BUGS on the Move in Central Colorado
Edward Wilks—The Tradesmen, Rifle, Colo., 625Guns.com
At The Tradesmen, owner Edward Wilks sees a number of trends, beginning with more women than ever taking their concealed carry certification class. “It used to be, out of a class of 16, I’d have maybe two women,” said Wilks. “Now, at least half my students are women and sometimes more.”
The handguns these ladies favor? BUGS, or “back-up guns,” because of their smaller size. The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard semi in .380 is his top seller right now, and for just under $400 customers get one with a laser sight.
More than ever, self-defense handgun ammunition is moving off the shelves here, too. Again, .380 Auto leads the pack, this time in the form…