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Where Should I Carry My Firearm? A Guide for All Body Types.

Where Should I Carry My Firearm? A Guide for All Body Types. One of the largest challenges a woman faces when first adapting to concealed carry is finding the most comfortable, concealable place to carry her firearm.  Some of the most popular methods of carry, and those which most holsters are made for, are designed with the male frame in mind.  We carry ourselves blissfully and distinctively different than the men in our lives.  Our curves and lines aren’t designed to conceal sharp edges; and our clothing is not typically made to hide odd shapes beyond those we develop around the holidays.    For a woman, one size does not fit all in the holster world.  No woman is like another in her style, body type and comfort level.  This isn’t a handicap, but rather a wonderful advantage! This means we have a vast array of options to choose from, and a wide range of tricks and tips to learn from the women who have been there before us and made it work....

My Gun Saved My Life (And I Didn’t Even Have to Use It)

My Gun Saved My Life (And I Didn’t Even Have to Use It) Many years ago, I was leaving my local mall after dark.  I was bartending at a popular family entertainment venue in the mall, saving money to start this business with my husband. It was just before Christmas, and I was doing some shopping after a shift. I lost track of time, and by the time I made my way to the exit the parking lot was dark and nearly empty.  My car was parked way at the back, as the parking lot had been jam packed when I began my shopping journey, and there were a few other vehicles scattered along the way. There was also a very small truck, not parked in a lane but up against the door as I made my exit.  The lights were on, and I gave the truck a glance and a large amount of space on my way past.  The lights on the truck shut off and I heard the sound of tires.  I knew the truck was behind me, and turned around to give the driver my meanest “I can SEE you” look with my hands on my...