left at home.

Unless that high capacity semi-auto left at home is for home defense!

 

[Chris L.]

My carry problem is that I am still not equipped with appropriate clothing to actually conceal anything. So for now I am carrying in the house as I try different holsters and locations to figure out what works for me but not outside anywhere yet. I also don't have enough practice with my new weapon to feel comfortable with it, once I do I suspect I'll carry everywhere it is permitted but until then I'm still in training mode

I don't know what type of gun you have, but if it's small enough, get yourself a cheap pocket holster. You can always slip that into a pair of pants with deep pocket while you try out different carry options.

 

[corvino]

I carry a ruger lcp (380 auto) and it's very hard to hit anything with it. It has some recoil with a very small handle grip. So I need to practice more with it but with all the madness, the ranges around here (North Dallas) have wait times of over an hour. It's ridiculous.

I always carry, rarely forget to carry. I just need more practice or I need to carry something a little bigger.

I just wish you were in North Dallas. Sounds like you have an outdoor range and a cool guy to let people come and shoot.....

I own a ruger lcp 380 and carry it occasionally.
From what I gathered from thay gun is it definitely isn't a fun gun to shoot or range gun. After fifty rounds my hands hurtin and its basically a one hand shooter.
I never had a problem with it out of the 300 round thru it of multiple types of ammo.

I would trust my life with it thats for sure!
And really, thats all that matters!

Sent From My Galaxy S3

 

[Chris L.]

Over the years I have had numerous people out to my range wanting to shoot their new concealed carry gun. Most of the time the really newbes can't hit the side of a barn from the inside. I tell them that they need to "practice from time to time and always have the gun with you where you can". Most of these folks are members of my church or people that I ride with on our motorcycles. Very often is the case when I see them. I will say "you haven't been out to shoot lately and where is your carry piece". More often than not they say they left it at home.

I would rather these types not bother carrying at all if they can't shoot and aren't serious about practicing. They could cause more harm then good.

 

[battlegraduate09]

I dont have a whole lot to add to this thread, most topics have been covered, but I am surprised that people even still buy LCP 380s. It is a horrible gun, in my opinion. I hated everything about it. I had one for all of about 3 days and several rounds fired at the range. I ended up getting rid of it and short time after I bought a bodygaurd 380. While it does fit my hand better, it is still not one of my favorite guns by a long shot. The only purpose that firearm serves is in the summertime, i throw on a pair of shorts and slip it in my pocket with a pocket holster. I would rather be undergunned than without a gun.

For conceal carry, everyday, everywhere I go it is a Shield 40. I would really really like to find a 1911 E series 45 in black and use an IWB holster and see if i could get used to that.

 

[MP22]

Don't see a problem.

 

[Neumann]

OK, here's what I think you are saying: The first is a safety issue with drawing and shooting. I assume the danger is that drawing and reholstering carries an increased risk of ND. The second is that if you remove your gun from concealment, then any observers will know where you keep your CC. Is that what you mean?

Right on both counts! If I need range time with my preferred carry, and CC is legal, I encase the first and wear a different one.