Cape Coral, FL — October 3, 2019 —The Women’s Concealed Carry Alliance is pleased to announce the launch of its website and alliance community!
The Women’s Concealed Carry Alliance announces the launch of their website – www.WCCAlliance.com <http://www.wccalliance.com> . Led by Kristen Franke, the WCCA is a collaboration of women business owners from the firearm’s industry whose main focus is to bring high quality concealed carry solutions to more women. We’re calling all women to join us, sign up, it’s FREE to be a part of this exciting community.
The WCCA is founded by a group of women entrepreneurs who have united their businesses and strengths to assist others in their walk to becoming self-reliant. Collectively, these women have over 25 years’ experience selling their products to the gun industry, primarily women. This alliance creates a resource for ladies looking for empowerment, support, encouragement and products as each one blossoms to be who they were created to be with confidence.
“We each started our small businesses to help women in crisis. And now we want to combine forces to not only
encourage more women to learn about personal safety but also provide them with
the proper resources,” said Marilyn Smolenski.
“Through this partnership, we plan to reach more women, provide more resources, create a community and support for women in their endeavor for real solutions,” said Jan Wolbrecht. The WCCA includes six established women-owned businesses including Packin’ Neat (Kristen Franke), Cute & Cocky (Nikkita Gordon), Hiding Hilda (Dawn Hillyer), Nickel & Lace (Marilyn Smolenski), Dark Alley Denim (Joelle Orem) and Incognito Wear IX (Jan Wolbrecht).
“From first-hand experiences, we know the struggles of
finding women-specific concealed carry options.
Why not supply these options in one place and allow these industry
leaders to share personal experience and insight,” stated Kristen Franke.
The Women’s Concealed Carry Alliance is a collaboration
of women in the firearm’s industry. Real
women who created businesses solving the unique challenges they faced in their
own lives for concealing a firearm and or protecting themselves and loved ones.
Joining forces, these female-focused companies have partnered to launch the
Women’s Concealed Carry Alliance. It’s a
collaboration with a focus on bringing high quality concealed carry solutions.
Look for more from the Women’s Concealed Carry Alliance.
“Come join us in this mission, sign up today!” It’s FREE!
Are you afraid of sounding … well, let’s say “uneducated” when it comes to talking about firearms? Mag or clip? Bullet or cartridge?
If you are new to the shooting industry it can be a little overwhelming understanding the correct lingo.
If you’re like me, I didn’t want to use improper terms and sound uneducated. After all education is a part of being safe around firearms.
So, which terminology is correct – Concealed carry or conceal carry? Mag or clip?
Wikipedia defines the term in the past tense since of the act of concealment has already been completed. :
“Concealed carry (carrying a concealed weapon (CCW)) refers to the practice of carrying a handgun or other weapon in public in a concealed or hidden manner, either on one’s person or in close proximity. While most law enforcementofficers carry their handguns in a visible holster, some officers, such as plainclothes detectives or undercover agents, carry weapons in concealed holsters. In some countries and jurisdictions, civilians are legally required to obtain a concealed carry permit in order to possess a firearm. In others, a permit is only required if the firearm is not visible to the eye, such as carrying said weapon in one’s purse, bag, trunk, etc. The opposite of concealed carry is called open carry.”
Magazine or clip? Bullet or cartridge?
” A cartridge is the proper name for a complete round of ammunition. Round is another term that is accurate and acceptable. A round or cartridge is made of several different components put together.” The bullet is the pointed or rounded top end, the projectile, that is forced out of the barrel due to the explosion (from gunpowder) when shooting. Check out a few others terms from GunBacker.
One more common term that gets misused is – Automatic or semi- automatic. In these days of the anti-gunners, it seems if it sounds scary then that is the word for the narrative.
A true Automatic firearm is found only on a battlefield (military purpose). Civilians are only allowed to own and possess semi automatic; meaning you must physically move the trigger each time in order to shoot a round (down range). Read more from Gun Trader.
