self defense carry: Bond Arms' Hand Held Shotgun

About SD Carry

As a young boy in Texas, I grew up with guns. They were basic tools, much like my grandfather's mitre box or pipe wrench, there to perform specific tasks when called upon. I was taught gun safety by virtually every male adult in my family. I spent eight years in the US Navy operating and maintaing various guns from .30 caliber to 5" rifles.

After a few years as a moderator on a popular gun forum, I learned that there is much disinformation, prejudice and plain ignorance about guns posted constantly on the internet.

This blog is dedicated to sharing worthwhile information about the increasing acceptance and practice of legal concealed carry in our country. There is much mis-information and wild opinion about this topic among its practitioners and the public in general. The moral, social and legal responsibilities of concealed carry are immense and must be understood and practiced by all who legally carry a gun.

There is also a vast amount of practical and useful information about carrying and the weapons themselves and I hope to be able to share some of that here. Your comments are welcome, but will be moderated by me before appearing on this blog.

Stay safe.

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Bond Arms' Hand Held Shotgun

Bond Arms Patriot Derringer with the 3.5" barrel chambered for .410/.45 Colt

I recently received this beautiful T&E (test and evaluation) gun from Bond Arms. As I mentioned in a previous post, I will be putting this one to the test over the next few months. I will also be getting the ideas and reactions from some of my friends whom I have invited to comment on and shoot the pistol. Some of whom are quite familiar with handguns, and some not. Some young and in their prime, some old and frail, or at least not very athletic and strong and with little handgun experience.

I have also received four holsters for this gun. One from Bond Arms made as a "driving holster". Could also be a "sitting down holster" too. D.M. Bullard kindly sent me one of their full-grain custom made concealment holsters, the Bodyguard, for this gun, a holster design I have experience with and like. Paul G., owner and chief kydex bender of pjholsters made up and sent two IWB concealment holsters. Mine are straight drop since I prefer appendix carry for concealment. I will be giving these all a real world test and reporting here on my findings.

So, for now, some photos of my Bond Arms Derringer "system" for concealed carry and self protection: