Tips & Tactics | Carrie Lightfoot: Which Gun Do I Choose?

posted on March 5, 2020
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Choosing a concealed carry firearm is a deeply personal choice that should be determined by you and you alone—but with a little time and research you will undoubtedly find the perfect concealed carry firearm to fit your unique lifestyle, body type and self-defense goals. In this episode of Tips & Tactics, firearm instructor and founder of The Well Armed Woman, Carrie Lightfoot, guides you through the process of how to choose a concealed carry firearm that’s right for you.

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