Another confusing term to many is single action or double action. It is what it says it is. If your firearm is a Single -Action, when you pull the trigger, it does ONLY one action – drops the hammer. Likewise, a Double-Action firearm, does two functions. It will cock the hammer and drops the hammer, thus allowing the shot and the bullet flying down range.
Here’s to helping you better understand of some of technical lingo of becoming a responsibly armed shooter.
We’ll be soaring soon for the NRA Personal Protection Expo (Sep. 6-8, 2019) – Booth #1809
If you’ve been “meaning to” learn about firearms and your safety – this is the place to be. Not only will you have the best of the best of instructors teaching but hundreds of vendors supplying everything you would need from clothing, gadgets and tools, firearms, ammo – even an opportunity to shoot on a live fire range – all in one place!
It’s never too late to learn to shoot. Learning to operate a firearm will
give you confidence and skills for survival. Becoming educated about firearms
gives you knowledge and an understanding of Gun Safety. Gun safety is critical
and so important to pass on to others. Whether it be for hunting, shooting
sports (for fun and it reduces stress), or self-defense and personal
protection. It’s important to pass this precious right to bear arms on to the
next generation.
There is value in passing skills on to the next generation. Hunting is a
great way to grow a friendship. Many life lessons happen around a campfire
(after the hunt). Hunters are ethical and play a huge role in maintaining the
health of herds of wild animals – deer, duck, turkey, etc.
As August – National Shooting Sports Month draws to a close, check your local range for special events for introducing someone new to the exciting sport of firearms. It may save someone’s life!
You’re timing is great, because in a less than 2 weeks, is a fun filled packed weekend to give you all the information from the best of the best in the firearms industry at the Personal Protection Expo in Ft. Worth. See you in booth #1809! 🙂
In case you are traveling to Texas, as I am, here’s some things to note regarding Texas gun /concealed carry laws. Always research ahead of a destination.
According to US Concealed Carry, “you may Open carry or concealed carry with a Texas License to Carry (LTC) or a concealed carry license/permit from a state with reciprocity, provided the handgun is in a shoulder or belt holster. The minimum age is 21 years old or 18 years old for active-duty military. Some areas are off-limits, including racetracks and secure areas of airports.”
What you need to know about carrying in Texas, besides they love their guns:
Pack ’em up and we’ll see you on Friday Sep 6 for a spectacular event of concealed carry fashion show! Don’t miss this event for tips and secrets on how to concealed carry with style.
Howdy! How do you greet someone? What kind of handshake do you present?
This week on “Learn from my Mistake” – #98, we’re talking GRIPS and “getting to know” your pistol. It occurred to me that even though some of you may have been shooting for quite some time, we may have bad habits that need some attention.
One common bad habit is your grip.
It may not be a surprise to even spot a poor grip at the range. When getting a grip (on your firearm), think like you would be introducing yourself to someone. You wouldn’t want to give a loose handshake; typically know as a dead fish handshake.
handshake indicates a reserved or a passive personality or an indifference, making it seem as though the person has no bones
Don’t be afraid of the gun.
You can’t over grip or crush the firearm. You want a good firm grip so you don’t drop the firearm once you pull the trigger but also, the firearm needs a firm & rigid support so it can eject the casing and reload; recycle itself, after the shot.
So, grip the firearm with the type of handshake that says I’m confident, strong, and in control. I mean business.
Isn’t that how you’d like to think of your relationship with a lifesaving tool?
With your strong, dominate hand, you want to place the web, the space between your thumb & index finger, of your hand (some call it a “V”) as high as you can on the back (back strap or grip) of the firearm. If it’s a single or double action, there is typically a indentation for the web of your hand that will keep it from going above and getting in the way of the slide.
With the trigger guard resting comfortably on your middle finger, wrap remaining fingers around the grip of the gun. On a revolver, you want your hand as high as possible but out of the way of the hammer.
The placement of your grip high on the firearm helps control the recoil each time the gun is fired.
After all, you mean business, right? Whether you’re putting rounds down range or defending your home, you’re a boss! You can do this! We’re not having tea and cookies. We’re practicing, training to save lives. So, no dainty “teacup” grips.
