AboutDave Nyce Expertise I have been an NRA certified pistol instructor for over 15 years. Was a pistol team captain in Pennsylvania for 5 years. Had a carry permit in PA, now have one in NC. I am a NC certified CCW (concealed carry of weapons) instructor. Also hunt using handgun, rifle, shotgun, bow and arrow, muzzleloader. I can answer questions on safety and shooting skills, recommend types of equipment (but not specific model numbers or prices), and answer questions on shooting competitions and hunting. Sorry, please don't ask me about the price or value of guns or other equipment, manufacture date, how to repair, how to get parts, or to provide any info on antiques.
Experience NRA certified pistol, rifle, and shotgun instructor. North Carolina certified instructor for concealed carry permit. Boy Scout shotgun merit badge counselor. Have Federal firearms license (FFL) and class 3 SOT. Member of 3 gun clubs. Licensed Radio Amateur (Technician), Licensed airplane and helicopter pilot.
Organizations Life member of: NRA (benefactor), NC rifle & pistol assoc., Grass Roots NC, US Parachute Assoc., Experimental Aircraft Association, and National Trapping Assoc.
Member of: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Assoc., San Lee Gun Club, Sir Walter Gun Club, Lower Providence Rod & Gun Club, Tripoli Rocketry Assoc., National Association of Rocketry, US Hang Gliding Assoc., A.F.& A.M., Shriners, York Rite, Scottish Rite, B.P.O.E., The Planetary Society, Apex Historical Society (board of dir.), The American Association for the Advancement of Science, and Acadamy of Model Aeronautics.
Publications Authored numerous technical articles on sensors, wrote chapters in three engineering reference books, authored the book Linear Position Sensors, Theory & Application
Awards and Honors Boy Scouts Order of the Arrow, Vaaler award, EDN magazine, "Inerting for Safety", 1987, Listed in Who's Who in Engineering, in the South, in the World, "Total Quality Management" medal awarded by MTS Systems Corporation 1991, "Best Sequel" award for the video production: "For Engineers Only" at the MTS national sales meeting, Las Vegas, 1998 (written and directed by David S. Nyce), Voted "Most Effective Leader" at Center for Creative Leadership: Looking Glass, Greensboro, NC 1995, Silver Award for New Technology at SENSORS EXPO, in Chicago, 2001 for SEF Liquid Level sensor,MTS Circle of Innovators award, 2003, Elected Master of Masonic Lodge #584 , Apex, NC, 2005, "Gold Honour Award" for outstanding service in York Rite Masonry, by the York Rite Sovereign College of North America, August 22. 2007, Board of Directors: Everight Sensors, and Apex Historical Society Maynard Pearson House
i have a couple questions about self defense/ conceal carry firearms. first of all i've never owned a handgun but have had a lot of experience regarding firearms in general but seldom handle handguns.
i am looking for handguns for both myself and my girlfriend.
for myself i have several friends with military and police backgrounds that have recommended glocks in .40cal and would like to know if that would be a wise choice for a first handgun. regarding my gf, who has never fired a handgun to my knowledge, i was hoping that you could recommend a few calibers that she would be able to handle and that would make a good purse gun. any guidence regarding my inquiry it would be most appreciated.
thanks,
ben
Answer I carry a .45ACP 1911 style gun when my clothes are able to conceal it. With lighter clothing, I switch to a .380ACP Walther PPK. I'm also considering a Sig Sauer P238 (which is small and also .380ACP). I've never carried a .40 cal.
The easiest type of gun to understand for a novice is a revolver. A .38 special cartridge will provide modest recoil.
The above are just my thoughts on calibers and styles of guns for concealed carry.
But you probably should not just go out and buy a gun. You both should make a few visits to a local gun store that has a range. Talk to the sales clerk and they will let you try some guns on the range. The best way to find out what type and caliber of gun you would feel most comfortable with is to try using them on the range. You should also have some safety instruction, and plan on practicing regularly.
Any of the above calibers or a 9mm are OK for personal carry, with a suitable cartridge (and self-defense bullet type).
