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Thank you, to each and everyone.

This information will be put to good use. I greatly appreciate it.

Any concern with the magazine of an "auto" being released due to the release button contacting the inside of the purse pocket?

I suppose this is another reason why some have admonished against carrying too many other objects in the purse. I know they have pockets/compartments just for the weapon, but it still seems possible to have something in the main part of the purse push against the gun.

Just wondering. Any problems with this?

Thanks,

Flint.

cloudcroft wrote:Not trying to change anyone's mind here, but just for the written record, I'm "voting" against the concept of carrying a gun in a purse.

-- John D.

Duly noted.

I believe the pros and cons have been pretty well discussed here in the past. The general consensus is consistent with your vote. However... lifestyle, circumstance, fashion wants, and other things....often dictate how a firearm might be carried by females.

As a father (of a young lady), I will take some small measure of comfort knowing she has her weapon with her, even if it is in her purse. Surely, this is preferable to leaving it at home. That is my aim...(sorry for the pun).

XDgal wrote:You may want to check out Nevada Gun Leather at http://www.sagunleather.com I've been carrying my 9mm in a hobo style purse from Roma purchased there and recommend it highly. It comes with a velcro attached holster that can be adjusted to fit the gun and your draw prefrence. The advise from Quidni about cleaning out unnessasery stuff is good advise indeed! My bag with the gun, a couple extra mags and my everyday stuff approaches 10 lbs.!!! My best friend says I could take out the bad guy by just hitting him with the purse! Access to the gun is almost as fast as lifting a cover garment and drawing from an IWB holster. Your daughter is lucky to have a Father who is looking out for her safety and is providing her real solutions to surviving in the real world. Best of luck on your search for a bag that works for her.

Thanks for your input XD.

I am not too worried about her here in small town East Texas, but she will be doing her residency and finishing school in Houston. She is not at all "street smart" and Houston will be quite an adjustment for her. I just want her to be prepared at all levels.

Jessica is an only child, so she is all I have. Naturally.. a father will look out for his daughter, but....I'm the lucky one, shes been good as gold.

Thank you everyone for the information (and links).

We will sit down this weekend and go over all that is posted here.

Wow, excellent tips.

A lot there I would not have thought of. Exactly what I was looking for.

I will print this and show it to my daughter for her consideration.

Thanks everyone.

Thank you all for the replies.

Looks like a trip to Houston is in order.

Ladies,

Those of you with purses designed to carry a handgun:

1. Is the weapon fairly accessible?

2. Is there a manner in which to carry the purse so it is least likely to be snatched/taken from you AND still have the weapon always oriented the same?


The reason I ask is, my daughter will be getting her CHL this summer. She is currently a student and will remain so for several more years. She will be in the medical profession, so... between school and her future job, she will not be carrying on her person very much (not allowed).

She is mainly interested in having a weapon for home protection, carry in her vehicle, and also in her purse (where allowed). I know this is less than ideal, but much better than nothing.

I told her I would buy her a pistol of her choosing, a concealment purse, a tactical light, any holster(s) she might be interested in, and pay for her CHL fees.

Problem is, neither of us know what a good concealment purse is, or what features it needs to have. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You in advance,

Flint.