Handgun Laws

Obtaining a handgun in the State of California is a thorough process that may require weeks or even months to successfully and legally complete. When an individual in California decides to purchase a handgun, he or she should go through the proper channels.
The first step in getting a handgun is obtaining a handgun safety certificate. Some individuals, such as police officers, may be exempt from this stage. Other individuals, though, may need to complete a course and several training session to obtain the certificate.
After completing this requirement, individuals must seek out a licensed California firearms dealer to purchase their weapon of choice. The arms dealer will collect information about the individual, which he or she will use to have a background check performed on the potential buyer.
The background check usually takes 10 days. During these 10 days, the dealer will usually require a monetary deposit from the buyer and will have possession of the handgun until the 10 days period passes. An individual who is found to have a criminal background will not be able to receive the gun at the end of the 10 days.
If the individual does pass the background check, the dealer will deliver the handgun to that individual after the tenth day.
After an individual receives his or her handgun, he or she must obtained a concealed weapons permit to legally carry the gun in public places. The permit does not allow individuals to carry their weapons on private properties, as some private establishments may not allow individuals to bring their concealed weapons on the premises.
Individuals who move to California from other states must register their handguns with their law enforcement agencies within a 60-day period. After this time frame has passed, the individual may face legal ramifications if caught with the weapon.
Unfortunately, sometimes individuals are charged with illegal handgun possession even if they have obtained their weapons through completely legal means.

Concealed Handgun Fanny Pack - The Fanny Pack For Your Gun

Firearms such as handguns should be concealed at all times if you are in a public place even if you are licensed to possess them. But instead of keeping them in your pockets or carrying them with a holster, you can opt to carry them around inside a concealed handgun fanny packs for extra security.

A fanny packs for guns

The fanny pack holster is a small pouch made of fabric that you wear around your waist. It resembles a typical fanny packs but has a hidden compartment for your gun. The concealed handgun fanny pack is a better alternative to shoulder, ankle, and waistband holsters and the ordinary holster as well. Aside from guns, you can also place other items in it like a regular fanny packs including loose change, keys, IDs, etc.

Hide your gun well

Fanny pack holsters come in two styles: the gun compartment and the pouch. The former boasts a gun compartment concealed by a front pouch that is detachable while the latter positions your gun in a convenient and ready position. The pouch lets you pull out your gun easily while the compartment requires you to pull back the pouch to reveal where the gun is before you can pull it out. They are also usually available in dark colors to achieve a discreet or professional look.

The size and material matter

Whichever you are choosing, be sure that the internal holster is big enough to accommodate any type of pistol. A fanny pack holster that is made of fabric should consist of 1200 Denier Nylon for durability and water resistance.

Licensed to own

Take note that the concealed handgun fanny packs is commonly sold to law enforcement officers. If you are a private citizen, you need to have a CCW before you can buy one. Basically, it is illegal to bring along a concealed handgun.

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Possible Penalties For Carrying an Unlicensed Handgun

Gun laws are one of the mostly hotly contested topics in the legal spectrum today. Each state has their own gun laws, and in fact, many municipalities have laws in addition to those in place by their state. Ostensibly in place to protect the citizens of this country, the furor over gun control issues has often become so heated that it has erupted into violence. While nobody wants to be shot, it is up for grabs whether more or less gun control is needed in order to prevent shootings. Many of the laws are in place to help prevent children from gaining access to guns. Others are in place to prevent violent offenders from getting their hands on a gun. This is why most places require a license in order to carry a handgun.
Not unlike most laws in this country though, there are those that break them. At any given time, there are many, many people carrying unlicensed handguns. Some keep them in their cars, for fear of being carjacked in a bad neighborhood. Some people carry them, as protection from potential muggers. Whatever your reason for packing a gun, if it is unlicensed, there are some very stiff penalties that you could face, should you be caught. Ranging from fines to jail time, each state and again, many municipalities, have enacted laws and accompanying penalties to dissuade citizens from carrying unlicensed guns.
In New York City, the penalty for carrying an unlicensed handgun is jail time. The minimum sentence is 3.5 years, and the maximum sentence is 15. Just for carrying an unlicensed gun. This is not for shooting someone or even just discharging your weapon, this is for carrying it. Florida on the other hand is slightly more lenient. If you are caught carrying an unlicensed, concealed firearm, you are charged with a 3rd degree felony, which carries with it a maximum fine of $5000 and a maximum sentence of 5 years in prison.
If you own a gun, or are considering buying a gun, it is highly advisable that you learn all about the gun control laws in your state and municipality. With laws varying so widely, it is never enough to assume. If you plan to travel form your state with a weapon, it is also imperative that you familiarize yourself with the laws of wherever you may be visiting. The last thing that you would want to do is wind up in jail for 15 years because you were ignorant.

