Conceal & Carry Gun Primer

See also the article on my blog at: http://bigcitydruid.blogspot.com/2008/07/why-taurus-247-pro.html

Factors to consider and my opinion on them when deciding what defensive handgun to carry.

Correction:
From: BMBteke397, "Sprinfield only offers a thumb safety on the XD 45 Tactical (5" barrel). It's part number is XD966HCSP06, and your local retailer should be able to look that up and provide pricing and availability. The XD(M) was actually origionaly in .40 and it was just recently released as a 9mm.

The XD's are manufactured in Karlovac, Croatia by HS Produkt, and in Croatia it is called an HS2000. I own three XDs and I stand by them, but I do like my 24/7 in .40cal also."

- thanks for the correction, man.

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[sean98gsx]

ok i am 19 and i am moving to fort worth tx and i want to buy a kimber 1911 and carry it, would it be possible for me to get a carry permit? ive herd people ssay i can get one but ive read that i have to be 21, please help, thanks

[merddyn2002]

@sean98gsx As of right now, state law says you have to be 21 to get a CHL. However, I believe you are still allowed to have a gun concealed in your vehicle since texas expanded the official definition of "traveling" in the last few years. Texas has always allowed you to have a weapon on you while traveling, but the definition of traveling has been arbitrary from county to county and even city to city. Now it's anytime you're behind the wheel. It MUST be concealed though.

[merddyn2002]

@sean98gsx There are some Law enforcement officers that will try to blow smoke about it has to be out of your reach and/or unloaded. The recent supreme court decision basically blew that out of the water. It is possible you will run into some knucklehead cop that will arrest you, but you will likely beat the charge in court. Keep in mind that I am not a lawyer. Keep in mind that I am not a lawyer and what I tell you should not be construed as legal advice.

[nike12000haha]

Hey man i really like your article very nicely thought out, I am interested in carrying and you deff gave me a few things to tink about before I pick my holster as we as a few other things! Thank you for this.

[merddyn2002]

@nike12000haha cool man, glad you dig it :)

[atxdanger]

@sean98gsx I am a current CHL in the Ft. Worth area so i have this advice for you. If you are 19, you are only allowed to have a long gun in your vehicle while travelling. And in most cases you have to be travelling to/from a gunshow, range or hunting trip. So that mostly takes that out of the defense equation. Also, In Tx you must be 21 to purchase and carry/travel/conceal a handgun. I would highly suggest consciously keeping yourself out of any unfriendly situations until your 21st. It.....

[atxdanger]

@sean98gsx I am a current CHL in the Ft. Worth area so i have this advice for you. If you are 19, you are only allowed to have a long gun in your vehicle while travelling. And in most cases you have to be travelling to/from a gunshow, range or hunting trip. So that mostly takes that out of the defense equation. Also, In Tx you must be 21 to purchase and carry/travel/conceal a handgun. I would highly suggest consciously keeping yourself out of any unfriendly situations until your 21st. It will..

[TheGeorgeGuide]

Great info. Springfield xd made in usa or croatia?

checkout my videos on concealed carry...let me know what you think- Shane George

[nike12000haha]

hey man i really like your article very nicely thought out, I am interested in carrying and you deff gave me a few things to tink about before I pick my holster as we as a few other things! Thank you for this.