My wife gets her CCW licience

Mannings · 03-28-2010, 10:31 AM

For well over 50 years, I leave it at that, my wife was the "anti gun" type. 3 months ago she was assualted in Venice and boy have things changed in my life. Now this 5'1" Grandma totes a Glock 17 and knows how to use it.

She has completed her Basic Firearms Course, Ladies Personal Safety Course and the Tactical Course plus received her CCW (Consealed Carry Weapon Licience). No more Mary Kay parties here she's at the range.

This was all her idea after being assualted in Venice. For years her greatest saying was "people should hunt with a camera", and I'd respectfully respond "yes Dear". Well once her personal safety was breached, boy did that change and quick. She now carries a Tact flash light, Alert Siren on her key chain and the largest key protuding between her fisted fingers. When "she" bought the G17 I questioned if it wasn't just a little big for daily carry. She stated that she wants big for the effect if and when she needs to use it. Well today we're heading out to buy something smaller for her everyday carry. Looks like I've got myself a G17.

I'm glad I'm among friends here, I'd never say this at home

but. isn't funny how those who profess peace and harmony can change once it's their freedom or safety that's at risk.

thebeepster · 03-28-2010, 10:43 AM

Man, I love stories like this!

chris308 · 03-28-2010, 11:24 AM

if she likes the feel of the Glock 9mm, i would step down size wise to the 19 or sub 26.

**Rich Z** · 03-28-2010, 12:02 PM

This really isn't all that unusual. That is normally all it takes to turn an anti-gunner into a realist.

Anti-gunners tend to live in a self imposed theoretical security blanket. When I run into such types and get into this sort of discussion, I ask them if they have insurance. Any kind, home, health, car, etc.. Normally they will say "yes", of course. And I will then ask them why they have insurance? Well, usually the answer is "in case the worst happens". If they are smart, I don't have to say anything further. If they can't make the connection, then I tell them that a firearm is also "just in case the worst happens". And in the case of carrying a concealed weapon, it's an insurance policy that is only in effect and able to protect you from "the worst", if you have that insurance policy on your person at the time "the worst" happens.

Of course, there are still some that believe that if they just give the mugger everything they want from them, they will be safe, but I just write that off as a potentially terminal case of insane naivete...

Bob K · 03-28-2010, 12:57 PM

Looks like she's doing everything right. Lots of practice. Training is also very important. Different positions, multiple targets, recognizing what and who is in the background. I could go on and on but I'll stop with one last comment. Know when you can legally pull that gun out of hiding. You can easily end up on the opposite side of the law. A ton of responsibility goes with the right to carry.

Bob K · 03-28-2010, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris308

if she likes the feel of the Glock 9mm, i would step down size wise to the 19 or sub 26.

My wife and I both carry the 26. Neither one of us have had a single problem and are very happy with them.

**Rich Z** · 03-28-2010, 01:35 PM

BTW, I carry a Glock 33. A LOT of power in a real handy package....

als2052 · 03-28-2010, 02:54 PM

More power to her...the important thing is she is alive and well with no mental scars from her ordeal...

LS2POWA · 03-28-2010, 03:01 PM

Same boat as you Rich when it comes to explaining why guns are insurance policy to ppl I run into. Use to carry a Springfield XD 45 compact at work with a fobus quick draw paddle. Now that I don't do the pawn my daily carry is a Springfield XD 40 sub.

Now I gotta convince the gf on potentially getting a ccw an what not for when I'm not around

thebeepster · 03-28-2010, 03:14 PM

Love my Ruger elsie pea...might not kill 'em but can damn sure ruin their day!