The New Ruger SR40c

The SR40c™ is the compact version of the recoil reducing, striker-fired SR40™ pistol, one of the slimmest and most ergonomic full-sized .40 caliber pistols on the market today.

The SR40c is based on the same high-performance glass-filled nylon frame as those used on the popular SR9®, SR9c™ and SR40 pistols, offering the same, great ergonomic features, including a slim frame, short trigger reach, reversible backstrap, and ambidextrous controls. The SR40c features a through-hardened, stainless steel slide or alloy steel slide with Nitridox Pro Black finish.

Four styles to choose from:

Buying Your First Handgun

Preparing to buy your first handgun can be quite daunting. They aren't cheap. New handguns range in price from $250.00 to $2,500.00. And to complicate the matter even further, there are many different manufactures and choices. I tell people in my carry permit course that there are as many different types of handguns as the manufacturers can talk people into buying. What is probably most confusing to someone new to this field is the fact that for every make and model of handgun, there are 3 gun magazine writers telling their readers that their particular brand or caliber or gizmo is the best, and 4 others saying that the gun in question will get the reader killed.

Yesterday I was asked my opinion about Glocks. I said that what I thought didn't matter; it wasn't my money or my safety on the line. My preference does not matter in the decision to buy your gun. My wife likes Glocks; I feel the same about revolvers. Our preferences differ. As long as you know your gun, why you chose it, and it fits your needs, then it's the best gun for you. Now, that being said lets discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the two main types of handguns, semi-automatics and revolvers.

Revolvers are a type of pistol that has a rotating cylinder containing a number of firing chambers. They typically hold 5 or 6 rounds, each held in its own firing chamber. They are generally cheaper to purchase than a semi-automatic, with a new one from a major manufacturer such as Taurus or Rossi being in the neighborhood of $250.00. The major benefits of this type of handgun include:

They are easier to learn to manipulate, because there is generally fewer functions than a typical semi-auto.

They are normally easier for weaker handed persons to operate. This is due to the lack of a slide.

They are generally more reliable.

There is more choice of ammunition.

Revolvers are not as training intensive as a semi-automatic pistol (more about this later).

I prefer revolvers for home defense, as a home protection weapon will be stored loaded for an extended period of time. This is because they have fewer moving parts, which in turns makes them less sensitive to a lack of cleaning and maintenance than semi-automatics. I also recommend them for someone who is not going to train as intensively as recommended because this type of handgun has fewer functions to remember. In order to manipulate a revolver, one only has to operate the trigger and the cylinder release, whereas a semi-automatic pistol generally has a trigger, a magazine release, a slide lock, and at least one safety lever.

Revolvers do have disadvantages, and it is because of these disadvantages that police departments around the county have changed from them to semi-automatics. These disadvantages should be understood if the reader wishes to make a decision; therefore I will list them:

Revolvers are slower to reload than the typical semi-automatic. They are sometimes harder to conceal, due to width of cylinder. Revolvers do not normally hold as many rounds (5-6rds compared to 8 or 10rds in a semi-automatic.

Because a revolver contains separate chambers for each round, to fully load a revolver, the operator must put a round in each chamber (6 actions for 6 rounds). To fully load a semi-automatic the operator has to insert a single magazine into the pistol (one action for multiple rounds).