Tea cup style grip – weak hand is under the butt of firearm offering No support
We don’t need to be delicate with your firearm. We want a good high grip -strong like a handshake. Grip high, but stay under the slide! We don’t want any Biting!
Be mindful of the slide moving over the back of your hand as it cycles another round. If your hand is in the way, you will know it quickly and it could put an end to your time on the range.
Safety is so important when handling firearms, but we must also be safe when gripping & picking up guns.
Your index finger is a POINTER FINGERFIRST – then a “Trigger finger”.
So, make sure it POINTS when you grab any firearm. Keep that finger straight along the side of the frame of the firearm.
Now let’s get the other (weak) hand involved. Now, that we have the firmness of the grip out of the way, what do you do with the weak (supporting) hand?
Again, thinking of a handshake, wrap
your weak hand fingers around the grip and over top of your strong hand fingers,
your thumbs should be in line with each other along the frame of the firearm.
When shooting, especially for ladies, you want to have about 40% squeeze (strength and control) with your strong hand, thus allowing Mr. Trigger Finger to move smoothly and independent of the hand; and about 60% squeeze, control and firm grip with your weak hand.
For men, 30/70 percent of strong to weak hand is more ideal.
Of course, everyone is different. Some may have hand strength issues, arthritis or other physical issue that limit or alter one’s grip. However, the main objection is to safely and accurately place hits on the target.
Get a grip on Safe shooting!
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Do you test your gear? Do you do this routinely? Learn from my Mistakes – #99
To some this may sound a little funny or even crazy, but if you are new to firearms and or concealed carry, I recommend this practice when trying out different holsters and gear. I would suggest testing your gear while imagining a potentially dangerous scenario… a situation where you would need to get to your firearm (or non lethal device) quickly. What happened?
To be as realistic as pretend is…pretended someone was approaching you with a fixed and intent stare – you know how that stare can make you feel. Imagine a lion about to attack, that’s the sense of a situation we after.
a fixed and focused stare
What would you do? Would you say anything?
After giving some verbal clues as to “I CAN’T help you!” and raising a hand as if to push them back – and then (safely) drawing your firearm, or pepper spray / stun gun or other device.
How quickly were you able to get to your weapon? Would you be able to defend yourself in time?
Did the holster or pocket act as intended? Did objects stay put?
I for one found this exercise rather startling!
I had a “sticky” style holster I was using during a training event. For those who are familiar with this style of holster, the compression and friction are what keeps the holster in place.
Rubberized texture “sticks” in place
I like a “sticky type” holster because it’s slim and easy to put where ever I want it. I don’t have to worry about belt loops being in the way.
However, in this training environment, I didn’t want to expose and reveal my Non-6 pack abs, so I had a T-shirt tucked in, THEN my sticky type holster on top of my shirt and inside the waistband of my pants and a good sturdy belt. Can you imagine my surprise when drawing my firearm AND the holster can out with my firearm!! The trigger was covered and I therefore, cannot pull the trigger! A great thing to know about ahead of any real situation.
Needlessly to say, I caught me off guard, and others, but it got me thinking about my gear.
This, of course, was practice, thankfully! Practice is so valuable. I’m sure many of us don’t do it enough. So T-E-S-T- out your gear!
I want to encourage you to make that a new habit for this year. Let’s set a goal – to dry fire and pull your weapon from the holster and concealment. I know you want to be able to defend yourself and never be a victim.
Practice drawing from concealment & testing your gear. Trinity Top and Strix bellyband holster by Incognito Wear IX
Our clothing is designed with you in mind. That is we’ve designed clothing for quick access to your weapon, and clothing that minimizes printing so you will carry – and on body is best.
Just think within a few months, not only will you have a good habit but you’ll be a better shooter!
I hope you are encouraged on your personal journey into firearms, shooting and self defense. We hope by sharing our experiences of this journey to make your walk and experiences easier. We’re excited that you decided to learn a new skill that can save your life and protect those you love. <3
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