Uscca Armed Citizen Solution

Armed Citizen Solution Part 01
The Armed Citizen Solution - Part 01

The Story of a Man Who Woke Up...
by Tim Schmidt
Welcome to “The Armed Citizen Solution”. This is a 12-part “E-Course” and “PDF Booklet” that is being provided to
you free-of-charge from U.S. Concealed Carry. Feel free to print each of these chapters out, as they contain some
very valuable information. I also encourage you to share this information with your loved ones and friends! For more
information about U.S. Concealed Carry and Concealed Carry Magazine, just visit www.USConcealedCarry.com.
The Story of a Man Who Woke Up... You see, I was a new father at the time and
the responsibility of taking care of my wife and
What you’re about to read, MAY change children were weighing heavily on me. I shifted
your life. uncomfortably in my chair as I continued to
read.
Before we get into the nitty-gritty details of
armed self-defense, I’d like to share a story with Boatman wrote, “Carrying a gun is a social
you. This is the story of how U.S. Concealed responsibility.”
Here is a cover of Concealed Carry Carry came to be.
Magazine. As a member of USCCA, A social responsibility? Come on. I always
you’ll get 8 issues per year delivered You see, U.S. Concealed Carry and Concealed thought that only cops were supposed to carry
to your door in a discreet and private
Carry Magazine were not started by a high- guns. Heck, I grew up around guns. My Dad had
wrapper.
falootin consortium of big-time, gun industry me shooting his .357 Magnum when I was 10...
muckity-mucks. It was started by me, Tim but carrying one everyday? Now that seemed a
Schmidt. I’m just an every day guy. I’ve been little intense.
married for 13 years to a great wife. I’ve got
three, fantastic little kids. But my garage is a Well, I kept on reading.
mess and sometimes I sleep through church on
Dear USCCA, Sunday mornings. “A citizen who shirks his duty to contribute to
the security of his community is little better than
I am writing to express
my complete satisfac- Are you going to like this story?... I sure hope the criminal who threatens it.”
tion with U.S. Concealed you do. This story means a lot to me... I still get
Carry. goose-bumps when I tell it. I hope it will inspire Wow. What he was saying was astounding. I
I find your no-nonsense, you to at least consider the life of the armed had never really thought that carrying a gun
real world focus, to be was really that important. And now this guy was
citizen.
a refreshing change from
other gun publications. telling me that I am “shirking my duty” if I’m
I found the CCM Profiles My Awakening not willing to arm myself?
to be especially good.
It was good to see oth-
er concerned citizens It all started for me in the fall of 2002. It was a Hold on for just one second...
speaking out on CCW mat- cool, sunny October morning. I was sitting on
ters. an airplane reading an article called, The Con- Could It Be True?
It makes the rest of stitutional Right and Social Obligation to Carry a
us feel less like “gun Gun, by Robert Boatman. No one had ever told me I wasn’t responsible.
nuts” and more like a
community of concerned
Could it be? Was it possible that Boatman was
and squared away citi- A good friend of mine had given me the article pulling my head out of the sand?
zens. and said, “Tim, you just have to read this!”
Keith Robb Heck, I live in a small town with almost no
Cuyahoga Falls, OH I wish you could have been there with me. I crime. We sometimes forget to lock our front
couldn’t believe some of the things that I was door! The article went on to cite many inter-
reading. This Boatman guy had written words esting statistics regarding the effects of “good
that were going straight to what matters most guys” carrying concealed guns.
to me.
“Even though most people do not carry guns,
His words were inspiring to say the least. the mere possibility that an intended victim
could be armed with a handgun eliminates mil-
(Continued...)
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U.S. Concealed Carry Armed Citizen Solution Part 01
lions of crimes every year.” some excitement into your boring life. It is an
all-embracing lifestyle and must take prece-
“According to the FBI, states with “shall-issue” dence over your respect for law, your fear of
right-to-carry laws have a 26 percent lower total social criticism, your love of humanity, your
violent crime rate, a 20 percent lower homicide wardrobe and your drinking habits.”
rate, a 39 percent lower robbery rate and a
22 percent lower aggravated assault rate than “’Liberty or death,’ the meaning of which is clear
those states that do not allow their citizens to and absolute, is but a trivial phrase if you do
legally carry guns.” not carry a gun. For freedom-loving Americans,
the five most important words in the English
“Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice language are, and always have been - from my
at Florida State University, Gary Kleck, in “Point cold dead hands.”
Blank: Gun Violence in America” found that
‘robbery and assault victims who used a gun I sat staring at these last two paragraphs for a
to resist were less likely to be attacked or to few minutes.
suffer an injury than those who used any other
method of self protection or those who did not I re-read the article two more times.
resist at all.’”
I came to the obvious conclusion. I needed to
I sat in my chair utterly dumbfounded. do whatever it took to protect my loved ones.
Our flagship publication, Concealed And if that meant carrying a gun, well then I
Carry Magazine usually features a The harsh words from Boatman, coupled with had better start learning how to do just that...
cover picture of one of our members! the mind-blowing statistics, had really opened
Concealed Carry Magazine and USCCA
are truly the “Ultimate Resource for
my eyes. U.S. Concealed Carry
the Armed Citizen”.
I’d always been fond of saying, “You’re either So I began my search...
part of the problem or part of the solution.”
I had a hard time finding any good informa-
It was pretty clear to me what side I was on. tion on people carrying concealed handguns.
Sure, there were all sorts of gun books and gun
Back on the airplane, the person in front of me magazines that talked about every gun and
Dear USCCA,
had put their seat back. I’m 6’4” and I normally holster under the sun.
Just a quick note to let hate it when that happens! However, I was
you know that I really
appreciate what you are so absorbed in my reading that I hardly even But there was nothing out there that talked
doing and the courage it noticed. about the actual PEOPLE who were making the
has taken for you to be responsible decision to always be armed.
“just a regular guy” who
cares enough to do some- ...Nobody’s Personal Bodyguards.
thing worth doing! I thought, “Wow, there are over 4 million U.S.
You are to be congrat- I continued to read this life-changing article. citizens who have concealed carry permits.
ulated for your com- There must be something out there!”
mitment and your con- “Policemen are nobody’s personal bodyguards.
victions. Both have
motivated me to do all
Their jobs are to find and arrest people who Everything in the “mainstream media” made it
I can to “spread the have committed crimes, not to prevent such po- sound like people who carried concealed guns
word” and to “protect tential crimes from happening in the first place. were a bunch of paranoid red-necks.
our rights.” Clearly, the responsibility for victim-prevention
Rev. Dr. Richard J. lies with the victim-to-be.” So...
Wagner
Canal Winchester, OH
Incredible. Now that my mind had been opened I decided to start the U.S. Concealed Carry As-
up a bit, it was making more and more sense. sociation and Concealed Carry Magazine. I have
Boatman was on to something. I was coming to been working extremely hard since the summer
the realization that being armed was a responsi- of 2003 to put this thing together and let me tell
bility that I had to accept. you something...
If something ever happened to my wife and kids U.S. Concealed Carry and Concealed Carry
and I wasn’t able to protect them... well, I don’t Magazine have become something bigger than
think I’d be able to live with myself. I EVER imagined. I have been completely over-
whelmed at the response we have received from
The article ended with this: Americans just like you!
“Carrying a loaded gun with the ability and will The people who have joined U.S. Concealed
to use it is not a casual fling meant to bring
(Continued...)
Carry over these past few years are people up my attitude of preparedness, has devel-
just like you and me. They are people who are oped an even keener awareness toward
self-reliant, people who believe in their natural safety. He’s a corporate pilot, the kind that
born right to self-defense, people who will do puts your mind at ease if you watch how
whatever it takes to protect their loved ones... he prepares for each flight. He’s also an
people who I respect. inactive Marine and has been well trained
in hand to hand combat and firearms. It
Now you know my story and the story of U.S. is his attitude that has suggested to me
Concealed Carry. I love sharing this story, and I that his mother and I should consider
hoped you enjoyed it. getting our Concealed Carry licenses. He
turned me on to U.S. Concealed Carry,
Armed Citizen Solution: where I have become a member, and it
Course Summary has opened my eyes to my own stupid-
ity. I have always been well prepared for
Okay, here we go! This is a quick summary of emergency situations, but I now realize
what we’re going to discuss during this course. how vulnerable we are to a violent attack
Here is an overview of each of the twelve parts. by those who would harm us for whatever
reason. In this case I am totally unpre-
. The Story of a Man Who Woke Up! pared.
2. Safety, Mindset & the Decision to Carry
Concealed Carry Magazine is not avail- 3. Awareness I have never liked guns. Two near misses
able on newsstands! It is only avail- 4. Gun Selection on separate occasions when I was a young
able to USCCA members. To start
5. Holster Selection man has kept me clear of the desire to
your membership to USCCA, just visit
www.USConcealedCarry.com today! 6. Tactics & Training own guns. The fear that I have suppressed
7. Shooting Mechanics for so many years of being victimized in
8. Advanced Concealment a violent crime has now given way to the
9. Self-Defense: A Natural Born Right confidence that I can protect my family. I
0. The Firearms & Self-Defense Community have always believed that it is my God-giv-
. 2nd & 3rd Lines of Defense en right and responsibility to do all that I
2. Surviving An Armed Confrontation can to ensure their safety and well-being.
I now see that there is a way to increase
Dear Tim,
Keeping the Family Safe - A USCCA the coverage to include protection from a
U.S. Concealed Carry ad- violent criminal encounter.
dresses absolutely ev- Success Story!
ery self-defense issue
Our son took us to my neighbor’s pas-
of concern to intelli-
I would like to share ONE more story with you...
gent Americans today! ture where he practices with his firearms.
USCCA provides vital
My wife and I both fired his carry pistol,
information regarding This is taken directly from a recent U.S. Con-
products, services and a 9mm subcompact, to see if we could
cealed Carry ‘Members Forum’ post. I’ll keep the
organizations relevant handle a similar model. First, we practiced
poster anonymous to protect his privacy.
to concealed carry and how to shoot; a solid stance, a very firm
communicates critical
grip high on the handle, concentrating on
self-defense informa- Dear USCCA,
tion. the front sight and then smoothly squeez-
ing the trigger. I was able to put 14 out
Thanks for being here The responsibility of providing for the
for us! of 20 rounds in an eight inch circle and
welfare of my family has always been my
William M. Splawn never missed the entire target. We shot
#1 priority. I’ve had three separate life in-
from 5 yards and 8 yards. My wife did
surance policies for the past 30 years and
Irmo, SC
better, putting most of her shots within a
good health insurance since before that.
6 inch circle. This is the first time I’ve shot
We insure our vehicles to the max, except
a firearm of any kind in over 30 years. We
for the old clunkers that I’ve owned,
came home that afternoon knowing that
which were covered for liability. I live in a
we could do this.
constant state of safety awareness, always
surveying for anything in my immediate
Now we will prepare. I wrote to the state
environment that has the potential for
law enforcement agency, which mailed
becoming an accident. Smoke detectors
us the application for the licenses and a
throughout the house, fire extinguisher,
booklet with the defensive handgun laws.
regular inspection of all electrical appli-
We are studying that now. I purchased
ances for worn cords, etc. Get the picture?
a small combination safe with enough
I’m a fanatic, but I have all the bases
room to store all our practice ammo and
covered. At least I thought I did.
pistol accessories, plus room to spare for
My son, who spent his childhood soaking
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important documents. It is installed in our