Semi-Automatic pistols fire a single cartridge each time the trigger is pressed. It automatically extracts the spent casing and prepares to fire another round. A semi-automatic is sometimes called automatic, but the difference is a true automatic can fire multiple rounds per trigger press. This seemingly small difference can cause tens of thousands of dollars in fines and years of time in federal penitentiaries, so be sure to know the difference. A semi-automatic holds its rounds in a single device called a magazine (it is possible to offend some hard-line gun enthusiasts by calling a magazine a clip). This magazine is normally inserted into the grip of the handgun. These handguns are the most popular, and they are that way for many reasons. Some of the most recognized reasons are:

Semi-autos can hold many rounds compared to a revolver. Normally a semi-auto magazine holds 8 to 10rds, but there are magazines capable of holding 15 to 30. They allow faster reloads. Due to popularity, there is a wider choice of accessories such as holsters available. They are easier to conceal due to thinner action than a normal revolver. It is easy to carry spare ammunition via preloaded magazines.

Iyt is because of the amount of rounds easily carried in magazines upon one's body and the amount of rounds in the pistol that caused the semi-automatic to replace the revolver in the arming of our nation's police. What has kept it there is the different features that are possible in a semi-auto. A police force or a private user can decide the type of safety devices or modes of operation that they want in a firearm and buy a brand that has those features. While this is a benefit, it also can become a drawback. The reasons for this are:

They are very training intensive. Before one begins to carry a semi-automatic for self-defense, it is recommended that the user fire 2 or 3 thousand rounds of the type of ammunition they intend to carry in their firearm in order to fully understand the function of their firearm. Semi-autos are more complex. This means more prone to fail. While modern firearms and ammunition can fire thousands of rounds without malfunction, it can and does happen. They are more expensive than a revolver.

Firing them can be harder for people suffering from arthritis or of weaker stature to manipulate slide. This type of handgun is more sensitive to ammunition type. Some types of semi-automatics are more prone to jam with certain types of ammunition, which is another reason it is suggested to train with the type of ammunition you intend to carry.

The semi-auto type of firearm is very well represented in the world of guns. Because of this sales popularity, there are many different functions and characteristics. Comparing this is like comparing pickup trucks to cars. There are many brands of pickups (revolvers), but generally they all are basically the same. In the car (semi-autos) world, they have sedans, sports cars, wagons, convertibles, limousines, economy class, and luxury designs. You can buy a vehicle or a firearm based solely upon an arbitrary reason such as looks, popularity, or what the marketing hype in a gun magazine tells you. You may also buy a tool such as this by deciding your needs and weighing your options.

David is a former U.S. Marine Corps non-commissioned officer, correctional supervisor and firearms instructor for the TN Dept. of Correction. He is presently commissioned as an operations officer for the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency. He is also a certified NRA instructor, and holds firearm instructor ratings with the Tennessee Dept of Safety, TN Dept of Commerce and Insurance, TN Department of Corrections, and the State of Utah. His website is http://www.tngun.com

He is also the author of Understanding the USE of Handguns for Self-Defense One of the best books for new shooter, people who are thinking about becoming new shooters, or just about anyone that wants to know about handguns in a no-nonsense, professional, but entertaining and non-stressful way.

