im pretty sure that the class requires a minimum caliber for test. cant rememberfor sure, but i think its 32cal or larger. after that you may carry anything you want. i have owned the bersa380 for a few years it is a great gun, but wile recently looking for ammo and having the clerk laugh when i asked for some 380ammo, i spotted a nice taurus millennium pro 45cal and decided to trade in the 380 for the 45. it is a bit larger but i know that it packs alot more punch. 45 ammo is still hard to find, but if youre willing to spend a little more $ you can find it at gun stores. by the way..when someone asks you if youre from texas,,, just say no ,but i got here as fast as i could !seamusTX wrote:NeilP, welcome to Texas and to the forum.
I'm sorry to hear about the layoff, which is a worry that all of us who "punch the clock" have these days. Good luck with finding a new job quickly.
As for the choice of carry piece, I suggest that you do a bit more reading in this forum and elsewhere.
Micro-size .380s like the Bersa Thunder are very easy to conceal, but they are difficult to shoot accurately. That said, it is possible to shoot anything accurately if you develop good technique and practice enough.
The power of .380 ACP is also marginal compared to 9 mm and up.
You would be amazed what people can conceal successfully -- everything from compact to full-size service pistols. The casual standards of dress here in Texas make it easier, unless you must wear a suit for work.
In Texas, you can legally carry any handgun when you have a CHL.(someone even told me you can't carry a .22 as a CHL, but I believe that to be inaccurate?)
- Jim
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