RECENTLY, Org Hamman, a longstanding Magnum reader, asked me how many people I know who always carry their defence handgun with them. Personally I know of less than a handful. So why do most defence handgun owners not carry their pieces? Their handguns are probably too big and heavy and/or their carry method makes carrying for extended periods uncomfortable. Over the years I have struggled with the same problem, first thinking that my handgun was too big and heavy, but in the end resolved this, not by changing pistol, but by selecting the right holsters and belts.
I now carry comfortably, at my desk, when driving, well, everywhere. This did not happen overnight, but through experimenting and spending a lot of money on holsters especially. In addition to my pistol and a loaded magazine, I also carry a spare mag, two knives and a small torch – every day. I consider the aforementioned items necessary tools to
