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Originally Posted by sunnyside
Huh. I would have thought purse carry would be popular.
I suppose if your purse gets snatched your out of luck that way. Is that the problem?
Something else, which is more relevant to why I've never actually looked that hard into concealed carry, is that many states/ municipalities etc etc etc have fairly rough laws. And if you don't want to get in trouble there are a range of other laws you have to know as well. Best to ask someone who would already know in your area I'd think.
At any rate don't just stick a pistol in your pants and if people somehow see it be prepared to have a chat with some police.
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Well I suppose that it getting taken would be a problem, and purse carries are popular. But when a bad guy comes to mug you, and has a weapon, it takes time for you to get into your purse, and most of the time they are going to simply tell you to give them your purse, they are not going to ask you to get into your purse and give them your wallet. So you digging around in your purse makes them jumpy, better to be able to quickly draw from your belt line than have to fumble around in your purse. Also, if you carry in your purse, and he tells you to give him your purse, and he is only armed with a knife then you just gave him a gun. Better to toss your purse at him, and let him get away, than arm him. Odds are once he has your purse he is going to beat feet out of there. That is a good thing. You can replace everything that was in it, and most people will not be carrying more than a hundred bucks anyway. So you are not out much.. But if he decides he wants something else after having your purse, then you are still armed and able to defend yourself. .
Yes, you do not want to carry unless you have a permit to do so. Different states differ, and as we all know some states are almost impossible to get a CCW.
There are a number of resources on line that can answer most of your questions on legalities. But
here is a quick reference guide. Wiki is not the best source. But it can give you enough information to get started, and you can always walk on down to your Sheriffs office and ask them what the laws are.
Just out of curiosity, and if you do not mind answering. What state do you live in?
If you do have your CCW, make sure you always carry your permit on you. That way if someone does tell the cops that you are carrying, all you have to do is keep your hands in plain view, tell him you have a CCW permit, and ask the cop if it is ok for you to get into your purse to retrieve the permit. Always ask before you move. It makes them feel safe, them feeling safe is good. It keeps you alive.
If he says no he wants to get it then let him.
But always ask for identification before handing anything over. If you do not feel comfortable, most states allow you to request that he call in his supervisor in before you do anything further. If you are involved in a shooting, always talk to an attorney before talking to them. That does not make you look guilty, it makes you look smart, and that is advise that I have gotten from several LEOs.