walk-in bedroom closet. I also bought two
personal GunVaults so that we can store
our handguns safely away from all the
grandchildren who roam the house, and
still have the pistols very accessible during
sleeping hours. Both of the GunVaults are
lag-screwed down tight. My wife and I
both chose the Springfield XD SubCom-
pact 9mm for our carry pistol. I like the
XD safety features, better than any other
pistols that I’ve researched.
I’ve read a few of Massad Ayoob’s books

and watched his “StressFire Series Hand-
gun” video over and over. We will train
physically and prepare ourselves mentally
to deal with any future violent criminal as-
sault. We are not gun nuts. We don’t want
to shoot anybody. But we feel we must be
When you join USCCA as a full mem- prepared to defend ourselves from death
ber, you’ll be able to instantly down- or grave bodily harm from an aggressor.
load .PDF versions of ALL our back is- We want to be able to stop an attacker.
sues of Concealed Carry Magazine. Of
course, you can also buy some of the
“hard copy” back issues as well! Thank you, US Concealed Carry, for open-
ing my eyes. And thank you, our son, for
being so responsible.
Posted by a new U.S. Concealed Carry Member
Dear USCCA,
Wow. I got goose-bumps when I first read
“Your website and maga- this letter!
zine have many helpful
articles and most impor-
tantly, an opportunity I can only hope that my story and this guys
to hear from like-mind- story were able to make some sort of connec-
ed people who take self tion with you!
protection seriously.
For many of us that car- Well, that is it for Part 1 of “The Armed Citizen
ry, it has been both an
“evolution” from think- Solution”. In Part 2 we will start to dig into the
ing about carrying to real meat and potatoes!
a full-time commitment
and a “revelation” that
we can enjoy freedom to
I wish you safety, security and happiness.
protect our loved ones
from attack. All the best,
Thank you for everything
you do!
Norbert Quenzer
Delmar, NY
Tim Schmidt - Founder
U.S. Concealed Carry
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Safety, Mindset & the Decision to Carry...
by Tim Schmidt
Safety, Mindset & the Decision for many years. All it took was a split second
to Carry... lapse of discipline. This guy will have a per-
manent reminder of just how important it is to
SAFETY follow the 4 golden rules. If you are viewing this
A firearm is a tool. It is a very effective tool that document on your computer, you can click on
can be used to destroy an object or another the link below to read the entire story of what
person. Because of this effectiveness, you MUST happened to this guy.
follow the four golden rules of firearms safety.
Here is a cover of Concealed Carry In case you’re not familiar with these rules, here http://www.usconcealedcarry.com/public/457.cfm
Magazine. As a member of USCCA, they are:
you’ll get 8 issues per year delivered Now as you might imagine, there are quite a
1. Treat every gun as if it were loaded few additional “second level” safety rules and
wrapper.
at ALL times. guidelines that will really help you in remain-
2. Keep your finger off the trigger and ing a safe gun handler. Knowing these “insider”
out of the trigger guard until your safety tips will not only keep you safe, but it
sights are on target and you are will help you fit in at the gun shop and the gun
ready to shoot. range.
3. Never point the muzzle of your fire-
Dear USCCA, arm at anything you are not willing Here is a sample of one of these tips:
First, thank you for all to destroy.
of the wonderful hard 4. Know your target and what is be- Tim’s “Insider” Firearm Handling Tip #1
work you put into this hind your target. Chamber Clearing Procedure
worthwhile organiza- If you are at a gun shop, at a friends house or
tion. I am a proud mem- just at the range, whenever you receive a semi-
ber & plan on renewing The best part about these four simple rules
my membership for many is that if you ALWAYS follow them, it will be auto pistol from someone, you should immedi-
years to come. The new IMPOSSIBLE for you to have an accident! This ately check to see that the gun is unloaded and
web site looks awesome!
is great news, because when you are involved the chamber is clear. Here is how you do this:
Thanks again for every- in an accident with a firearm, there are usually
thing you do to help some very serious consequences. . Remove the magazine.
Americans stay protect- 2. Point the gun towards the ground and
ed!
As you progress in your quest to be an effective- pull the slide back.
David Binder
ly armed citizen, you will undoubtedly engage 3. Using the thumb of your strong side
Loganville, GA hand, push the slide lock lever up.
Dekalb County GA in “dry-fire” training. This involves practicing all
911 Sr. Dispatcher sorts of techniques with a completely unloaded 4. Gently release the slide so that it will
gun. Even when you’re doing this type of train- remain open.
ing, you MUST observe the 4 golden rules of 5. Now, use your pinky finger from your
firearms safety? Why? Well, the last thing you weak hand to sweep the magazine well
want to do is develop bad habits during your to confirm that, in fact, the magazine is
“dry-fire” training. not in the firearm.
6. Now quickly stick your pinky into the
If you’re reading this thinking, “Geez! Relax, chamber to confirm that it is EMPTY.
Tim! I don’t plan on shooting myself!”, I want
you to read an article about a guy who had a I know, I know, this sounds incredibly compli-
negligent discharge. This happened to a guy cated... but with a little practice you’ll be able to
who was a U.S. Marshal and had been shooting execute this procedure in a matter of seconds.
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MINDSET
You will need to develop a different mindset
when you decide to carry a firearm. What do I
mean by this? Well, along with the self-defense
benefits of carrying a firearm comes a tremen-
dous amount of responsibility.
You will need to develop a mindset of constant

awareness. You will also have to develop the
mentality that no matter what, you will survive.
But don’t worry, these are all skills that are not
difficult to learn and they’re very beneficial skills
to have!
The mindset of the armed citizen is one of

responsibility, discipline and respect. These are
qualities we should ALL be striving for whether
we carry or not!
Our flagship publication, Concealed THE DECISION TO CARRY

