This purse hung on my closet door knob for at least three weeks before I decided to start using it and not send it back. I had read some negative reviews and was a little over cautious, but I REALLY AM HAPPY with this purse. It has a nice feminine look to it. The firearm is carry alone in the center of the purse and easily accessible should I ever need it quickly, yet in such a safe place that it's not easily accessible to others. There are front and back pockets that have a good and strong magnet that automatically closes easily. There is also a zipper pocket on the outside of the back compartment of the purse which is a great place for me to keep my cell phone. This purse has just enough room for what I need to carry. I am very, very please with it. There were negative comments about not being able to easily access the pockets to retrieve your wallet, as well as a complaint about the shoulder straps flopping off because they are stiff but I didn't have any problems getting to my items in the front or back pockets and my old purses had issues with one of the straps flopping down, so I don't think that's a biggie. I seriously don't think it is necessary to have "slice proof" straps on this purse but there may be some women who would absolutely want that. Thanks Gun Tote'n Mamas for a great purse.