Comments on: The Perils of Concealed Carry

By: TX223

TX223 — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 18:51:53 +0000

So Jeff, if you were to create an idiot proof system for reholstering safely, what elements would it employ?

By: Jeff Gonzales

Jeff Gonzales — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 18:00:16 +0000

In reply to Reece. Thanks Reece. I hear what you are saying, but I wouldn't justify carrying a DA/SA because I want to avoid an AD.

By: Reece

Reece — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 20:38:35 +0000

This is once instance where the DA/SA guns really have an edge. By being able to place a thumb behind the hammer you can tell almost immediately if there is an issue. Not that it negates the need to be careful and use proper procedure when re holstering but I can say I’ve never been worried about having a ND while using a DA/SA weapon.

By: Jeff Gonzales

Jeff Gonzales — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 15:49:48 +0000

In reply to Frank Richmond. Thanks, that is a good suggestion. Holsters are a good alternative, they have been used for years.

By: Jeff Gonzales

Jeff Gonzales — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 15:45:28 +0000

In reply to TX223. That's a good point, safety is sometimes and afterthought. While an external safety is an extra precaution, it cannot replace protocol and awareness.

By: Jeff Gonzales

Jeff Gonzales — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 15:42:46 +0000

In reply to R. Wilson. Thanks, it is good to know others are concerned and be proactive.

By: R. Wilson

R. Wilson — Tue, 30 May 2017 10:30:59 +0000

Great points Jeff. I was in. Class once (during the fall) when the instructor went down the line to check garments before we started the class. A number of people were wearing fleece pullovers with the elastic drawstrings at the 3 o’clock position. He pulled out his knife and promptly cut them off. His point was made! BTW I’m not a fan of the vanguard style minimalist holster. No way to make a stealth draw of your handgun from that holster. It “clicks” on and therefore requires a tug to “click” off.

By: TX223

TX223 — Sun, 28 May 2017 04:21:55 +0000

Over several years, the subject of unintended actuation of a trigger has become a common topic. We’ve all seen videos and read articles on the subject. For years I’ve carried Glocks because they don’t have safety’s and it’s one less thing to think about when presenting a firearm. However, the introduction of the Glock “Thing” to prevent accidents while re-holstering makes me ask if manual safety’s have a very proper place on firearms if just for the purpose of enhanced safety when re-holstering.
Maybe the Army is correct in choosing a Sig P320 with a safety.

By: Frank Richmond

Frank Richmond — Sun, 28 May 2017 00:33:31 +0000

Another thing you can do if you find yourself in a situation where off-body carry is what you are stuck with is to use a holster with a fairly high sweat guard on it. That can interfere with a complete grip on the pistol sometimes, but for off-body carry it lets you grab the pistol and use the thumb of your firing hand to push the holster off the weapon. I have an Incog IWB holster with the belt clip removed that I use with my M&P 2.0 for that purpose. As you say, though, you need to have a way of accessing the gun with just one hand. If you don’t have the holster tethered to something immovable, then you need to be capable of pushing the holster off the gun. If you do end up using two hands, you have to be extremely careful not to stick your other hand in front of the muzzle when reaching to grab the holster and pull it free.

By: Jeff Gonzales

Jeff Gonzales — Sat, 27 May 2017 23:30:21 +0000

In reply to Ramin. Great points, thanks!