Concealed Handgun Badges - A Bad Idea

Concealed Carry Permit Badges
There are many websites and magazine advertisements that are selling Metal badges that are designed to be carried along with your State or County issued Concealed Handgun Permit or CCW card. At Colorado Handgun Safety LLC we do not recommend these badges. In our classes we actually discourage our students from buying them.
Carrying a badge along with your card is not a good idea. Most police officers will not be impressed when you flash your badge and CCW permit. There is one ad that states: "This badge may save your life". Nothing could be further from the truth. The only way this badge could save your life is if it stopped a bullet, when you foolishly brandished it.
One needs to ask the question, "Exactly when would I have a need to show this badge?" If you were confronted by a hostile individual and thought maybe showing the badge would get him to back off, you are wrong. By showing the badge, you have just informed the individual that you have a gun. All of the advantage you had is now gone. Showing the badge may in fact make the situation worse. Not only does the bad guy now know that you have a gun, he also may have figured out that you are unwilling or unprepared to use it. At this point he may escalate the aggression and even challenge you to show him your gun. Now what are you going to do?
There should be no reason for the bad guy to know you have a gun unless or until he is looking down the barrel. The ad I mentioned before also has the letter "CHP" on the bottom of the badge. That is supposed to stand for Concealed Handgun Permit. I don't think the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will appreciate their letters on your badge.
Possessing a metal concealed handgun permit badge is unlawful in the state of Utah. There are already too many badges on the street from Private investigators, Security guards and Bail enforcement agents. All these extra badges blur the lines between citizens and police officers. The bottom line is CCW badges are illegal in some states and stupid in all states.


Brandon Kirk
NRA Training Counselor,
NRA Pistol Instructor,
NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
Colorado Handgun Safety LLC.

Handgun Safe - Do You Really Need A Pistol Safe

A Handgun Safe is an extremely critical piece of equipment for any person that considers their self to be a responsible gun owner. Guns present a danger when they are present if not handled with respect. If you have never considered the value of owning a safe then think about this. Imagine the consequences of one of your children getting a hold of one of your weapons. It happens everyday and usually it turns into a tragic situation. That very reason is why I believe it is so critical for every gun owner to also own a handgun safe.
The expense of the safe is offset by the value of the lives it saves. Gun owners purchase guns to protect themselves and their families. If you are trying to protect your family why would you leave a weapon laying around where a child could be hurt. A pistol safe does more than protect you and your family by keeping the guns locked up them. Have you thought about what would happen if burglars broke in to your house and walked up on a gun you left laying around? Chances are good that they would use your weapon against you or your family.
Now there are those people that own guns but not for protection. And a pistol safe is no less important to them than it is to someone who does own a gun for protection. There are those individuals than partake in hunting and skeet shooters also find this piece of equipment very beneficial. These types of individuals are not really concerned with fast access to their weapons so a safe is really an invaluable thing to have.
Now there are experts in every area and they always have an opinion and most gun owning experts say if you are a competitive shooter and you don't own a weapon for protection then your guns should be locked up in safes and kept in public storage facilities.
If you have a conceal to carry permit and you carry your firearm at all times there is also a vehicle pistol safe. This is another invaluable item as you will be able to safely transport your weapon in a safe and concealed manner.
Gunvault MV500-STD Microvault Pistol Gun Safe

Taurus 24/7 G2 Review and Information

Taurus has done it again.  This awesome new release is just what the doctor ordered.  Available in many different calibers and upgraded to include excellent trigger, rail and double-take trigger action you simply can't go wrong with this weapon.

Kel-Tec PF9 Review

Once you have your primary weapon chosen it is time to decide what you'll use as your second or back-up weapon.  For the past few weeks I've been reviewing some of the more popular guns available for this purpose and believe I've found one that will suit that need just fine.  It is the Kel-Tec PF9.  It is small enough to carry in a pocket holster and powerful enough to be of use should the need arise.

Here is a short video that illustrates clearly the pros and the cons of this great little weapon.  Note that there was a problem with the shooter's large hands releasing the magazine a couple of times but if you have normal sized hands this should not present any problem.

CLICK HERE for the video.

Scope Your Glock For The Ultimate Shooting Experience

My little Glock 26 shoots great and I never have any problems with it.  However, from a distance, it can be somewhat less than perfect in the accuracy range... probably my fault and not that of the weapon.  that being said however I have found a scope mount for the Glock that fits perfectly and does exactly what it is supposed to do... make me look like a great shooter!  What more could I ask for?
Take a look and see what I'm talking about.

HIT THIS LINK!

