Members Haystacker Posted March 12, 2013 Members Report Posted March 12, 2013 Looking for a holster maker for a customer that is looking for someone to make a purse holster for his wife. He is specifically looking for a holster that his wife can carry in her purse that would allow her to fire the pistol while still in her purse. If interested let me know and I can send you customers email. Thanks Jeff Quote haysholsters@hotmail.com NRA Life Member
Members Josiah Posted March 12, 2013 Members Report Posted March 12, 2013 I think there are other posts on here stating that a holster that allows the pistol to be fired without drawing requires special licensing. Some other guys might be able to say for sure yes or no, but pretty sure that is the case. Quote
Members agteachr Posted March 12, 2013 Members Report Posted March 12, 2013 I read somewhere in a Leathercrafters & Saddler's journal about this issue. If I read it right, it's a REAL big no-no. A federal no-no. The article was pertaining to a pocket holster that had a hole cut out to reach the trigger without pulling the gun from the holster, but I think it would also pertain to this kind of purse carry. Quote
Members Haystacker Posted March 12, 2013 Author Members Report Posted March 12, 2013 Good points. I will check with the ATF. Quote haysholsters@hotmail.com NRA Life Member
Members Catchndreams Posted March 13, 2013 Members Report Posted March 13, 2013 Concealed carry purses are legal. Need a permit. Google and you will come up with many types. No law that says you have to show your gun before you shoot. I've made a few. I also instruct concealed carry classes. Hope this helps. Quote Dennis from Durango
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted March 13, 2013 Contributing Member Report Posted March 13, 2013 The "can fire while in the purse" part is also going to depend lrgely on the weapon of choice. Single action revolvers...maybe. DA/SA revolvers like the SW 638/642....no problems. Large frame semi-autos will likely not get more than one or two shots. Quote Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
Members Josiah Posted March 13, 2013 Members Report Posted March 13, 2013 Concealed carry purses are legal. Need a permit. Google and you will come up with many types. No law that says you have to show your gun before you shoot. I've made a few. I also instruct concealed carry classes. Hope this helps. Quote
Members Josiah Posted March 13, 2013 Members Report Posted March 13, 2013 Whoops. Couldn't figure out how to post and quote a post on my phone. Problem isn't cc purse. It is the holster inside the purse that allows pistol to be fired without drawing from holster. Those are what there is problem with. Quote
Members Catchndreams Posted March 13, 2013 Members Report Posted March 13, 2013 All depends on the size of the gun. Tough to put a 1911 in a holster, then in a side pocket of a purse. Google pocket holsters. I made a taurus judge with open trigger and two purses. One she tried out. The other she still carrys. If it can be made it will be out there. If I can find the pic in my lap top I will post it on my face book page. Quote Dennis from Durango
Members camano ridge Posted March 13, 2013 Members Report Posted March 13, 2013 (edited) Putting the gun inside a wallet type holster is what can be the problem. There are some on the market that are legal with out any special provisions but they have been approved by BATF. The March /April LeatherCrafters and Saddlers Journal has a good article pertaining to the wallet holster, it is on page 51. Also if the holster is fixed to the inside of the purse and is designed so that it can be fired from inside the purse without unholstering then the purse may be defined by BATF as "other type of weapon". Don't take my word or anyone elses word on this especially anyone that says don't worry it's ok. They aren't the ones that will be making the arrest. Your best bet if you design something is to contact the BATF and submit a drawing and explanation to them they will provide an answer in writing. The written approval is your protection. Here is a link to a ATF FFL nesletter that discusses wallet holsters the discussion starts on page 5 and is information direct from the BATF. http://www.atf.gov/publications/newsletters/ffl/ffl-newsletter-1997-08.pdf Here is an excerpt from an ATF FFL newsletter (this is only part go to the link above to read full article.: WALLET GUNS ATF has received numerous inquiries regarding wallet guns and wallet holsters. As defined in section 5845(e) of the National Firearms Act (NFA), the term “any other weapon” includes certain concealable weapons. Various types of disguised weapons such as cane guns, belt buckle guns, and briefcase guns (with remote control firing mechanisms) fall within the “any other weapon” category. It is unlawfil to make, possess, or transfer such firearms without complying with the provisions of the NFA. During the 1970’s, ATF determined that various small handguns combined with certain “wallet holsters” fall into the “any other weapon” category and are subject to the provisions of the NFA. These wallet holsters are generally rectangular in shape, are designed to disguise the appearance of the handgun, and are designed to allow the weapon to be fired while it is contained within the wallet. The handgun combined with the wallet holster constitutes an NFA firearm. 5 Edited March 13, 2013 by camano ridge Quote https://www.facebook.com/CamanoRidgeCustomLeather?fref=ts
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