Choosing the Best IWB Holster
Just as taking the time out to choose the right gun for you is important, it's just as important to choose the best IWB holster for your needs. IWB holsters or inside the waistband holsters provide users with a quick and easy way of carrying their firearms in a concealed manner in a position that is easy to draw from. There are numerous variables involved in selecting the right holster, but you can find a great IWB holster as long as you follow some key guidelines.
Comfort
Comfort is key when it comes to wearing any holster, but it is especially important when dealing with IWB holsters. As the name suggests, IWB holsters work by securing your firearm within your waistband. An uncomfortable holster can be made far more uncomfortable when the material and firearm are digging into your side.
To make the most comfortable holster, you'll generally want a soft yet durable material like nylon or leather for your IWB holster. While these can make for the most comfortable of IWB holsters, you should keep in mind that the soft material makes them collapsible when your gun is removed from the holster, which could make holstering the gun difficult. In emergency situations, it's generally more important to be able to remove and draw your gun quickly and easy than it is to place it back in the holster, but it may still hinder performance.
Many people who buy IWB holsters wear slightly larger pants to provide the room needed in the waistband for the firearm. This is especially beneficial for added comfort no matter which material is chosen for the holster.
Material
There are various types of material used to make IWB holsters and each has their own advantages and disadvantages. I...
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...larly interesting holster, it's a good idea to see if it comes in a size that can accommodate for your firearm or if one can be made in that size.
Ease of Use
A good holster should allow the user to draw and holster the weapon without any complications. Spending time fussing with the holster upon drawing or holstering can be a major hindrance in emergency situations. The best IWB holster should allow for fluid drawing and holstering without even looking at the holster.
Conclusion
A good holster can be your best friend in tense situations. It's always good to do proper research and comparisons while trying to find the best IWB holster for your needs. Try on various types of holsters to get a good feel of them before making the final purchase. You may find one so useful and comfortable that you may not even feel like you're wearing one at all.
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In states that allow concealed carry there are also few restrictions on the places the firearm can be carried
Why do people feel the need to own a handgun? One reason is heritage. For as long as this country has been around, there have been gun owners, defending themselves and hunting for food. Buying, owning, or carrying a handgun doesn't hurt anyone. Until a person commits a crime, he/she is free to choose what he/she wants to do.
In a tragic event such as a mass shooting, a large population of Americans are quick to draw the conclusion that the right to own a gun is harmful to society; however, the second amendment is what allows the American people to protect themselves from such shooting instances. The privilege to own a concealed firearm is beneficial to the American population when well-regulated for reasons such as self-defense and expressing freedoms which U.S citizens are privileged enough to receive through the second amendment; given they pass a background check. The second amendment is what makes the privilege to own a gun legal. This thesis paper will highlight the benefits of the right to own a gun under the second amendment,
Although it seems straightforward, the US constitution leaves a sort of ‘grey area’ when speaking of concealed firearms in public, the second amendment speaks of militia related interest, not self-defense related interests. The second amendment defines the right to keep a firearm in a household, which was normal for the time; but the ever-changing world and constant threat of shootings means we should leave it to police officers to handle crime. One major argument, however, is the thought that ‘if everybody was armed, everybody would then be able to protect themselves’. Sadly, we do not live in a perfect world; we live in a world where more guns leads to more accidents. Also if everybody was armed, Criminals and under-the-radar insane people would all want to perform heinous acts against society. In Gun Control by Earl Kruschke he states, “Someone who keeps a gun in their house for self-defense is more likely to injure themselves than to ward off an attacker” (Kruschke 34). That means owning a gun for self-defense and recreational use is statistically not worth doing, but it may offer some much needed peace of mind. Many citizens believe that owning a gun in a home can be an effective way to defend their
They are afraid the wrong type of people will legally own a gun, and then commit a crime, and it happens. “In 2007 the South Florida Sun-Sentinelreviewed a list of concealed gun permit holders in Florida and found that 1,400 had pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony, 216 had outstanding warrants, and 128 had active domestic violence injunctions” (“Right to Carry a Concealed Handgun” 4). It is a good statistic of how the wrong people can still obtain legal guns. However, that was back in 2007. Illinois is the last state to approve the Conceal and Carry act. The benefit of that is Illinois has witnessed all other states and their gives and takes on this law; this has helped create Illinois own Concealed Carry Law. Observing all other states, Illinois has created a careful application in order to obtain your concealed carry license (“CCL).In the Illinois Bar Journal, Caitlyn G. McEvoyl explains the rights and restrictions of the Conceal and Carry Law. The first step is to obtain a FOID card, which is the id to legally buy a firearm. It is harder to receive a FOID card than it is to apply for the CCL. Such restrictions like mentally or physically impaired, addicted to narcotics, or mentally ill can discontinue your application. Afterwards one must have sixteen hours of training with an approved instructor; this involves: caring and safety of a
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Everyone has had that time in their life where they feel that they would be safer if they had some sort of protection, concealed carry is a great option for protection. Over the years it has been growing in popularity, more and more people are going out and getting their concealed carry permit. With more and more people going out and getting their permit, some may view it as dangerous, while others feel it is a necessity. Concealed carry is essential because, it allows added protection, has certain restrictions that the person must meet, and if guns are handled properly they are not as dangerous
The right to own a gun has evolved over the years. Owning a gun is not just about possessing it, it’s about knowing you can protect yourself. Every person has the right to protect themselves and feel safe, t...
