American Handgunner Jul/Aug 1981 - Jeffersonian

Firearms vest
for women
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TODAY'S WORLD CONTINUES to rapidly
change for women as they become
ever-increasingly active. Their
necessary defense-mindedness is now
more prevalent. Also, additional
numbers of women are seeking
occupations in police and security
agencies as well as in military fields.
Regrettably, concealed weapons
carrying equipment is not progressing
as is necessary. Few companies
recognize the problem in its appropriate
magnitude.
For women to attempt use of gear
designed for men is most always a
mistake as anatomical differences
between the two sexes make mutual
equipment compatibility virtually
impossible, from the two standpoints
of efficiency and comfort. Fitting
requirements are different, more
exacting and individually necessary,
for women as the flaring of both the
upper torso and hip areas in relation
to the waist is far more exaggerated
than is the usual case with men.
Suggestions abound from all
quarters that women carry smallcaliber
(.22 Rimfire to .380 ACP and
.38 Special) weapons on the premise
that 'small' means little weight and
bulk (which is true), thus negating the
problem. However, this illogic simply
means that Milady is inappropriately
and inadequately armed. Also, the
.little handguns are usually haphazardly
secreted in the poorest of places,
namely the handbag, one of the top
priority targets of street punks. One
reasonable solution is to improve the
mode of carry.
A joint effort by myself, wife
Eunice, and assistance by friend Don
Shumar, resulted in the vest solution
as pictured here.
This custom-tailored denim vest is
an excellent alternative to discomfort,
and has worked out very well. Weight
distribution of the weapon itself and
accompanying magazines far surpass
those of an under-the-arm shoulder
holster arrangement. This is a definite
plus especially if the weapon is large
and weighty such as the reworked-forcombat
Colt Gold Cup .45 aut.omatic
pictured. The vest is designed for
concealment carry, so outer clothing
must, by necessity, be loose-fitting.
At this writing, facilities are set-up
for production of this vest in a variety
of fabrics for numerous occasions and
climates. Satisfaction is guaranteed or
an immediate refund will be sent. A
brochure is available for $1.00 plus a
self-addressed stamped envelope (this
dollar is deducted from your order)
from: Bosselmann, P.O. Box 900,
Tombstone, Arizona 85638.
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AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· JULYIAUGUST 1981