Anyone watch the show the "Best Defense" on the Outdoor channel?
They show scenarios of violent crimes and how you should respond with defense tips using knives/handguns.
Ive been watching it lately, and find it pretty interesting as I have no training.
Is some/all/none of it good info...
Wow, didn't expect to get this much advice. Sorry, understatement, so much informed, hands on advise. Ive got lots to research and think about. Thanks Ingo.
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my wife and went there a few weekends ago. Very friendly guys. only 5 lanes, but it was nice.
My wife tried my 1911 and shot the target hanger (mangled it). The guys didn't charge us. Since I bought a box of ammo and targets they didn't charge us for two people on the lane either.
Ill add it to the list. Thx for the info. It sounds like what she'd be happy with
I'd prefer she didn't carry in her purse, but she will not wear a holster, either IWB/OWB, and definitely not OC.
She's never attended a class, but she's been shooting my G17. She's been to the range with me a dozen times, can load the magazine/gun, etc. She a decent shot at 7-10 yards. She has probably 500 rounds under her belt.
She already has kind of made her choice, she hated my 1911, and finds to...
Good info Kludge. Never looked for a CCW purse, but I don't think she'll be up to giving up her beloved Coach purse.
Oh, and yes what ever firearm will be in a holster. We have a 3 and 5 year old. Last thing I want is an accidental discharge and something terrible happening.
That goes without saying. Just trying to narrow down her choices. She won't know what to look at, or research any handguns. I want to be able to have 3 or 4 choices for her to handle at a LGS and pick one.
Thanks for all the suggestions. Haven't shot a Gen 4 Glock. The smallest id want to go is the Bersa Thunder size. Was thinking maybe Sig P232/238.
Ill have to take a look at the Walther PK380. Smaller than a G19..thats good size. Looks bigger on internet pictures.
Sorry, should've mentioned it should be small, due to carrying in her purse. If its full size she'll never carry it.
I haven't shot a .380 in ten years, but was a full size Walther.
A pocket .380 will have more kick than a standard 9mm?
I want my wife to carry a handgun, but she thinks my Glock 17 has to much recoil, and of course hates shooting my .45 1911.
So I'm thinking a .380 should do the trick. She's not a huge gun nut, so it needs to be simple to operate, load/unload, etc., and must be a reliable shooter, nothing...
I used to live in Seattle, and my brother still does. Wonder if this will make his wife understand why his carries a Glock 23 CCW?
My wife asked me why I wanted to carry, and told her in case something like this happens I can defend myself/our family. Her response is things like this never...
Only watched the first few minutes, but come on.
He's "carrying" appendix IWB with no holster, stupid right there. He's never carried before. Then is shackled with some huge shirt he looks like he would never wear, a helmet and gloves and is expected to pull "his" weapon.
This was setup...