If a person don’t carry a concealed weapon, how will they be able to protect themselves and their precious family from vicious criminals? Shall issue states are states that citizens may apply and be considered by the state for a gun permit which is also known as concealed carry. John R. Lott, is an economist and has received his Ph.D. in economics from UCLA. He claimed "shall-issue" concealed carry laws reduced murders by 8.5%, rapes by 5%, aggravated assaults by 7%, and robbery by 3%, according to a 2000 analysis of FBI crime data” (Lott, John R.) This refers to how concealed carry reduces crime and information was reported by the FBI compared to the other states that don’t allow concealed carry. This quote shows real evidence on how guns
As of 2013, all 50 states allow concealed carry of handguns (Concealed Carry Reciprocity Maps), although a few states don’t require a permit and the standards for licensing vary greatly from state to state. In the U.S. most states are “Shall Issue” states. This means they will grant anybody a permit that meets certain guidelines such as being 21 or older and not having any felony convictions, a history of mental illness or domestic abuse. A handful of other states are “May Issue” states. In these other states, such as Maryland, a permit will only be issued if you can prove you need it. This can be a large obstacle and these states will usually only issue permits to people in the public eye, wealthy individuals that are well-connected or business owners frequently transporting large sums of cash (Concealed Carry Reciprocity Maps). Although the requirements and standards are different wherever you may live, one thing holds true- concealed carry permit holders are rapidly growing. The market for handgun training, concealed carry courses and smaller, more concealable handguns have opened up. When concealed carry was first gaining popularity there were two very different schools of thought. Some thought that violent crime would decrease, as criminals would fear the everyday person that just may happen to be armed. Others thought that having people carrying around concealed handguns in public would lead to an increase in violent crime with people losing their temper and shooting each other. When analyzing the data and crime trends, it is clear that with this influx of concealed carry permit holders there has not been a corresponding increase in violent crime.
Many Americans are now applying for a license to carry licensed concealed arms with them. The rate at which licenses are being approved is worrying. This development is concerning law enforcement authorities. Putting so many firearms at the disposal of the public is counterproductive to the gains that are being made on improving security and especially in the cities where incidences of gun crime and violence are on the rise.
With proper training and safety devices, firearms are no more of a threat to innocent individuals then any baseball bat or golf club. Studies show that 31% of unintentional deaths caused by firearms could have successfully been prevented by the addition of safety devices. In modern days there is multiple ways that any one can learn how to safely operate, store, and maintain any firearm. One of the leading causes of unintentional deaths from firearms is improper storage of the firearm. If you pu...
“Their best defense against injury is to put no defense and give them what they want” (Kates). Critics may argue that concealed handguns are not an effective form of self defense. To the contrary, robbery and assault victims who used a gun were less likely to be attacked or suffer injury, “Neither a martial art skills nor chemical sprays provide a real option for victims faced by attackers who are stronger or armed” (Kates). People feel safer when they carry a concealed weapon because they feel that criminals will avoid attacking them. Citizens want to conceal carry a handgun because every day there are dangerous individuals who prey on the weak. In addition to that, concealed handguns are an effective non-lethal form of self defense a majority of the time. Gary Kleck from the Federal Bureau of Investigation “estimated that, 2 million to 2.5 million victims annually use handguns to repel criminal attackers” (Kates). The surprise of being armed is the advantage for the victim, which the victim has the disadvantage of knowing the time and place of being attacked. Concealed carry actually provides protection to citizens that do not carry because the criminals are not sure who is able to defend themsel...