Pun intended?
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Unholstering and reholstering gun before going to work
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Dang ... now you got me doing it!
I want unholstering to be second nature and to be able to do it subconsciously, but honestly, I'd much rather pay close attention if I'm putting a gun into a holster... Can't think of a terribly good reason I'd want to put a gun away in a hurry.
I want unholstering to be second nature and to be able to do it subconsciously, but honestly, I'd much rather pay close attention if I'm putting a gun into a holster... Can't think of a terribly good reason I'd want to put a gun away in a hurry.
Well I meant till your indexing drawing/holstering is second nature...thought it was implied since this is about NDs lol
sonuvaTXgun
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I built my own lockbox under the backseat, driver side. I removed the flip out foot rests and molded carpet and bolted that bad boy in. I'll start a thread and post the link here.
-TXG-
Just bought a small lockbox at Bass Pro for $30 because of this thread. It has a 3 digit combination lock and a steel cable to secure it. It fits my Ruger SR9c perfectly. May not stop a determined well equipped thief with time and concealment, but should stop the usual parking lot smash and grab.
Like OP, I have to disarm before work.
I have a lockbox cabled to the seat frame in which I store my weapon. I am very aware of removing the holstered weapon from my waistband, removing the weapon from the holster, placing it in the box, and locking it. The same is true for the reverse, although I reholster the weapon prior to placing it in my waistband. I also typically do this outside the vehicle but hidden so it's not too obvious what I'm doing.
Every now and then, I take a second to re-adjust my focus on what I am doing in order to direct full attention to the matter at hand.
I have a lockbox cabled to the seat frame in which I store my weapon. I am very aware of removing the holstered weapon from my waistband, removing the weapon from the holster, placing it in the box, and locking it. The same is true for the reverse, although I reholster the weapon prior to placing it in my waistband. I also typically do this outside the vehicle but hidden so it's not too obvious what I'm doing.
Every now and then, I take a second to re-adjust my focus on what I am doing in order to direct full attention to the matter at hand.
Depending on the holster, you can dismount the holster and gun as a unit. This allows the trigger to remain covered and protected. A pocket holster as you're asking can be an option to fill that need. I do carry a S&W Shield in a Blackhawk pocket holster. It's not ideal and I'm still looking for a better solution honestly. DeSantis and Stickyholsters are two other options I'm considering on that front.
Now, having said that, I also carry a Glock 19 daily. Comp-Tac's C-TAC and Minotaur M-TAC are two holster i use frequently that I can mount and dismount from my belt as a unit. Yes, this is still handling the gun but, as mentioned earlier, it's a manner in which the trigger remains protected. If I leave a gun in the car/truck, it goes into a locked container bolted to the vehicle. Yes, they can steal the vehicle and all bets are off at that point. The alternative however is not carrying at all between work and home.
I don't understand this. If you have to worry about shooting yourself (or others) in a non stress related situation like holstering and unholstering your firearm, then I worry for you when SHTF. Finger off the trigger until ready to fire. Problem solved.
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sonuvaTXgun
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It's completely a lack of confidence (not to be mistaken with false confidence) in one's abilities and level of proficiency.
It doesn't matter how often you unholster or reholster your firearm. Keep your finger off the trigger! If anyone has ever had any formal handgun training that is the first thing taught. There is a technique as to where to place your trigger finger as you unholster and reholster your firearm, in this case, a semi-automatic pistol. Defensive shooting instruction teaches you this technique.
Yep, keep the strings from your jacket clear, lol......
Many highly experienced folks have experienced an AD while re-holstering. When using GALCO or OY6 IWB's, I remove holster, insert gun in full view, pointed in "safe" direction, then replace rig IWB. One just can't be "too careful". My late Brother, a very experienced handler had an AD with one of my GLOCK's. (No, that's not what killed him, he died of cancer.) leVieux
