Nice article! When I went down this road 7 or 8 years ago, a lot of articles I came across recommended some very conspicous, uncomfortable and impractical belts.
I have one of the 5.11 leather belts and it works very well, and also doesn’t loo tactical. I really like buying gear from Mom and Pop shops whenever I can, and I highly recommend these two, both of which are under $50.
The Wilderness Frequent Flyer:
Very comfortable, doesn’t look tactical and I’ve been wearing one for 3 years.
My other favorite is the Master Mind Tactics Specialist:
I’ve been wearing one of these at work on my station uniform for at least 4 years. Awesome belt, minimalist, comfortable even underneath my turnout gear. And low and behold, they’re on sale right now!
If you carry, know your history. I taught a class on this shoot out yesterday. This is the start of the semi-auto in law enforcement and the changing of tactics. If you take the time to read this, note the perps were not under the influence of any drugs or alcohol. Read and imagine yourself fighting this type of enemy and what it takes to put them down.
I’ve got a one-on-one session with a range officer tomorrow to learn about practical shooting/competitions. But I realized, I should probably be watching people participate in them or talk about rules/tips for it.
There are just so many videos that it’s overwhelming and I’m not sure where to begin.
Does anyone here have a YouTube recommendation for that?
I just got a new sandpaper wrap for my HK. My grip was slipping after the first round and I’d find myself resetting after every shot. So hopefully this solves that problem.
The importance of safe weapon handling when holstering and unholstering cannot be overstated. Adhering to safety protocols minimizes the risk of negligent discharges, maintains lethality, and safeguards the lives of yourself and those around you.
When holstering a pistol, you must exercise caution and precision. The process involves securely placing the weapon back into its holster without any negligent discharges. Proper training emphasizes maintaining control over the firearm, keeping the finger off the trigger, and aligning the muzzle away from the body and any personnel nearby. By following these safety procedures, you minimize the risk of negligent discharges and ensure the safety of yourself and others.
Similarly, when unholstering a pistol, safe handling is critical. It involves a deliberate and controlled action to draw the weapon swiftly and smoothly while maintaining muzzle awareness and trigger discipline. It is important to keep your finger off the trigger until you have identified a threat and made a conscious decision to engage. This prevents accidental discharges and ensures that the weapon is only deployed when necessary.
I would suggest carrying a gun you’re comfortable with and can get on target quickly is more important than ultimate conceal-ability. Fumbling around, missing your target, potentially dropping a misfit gun would be catastrophic. A little bulge here and there may alarm a handful of people who recognize it, but fuck them.
An ability to hold more ammo is technically a nice feature, but if a 10 round gun fits better than a 15 round offering, buy extra magazines and carry them in pouches.
I need a fat grip or I’m all over the map. A CZ Omega is my carry. Compact and the grip is a little short but still thick enough to be steady in my hand. As it’s not a deck of cards it imprints a bit, but you can buy clothes to cover larger guns fairly well.
The brands advertising belly concealment work wonders. I’ve always hated conceal carry clothing because it’s like wearing an umbrella, but True Classic all over social media and their copy cats design shirts to billow out over a belly, but not in an obvious way. If you have broad shoulders and a slimmer waist they conceal guns very well instead.
Completely agree on first point: I’ve seen so many folks who take their .45 ACP to the range while carrying a 9mm or .380 ACP even that they practice once every few months with… And whenever I asked 'em “Why the hell aren’t you just carrying your .45?!” they be like" it’s too bulky".
Sometimes smaller hands is a blessing for sure, my G43X fits like a glove Gonna check trueclassics out def
Also if you’re in need of a gun blog - https://gunicorns.com/ are pretty good. Not many posts there yet, but looks to be a decent source of info.
One of the most common problems I encounter teaching firearm basics.
Grip strength is an attribute that is often underestimated by most individuals, focusing on upper body strengthening. Your ability to effectively handle objects, tools, and even adversaries often starts and or ends with your grip.
Grip strength refers to the force exerted by the muscles of the hand and forearm to hold, grasp, or manipulate objects – or how much power it can generate. It’s the cornerstone for a variety of physical skills, from lifting to pulling and even to striking. It’s not just the purview of martial artists, rock climbers or manual laborers; grip strength is crucial in numerous operations to everyday tasks.
We’ve always been at the point where this is a pertinent question.
Intervening with violence or even the threat of violence has never been a simple decision. Civilians do not possess the same legal immunities that LEO’s do, nor do we have the same obligations LEO’s do.
If you carry a concealed handgun, as I do, you owe it to yourself, the people under your protection and everyone else around you to act with prudence at all times.
Even if you aren’t armed with lethal force, deciding to intervene to protect others can have catastrophic consequences. Daniel Penny is currently facing manslaughter and reckless homicide charges for his decision to intervene in a dangerous situation on a New York City subway on May 1 of this year.
I should expand my comment to say “as a sweeping concern”. Defense of oneself and another has always been a problematic decision in some regions. I’m biased for Texas.
It wasn’t long ago Joe Horn shot people in the back and killed them as they were running away after robbing his out of town neighbors and he was acquitted.
Another guy heard his truck being stolen on the driveway. Ran outside to see them pulling off, so he jumped in wife’s car, chased them something like 14 miles before running them off the road and shooting them to death. No charges.
Lots of stories like this. Then you have the Uber driver confronted with an AK-47 in Austin who shot back and is currently in jail. Granted it was Austin, but still.
The fact it is even a question whether or not to defend another is ridiculous, just like NY politics.
Gonna check trueclassics out def