Carry Magazine usually features a Once you make the decision to carry a firearm,
cover picture of one of our members!
your life will never be the same again. You are
are truly the “Ultimate Resource for now able to truly protect yourself and your
the Armed Citizen”. loved ones. You are no longer a potential victim,
you are a criminal’s worst nightmare. Congratu-
lations, my friend, you’ve made a decision that
few have the guts to make.
Yes, your decision comes with serious respon-

Dear USCCA, sibilities. But all important things come with
responsibilities. Getting married, having chil-
For years, I searched
for a type of magazine dren and supporting a family are all things that
like yours and have sub- you’ve done or will do that require you to be a
scribed to several other responsible, good person.
publications completely
unsatisfied with the lack
of information about Well, that is it for Part 2 of “The Armed Citizen
carrying concealed fire- Solution”. I hope you picked up some more solid
arms, until I found information here.
yours.
After reading just one I wish you safety, security and happiness.
issue of Concealed Carry
Magazine, I’ve become
more knowledgeable in All the best,
carrying my firearms con-
cealed and concealment
holsters than I have in
6 years worth of reading
other firearm magazine
publications. Tim Schmidt - Founder
As a new subscriber, I’m U.S. Concealed Carry
very excited and looking
forward to many years
of valuable information P.S. - The last page of each part of “The Armed
from Concealed Carry. Citizen Solution” highlights some of the many
Michael Drake benefits you’ll enjoy as a USCCA member!
Hudson, FL
click on the link below to read a related article
on the USCCA website.
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Awareness
by Tim Schmidt
Awareness or a “Flight”. If you find yourself in an orange

state of awareness, it most likely means you
AWARENESS had just been in the yellow zone and had been
In the last chapter, we talked about mindset and alert enough to pick up on a potential danger.
the decision to carry. Awareness goes hand-in- The orange awareness level is usually a luxury
hand with these last two topics. afforded to people smart enough to live in a
yellow awareness level. The orange level is
The best way to explain this is using Jeff Coo- where you’ve bought yourself the extra few
Here is a cover of Concealed Carry per’s color codes! Here is the color code system seconds to decide what to do. It will help if
Magazine. As a member of USCCA, along with my own personal explanations. you’ve pre-thought your response to different
you’ll get 8 issues per year delivered scenarios, as your body will start to experience
WHITE - “La-La Land” Adrenal Stress Response (A.S.R). This is where
wrapper.
When you are in the white awareness level, you your body executes a large adrenaline dump in
are totally oblivious to your surroundings. You anticipation of the fight or flight. Your vision will
are a sitting duck! You are a prime, crime tar- narrow, your pulse will quicken and your fine
get! You NEVER want to be at awareness level motor skills will diminish. By having pre-thought
white. Unfortunately, most people spend the your scenario responses, you will react quicker
majority of their day here. Have you ever been and “outsmart” the A.S.R.
Dear USCCA, driving down the road and all of a sudden you
Outstanding magazine realize you can’t even remember the last few RED - “Full-Blown Fight or Flight”
you have put together. I miles of your trip? Well, my friend, you were in Okay, now you’re either running for your life
have read the first three condition white. You were in la-la land. or fighting for your life. If some “real trouble”
issues from 2004 and I
finds the person who lives their life in “condi-
rate them as some of the
best magazines I’ve ever YELLOW - “Heightened Awareness” tion white”, they will find themselves in “condi-
read. The yellow awareness level is where the respon- tion red” awfully fast. So fast, that they won’t
It’s simple... when guns sibly armed citizen should be at all times. Now, even know what happened. The Adrenal Stress
are outlawed only out-
don’t get me wrong... you don’t have to turn Response will be in full force and you most likely
laws will have guns. will be capable of things you didn’t think you
The class of being that into a “head-twitching”, paranoid, worry-wart.
lives off of others will You just need to be aware of your surround- could do. It is critical to have a “survival” mind-
get guns and don’t care ings! Once you make a conscious effort to keep set if you ever find yourself in condition red. The
that it’s not legal.
yourself in the “yellow” awareness level for 30 best way to ensure this “survival” mindset is to
Keep up the good work! days, it will become second nature and you sit down and think through the reasons why you
James Rush won’t even have to think about it any longer. MUST survive a dangerous encounter. You obvi-
Von Ormy, TX Being in a state of “heightened awareness” will ously can’t do this when you are in condition
allow you to anticipate potential problems. This red. You must do this right now! Think about
anticipation will buy you the extra few seconds your spouse, your kids, and all the people who
you need to escape or even prevent a danger- love and depend on you. This may sound a little
ous situation. crazy, but if you think about this in advance, it
will help cement that “survival” mindset that will
ORANGE - “Fight or Flight Preparation” help you survive.
The orange awareness level means that you
have observed a potential dangerous situa- I truly hope you NEVER find yourself in condi-
tion and are in the process of deciding what tion red. But if you do, spending as much time
to do about it. You are preparing for a “Fight” in condition yellow and orange will drastically
improve your chances of survival!
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The armed citizen subconsciously lives their life

in condition yellow. They are always aware of
their surroundings and they pick up on potential
dangers before most people even have a clue
that there may be a problem.
The armed citizen develops a survival mindset

and has already thought about what they would
or would-not do in certain situations.
The armed citizen is a survivor, not a victim.
All the best,
Our flagship publication, Concealed Tim Schmidt - Founder

Carry Magazine usually features a U.S. Concealed Carry
the Armed Citizen”. Citizen Solution” highlights some of the many

Dear USCCA,
I just finished reading Awareness Games & Self Training
my first issue of Con-
cealed Carry Magazine,
and it was fantastic! I
really enjoyed the arti-
cle, “Armed Senior Citi-
zen” by Bruce Eimer.
Even though I am not
a senior citizen (I am
48), I could relate to
a recent run-in on my
property at 2:30 a.m.. I
was able to evaluate my
performance and lessons
learned after reading
the article.
I thought all the ar-
ticles were great and
informative. I can not
wait until my next is-
sue.
David Benson
Bakersfield, CA