HOW MANY GUNS IS TOO MANY HOW MANY GUNS IS TOO FEW

Here’s the deal; you don’t tell me how many guns I should own and I won’t tell you how many kids you should have.

For many years gun owners have defended their choice of owning more than one gun.  Conversely, non-gun owners have also defended their choice of owning no guns at all.  It is a problem that isn’t going to go away anytime soon.  And that’s okay.  We live in a free (so far) country and can make our own choices as it relates to our personal safety.

I would suggest to you that there is no “right” answer.  

If you chose not to own a gun then I believe that you are at some time or another going to be faced with a life-or-death situation in which you’ll realize that you should have owned at least one gun.  But for discussion’s sake let’s assume that you do own a gun.  The question then becomes how many should you own and why?

If you own a gun, and I believe that everyone should own at least one, then you should have more than one.  My logic behind this belief is this:  If you’re in your home and someone kicks in the door and rushes toward you with what is clearly the intent of doing you great bodily harm and you are armed you will be able to defend yourself.  However, if you are in your home and that person kicks in the back door while you are upstairs getting ready for bed and the only gun you have is locked in the gun safe downstairs there is a good chance that you will die.  Would it not be better to have more than one gun available in your home?  By having more than one gun and having them strategically placed throughout the home you have a far better chance of survival in a critical life-threatening situation.

The same holds true when you are out of your home at work, shopping or wherever you might be.  If you’re attacked and the primary weapon fails to function properly what do you do?  Well, how about going for the hidden back-up weapon that you have wisely decided to carry with you?  After you’ve survived this encounter I don’t think you’d ever say to yourself “boy I’m glad I didn’t have a second weapon with me cause that would have been just too many guns and far too heavy to carry all the time.”  No, you’ll say “I’m sure glad that I took with me the 38 snub-nose revolver as my back up today.  That darn semi-auto jammed up after the first shot.”  Police officers carry a back-up weapon.  So should you.

Thus far we’ve discussed having one (or more) hand guns.  What about other weapons of self-defense and survival?  What should you own that will provide safety and survival for you and your family other than a hand gun?

I truly believe that a shotgun of not less than 20 gauge, a 22 rim fire rifle and a high caliber rifle such as a 223 is also required to ensure your survival and safety.  And of course if you own one of each you should own two of each as a back-up system of survival.  Malfunctions do occur at the most inopportune times.

Most pragmatic gun owners recognize the value of embracing the policy of “own no more weapons than you can handle.”  And I agree with that.  You shouldn’t own anymore weapons than you can take with you in a bug-out situation.  Take them with you and survive.  However, in your home those weapons must be available at all times.  So what do you do?  I’ve always believed that if you own one you should own two of each.  That way, if you have to bug out for any reason, you’ll have everything available quickly all packed up and ready to go.

Ammunition is also a concern.  Having all types of weapons that require different ammunition can be a challenge.  Hand guns I believe should all be of the same caliber thereby eliminating the need to have different ammo for different guns.  With your shotgun you also should own just one caliber.  And the 22 rim fire is just that, a 22 caliber rifle.  For me I have the personal policy of buying one box of ammo for each weapon out of every check I get each week from my work.  That way I’m assured of having enough plus more should the need arise.  It doesn’t do any good to have a weapon if you don’t have the ammunition to use in it.

So, how many guns are too many?  To the utter consternation of the hard-liners on both sides of this issue, the answer probably really is “to each his own.”  In the realm of guns, as in most anything in life, “one man’s just enough is another man’s too much.  So like I said in the beginning…

You don’t tell me how many guns I should own and I won’t tell you how many kids you should have.

P.S.  Consider this:  If a woman chooses to own three thousand pairs of shoes does she wear all of them at the same time?  No, she owns them so they are available when she needs them.  In my opinion you should own several guns… not that you’ll use them all at the same time but they will be available when you need them.

Be safe, be prepared and always be armed.

