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Hi Im a lpr and live in Florida. I have just applied for my ccw (concealed carry weapons permit) and just wondered if anybody else has bothered to get one. If so will you carry and what will you carry


Regards

Alan

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Hello ,
I carry a Springfield XD 40 s&W or CZ-75 9 mm. I carry a concealed weapon

when I go hunting and almost everyday on the farm against predators.

Usually I don't carry my gun concealed but it easier to navigate within the legal boundaries of carrying a hand gun.

Actually I prefer the Springfield XD over the XDM because of the handling.

Don't like Glock

Kind Regards
CCR

Kind Regards
CCR

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i have just got my concealed permit here in pittsburgh and intend to get a glock 23 next week, hopefully a OD green one. i had no problems getting it other than having to have 3 months utility bills, 3 of the same type that is, it doesnt say that on the pa website but thats what they wanted, not an easy task in this paperless society but i do have them now and i just need to keep them all so that i always have the last 3 months.
colin

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Talk with your dealer. They also accepting bank staements by the way.


Kind Regards
CCR

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I have not done so but was thinking of getting one.

I had a chat with the County Police Chief at Bingo last night!

Round here you are the odd one out not to have one.

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That was your NICS check - blame the Brady Bunch. If PA has a residency requirement for CHL that's > 3 months, your plastic will trump that, in future, when you buy from an FFL.

To answer the OP, quite a few of us on here carry. I carry a Bersa 9mm UC in a Crossbreed Supertuck IWB, with Ruger LCP in a Desantis pocket holster as a BUG (or an only gun if I'm wearing tight pants). Others swear by other holsters, e.g. Ray's Downunders - it's all about what works best for you.

Edited to add - don't get a Glock, FFS.

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When I went they said I didn't need one. In fact they get pretty upset when I don't keep my penis zipped up.

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What is the ruger lcp l;ike as Ive heard tyhat it has feed problems with some hollow point ammo. Im thinking about getting one but believe yiou have to find an ammo that feedseliably. Im also thinking about getting a glock 30 45acp as a main carry weapon

Alan

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Everyone's got a story about how this or that semi-auto won't feed JHPs. FWIW, I can tell you from experience that the LCP reliably feeds both DRT and Hornady CD JHPs. It's a good gun.

If you're going to carry a .45, don't forget to buy bigger trousers. Seriously, with the gun and the IWB holster, you'll need an extra 2"-3" in the waistband.

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I find this a really intersting thread. We have a Raven P25 pistol that my wife's ex got for her (which, by the way, she's never even fired). I find the slide action to be a bit crappy, but it's an inexpensive gun so I can't complain too much. I've actually been looking for something a bit better (read = newer, more reliable), so if anyone has a suggestion for a semi-automatic I'm open to just about anything in the $350-$500 range.

It's fairly easy to get a CCDW (carry concealed deadly weapon) permit in Kentucky. Most folks in this part of the country bypass the need for a CCDW by simply having 3 or 4 rifles/shotguns mounted on the back of their pickup and a few handguns in the glovebox! :) Ah, the joys of living in a small community!

Ian

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The Ravens are sweet little pocket pistols and fun to work on. Only worth about $50, though and .22LR is probably a more effective round than .25ACP.

Of the two I've mentioned so far, the Ruger LCP, is a .380 and about the same size as your Raven. Pay $300 for one of those. The Bersa (or Firestorm - same thing) 9mm Ultra Compact - will set you back around $350 and is good value for the money.

In between the two, size wise, a couple of my buddies like the KelTec P11. It's 9mm, bigger than the LCP but smaller than the Bersa. You'd prob want a holster, unless you're very fat and have big pockets. Bud's have it in stock for $275.

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Funny, didn't know you were one of "us", Ian.

Anyway, Glock 19. End of thread. (Sorry, Chartreuse ;))

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The problem with Glocks is, you have to wear your trousers hanging down by your knees, with your underpants showing. And that can get quite chilly, depending on where you live, time of year etc... ;)

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Thats a saturday night special ..cheap and nasty ... do not use it ... I wont buy or sell them ..

take a look at http://www.taurususa.com/gun-selecto...=709&toggle=tp

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I agree ..my main carry is a 19C

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Forget the .45 .... unless your after elephant ...

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Remington 870.

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Doen the trouser leg ...

or http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossb.../New/50145.jpg

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Yep... you'll be lucky if the slide doesn't fly off and hit you in the eye. Take it along when you go shopping and see if the dealer will give you $10 in trade value for it.

O.K., maybe $20.

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There's a guy round our way asking $150 for one! :eek:

Seriously, though, not all little .25s are that bad. I worked on one that had a slide made by Tanfoglio (though admittedly the rest of it was made out of cheese). I think they're interesting, historically, and fun to play with, albeit pretty much useless for defensive purposes. I wouldn't fire an old one without detail stripping it first, though.

Did you see the Shotgun News article on mouse guns, last year?

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Nope.


There are some really good small pistols out there, but the Raven sure isn't one of them. Quality is something I find very attractive, especially in a firearm. When you consider a large part of it's job is to contain an explosion that is occurring in close proximity to my anatomy, I want it built like a safe.:D

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I carry an iPhone with an app that makes gun sounds. :unsure:

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Yes. A USPc .45 - I couldn't get use to the Glock's grip.

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I looked at the Taurus... small, convenient, good price - I like it. The grip's a bit small but it'd be good for Sheila, and I can adjust... much as I did for the Raven. :)

Ian

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I've found you a trade for your Raven: The Great Shitty Gun Trade of 2010: My Cobra .32 for Your Crap. TX

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A comment on the 3 months worth of utility bills. I took cellphone bills and although in the end they accepted them, there was discussion that they're not seen as utility bills whereas a land-line bill would be. Everything worked out for me but it's worth noting to avoid the possibility.

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He sounds a bit... well... crazy! :)

Ian

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Taurus 24/7 Pro 9mm with 17 round mag and 1 in the pipe, plus an extra mag. Carry it every day and have never had a failure of any type.

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With 17 rounds ..it must be really heavy ...

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He would only need two rounds if he carried this.

http://pics.gunbroker.com/GB/1589000...pix3462484.jpg