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BLOOd YOUR CARRY GUN 15
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A STORY OF ABdUCTION 21 18
“Street Tactics: Reality-Based Gun & Knife Fighting”
Column by: Gabriel Suarez
OUTdRAwING THE dRAwN PISTOL 22
“Bob Childers: On The Front Lines” Column by:
22
Robert Childers
dO THE MATH 29
“Real World Carry Gear” Column by: duane A. daiker
SNUBBY GEAR 30
“Armed Senior Citizen” Column by: Bruce N. Eimer, Ph.d
SAFETY AwARENESS: YOUR FIRST PRIORITY 35
dEPARTMENTS
Publisher’s Comments 02 33
Letters to the Editor 03
CCM True Stories - Compiled by Sten Jackson 08
Heckler & Koch, Inc.: Hell Raiser Response 11
Gun Review - George Hill - Contributing Editor
NORTH AMERICAN ARMS .22LR MINI REvOLvER 18
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IN THE NEWS
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Gun Selection
by Tim Schmidt
Gun Selection
Revolver Pros & Cons
Selecting a gun for concealed carry can be
simple or incredibly complex. I’ll try to give you Revolver Pros Revolver Cons
a few tips so we can keep it on the simple side! Mechanically simple. Comparatively lower
The three keys to selecting a good carry gun are ammo capacity.
reliability, conceal-ability and stopping power.
Requires less mainte- Comparatively slower
Now remember, you’ll have to give careful con-
nance and attention. re-loads.
Here is a cover of Concealed Carry sideration to each of these three factors before
Magazine. As a member of USCCA, you make your final decision.
you’ll get 8 issues per year delivered
wrapper. RELIABILITY Semi-Auto Pros & Cons
The most important factor you need to consider
when choosing a “carry gun” is reliability. You’ll Semi-Auto Pros Semi-Auto Cons
want to be 100% certain that when you pull the Comparatively faster Mechanically
trigger, the gun will fire. The two biggest factors re-loads. complex.
that come into play in terms of reliability are
one, the overall quality of the gun and two, how Comparatively higher Requires more
Dear USCCA, well you take care of your gun. ammo capacity. maintenance and
I consider your publi-
attention.
cation the most infor- Overall Quality
mative and focused on
the issue of concealed For your first carry gun you can address the
carry. Having it in my “overall quality” issue by buying a firearm from You’ll want a gun whose manual of arms (this
house has allowed me to a major manufacturer. Ask someone you know means the way it works) is something you can
address several indi-
viduals’ questions about
and trust to recommend a brand. (I’ll tell you completely learn and understand. If you are not
concealed carry and what my personal recommendations in a little bit.) a “gun-person” and are not very mechanically
their responsibilities inclined, you might want to choose a revolver.
are as citizens.
Care
Most importantly, my To ensure reliability you MUST take proper care If you ARE mechanically inclined then maybe a
wife’s opinion about
carrying for herself has
of your gun. In order to take proper care of your semi-auto pistol would be the best choice for
been turned around to- gun, you MUST completely understand how it you.
tally, such that now she works. There are two main classes of handguns
is scheduled to take a that work VERY differently. These two classes
CCW class after the hol-
If you want a reliable gun you’ll need to buy a
idays, and she has begun are the revolver and the semi-auto pistol. So good quality gun and then take good care of it.
going to the range with the first thing we’re going to do is compare the Yes, you have to do both!
me to practice. two classes to help you decide which type of
I attribute this change handgun you’ll be able to keep in good working Now that you’ve chosen the type of gun you’ll
in her attitude entire- condition. carry, you’ll want to find an un-biased source to
ly to U.S. Concealed
Carry. recommend a good brand that fits your budget.
Thanks for everything!
Revolver vs. Semi-Auto Pistol Me? Well, if I was buying a revolver, I’d buy a
I’ll try to make this an easy decision for you with Smith & Wesson or a Taurus. If I was buying a
Scott Meador
some comparison tables. pistol, I’d buy a Sig, Glock, Beretta or Kimber.
Richmond, TX
There are a LOT MORE good quality gun manu-
facturers... these are just the ones that I like.
(Continued...)
make your decision. All of the numbers are ap-

CONCEALABILITY
proximate as exact performance characteristics
A carry gun is not supposed to be comfortable...
vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
it’s supposed to be comforting. That being said,
you better have a good plan to carry your gun in
I realize that in the beginning of the article I
a way that works for you. You’ll have to consider
said that selecting a gun could be simple. Well,
your job, your wardrobe and your body type.
it may not seem so simple any more! At least
The best thing to do here is to do a lot of read-
now you’ve got a lot more information than
ing on concealed carry holster comparisons. The
you had before and you’ll be able to make an
more you read and learn, the smaller your “box
informed decision!
of holsters” will be!
Good luck.
Yes, I said “box of holsters”! No matter how
much research you do, you’ll probably end up
with the proverbial “box of holsters”, in an effort
to find the “perfect” concealed carry holster.
But now I am getting ahead of myself! Holster
All the best,
selection is the NEXT chapter.
Here are a few simple guidelines that may help
you decide on the exact model of gun that you’ll
conceal.
Our flagship publication, Concealed Tim Schmidt - Founder
Carry Magazine usually features a . It is easier to conceal a longer barrel than
cover picture of one of our members! U.S. Concealed Carry
a longer grip.
2. The thinner the gun the better.
are truly the “Ultimate Resource for P.S. - The last page of each part of “The Armed
the Armed Citizen”. 3. Don’t forget about reloads. You’ll want to
have a plan to conceal at least one full
“speed-loader” or loaded magazine.
STOPPING POWER
This one is simple, carry the largest caliber that
Dear USCCA, click on the link below to read a related article
you can successfully shoot. For some people,
Let me say, your magazine on the USCCA website.
this is 9mm. For others it may be .45 ACP. Just
is one of 14 subscrip-
make a decision and stick with it!
tions that I receive. Choosing A Concealed Carry Gun
Obviously, I like to
read anything and every- Here is a comparison chart of very common
thing I can get my hands
on. I will not renew
handgun ammo that I put together to help you
some of my other maga-
zine subscriptions, but
CCM is a definite keeper.
I love it and everything
about it. Your columns
are informative and to
the point. Tim’s Simplified Ammo Comparison Chart
I received my magazine
yesterday and read it Cartridge Gun Type Typical Typical Muzzle Avg. Cost
twice already because
Bullet Muzzle Energy Per Round
it’s that good! And, the
covers are perfect. Or- Weight Velocity (ft-lbs)
dinary people for the (grs.) (fps)
ordinary person Most of
us don’t want the “hub- .38 Special Revolver 125 1050 306 $ 0.30
bub.” We want down to
earth people with down .357 Magnum Revolver 125 1500 625 $ 0.35
to earth facts and you
deliver. Thanks to ev-
eryone for a great job. 9mm Semi-Auto Pistol 115 1150 336 $ 0.18
Cindy Laudico
Rochester, NY .40 S&W Semi-Auto Pistol 155 1150 450 $ 0.36
.45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol 230 950 460 $ 0.24

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Holster Selection
by Tim Schmidt
Holster Selection that is designed to fit a wide variety of

handguns. Holsters like this will have an
Like I mentioned in the last chapter, holster “okay” fit for lots of guns and a “great” fit
selection is pretty darn important. Your holster for none! A high quality holster that is cus-
has two jobs. tom-made for your exact gun will cost you
less than $75. That is a small price to pay
for a holster that was specifically designed
Your holster keeps your handgun securely hid- to carry your exact handgun.
Here is a cover of Concealed Carry den on your body.
Magazine. As a member of USCCA, Your holster effectively covers the trigger and 3. Holster Position: Where will the holster
you’ll get 8 issues per year delivered trigger guard of your handgun making it impos- reside on your body? Oh boy... I could write
sible to fire when in the holster. about holster position for an entire week.
wrapper.
That is pretty much it. Sound simple?... Remem- There are holsters made to go around your
ber how complicated the whole “gun selection” ankle, around your thigh, inside your belt,
thing got? Well, for almost EVERY gun that is outside your belt, around your belly, in the
made there are at least a dozen holsters made small of your back, under your armpit, in
for that ONE gun. I will again attempt to simplify your front pocket, in your back pocket and
this decision. across your chest. Which one will be best
Dear USCCA, for you? Well, you just have to try them
There are three main characteristics you’ll need out! The holster that works best for you
I am writing to express
my complete satisfac- to consider when choosing a holster for your will have a lot to do with the style and fit
tion with U.S. Concealed firearm. Here they are. of clothes you wear, your body type, and
Carry. the speed at which you wish to access your
I find your no-nonsense, 1. Holster Material: What is the holster firearm.
real world focus, to be
made of? Most holsters are made of either
a refreshing change from
other gun publications. leather or Kydex®. Most leather holsters Tim! How do I find my perfect holster?
I found the CCM Profiles are made of either cowhide or horsehide. Well, the good news is that there are a TON
to be especially good. Leather holsters are often custom-made of small holster manufacturers out there. The
It was good to see oth-
er concerned citizens and molded to exact gun profiles. Some bad news is that they are rather difficult to find.
speaking out on CCW mat- leather holsters are practically works of art! Some of the BEST holsters are made by a guy
ters. A lot of folks claim that leather holsters are hand-making each holster in his basement!
It makes the rest of the most comfortable holsters available. Unfortunately, this guy doesn’t have much of a
us feel less like “gun Kydex on the other hand is an extremely marketing budget! Heck, he doesn’t need one,
nuts” and more like a he keeps himself plenty busy with “word-of-
community of concerned
durable extruded thermoplastic alloy that
and squared away citi- is thermo-formed to fit the exact profile of mouth” marketing.
zens. the gun it was designed for. Kydex holsters
Keith Robb come in a variety of colors, but are usually For what it is worth, here is a list of some of my
Cuyahoga Falls, OH black. Holster material is really a subjective favorite holster manufacturers and distributors:
thing. You just have to take a look at both
and decide which one you like the best. www.gunnersalley.com - These guys sell G-Code
They are both excellent choices. Holsters. They are my favorite Kydex holster.
2. Custom or Generic: A good piece of www.kdholsters.com - This guys hand makes

advice would be to avoid a generic holster great holsters. I’ve got a really neat front pocket
holster for my Taurus 617.
(Continued...)
www.highnoonholsters.com - Here is one of my

favorite “small holster guys”. They’re a really
nice husband and wife team in Florida. They
make “super-high-quality” horse and cowhide
custom holsters.
www.usgalco.com - I certainly own a few Galco

holsters.
www.smartcarry.com - Talk about a hidden gem!

