Purse guns

[Jay]

This might be a dumb/silly question, but how do you practice shooting through the purse? (and don't worry JetGirl, I'm not attached to my purses..hmmmm, perhaps ugly is better, all the more likely I won't hesitate to perforate it...thanks. )

Not actually shooting thru the purse, but positioning the gun within the purse, accessing the gun while it's in the purse, presentation of the gun from the purse, movement while doing so, and potentially using the purse itself as a weapon. Most importantly, situational awareness.

Most ranges will not allow drawing from concealment, or movement, much less shooting from a vehicle.

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[88GT]

Hey, if you really think it's worth a try...Goodwill has them for a buck or two.

Yeah, I'm not worried about the destruction of a purse. It's not using a purse that is like that one I carry. You know how they say train with what you carry and all that jazz.

And some of those Goodwill purses need shooting.

 

[jgreiner]

Why are they so ugly?

Here is an idea, that may or may not work. But why not find a pocket style holster for you particular gun (if available).....then place that in your purse. And if you wanted it secured in your purse...a bit of velcro on one side of the pocket holster would do the trick.

I have a friend that did just that for carrying in his vehicle......he attached the pocket holster to the inside of his center console.

 

[JetGirl]

Not actually shooting thru the purse, but positioning the gun within the purse, accessing the gun while it's in the purse, presentation of the gun from the purse, movement while doing so, and potentially using the purse itself as a weapon.

Probably all useful to a point. But if the girl wants to shoot through her purse...let her shoot through her purse! (P.S. I want front row seats)

Most importantly, situational awareness.

Absolutely ^.

And some of those Goodwill purses need shooting.

HA!! You know it.

 

[JetGirl]

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88GT, if he's offering range time...do it!

 

[88GT]

Here is an idea, that may or may not work. But why not find a pocket style holster for you particular gun (if available).....then place that in your purse. And if you wanted it secured in your purse...a bit of velcro on one side of the pocket holster would do the trick.

I have a friend that did just that for carrying in his vehicle......he attached the pocket holster to the inside of his center console.

That's what I end up doing regardless of the purse. I've found that even the purses dedicated to carry have such a small zippered opening for the concealment compartment that I can't grab the handgun (a snubby) and withdraw my now-fatter hand. I haven't used the concealment compartment in ages.

BUT. Off-the-rack purses aren't built to put up with me or my abuse. Stitching inevitably wears out within a few months. I carried my last purse made specifically for concealment for 3 years. I should have known not to mess with a good thing. Now I can't find a style/size that works.

JG, I'll be sure to get pics.

 

[JetGirl]

JG, I'll be sure to get pics.

To heck with pics!! Lemme know if/when you go and I'll try to get down there if I can! We can do lunch while Jay holds our gaudy Goodwill purses. (Only fair...I held his wallet. )
Just give me a heads up with lead time so I can plan on $$ and time. (And no driving in icy crap! It's coming...)

 

[Jason1508]

Whats the best hand gun for a woman to start out with whose never shot one?

 

[Jay]

We can do lunch while Jay holds our gaudy Goodwill purses. (Only fair...I held his wallet. )

No, I took care of my own wallet, YOU'RE the one who didn't have one, and I never let mine get outa sight. Uhhhh, and just so ya know... I'll go gun shopping with ya, but purse shopping..... yer on yer own....

 

[Jay]

Whats the best hand gun for a woman to start out with whose never shot one?

Don't be gender-specific..... my same old response to the same question ...


This is strictly my opinion, and has worked in many years of firearms training, and for men and ladies alike. Buy a handgun just like you would buy a pair of shoes. If Ol' Joe over here says he likes Charlie China tennis shoes, and you're looking for a new pair of shoes, do you run out and buy Joe's pick, just because HE likes 'em? Probably not. If a new shooter is asking what to buy for a carry gun, it doesn't matter what works for me, or anyone else. I suggest telling that new shooter to go to many gun shops, and/or gun shows, and handle all the guns they can get hold of. Just like they would try on shoes. Before long they'll be able to make a list of guns that feel ok, pretty good, real good, and "that really feels great in my hands". The last two are the ones to pursue, and here's why I say that....
If a given handgun doesn't feel "right" in your hands, you'll not shoot it enough to become proficient with it, because it's not comfortable, and you won't like shooting it. Just like you rarely wear shoes that are UNcomfortable. If you're not gonna become proficient with it, save your money, and buy a ball bat to carry. With proper training, and fundamentals, he/she can learn to shoot almost any handgun, or any caliber. Very few folks can re-train their hands to make just any handgun feel comfortable. The last suggestion.........proper shooting techinques, practiced slowly, but proficiently, will breed speed. Do it slowly, and do it the right way, every time.......If you practice speed first, and introduce less efficient techniques into your training, you'll have to do it all over again to get it right.

