Subdeacon Joe Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 http://blog.beretta.com/choosing-a-conceal-carry-for-the-lady Dear husband, I’ve tried and tried to explain to you that I need to go choose and purchase a concealed carry gun. For some reason, you aren’t hearing my plea. I’m certain you understand the need to defend myself and our family. I’m not sure you recognize other facets that go along with my need to choose my own gun. I am a better shot than you, even with that over-sized, heavy gun you chose for me. Thanks to it, I now have huge shoulders and my spine is curved from attempting to lug it around in my purse. I have no fear of an assailant stealing said purse: it weighs too much. It’s sure to bring him to the ground in an instant. I’m thankful you found a lovely holster. I suppose you must have noticed the curvature of my spine. Passersby are gawking at me as though I am the Hunchback of Notre Dame. At least that big thing doesn’t make my butt look big. Wouldn’t it be fun to go to the gun store together and let me touch, feel and grip the gun before we spend money on one? I could make sure it fit firm in my soft little hand. I could also choose from a variety of colors. Pink is nice, but it would match only a few outfits. I would rather go with a more neutral Dark Earth color. On another note, we will have to shop for holsters together, too. Other than belt and ankle carry, I can get lingerie holsters for a sub-compact carry gun? Imagine a bra or thigh holster. It will be fun for the two of us to go to the range, on a regular basis, and practice pulling my pocket carry model pistol from a discreet location. I'm capable of protecting myself and the household. But you have to work with me on this one. It is something we need to do together. Love,Your Wife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Sounds like she's got a hard headed know it all for a mate!! Rye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 She's far more patient and nice than Mrs. Doc would be. Mrs. Doc doesn't "try to explain" much of anything. She either gets it through my thick skull or... gets it through my thick skull. I don't think she would hesitate to go shopping herself if I didn't get her what she wanted, either. I figure if she can buy horses, cars, lawn tractors and other things without me, she wouldn't be shy about buying the gun she wanted. Did I mention she is awesome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Sounds like she's got a hard headed know it all for a mate!! Rye No, I don't know the lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 While I agree that the shooter should be the one to choose the gun, that blog kinda sounds like: You bought me too big of a gun You should realize that I am NOT a huge hulking neanderthal like you, but am a petite delicate little lady. You should have bought me a smaller gun, like a 380 or a 32, or maybe a Baby Browning. You know - a "Woman's Gun". Leastways that husband, apparently, bought her a gun big enough that if she shoots someone, it'll stop him. Reminds me of something my Daddy used to tell me. "You'd complain if you was hung with a new rope." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 When you're selling guns it's always good to cater to the ladies. I went so far as to suggest to one husband that he go spend some time looking at our fine selection of duck decoys while his wife and I talked. He grumbled and muttered but he went. IIRC, she finally picked out a Charter Arms Undercover .38 Special with the longer 3" barrel and a pair of after market grips, because "it's lighter, it fits my hand better, and I don't have to work hard to pull the slide back". She started out with an Uncle Mike's holster until she found something she liked better. Her husband had been pushing a.40 something or other. Undertaker (RIP and God bless), for all of his evil looks and harsh demeanor, was one of the best instructors I ever saw for women. He worked with her and she was way past competent in of a couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowCatcher Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 While I agree that the shooter should be the one to choose the gun, that blog kinda sounds like: You bought me too big of a gun You should realize that I am NOT a huge hulking neanderthal like you, but am a petite delicate little lady. You should have bought me a smaller gun, like a 380 or a 32, or maybe a Baby Browning. You know - a "Woman's Gun". Leastways that husband, apparently, bought her a gun big enough that if she shoots someone, it'll stop him. Reminds me of something my Daddy used to tell me. "You'd complain if you was hung with a new rope." Better a woman should have a woman's gun with her and be able to use it effectively, than she has some man's gun, hates it and can't use it worth a darn. A gift that doesn't fit or is really to satisfy the ego of the gift giver is not really a gift . . . SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Mary Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 A big huge gun with a lot of stopping power is not gonna do me much good if I can't handle it...... Maybe my carry gun ain't the biggest or baddest, but at least I CAN shoot the thing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 ...that over-sized, heavy gun you chose for me. Thanks to it, I now have huge shoulders and my spine is curved from attempting to lug it around in my purse... Kiddingly Wife, I'm confused. I haven't heard you complain about the extra weight from those pair of "enhancements" you felt that you needed. And when you dumped out the contents of your purse looking for you car keys, Wow! Another extra 10 pounds there! Those two things easily could cause your spine curvature, not the gun I bought for you! Doctor says as soon as the swelling goes down so I can see again they will start me on therapy. In another month I should be well enough to appear in court for the divorce proceedings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I'm glad I don't have those problems. Uno has always been, your hardware, your choice. I will solicit his opinion but he will never "dictate" what I "must" do. I have to use it so ultimately, I have to be happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie MacNeil, SASS #48580 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 When I was shopping for my wife's first pistol (a .22) for her birthday, I took her to a big gun show in Las Vegas and had her handle a whole passel of them. Once she found the one she liked, I did some Internet research and found the best price. She loves her new pistol, and shoots it well. Now I just need to talk her into something I can reload for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 A girl and her gun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 My ex-wife wanted to buy a gun for home protection. (insert ex-wife joke here) My sons and I took her to the range and I brought several guns for her to try. The one she shot the best with was a SAA in.22 LR. My son asked if there was a DA in .22 so we rented a Ruger LCR in .22 for her. She loved it and shot it great. Two handed, and then left handed and right handed. She wound up buying a new LCR. I tried to talk her into the .22 magnum version but she wanted the .22 LR. So, she has a 9 shot .22 for home defense, not the best choice but at least she has a gun!!! The best thing I ever read on defense is, "The intruder doesn't know what caliber you're shooting at him with he just knows he's being shot at, 9 times out of 10 they'll turn and run. The best gun to have is the one in you're hand (or something like that) Rye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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