This holster may look funny, but it is the one I
wear the most!
Well, I wish I could whisper in your ear the se-

cret to finding the perfect holster. Unfortunately,
that secret can only be discovered after a fair
amount of research and at least a little trial and
error!
Our flagship publication, Concealed However, I wish you the best as you embark on
Carry Magazine usually features a the creation of your very own box of holsters!
All the best,

U.S. Concealed Carry
Dear USCCA, P.S. - The last page of each part of “The Armed
Just a quick note to let
you know that I really benefits you’ll enjoy as a USCCA member!
appreciate what you are
doing and the courage it
has taken for you to be
“just a regular guy” who viewing this document on a computer, you can
cares enough to do some- click on the link below to read a related article
thing worth doing! on the USCCA website.
You are to be congrat-
ulated for your com- A Concise Primer on Concealment Holsters
mitment and your con-
victions. Both have
motivated me to do all
I can to “spread the
word” and to “protect
our rights.”
Rev. Dr. Richard J.
Wagner
Canal Winchester, OH

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COVER STORY ONE - D. Keith Lamb - Guest Editor
WHEN IT TUrNS UGLy 11
COVER STORY TWO - DeWayne Burhenn - Guest Editor
rEAL LIFE ENCOUNTEr 13
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CCM “Profile” - Robert Fowler
CCM “Profile” - Sherry Dickson
Gear Review - Charles Ellis - Contributing Editor
FOLDING KNIFE rEvIEW 26 26
Event Review - George Hill - Contributing Editor
SHOT SHOW 2006 42
COLUMNS
16 “Grassroots: in the Spotlight” Written by: Helen Jaquess
THE CONCEALMENT SHOP 15
“Cocked & Locked” Column by: robert H. Boatman
THE DEADLy CHArM OF THE LITTLEST rEvOLvEr 16
“The Ordinary Guy” Column by: Mark A. Walters
ArE THErE ANy WEAPONS IN THE vEHICLE? 23
SHOTGUN GUNFIGHTING CONCEPTS 24
“Bob Childers: On The Front Lines” Column by:
robert Childers
KIDS AND GUNS 29
“Armed Senior Citizen” Column by: Bruce N. Eimer, Ph.D
HOLD ON TO yOUr GUN! WEAPON rETENTION MEANS SUrvIvAL 38
34 DEPArTMENTS
Publisher’s Comments 02
42 Letters to the Editor 03
CCM True Stories
Compiled by Sten Jackson 10
THE WILSON COMBAT SDS 20
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STrAIGHT TALK ABOUT CUrvES 30 The USCCA website is home to two of the
Gear Review - Kevin Michalowski - Contributing Editor
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Tactics & Training
by Tim Schmidt
Tactics & Training progress. A shooting timer is a simple device

that emits a loud beep telling you it is time to
Both tactics and training fall under the broader start your course of fire. When you are done,
category of education. No matter how experi- the timer will tell you how long it took from
enced or inexperienced you may be, it is critical the beep to the last shot fired. There are many
that you never stop training and learning new different drills that test your ability to fire ac-
tactics. Carrying a gun without proper training is curately and rapidly, re-load your gun, or even
not only irresponsible, it is plain old dumb! clear a malfunction. Before you start any sort of
Here is a cover of Concealed Carry “Live” training, it is critical that you spend some
Magazine. As a member of USCCA, And if you’ve been to a hundred training schools time with a qualified professional instructor in
you’ll get 8 issues per year delivered and think you know everything, well then you order to learn the proper way to do these drills.
know more than me! I ALWAYS pick up some- Furthermore, you also might want to check with
wrapper.
thing new at every class I attend! your range as to when they allow this sort of
training.
The bottom line is that there are a LOT of very
knowledgeable people out there who are willing EVENT TRAINING
to share their experiences and expertise with The last category of training is what I like to call
you for usually very reasonable fees. I am talk- “Event” training. This is the kind of training that
Dear USCCA, ing about learning the kinds of skills that can you’re paying a professional instructor for. In
save your life! this category there are three more sub-catego-
First, thank you for all
of the wonderful hard ries! Here they are.
work you put into this I like to group my training into three main cat-
worthwhile organiza- egories. There is “dry” self-training, “live” self- Local Range - NRA Certified Instructors
tion. I am a proud mem-
training and what I like to call “event training”. These types of trainers can be found every-
ber & plan on renewing
my membership for many Here is the breakdown of each. where. They usually advertise via word of
years to come. The new mouth. They are an invaluable resource as
web site looks awesome!
“DRY” SELF TRAINING they are usually the “first-line” of contact that
Thanks again for every- This is the kind of training you do by yourself, in a person new to guns will experience. I know a
thing you do to help your basement. You use an “unloaded” gun to lot of guys that hold weekend “firearms basics”
Americans stay protect-
practice things like drawing from concealment, classes at their local ranges. At these classes
ed!
trigger control, and presenting from different you will find people from ALL walks of life. If
David Binder positions. (Don’t forget to continue to follow the you’re brand new to the firearms community,
Loganville, GA
Dekalb County GA 4 golden rules of firearms safety!) This type of this will be your first training step!
911 Sr. Dispatcher training is extremely important. Your objective
is to start with proper fundamentals and then Local Affiliates of “Name Brand” Trainers
practice them over and over until you create The next level of training includes what I like
muscle memory. When these fundamentals are to call “local affiliates” of “name brand” train-
committed to muscle memory you won’t have to ers. These are local trainers who offer multi-day
think about doing them... you just will. firearms, training and tactics courses that are
“approved” by one of the big trainers. There is
“LIVE” SELF TRAINING an organization called, Firearms Training Associ-
This training is often done at an outdoor range ates, located very close to me. They conduct
with or without a friend. It is helpful to have a the Lethal Force Institute (LFI) series of classes
shooting timer so that you can measure your on behalf of Massad Ayoob. Now, if you haven’t
heard of Massad Ayoob yet, don’t worry, you’ll
(Continued...)
learn about him soon enough. Classes like this

are usually multi-day classes that have a very
favorable student to instructor ratio. I recently
participated in the LFI Advanced Stressfire
course. We shot over 2,000 rounds over the two
days. Needless to say, my hands were a little
sore after that weekend! This type of training is
an excellent way to get world-class training right
in your own backyard.
“Big-Time” Training Schools

Okay, finally we have the “big-time” training
schools. These are the destination schools that
you attend for between 3 and 10 days. They are
a lot more expensive than training with your lo-
cal NRA instructor but they also offer a lot more
in terms of facilities and training staff. Some of
these schools will have full-scale “shoot-houses”.
Others will have simunition ranges where you
are actually shooting simulated guns at real live
Our flagship publication, Concealed people. A few of these ranges are:
Carry Magazine usually features a
Concealed Carry Magazine and USCCA www.frontsight.com - Front Sight
www.thunderranchinc.com - Thunder Ranch
www.gunsite.com - Gunsite
www.ayoob.com - Lethal Force Institute
In conclusion, I hope you will integrate all

