Considerations for carrying a concealed weapon
Besides the beauty of the curved lines and the hand-shaped grip you have the familiarity of the revolver. We grew up watching the good guys carry revolvers on television. Andy Griffith and his deputy Barney Fife used a Colt Detective Special to protect the sleepy North Carolina town of Mayberry; the Lone Ranger patrolled the Southwest with Tonto carrying a pair of Colt .45s, and Charlie’s Angels fought crime while staying stylish with a Smith and Wesson Detective Special.
There is no specific requirement for the length of the course, but expect to clear a day for it. After the class time, learning the laws and familiarizing yourself with the operation of the gun, you will shoot 50 shots at varying distances under the supervision of your instructor. To qualify you will need to hit the target in 35 of 50 tries. You will need to answer 70 percent of the written questions correctly on the test.
Now that you have decided you would like to try concealed carry, find out about the gun laws in your state. Laws vary from the Constitutional Carry of Vermont, where the Constitution is your permit, to the extreme restrictions of California and New York.
The decision to choose one type of gun over the other comes down to personal preference. I prefer a double action revolver because it has fewer moving parts and therefore is less likely to malfunction. My husband prefers a striker fired semi-automatic because it carries more rounds and is easier to conceal.