Best Concealed Carry Guns For Seniors 2024 [We've Tested Them All]

Best Concealed Carry Guns For Seniors 2024 [We've Tested Them All]

When it comes to crimes like purse snatching and larceny, seniors face a disproportionate risk compared to other age groups. Shockingly, at least one in five personal crimes against seniors involves theft. Unfortunately, it doesn't stop there. Seniors are also more susceptible to property crimes, notably burglaries and vehicle thefts.

With a distressing statistic of over 14 percent of seniors having experienced physical, psychological, sexual abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation within the past year, it's no surprise that an increasing number of individuals aged 65 and older are seeking to enhance their self-defense skills and consider carrying concealed weapons.

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[oldcop]

I’m in my late 70s & have been carrying since my 1968 rookie year on the PD. As I’ve gotten older my carry gun has gotten smaller & lighter. Today I carry the LCP Max w/a 12 round mag & 10 round mag reload backup in a pocket holster. If the gun you buy is too big & heavy it will eventually get left at home. One word of caution; NEVER leave a gun in your car/truck.

[rudyyarbrough]

I'm 82 and carry an S&W J model 357. I don't have to practice to remember all of the switches on it. I don't have to wonder if there is a round in the chamber. I don't have to wonder if there is a magazine in it. I don't have to wonder if the magazine is loaded and how many there are in it. If I need it, I pull it out and fire. These 17 and 18-shot autos are fine for the pros to carry and go to the range with frequently but not for people that don't do that and lose familiarity with their gun. The revolver eliminates all of the doubt that an auto creates. It works in a panic and it always is ready to fire without having to do anything except pull the trigger.

[johncip]

I have had, used, and carried for over 50 years! I am 75. First, you better do 3 things to start off with if you are going to carry a gun. They are practice, practice, and practice. Next, you better know and understand the laws that allow you to use that weapon to protect yourself. No Senior should carry a semiautomatic unless they can "rack" the slide easily (unless it's a Baretta Tom Cat type gun). Never carry with the semiauto ready to fire! Also, our memory isn't so great and so to be safe, a revolver might be a better choice. Finally, NEVER touch the trigger unless you are ready to fire it!

[phigdon]

At 71 with nerve damage in both hands, I find my Bersa Thunder 380s often difficult to rack and break down for cleaning. I have the EZ-380 and LCP Max but usually carry the Sig P365-380 model. I do like the 9mm S&W Equalizer with the EZ technology for my nightstand. No matter how much my hands hurt I have a gun I can use. The EZ380 is a tack driver for me so when I carry it with Underwood Extreme Defender ammo I feel covered. It took financial compromises and that's not always easy. Most of these are not cheap.

[AllAboutSurvival]

As a gun enthusiast, I appreciate this video on the best concealed carry guns for seniors. It's crucial for seniors to have reliable and manageable options for self-defense.

[kevinrollman]

Sometimes people speak in reference to the .380 acp like it is a .22 LR. John Browning makes no mistakes. With the new offerings from Hornady and Black Hills, you would have to be naive to think that a 95 grain .380 acp is ineffective. So a bullet needs to penetrate beyond 15 to 18 inches of ballistic gel to be carry worthy?

[dennisheadley]

I think for seniors with limited experience, a revolver is a great choice. Something in a S&W J frame, or a Ruger LCR in 38 or 357. Simple, reliable, and very effective.

[stp]

No mention of the Ruger Security 380. Which i think is much better than some of the ones you mentioned.

[BarnyDaddy]

In 1968 while in Vietnam, my dad sent me a Colt Trooper MKIII in .357. Now at 78, that revolver is by me at night and on my belt during the day. It has never shot .38 specials, only .357 magnum.

[HalcyonDaze]

How a top list would omit the Sig P365 model line is beyond me.

[D.L.W.]

At age 69, my every day carry is a Glock 42 with Trijicon HD XR Night Sights and a 9 round ETS magazine fitted with an XGRIP for a full three-finger grip. I load the magazine with 8 rounds maximum, plus one in the chamber, to ensure 100% reliability. Ammo of choice is Underwood Extreme Penetrator 380+P. This combination has very little recoil, is very controllable and EXTREMELY accurate! I carry it 24/7 in a pocket holster and honestly it's so light and compact that I forget it's there. The best self-defense pistol is the one you never leave home without!

[GunsYouCantLiveWithout]

Have you ever had to defend yourself or a loved one as a senior? How did you handle the situation?

[johnnelson]

These are all great options, but I usually carry the S&W Airweight revolver.  
The pistols listed here are superior choices in most, if not all respects,  
but I’m more comfortable with this “gat”, and I seem to shoot it better.

[steveelbert]

S&W airweight 5 shot with .38 plus p.

[JDSFLA]

Another pistol that is easy to chamber a round with is the HK VP9. The back of the slide has a flair to it that one can grab to easily pull the slide back for those who have difficulty with racking via the slide serrations (weak hands or arthritis etc.). Plus it is 9mm and Heckler & Koch (HK) has a rock solid reputation.

[sandyweeks]

I'm a senior and I had the Walther CCP M2 .380 but the problem is that it gets extremely hot and I would have to wait quite a while before putting it back in my range bag, so I ended up trading it in for the Sig P365 .380 and its great. Lightweight and very low recoil.

[wtxe]

My favorite carry as of lately is taurus 605 .i can load 357 or 38 spl .. carry in pocket .. and i carry lcp max 380 but prefer the revolver is more accurate.. at 60 yrs old.edit in winter when i have a large coat on i like to carry my 1911 45.but not too much .but 1911 is one my favorite guns to shoot at range

[bikeman]

Wow, what a strange selection of guns. You go from a Bersa Thunder to a Colt to a 22 Ruger. I’m 65 and I would not have picked any of those. My latest purchase was a Ruger LCP Max 380, a near perfect pistol for conceal carry at any age.

[Ray-vqjc]

You totally left out revolvers, thats ashamed .

[deborahlush]

Awesome! I have a CCPM2 that i got a couple of years ago, my first and i had intended just to get it out and handle it pretty much every day so I would feel really comfortable .. i quit doing that when I got busy. That wasn't my first choice but what I wanted wasn't available at that time. Went to look at some last week and going back to fire some this week but wanted to get back to mine .. blah blah blah and ran across this video. I am 60'ish and found this very informative .. i feel more comfortable about mine and will take this list with me when I go back to check out the others, especially #1 & 2. Thinking I might like to have more than one.
Thank you very much! God bless ❣️