three types of training into your daily, weekly
Dear USCCA, and monthly routine. Not only is training the
For years, I searched responsible thing to do, it just might save your
for a type of magazine life someday. Plus, training with your handgun is
like yours and have sub-
scribed to several other
ALWAYS a fun time!
unsatisfied with the lack I wish you safety, security and happiness.
of information about
carrying concealed fire-
arms, until I found All the best,
yours.
After reading just one
issue of Concealed Carry
Magazine, I’ve become
more knowledgeable in
cealed and concealment U.S. Concealed Carry
holsters than I have in
6 years worth of reading P.S. - The last page of each part of “The Armed
other firearm magazine
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Shooting Mechanics
by Tim Schmidt
Shooting Mechanics
The principles of proper shooting mechanics will
Okay... you’ve got your gun and you’ve got your overcome most or all of these imperfections by
holster. You’ve bought some ammo and you just harmonizing the human body’s tendencies with
got back from an 8-hour “Intro to Firearms” the mechanical power of the firearm.
class at your local range. What do you do now?
Here are the shooting mechanics you MUST
Well, I’m going to suggest that you spend a learn and master.
Here is a cover of Concealed Carry little time focusing on some of the things you
Magazine. As a member of USCCA, either didn’t catch at your class or maybe things 1. Grip. You have to hold the gun right.
you’ll get 8 issues per year delivered you’ve forgotten because it’s been so long since
to your door in a discreet and private 2. Stance. You have to align your body
wrapper.
you’ve taken any sort of firearms training! to allow for proper aiming, and re-
coil management.
What the heck am I talking about? I am talking
3. Sight Alignment. There is only ONE
about the fundamentals of shooting. I’m talking
way to line up your sights.
about shooting mechanics.
4. Trigger Action. Nice and easy on the
A gun is a very simple tool. If a round of ammo trigger.
is in the chamber and you pull the trigger a very
predictable chain reaction will occur. There are a TON of good articles and books
Dear USCCA,
written on proper shooting mechanics. Study up
I just finished reading and practice, practice, practice.
my first issue of Con- The hammer will hit the firing pin, the firing
cealed Carry Magazine, pin will hit the primer, the primer will ignite the
and it was fantastic! I gun powder, the gun powder will burn REALLY I wish you safety, security and happiness.
really enjoyed the arti-
cle, “Armed Senior Citi- fast, the burning powder will cause the pressure
zen” by Bruce Eimer. within the round of ammo to get REALLY high, All the best,
Even though I am not the bullet that is lodged in the end of the ammo
a senior citizen (I am casing will get forced out of the casing and will
48), I could relate to travel down the path of least resistance which
happens to be the end of the barrel. The bullet
will leave the barrel at over 1000 feet per sec- Tim Schmidt - Founder
was able to evaluate my
performance and lessons ond. Furthermore, due to the helical machining U.S. Concealed Carry
learned after reading pattern in the barrel of the gun (aka - rifling),
the article. P.S. - The last page of each part of “The Armed
the bullet will also be spinning at a rate of over
I thought all the ar- 75,000 rpm! The spinning bullet acts like a fast- Citizen Solution” highlights some of the many
ticles were great and benefits you’ll enjoy as a USCCA member!
informative. I can not moving gyroscope and tends to fly very straight.
wait until my next is- The bullet, of course, will travel in the direction
sue. that the barrel was aimed when the bullet left P.P.S - Here is a FREE Bonus for you. If you’re
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tell I’m a geek an engineer.) Unfortunately for
us, the human body is much more complex than Get A Grip! It’s Where Good
this simple chain reaction. The untrained body Shooting Starts
will do all sorts of crazy things without the mind
telling it.

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losinG the lanGuaGe
19
CCM “Profile” - Dian Valencic
CCM “Profile” - Stephen G. Anderson, Sr.
Gear Reviews - Timothy J. Schmidt - Publisher/Editor
siGarms® siGtaC® ConCealed Carry JaCket
& loaded ChamBer indiCator 14
Tactics & Training - Kevin Michalowski - Contributing Editor
Get a Grip! it’s where Good shootinG starts 26 Guns & Holsters FORUM
As a member of USCCA, you’ll have instant
“The Ordinary Guy” Column by: Mark A. Walters access to each of our 7 discussion forums.
21
The Guns & Holsters forum is an excellent
the 2nd amendment: as defined By eaCh individual state

the little safety lever inside your head 22 resource to use before you buy your next
“Armed Senior Citizen” Column by: Bruce N. Eimer, Ph.D gun or holster!
ConCealed Carry BasiCs 28
“The History Corner: The Guns of America: Stories
of Independence” Column by: Alexa H. Madison
the lemat revolver 31
true Gun safety 32
“Real World Carry Gear” Column by: Duane A. Daiker
BlaCkhawk, surefire®, kershaw & threat solutions 36
“Bob Childers: On The Front Lines”
Column by: Robert Childers
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Advanced Concealment
by Tim Schmidt
Advanced Concealment rattling around in your bag with other odds

and ends. It would be too easy to reach in and
What, you may ask, does advanced concealment inadvertently press the trigger. Half of the job
mean? I’m talking about the art of hiding a of a good holster is to protect the trigger guard
handgun on or near your person using a variety area. All of the “holster bags” and “holster plan-
of non-traditional holsters and techniques. ners” that I’ve seen have well executed internal
holsters that effectively cover the trigger guard.
Why would a person want or need to do this?
Here is a cover of Concealed Carry Well, there are a lot of people who may at one Lastly, when you carry off-body, you must be
Magazine. As a member of USCCA, time or another find themselves in a situation constantly aware of the location of your con-
you’ll get 8 issues per year delivered where most “regular” holster systems just won’t cealed handgun.
wrapper.
work. There are many job, family or hobby situ-
ations that will challenge you in your quest to PAGER-PAL HOLSTER
“always be armed”. The “Pager-Pal” holster is an ingenious hol-
ster design that offers very deep concealment
It sure would be nice if we all had jobs where without sacrificing gun presentation speed at all.
we could wear a pair of jeans and an un-tucked The Pager Pal consists of a well-made leather
shirt which is conveniently covering our in-the- holster with a large rectangular leather panel
Dear USCCA, waistband (IWB) holster. Reality, of course, is sewn on the front. This leather panel tapers
I consider your publi- a lot different than this. You may have to wear toward the top and has a spring steel clip at-
cation the most infor- a suit to work. You may be really skinny or you tached to it. The clip has either a cell-phone
mative and focused on may even be a little on the heavier side! Suffice holder or a pager holder attached to it.
the issue of concealed
carry. Having it in my it to say that knowing a few “advanced conceal-
house has allowed me to ment” tips can be a huge help to the responsibly You deploy the holster by inserting your gun
address several indi- armed citizen. into the holster which is behind the large rectan-
concealed carry and what
gular leather panel. You then stuff the entire
their responsibilities OFF-BODY CARRY contraption down the front of your pants just off
are as citizens. Off-body carry is certainly NOT ideal. But in to your weak-side. As the gun and holster slide
Most importantly, my some instances, it is the only thing that will under the front of your pants, the “cell-phone
wife’s opinion about work. Off-body carry refers to ANY sort of holder clip” hooks over your belt just as the
carrying for herself has
pouch, purse or case that holds and conceals holster disappears about 4 inches below your
been turned around to-
tally, such that now she your gun away from your body. The obvious waistline.
is scheduled to take a downside to off-body carry is that it is awfully
CCW class after the hol- easy to become separated from your gun. When It sounds crazy, bit it works like a charm. Then
idays, and she has begun
going to the range with you’re separated from you gun...well...NOTHING gun hangs so low that when you sit down, it is
me to practice. good can come from this! completely comfortable. Yet, when you need
I attribute this change to access your gun, you simply pull up on the
in her attitude entire- My best piece of advice with respect to off- “cell-phone holder” with your weak-hand and up
ly to U.S. Concealed body carry is to be sure you carry your gun in pops your gun!
Carry.
a purse, pouch or bag that was specifically de-
Thanks for everything! signed to carry a gun. There are many compa- Here is their website... www.pagerpal.com
Scott Meador nies that make purses, day planners, briefcases
Richmond, TX and waist packs that have a completely hidden SMART CARRY HOLSTER
and easily accessible holster section. Ah yes, the good old Smart Carry. I still remem-
ber the fist day I bought one of these. The thing
This is critical because you don’t want your gun showed up at my office. I un-wrapped it and
thought, “What on earth did I just buy!” Well, I Thanks to the free market, there are a lot of
was in for a big surprise. I followed the instruc- “non-traditional” carry holster solutions out
tions and the thing practically made my Glock there. I’ve only mentioned a few of my favor-
36 disappear! ites. The big thing to remember when imple-
menting these “advanced concealment” systems
The Smart Carry holster consists of a “denim- is to “dry” practice extensively with your new
like” fabric pouch with a giant Velcro strap carry method before you carry “live”.
attached to either side. You strap it really low
around your waist. The gun is placed in the When you are a responsibly armed citizen, you
pouch and the whole contraption sits three realize that you’ll never know when your “bad
inches below your waist line right in line with guy” day will occur. That’s why it is important
your belly button. to carry ALL of the time. That is also why we
sometimes must use some non-traditional carry
Sound a little uncomfortable? Well, I have to tell methods.
you, this holster is extremely comfortable. Not
only that, but it offers fantastic concealment I wish you safety, security and happiness.
along with excellent access. Heck, I’ve practi-
cally worn out my first Smart Carry holster. All the best,
Here is their website... www.smartcarry.com

