NRA Family Addresses Wheelchair Concealed Carry

By Tom Knighton

For a predator, the disabled often look like a prime target. With their physical ailments, the thinking is that these folks won’t put up much of a fight.

That’s why a number of individuals with disabilities have obtained their concealed carry permits throughout the nation.

Over at NRA Family, they took a look at some of the unique challenges of carrying a firearm while using a wheelchair.

Disabled citizens who choose to carry a concealed firearm do so for very good reasons; disabled folks often look like easy targets to criminals. But when it comes to CCW while in a wheelchair, the user has more to consider than their able-bodied counterparts. One thing that’s key is holster selection. Like firearm selection, your choice will rely on your intentions, experience level and comfort. Other factors include the holster’s limitations and capabilities when taken in combination with the specifications of the user’s wheelchair. All of these considerations make concealment in a wheelchair seem like an impossible mission, but this section will present some simple adjustments to holster wear that may help with concealment and comfort while maintaining mobility and accessibility.

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