Choosing An Off Duty Carry Gun

And Concealed Carry Strategies

Frank Borelli Using a smaller off duty weapon with the same features and functions as the larger duty weapon is ideal if the duty weapon can't be carried off duty. Shown as an example is the Glock 19 9mm over the Glock 26 9mm.

Frank Borelli Avoid "mouse" calibers if you can. Three top choices are the .45ACP, .40S&W and 9mm shown here left to right.

Frank Borelli Often, just with some minor wardrobe adjustments, you can carry a full size defensive handgun such as this Springfield Armory 1911 .45ACP pistol.

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Steve Denney is a former municipal police sergeant, USAF Officer and chief of security/safety officer for a large retirement and healthcare community. A former SWAT officer, crime prevention officer and both military and police firearms trainer, he is currently an instructor for LFI Judicious Use of Deadly Force, LFI Stressfire, and NRA and other defensive tactics disciplines. He currently trains police, military and private citizens. He is a charter member of ILEETA and a member of IALEFI.