Our flagship publication, Concealed
Carry Magazine usually features a POCKET HOLSTERS
cover picture of one of our members! Finally we get to pocket holsters. These are Tim Schmidt - Founder
are truly the “Ultimate Resource for pretty easy to explain. A pocket holster is a U.S. Concealed Carry
the Armed Citizen”. holster for your pocket!
Okay, I’ll give you a little more info. Most pocket Citizen Solution” highlights some of the many
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Obviously, I like to without it looking like you have a gun in your
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Self-Defense: A Natural Born Right
by Tim Schmidt
Self-Defense: A Natural Born Right right. It’s that first part that the violent criminals
don’t really get. So as far as the bad guys go, if
WARNING! This is the part of this guide where you’re going to threaten my life, my wife’s life,
I kind of get up on my soap-box and preach a my son’s lives or my daughter’s life... well, I’m
little. I promise it won’t be too long. The best fighting back.
part is that if you agree with my way of think-
ing... well, you’re going to LOVE what I have to Heck, I don’t even like talking about the 2nd
say. Amendment. The 2nd Amendment grants NO
Here is a cover of Concealed Carry rights to ANYONE. It simply affirms the natural-
Magazine. As a member of USCCA, And if you don’t really agree with the way that I born right that each and every one of us has
you’ll get 8 issues per year delivered think, well there are eleven other chapters that to defend ourselves and our loved ones against
you can focus on! those with the gall to threaten us.
wrapper.
Okay, here we go... Okay. That’s it. Now you know where I stand
on that little issue. Wasn’t so bad, was it? I’m
One of the reasons I started U.S. Concealed guessing that right about now you’re either
Carry is because I believe in the natural born pumping your fist up and down and cheering
right to self-defense. Like the Founding Fathers or... you’re scratching your head and thinking to
of the United States of America, I believe that yourself, “What is this guy saying?”
all humans are born with certain basic rights.
Now there aren’t too many of these “basic Either way, I hope you’ll move on to the next
Dear USCCA, rights” but the ones that we’re born with, well chapter!
Just a quick note to let they’re the good ones.
you know that I really I wish you safety, security and happiness.
appreciate what you are
doing and the courage it Tim’s Natural-Born Rights
has taken for you to be All the best,
“just a regular guy” who
cares enough to do some- . Life
thing worth doing! 2. Liberty
You are to be congrat- 3. Pursuit of Happiness
ulated for your com-
mitment and your con- Tim Schmidt - Founder
victions. Both have That is it. No more. No less. Pretty darn simple. U.S. Concealed Carry
motivated me to do all As far as I am concerned, my “rights” end
I can to “spread the
where someone else’s “rights” begin. I don’t be- P.S. - The last page of each part of “The Armed
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Language of the enemy: using Leftist RhetoRic to
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what if we have to use ouR gun? 40
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The Self-Defense & Firearms Community
by Tim Schmidt
The Self-Defense & Firearms Community You’ll find two very unique things in every is-
sue of Concealed Carry Magazine and posted
It’s no big mystery that the firearms and self-de- throughout www.usconcealedcarry.com
fense community for the most part gets vilified
by the mainstream media. We are often por- The first is what we call the CCM Profile. This is
trayed as knuckle-dragging, social misfits who a candid interview with an actual U.S. Concealed
need to have guns to satisfy our insecurities. Is Carry member. They tell us about their life, their
this a fair representation? I really don’t think so. family and the reasons they carry. We’ll have
some pictures of them as well. We do these
Here is a cover of Concealed Carry
Magazine. As a member of USCCA, I’m not sure when this whole “anti-gun” and to point out that people who “carry guns” are
you’ll get 8 issues per year delivered “anti self-defense” attitude started, but it cer- normal, every-day Americans.
wrapper.
tainly hasn’t always been this way. It wasn’t too
long ago when kids used to take their hunting The second feature you’ll see is our “Grassroots:
rifles to school and keep them in their lockers. In the Spotlight” story. These stories highlight
When you really think about it, it is kind of scary someone in the firearms community who is
how much has changed in such a short period really making a difference. They may be a small-
Dear USCCA,
of time! town trainer or a custom holster maker. Either
For years, I searched way, they’re someone who is making a huge
for a type of magazine
like yours and have sub- This is why it is SO important to support and difference in the firearms community but will
scribed to several other participate in the firearms and self-defense com- most likely never get mentioned in the “big” gun
munity. There are all sorts of things you can do magazines let alone the mainstream press.
unsatisfied with the lack
of information about to offer your support. Here are just a few...
carrying concealed fire- There are a few example of what I am talking
arms, until I found about in the P.S. section.
yours.
1. Join your local gun club and become
an ACTIVE member.
After reading just one I wish you safety, security and happiness.
issue of Concealed Carry 2. Take an NRA instructors course and
Magazine, I’ve become teach people about firearms and self- All the best,
more knowledgeable in defense.
cealed and concealment 3. Join associations of like-minded
holsters than I have in people and participate in their events,
6 years worth of reading forums, message boards, etc.
other firearm magazine Tim Schmidt - Founder
publications. 4. Take someone shooting who has never U.S. Concealed Carry
As a new subscriber, I’m
shot a gun. This is a LOT of fun. You
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witnessed at least three “complete” article on the USCCA website.
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Hudson, FL
5. And probably the MOST IMPORTANT Grassroots In The Spotlight - NEShooters
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we don’t do this, then we’re done.
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siTuaTional aWaREnEss vs. siTuaTional
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self-defense gear.
“sloTH:” onE oF THE “sEvEn dEadly sins” 18
THE FiRsT ConCEalEd and CaRRiEd: THE PHiladElPHia
dERRingER 20
THE “gunsHinE” sTaTE RulEs again and EvERyonE
Will bEnEFiT 25
sTand & FigHT oR sHooT & MovE 32
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Publisher’s Comments 02 COVER PHOTO SUBMITTED BY USCCA MEMBER:
Letters to the Editor 03 Photographer: Christopher Beglin
Model: Beth Fetter
CCM True Stories Chris: I am an ex-pat’ 60-year-old Englishman, married to
Compiled by Sten Jackson 10 an American lady for the last five years and living happily in SW
Pennsylvania. My daily carry is a SIG 226 ST in 9mm, in a custom
K&D Holsters belt slide. I used to do freelance photography. I am a
Course Review - Duane A. Daiker - Contributing Editor degreed Engineer, even though these days, I work mainly on the
Randy Cain’s TaCTiCal Handgun 0: EvERyTHing
23
computer dealing in web design and kidding myself that I am semi-
you nEEd retired! In 1997, I suffered the ignominy of loosing my prized
collection of 24 handguns, thanks to the UK Government revoking my
Gear Review - Michael S. Black - Guest Editor “privilege.” As a result, I now cling on tightly to our right to keep and
nECk kniFE nuanCEs: THings To THink abouT 26 bear arms in the U.S.A. I am an NRA Certified Instructor in all disci-
plines and enjoy passing on my experience as well as bringing in new
shooters whenever possible. This allows me to feel that I give a little
Gun Review - Charles & Kathleen Ellis - Contributing Editors something back.
THE MousE gun 34 Beth, my step-daughter, is wearing a K&D Holsters custom belt
slide model for the Rohrbaugh R9s, 9mm pocket pistol. The rig has two
Upcoming Issues 40 belt slots on one side so it doubles effectively as either right hand
strong side with cant, or cross-draw, as seen in the photo, and is very
easily concealed.