 Tim

RUGER SR1911

The newest offering from Ruger & Co. is the classic-styled series 70 designed Ruger SR1911 .45 Auto in durable low-glare stainless steel. The SR1911 offers the most sought after features: skeletonized aluminum trigger features with an adjustable over-travel stop providing for a very crisp, no creep, light trigger pull. Skeletonized hammer is lightweight for faster lock time. The SR1911 with its over-sized ejection port for reliability, positive barrel lockup for accuracy and extended magazine release for enhanced competition performance. The over-sized beavertail grip safety protects from "hammer bite" and provides positive function and reliability. The extended thumb safety and slide stop lever of the SR1911 provide for positive manipulation and reliability. Other features include the standard guide rod system and a checkered flat mainspring housing. The SR1911's grips are checkered hardwood for positive control. It's a must have firearm for every shooter from the occasional plinker to the most hardcore competitive shooter.
Specifications

• Ruger SR1911 .45 Auto Pistol
• Model Number: 6700
• Manufacturer Catalog Number: SR1911
• Action: Single Action Semi-Automatic
• Caliber: .45 Auto
• Barrel Length: 5.0 Inches
• Length: 8.67 Inches
• Height: 5.45 Inches
• Width: 1.34 Inches
• Capacity: 8 Rounds
• Safety: Thumb and Grip Safeties
• Grips: Checkered Hardwood
• Sights: Fixed Novak 3-dot
• Finish: Low Glare Stainless Steel
• Includes:
• Titanium Firing Pin
• One 7-Round Stainless Steel Magazine
• One 8-Round Stainless Steel Magazine
• Bushing Wrench
• Ruger Soft Case
• Okay... there's a little ad box on the right side.  If you want more information or to simply pre-order this fantastic weapon just click on the box and it will take you directly to the RUGER SR1911 site.  
• This is a fantastic pistol and priced right (less than half the price of a Smith and Wesson or Springfield Armory 45.

Ruger LCP Pistol Video Review

Here's yet another concealed carry option you can consider when you need to carry but it's just too darn hot to do so with a large caliber weapon.  It's the Ruger LCP Pistol.  Ruger released this weapon about a year ago and sales have gone through the roof.  For a while you couldn't even get one without a considerable wait.  Now though they are readily available as production caught up.
I've snagged a good video that reviews it.  Hope you enjoy it.  It's pretty well done.

I must admit that I'm not a fan of the 380 caliber but also must admit that carrying the 380 is far better than carrying nothing at all. 
Tim
Here's the LINK to the Ruger LCP Pistol Video Review.

Gunvault MV500-STD Microvault Pistol Gun Safe

You can't carry what you don't have.  Realistically if a burglar wants to gain entrance into your home he or she will find a way to do just that.  So what do you do to protect your firearm from theft?  Well first of all if you're not home your weapon shouldn't be either.  You should have it on your person, carrying it.  However, many people own more than one weapon and one of them will be left at home at one time or another hence creating the need for protection in the home.  Here's a great way to ease your mind as it relates to keeping your firearm safe and secure.  Go to this link on Amazon.com and see how this great little gun safe can solve your security problem.

Be safe.  Be well.  Continue to be armed at all times.
Tim

OPEN CARRY TARGET JUST FOR YOU

If you're going to use "open carry" as your means of being able to protect yourself just go ahead and wear this graphic on a T-shirt. It will make it far easier for someone to shoot your stupid butt!
I'll print the T-shirt for you for just $10.00 plus shipping.

Kel Tec PF9

PF-9

The PF-9 is a semi-automatic, locked breech pistol, chambered for the 9mm Luger cartridge. It has been developed from our highly successful P-11 and P-3AT pistols with maximum concealability in mind. The PF-9 has a single stack magazine holding 7 rounds. It is the lightest and flattest 9 mm ever made. Firing mechanism is Double-Action Only with an automatic hammer block safety.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Calibers:	9mm Luger                      9 x 19 mm
Weight unloaded:	12.7 oz.                           360g
Loaded magazine:	5.5 oz.                             156g
Length:	5.85"                               149mm
Height:	4.3"                                 109mm
Width:	0.88"                                22mm
Barrel Length:	3.1"                                 79mm
Capacity:	7 + 1
Trigger Pull:	5 lbs                                22.2N

The rear sight is a new design and is adjustable for windage with the supplied allen wrench as well as for elevation with the use of shims (not included). The included 7 round rectangular magazine is supplied with a finger extension base plate and numbered holes. The under barrel accessory rail shares the dimensions of the MIL-STD-1913 picatinny rail although there is only one locking notch in the forward position.