By the way..... anyone who introduces a new shooter to our pastime by having them start with a large-caliber handgun, makes a very poor decision. Yes, some folks do ok starting out with large calibers, but the vast majority will not continue to shoot if their very 1st experience is with .50 S&W. Start with a .22 caliber something, and as your technique/accuracy improves, work up from there. Caliber doesn't count until after you can hit your target.

There always will be a trade-off..... light weight, more recoil...... shorter barrel, more recoil... just sayin....

Again, just my ramblings.... but they work for me...

Shoot Safely....

 

[MrsXtremeVel]

Don't be gender-specific..... my same old response to the same question ...


This is strictly my opinion, and has worked in many years of firearms training, and for men and ladies alike. Buy a handgun just like you would buy a pair of shoes. If Ol' Joe over here says he likes Charlie China tennis shoes, and you're looking for a new pair of shoes, do you run out and buy Joe's pick, just because HE likes 'em? Probably not. If a new shooter is asking what to buy for a carry gun, it doesn't matter what works for me, or anyone else. I suggest telling that new shooter to go to many gun shops, and/or gun shows, and handle all the guns they can get hold of. Just like they would try on shoes. Before long they'll be able to make a list of guns that feel ok, pretty good, real good, and "that really feels great in my hands". The last two are the ones to pursue, and here's why I say that....
If a given handgun doesn't feel "right" in your hands, you'll not shoot it enough to become proficient with it, because it's not comfortable, and you won't like shooting it. Just like you rarely wear shoes that are UNcomfortable. If you're not gonna become proficient with it, save your money, and buy a ball bat to carry. With proper training, and fundamentals, he/she can learn to shoot almost any handgun, or any caliber. Very few folks can re-train their hands to make just any handgun feel comfortable. The last suggestion.........proper shooting techinques, practiced slowly, but proficiently, will breed speed. Do it slowly, and do it the right way, every time.......If you practice speed first, and introduce less efficient techniques into your training, you'll have to do it all over again to get it right.

By the way..... anyone who introduces a new shooter to our pastime by having them start with a large-caliber handgun, makes a very poor decision. Yes, some folks do ok starting out with large calibers, but the vast majority will not continue to shoot if their very 1st experience is with .50 S&W. Start with a .22 caliber something, and as your technique/accuracy improves, work up from there. Caliber doesn't count until after you can hit your target.

There always will be a trade-off..... light weight, more recoil...... shorter barrel, more recoil... just sayin....

Again, just my ramblings.... but they work for me...

Shoot Safely....

Jay...don't you remember our "women and shoes" conversation we had when the family and I came to your training class?

 

[JetGirl]

Jay...don't you remember our "women and shoes" conversation we had when the family and I came to your training class?

Heck, I wasn't even there for that one and *I* know it. You might have to tailor it now.

 

[MrsXtremeVel]

Heck, I wasn't even there for that one and *I* know it. You might have to tailor it now.

I had to giggle when I read that. He might need to use a different analogy.

 

[JetGirl]

I had to giggle when I read that. He might need to use a different analogy.

Hey, if she really does go and she picks a time in your spring break, I'll swing by and pick you up! Bring a gaudy purse, but leave your wallet at home. I've got that covered...with Jay's.

 

[MrsXtremeVel]

Hey, if she really does go and she picks a time in your spring break, I'll swing by and pick you up! Bring a gaudy purse, but leave your wallet at home. I've got that covered...with Jay's.

Definitely sounds like a plan! Do we have to wait until Spring???

 

[JetGirl]

Definitely sounds like a plan! Do we have to wait until Spring???

Hmm...I guess since it's 88GT's thang, we should ask HER when. LOL

 

[Jay]

I'm beginnin' to get a strange feelin' about all this....

 

[JetGirl]

I'm beginnin' to get a strange feelin' about all this....

And THAT is what makes it all worthwhile...

 

[JetGirl]

Face it, girl peeps. SOME purses were just MADE to get shot.

OK, wait.
*IF* I actually carried a purse... I'd so walk around with the armadillo.

 

[CindyE]

*IF* I actually carried a purse... I'd so walk around with the armadillo.

OK- I wanna know how you get away with not carrying a purse! I hate purses, and didn't carry one for many years, but as i got older and needed bifocals and other such crap, it seemed like a necessary evil. I'll probably have to continue, but it bugs me. I long for the freedom of no purse!