Presentation from Purse Holster

[Michael Janich]

I agree with Mike Bane.

Rob does dress better than he does...

[Michael Bane]

Janich...you're just jealous...mb

[ericire12]

I agree with Mike Bane.

Rob does dress better than he does...

Janich...you're just jealous...mb

Looks like the purse thread has started a cat fight..... settle down, ladies, settle down.

[tombogan03884]

I just thought the j-frame comment the most interesting; I've found it to be a common denominator among a number of folks I know. Reckon I should try shooting a Glock at some point in time.

He also said that He often does it, probably for the same reasons YOU do.

I'm glad to see ladies in here contributing ideas and asking questions.

[sash]

My wife and I finally got to watch this episode last night.  She most often carries in a purse.  As a veterinarian, she finds it much more practical.  On the other hand, her comment after that segment was very telling.  She told me she needs much more practice on the presentation.  While that is something she can do at home, while dry firing, it is something she just doesn't do enough.  Given that the presentation will almost necessarily be slower than from a holster, she at least realizes that more practice is required.

I like Michael Bane's idea that a purse might allow a lady to actually place her hand on the firearm earlier in a situation.  However, most of the purpose-built handbags I've seen (and that my wife uses) have a slot in the end that holds the gun.  That position might actually draw MORE attention to the fact that she is "grabbing iron" than if the gun were accessed through the top.  Just a thought.

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[bperkins4587]

It's interesting talking to women at work who are purchasing a handgun for personal carry and most just want a carry option with a purse or handbag of some sort. Regardless of the presentation it's all about practice, practice practice. I can tell you as a woman at times it's very trying to get practice time at the range. Seems like every man within a 50ft. radius wants to tell you what you should be doing. It's an overload of information to say the least.

Growing up I shot rifles and didn't have much experience with handguns. I wasn't comfortable with them and frankly they scared the heck out of me. Seemed too easy to make a mistake with a handgun versus a long gun. So when I bought my first handgun last year, it was quite a surprise to my hubby. Well I don't know if it was the handgun (M&P 9) I purchased or the fact that I actually brought home a handgun and not a rifle.

Off to the range we went, and whew what an eye opening experience that was. Between the instruction on how to safely operate the gun, hold the gun, stance, trigger pull, acquiring target, position of my arms, pulling it out of the holster etc etc etc it was just information overload. Finally after about 15 or 20 minutes hubby walked away mumbling something about "you're not listening to me". But he did say later he "got it" that he was giving me way to much to think about instead of just teaching safe handling and allow me to find out what was comfortable and worked for me.

About 4000 rounds later, I'm safe, confident and comfortable with my gun. It just took hours of practice and still more hours needed until it becomes second nature.

I love seeing women in the store purchasing firearms. Perhaps there will be one less victim of violent crime. Confidence, strength, pride and just an inner peace of mind shouldn't be words exclusively for men.

[tombogan03884]

 You may have noticed what most experienced trainers say, the absolute worst person in the world to train a woman in gun handling is their husband or boyfriend.
Advocate training from a professional trainer when talking to your lady friends, your story is a good example why.
The truth is that even if all men WERE born with the I can shoot gene, many of them stink as teachers, and a close  personal relationship with the student will only make it worse. Basic classes are offered through most ranges and many gun stores, while they may not have a business relationship with the trainer they will be able to give you names of ones in that area. Police Dept.s are also a good source of this info if they themselves do not offer a ladies self defense class.
Welcome to the forum, hope to see more posts giving the ladies view point.

[shooter32]

You may have noticed what most experienced trainers say, the absolute worst person in the world to train a woman in gun handling is their husband or boyfriend.
Advocate training from a professional trainer when talking to your lady friends, your story is a good example why.
The truth is that even if all men WERE born with the I can shoot gene, many of them stink as teachers, and a close  personal relationship with the student will only make it worse. Basic classes are offered through most ranges and many gun stores, while they may not have a business relationship with the trainer they will be able to give you names of ones in that area. Police Dept.s are also a good source of this info if they themselves do not offer a ladies self defense class.
Welcome to the forum, hope to see more posts giving the ladies view point.

+10

[ericire12]

About 4000 rounds later, I'm safe, confident and comfortable with my gun. It just took hours of practice and still more hours needed until it becomes second nature.

Its is like that with every shooter, so dont think it is just you. Any adult learning to shoot is also going to take more time to get over that curve then someone who grew up shooting. Adult first time shooters will have far more years of mental predispositions that they will have to overcome. They will often have to spend a great deal of time shooting just to get to the point of being comfortable handling and being around firearms and then start the process of learning to be efficient and building a skill set.

[bperkins4587]

 "You may have noticed what most experienced trainers say, the absolute worst person in the world to train a woman in gun handling is their husband or boyfriend."

LOL ain't that the truth. But I did appreciate all of the information he passed on to me and I have been able to incorporate most of it into my shooting. It just took time. You should hear the story about how my dad taught me to shoot for the first time. Needless to say I understood from an early age the power of guns.  

It's amazing how quickly shooting can become an obsession. I find very few things more gratifying or such a great release of frustration than going to the range and hunting paper and steel.