2nd and 3rd Lines of Defense
by Tim Schmidt
2nd and 3rd Lines of Defense Now, do I employ all of these, all of the time?
No way! These are just examples of different
When it comes down to it, a concealed handgun “lines of defense”. You must choose and learn
should be but a single line of defense in your the ones that work for you. Just be sure you’re
whole personal defense system. What are some not relying on only ONE!
of your other “lines of defense”? Well, here they
are. I wish you safety, security and happiness.
Here is a cover of Concealed Carry Different Lines of Defense All the best,
Magazine. As a member of USCCA,
you’ll get 8 issues per year delivered
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deter or avoid it.
» Conflict Avoidance: Do whatever it U.S. Concealed Carry
takes to avoid a conflict.
» Verbal Diffusion: When confronted, you P.S. - The last page of each part of “The Armed
must have the discipline and verbal skills Citizen Solution” highlights some of the many
to defuse a situation. benefits you’ll enjoy as a USCCA member!
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Even though I am not
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48), I could relate to valuable time.
» Concealed Folding Knife: Be sure
was able to evaluate my you’ve received some instruction on knife
performance and lessons fighting before you deploy one of these!
learned after reading
the article. » Concealed Handgun: Last resort! If
I thought all the ar-
you’re pulling your handgun out, you’d
ticles were great and better be in grave danger of death or
informative. I can not extreme bodily harm. The LAST thing you
wait until my next is- want to do is shoot someone.
sue.
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» Back-up Concealed Handgun:
Bakersfield, CA Hmmm... If you’re going for your back-up
handgun, you’re probably in a world of
hurt. Maybe it’s time to start praying!

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Tactics & Training - Paul B. Benjamin - Guest Editor
common sense pointers for carrying concealed 16
A Woman’s Perspective - Kathy Jackson - Guest Editor
How to make your wife Hate guns 30
Tactics & Training - Chuck Stewart - Guest Editor
keep it running 38

tHe value of “dry practice” 18
‘5 colt and tHe dead man’s Hand 21
country carry 22
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Steve Krystek & Michael L. Potter
How “safe” is your Home 25 Guest Editors
“Street Tactics: Reality-Based Gun & Knife Fighting” after tHe sHooting stops:
Column by: Gabriel Suarez dealing witH tHe aftermatH
extreme close range gunfigHting 32 of a letHal encounter
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CCM True Stories
smitH & wesson 640 26
Gear Review - Bruce N. Eimer, Ph.D - Column Editor
HigH noon Holster’s slide guard 34
Training Review - Kevin Michalowski - Contributing Editor
can’t get to your gun? take one away from your
assailant 36 COVER PHOTO SUBMITTED BY CCM
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Surviving An Armed Confrontation
by Tim Schmidt
Surviving An Armed Confrontation unfortunate circumstance of being targeted by

a criminal, I hope and pray that you have the
My friend, if you’re still with me at this point, I ability to defend yourself.
just want to say “Thank You” for reading what I
have written. I realize that I write in an informal If you DO decide to accept the huge responsibil-
style and I sometimes joke around a little too ity of being an armed citizen, you MUST give a
much. lot of thought to what will happen should you
ever have to shoot another person. Unfortunate-
Here is a cover of Concealed Carry I assure you, however, I take armed, self- ly, our legal system will cause you a LOT of grief
Magazine. As a member of USCCA, defense very seriously. The story about my if you make some seemingly simple mistakes.
you’ll get 8 issues per year delivered “awakening” in the beginning of this guide was Here are a few tips to help you.
wrapper.
REALLY true. Not more than five years ago, I
was just another “gun-neutral” person living my 1. You should ONLY shoot someone who
life in “condition white”. is causing you to be in grave danger
of extreme bodily harm or death. You
My transformation has occurred at different should be in fear of losing your life.
rates over the years. It certainly didn’t happen
2. You should shoot to stop the attack.
overnight! If you ARE... like I WAS... I really en-
You don’t fire warning shots. You
Dear USCCA, courage you to keep investigating the concepts
don’t “shoot to kill”. You don’t “shoot
I consider your publi- which I’ve presented to you over these last 11
to disable”. You shoot to stop the
cation the most infor- chapters.
mative and focused on attack.
the issue of concealed 3. After you’ve stopped the attack, se-
carry. Having it in my You may be at a point in your life where carry-
house has allowed me to ing a gun for your own self-defense may seem cure the weapon the assailant used.
address several indi- as foreign to you as dying your hair green and Check yourself for injuries and offer
wearing a clown suit to work. assistance to the assailant if he is no
concealed carry and what
longer a threat.
their responsibilities
are as citizens. Please don’t let that stop you. I firmly believe 4. Call the police as soon as possible.
Most importantly, my there is a REASON you are reading this informa- Don’t give any details over the
wife’s opinion about tion. Deep down inside, you may just “know” phone. Just say, “I was attacked and
carrying for herself has that YOU are responsible for your own self-pro- feared for my life, an intruder has
been turned around to-
tally, such that now she tection. been shot and needs medical assis-
is scheduled to take a tance as soon as possible.” Secure
CCW class after the hol- Don’t make the decision to carry right now... your weapon before the police ar-
idays, and she has begun
going to the range with
keep studying. Read books. Explore the U.S. rive. You don’t want them shooting
me to practice. Concealed Carry website. We have 1000’s of the wrong guy! Cooperate with the
I attribute this change
pages of information that will help you make police. They’ll probably treat you as a
in her attitude entire- a completely informed decision about whether suspect in the beginning. They’re just
ly to U.S. Concealed or not you will join the ranks of the “Armed doing their job.
Carry.
Citizen”. 5. Call your lawyer and MAKE NO
Thanks for everything!
STATEMENTS to the police or anyone
Scott Meador Okay, now on to our final topic. else. Your attorney should meet you
Richmond, TX
at the scene if possible. If the po-
I hope and pray that you NEVER have to lice arrive before your attorney gets
experience a violent crime. If you DO have the there, you MUST explain politely but
(Continued...)
firmly that you’d prefer not to talk You can usually find me lurking around the
until your attorney arrives. member’s forum late at night. There are always
6. Say a prayer of thanks that you sur- some good conversations going on there. Also,
vived a potentially deadly encounter. when you join, be sure to check our image gal-
lery. There are some great pictures of the U.S.
Wow. Writing these tips has put me in a somber Concealed Carry Race Car! It may not be racing
mood. I honestly hope to never have to fight for on the Nextel Cup NASCAR circuit... but it’s re-
my life. I hope the same for you. ally FAST!
This last article does a good job of explaining On a serious and final note, I wish you the best.
what will happen should you ever find yourself I honestly hope I gave you some information
in the position I just described above. I hope here that will help you in some way.
you find it beneficial.
Related Articles
The first link below is to a “FREE Access” article All the best,
that is applicable to this chapter’s material. The
other links are to “members only” articles that
I’m sure you’ll find valuable.
Our flagship publication, Concealed 1. After the Shooting Stops: Dealing With the Tim Schmidt - Founder
Carry Magazine usually features a Aftermath of a Lethal Encounter U.S. Concealed Carry
2. The Judicious Use of Deadly Force
are truly the “Ultimate Resource for 3. Skills, Responsibilities and Psychology of P.S. - The last page of each part of “The Armed
the Armed Citizen”. Armed Self-Defense Citizen Solution” highlights some of the many
Well, that wraps up “The Armed Citizen Solu-
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Dear USCCA,
Let me say, your magazine
tions that I receive.
After the Shooting Stops: Dealing With
Obviously, I like to the Aftermath of a Lethal Encounter
read anything and every- http://www.usconcealedcarry.com/public/227.cfm
thing I can get my hands
some of my other maga-
zine subscriptions, but
the point.
yesterday and read it
covers are perfect. Or-
dinary people for the
us don’t want the “hub-
earth people with down
eryone for a great job.
Cindy Laudico
Rochester, NY

website.

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Sarah M. Thompson, M.D. - Guest Editor
RaGiNG aGaiNst self defeNse:
a psyCHiatRist eXaMiNes tHe
aNti-GUN MeNtality
CCM “Profiles” - Bruce A. Beatty & Donnie Cundiff

Real life, Real stoRies, Real people. 07
Tactics & Training - Scott Smith - Contributing Editor
tHeRe’s No sUCH tHiNG as too MUCH tRaiNiNG. 20
A Woman’s Perspective - Kathryn A. Graham - Guest Editor
wHat’s witH tHese apoloGies? 38

of Independence” Column by: Alexa H. Madison Photograph by Oleg Volk
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tHe 1800’s to tHe CiVil waR - tHe fliNtloCks. 21
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