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I carry in a smartcarry on the body whenever I can.

Occasionally I do carry in a purse that was modified by my husband. In a compartment completely by itself (notice that is a recurring theme on this thread), he installed a BladeTech kydex holster supported by an aluminum sheet to give the purse material rigidity. The bag or purse is a travel bag my mom got for a trip overseas. It looks like a small backpack that you carry cross the body. If I have my G19 in the bag, I carry it across the body so it is on my right side. If I am carrying on the body, the purse is carried on my left side. I do not take it off.

Before he put the holster in the bag, I was hesitant to carry cocked because I was never completely sure of the alignment of the gun. Once it was secured in place, I never hesitate to have it ready to go as it now has a secure trigger guard.

I would love to have an expensive Galco or Coronado purse, but I would never hesitate to shoot right through one if necessary. I think the important thing is still the mindset and the awareness of the responsibility of carrying a deadly weapon.