Description	MSRP
Blued Finish	$ 333.00
Parkerized Finish	$ 377.00
Hard Chrome Finish	$ 390.00

CCW TOPIC GARNERS RESPONSES

Well, we've started the ball rolling on the topic of concealed carry.  Below are two of the responses we've gotten thus far.  Both are from the same person, a female, who believes that carrying a concealed weapon is a smart thing to do.

We agree with her and think you'll agree with her logic.

Winona K said:  I am a Christian.  I don't carry because I want to kill someone. But there are a lot of crazy people out there anymore, and you never know when the criminal might be carrying. And being a woman... we are at risk more than men because we are women. THAT is a huge safety factor. If more women carried, fewer might be kidnapped and killed.

I wonder if less people would have been killed in Arizona when the senator took a bullet to the brain, if some of the people that were carrying, would have killed the killer before he had a chance to take out so many innocent people.  Its people who are blind to our reality these days, that will wish someone had a gun when they are faced with life or death circumstances like the one in Arizona. Someday it could be you, and won't you be glad the stranger next to you had that concealed weapon and used it to save your life?

RUGER SR9 COMPACT REVIEW

If you're looking for a great carry gun that's easy to conceal, dependable and rugged then look no further than the Ruger SR9c.

We believe that it is one of the best compact handguns in the market today with safety features and an adjustable triple dot system, setting it apart from other compacts that rely on fixed sights.

The SR9c has a 1.27" slim grip just like the full-sized SR9 and comes with two 10-round magazines with the second magazine featuring a grip adapter. It's available in two models: the SR9c Brushed Stainless and the SR9c Blackened alloy. Even for such a compact pistol, it features a rail that can accommodate  standard lasers or lights. what is also a good feature of this handgun is visual and tactile loaded chamber factor.

The SR9c compact pistol gives customers a very comfortable carry option in a reliable, 9mm platform. Incorporating the best features of the full-sized SR9, the SR9c offers an even smaller, more concealable option, ideal for discreet carry. The SR9c compact pistol weighs 24 oz. and features an overall length of 6.875", a height of 5.00", and the same slim 1.27" grip width as the full-sized SR9. It comes with two magazines that provide options in both capacity and grip size. The standard magazine holds 10 rounds and features a flat bottom butt plate; a finger grip extension floor plate also is included. The second magazine features a grip adapter and holds 17 rounds, instantly transforming the smaller, compact grip into a full-sized 9mm grip. The 3.50" barreled pistol features an integral accessory rail that accommodates most lights and lasers.

The Ruger SR9c compact pistol utilizes the same adjustable, high-visibility 3-Dot sight system as its full-sized predecessor, setting it apart from many compact pistols that offer only fixed sights. New serrations are located on the front portion of the slide, making it easier to both manipulate the slide and to press check the chamber. The SR9c features a glass-filled nylon frame and through-hardened slide in either a brushed stainless or blackened finish. It also is available with two, 10 round magazines for those states or locales that limit magazine capacity.

Just like the original, full-sized SR9, the SR9c is loaded with modern safety features like a 1911-style ambidextrous manual safety, internal trigger bar interlock and striker blocker, trigger safety, magazine disconnect, plus a visual and tactile loaded chamber indicator.

If you're looking for a high quality, inexpensive handgun that is easy to conceal, wonderfully simple to shoot and dependable we strongly recommend this excellent Ruger firearm.  Average cost is around $450.00 and discounts are generally available through your local firearm dealer.