**I apologize if this isn't the right place to ask this. I thought about putting it on the Bear Pit, but decided this forum might more closely relate to my question.**
A woman was out walking her dog and a man followed her into her apartment and stabbed her to death. This happened around 8pm at night, so it was not even that late. My wife works in the ER so she gets home at all hours of the day, and it happened close enough to where we live to have us concerned. The Hide has been super helpful on questions I have asked in other forums, and I would appreciate any insight you could offer here.
About Us:
(1) My wife works in the ER. My main concern is when she will come home to our apartment by herself late at night after her shift is over. Other times would be when I am out of town and she needs to take the dog out, etc. The large majority of the time she will only be carrying to/from her vehicle to our apartment and when she is around the apartment complex by herself. She might also take it running.
(2) Recently Moved to Texas (this might be relevant for the legal question I have)
(3) Currently do not own a Handgun or have a Concealed Carry Permit (called License to Carry (LTC) in Texas). Plan to get both ASAP.
Questions:
(1)
What items should I purchase for my wife? She is 5'8" 150lbs. These are what I am considering:
Handgun: Glock 19 Gen 4. She liked the feel of this one the best, but I want to see if she can find a subcompact she likes - carrying the G19 might be a little big on her. G26 or G43 are other options. Maybe P320 subcompact. The P365 also looks great on paper, but I'm concerned about reliability issues.
Holster: CrossBreed Belly Band. Possibly Alien Gear Shapeshift Pocket or Vedder Pocket Locker (any similar you'd recommend? Again, she won't be wearing a carry belt)
Self Defense Ammo: Federal HST
Practice Ammo: Probably the cheapest brass cased ammo available at the time (does it matter?)
Car Safe: ShotLock Handgun 200M Solo-Vault (Mechanical)
Insurance: Maybe?
Cleaning Equipment: Using a one-piece coated cleaning rod in precision rifles is critical. Are there similar rules in handgun cleaning I need to know? Or is a generic cleaning kit is okay?
(2)
Is it legal for my wife to keep a concealed carry locked up in her car while she is at work? Since she works at an ER she parks on hospital property. I looked up the law but I am still unclear:
Texas Penal Code - PENAL § 46.035
"(b) A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, regardless of whether the handgun is concealed, or carried in a shoulder or belt holster, on or about the license holder's person:
...
(4) on the premises of a hospital licensed under Chapter 241, Health and Safety Code, or on the premises of a nursing home licensed under Chapter 242, Health and Safety Code, unless the license holder has written authorization of the hospital or nursing home administration, as appropriate;"
Does the phrase "on or about the license holder's person" mean that a locked up handgun in her car would apply? It does appear she could request for written authorization from the hospital.
(3)
While we are waiting on a LTC permit, is Sabre Red Pepper Spray the best means of protection?
(4)
The apartment complex we live in is relatively well lit - even at night. But should I get Night Sights? A Flashlight? Reflex Sight?
Anything else we should consider? Thank you for your help!
A woman was out walking her dog and a man followed her into her apartment and stabbed her to death. This happened around 8pm at night, so it was not even that late. My wife works in the ER so she gets home at all hours of the day, and it happened close enough to where we live to have us concerned. The Hide has been super helpful on questions I have asked in other forums, and I would appreciate any insight you could offer here.
About Us:
(1) My wife works in the ER. My main concern is when she will come home to our apartment by herself late at night after her shift is over. Other times would be when I am out of town and she needs to take the dog out, etc. The large majority of the time she will only be carrying to/from her vehicle to our apartment and when she is around the apartment complex by herself. She might also take it running.
(2) Recently Moved to Texas (this might be relevant for the legal question I have)
(3) Currently do not own a Handgun or have a Concealed Carry Permit (called License to Carry (LTC) in Texas). Plan to get both ASAP.
Questions:
(1)
What items should I purchase for my wife? She is 5'8" 150lbs. These are what I am considering:
Handgun: Glock 19 Gen 4. She liked the feel of this one the best, but I want to see if she can find a subcompact she likes - carrying the G19 might be a little big on her. G26 or G43 are other options. Maybe P320 subcompact. The P365 also looks great on paper, but I'm concerned about reliability issues.
Holster: CrossBreed Belly Band. Possibly Alien Gear Shapeshift Pocket or Vedder Pocket Locker (any similar you'd recommend? Again, she won't be wearing a carry belt)
Self Defense Ammo: Federal HST
Practice Ammo: Probably the cheapest brass cased ammo available at the time (does it matter?)
Car Safe: ShotLock Handgun 200M Solo-Vault (Mechanical)
Insurance: Maybe?
Cleaning Equipment: Using a one-piece coated cleaning rod in precision rifles is critical. Are there similar rules in handgun cleaning I need to know? Or is a generic cleaning kit is okay?
(2)
Is it legal for my wife to keep a concealed carry locked up in her car while she is at work? Since she works at an ER she parks on hospital property. I looked up the law but I am still unclear:
Texas Penal Code - PENAL § 46.035
"(b) A license holder commits an offense if the license holder intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun under the authority of Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, regardless of whether the handgun is concealed, or carried in a shoulder or belt holster, on or about the license holder's person:
...
(4) on the premises of a hospital licensed under Chapter 241, Health and Safety Code, or on the premises of a nursing home licensed under Chapter 242, Health and Safety Code, unless the license holder has written authorization of the hospital or nursing home administration, as appropriate;"
Does the phrase "on or about the license holder's person" mean that a locked up handgun in her car would apply? It does appear she could request for written authorization from the hospital.
(3)
While we are waiting on a LTC permit, is Sabre Red Pepper Spray the best means of protection?
(4)
The apartment complex we live in is relatively well lit - even at night. But should I get Night Sights? A Flashlight? Reflex Sight?
Anything else we should consider? Thank you for your help!