So I'm moving to Utah in a couple of weeks, that means I will be able to carry in class. So I'm trying to think this through so I can do it right.
Couple of absolutes first:
1. I wear dockers, long sleaved collared shirt, and cowboy boots to work every day. This is non-negotiable
2. The weapon must be kept on body and completely concealed at ALL times. (No complaints here, that's the rules though).
3. Weapon security is a major concern. I will not pocket carry my Colt Mustang. I'm a high school teacher and breaking up fights is part of the job. I have serious concerns about losing my weapon while breaking up a fight.
So with that background in mind. What suggestions do you have for me. My wife has given the ok to buy another gun. I'd better keep the price under $500 though.
Here's what I'm thinking. I'm really looking hard at a new Zastava M57 in 7.62X25 Tokarev. My reasoning is that there is a good chance that a school shooter will be wearing some sort of body armor, and a Tokarev gives me about the best chance of defeating that armor. I know the risks of overpenetration, but this is a nightmare situation that is going to have lots of drawbacks regardless of the weapon I choose.
I've also looked at .357 sig and a really hot .327 federal for the same reasons as the Tokarev.
The problem with the Tokarev is its a bit big, and I'm not sure how I'd conceal it; maybe some sort of belly band holster I don't know.
Thanks in advance for the advice.
Couple of absolutes first:
1. I wear dockers, long sleaved collared shirt, and cowboy boots to work every day. This is non-negotiable
2. The weapon must be kept on body and completely concealed at ALL times. (No complaints here, that's the rules though).
3. Weapon security is a major concern. I will not pocket carry my Colt Mustang. I'm a high school teacher and breaking up fights is part of the job. I have serious concerns about losing my weapon while breaking up a fight.
So with that background in mind. What suggestions do you have for me. My wife has given the ok to buy another gun. I'd better keep the price under $500 though.
Here's what I'm thinking. I'm really looking hard at a new Zastava M57 in 7.62X25 Tokarev. My reasoning is that there is a good chance that a school shooter will be wearing some sort of body armor, and a Tokarev gives me about the best chance of defeating that armor. I know the risks of overpenetration, but this is a nightmare situation that is going to have lots of drawbacks regardless of the weapon I choose.
I've also looked at .357 sig and a really hot .327 federal for the same reasons as the Tokarev.
The problem with the Tokarev is its a bit big, and I'm not sure how I'd conceal it; maybe some sort of belly band holster I don't know.
Thanks in advance for the advice.