One to the hip, literally ... sadly enough.

[KOPBET]

Tragic enough for the family. I can't imagine witnessing something like this as an adult, much less as a child.

http://www.wtvr.com/news/wtvr-father-kills-self-grocery-store-20111114,0,314000.story

 

[Glocktogo]

Very sad and tragic. I think the Sheriff's office Captain's comment was spot on. There's no way this would've happened if the CCW'er had been using a quality holster.

 

[grizzly97]

That just sucks!!! Prayers going out for his family!

 

[smax]

Very sad

 

[HMFIC]

Very sad and tragic. I think the Sheriff's office Captain's comment was spot on. There's no way this would've happened if the CCW'er had been using a quality holster.

Accidents do happen, but I agree that most can be avoided by taking precautionary steps.

Of course, the bad news is what makes the headlines and the anti-gunners will use the .00001% situations to justify their positions. The fact of the matter is that millions of legal CCW holders carry every day with no incidents.

 

[dieseltech09]

I bet he has wearing a "Slide" style holster. I had a JIT slide for a while and my pistol would fall out while I sitting in the truck

 

[twotonevert]

Forgive me guys, and I dont want to start a debate but rather ask a question. This is indeed tragic and I know this is not the guns fault. I also carry a glock but in a kydex holster. It covers the trigger guard and my gun does not move whatsoever in my holster. But I dont carry in condition 1 for just this reason. Putting aside the debate of carrying condition 1 or having a club so to speak, how does one overcome this? I am very comfortable knowing my glock is positioned so the trigger cannot be pulled, and since it snaps into the holster I dont think it could ever ride up and discharge. I just have not reached the point that I am comfortable with one in the pipe. Please advise.

 

[grizzly97]

Forgive me guys, and I dont want to start a debate but rather ask a question. This is indeed tragic and I know this is not the guns fault. I also carry a glock but in a kydex holster. It covers the trigger guard and my gun does not move whatsoever in my holster. But I dont carry in condition 1 for just this reason. Putting aside the debate of carrying condition 1 or having a club so to speak, how does one overcome this? I am very comfortable knowing my glock is positioned so the trigger cannot be pulled, and since it snaps into the holster I dont think it could ever ride up and discharge. I just have not reached the point that I am comfortable with one in the pipe. Please advise.

It's definitley (sp?) beneficial to carry condition 1, since you have no idea whether or not you will be able to chamber a round, should the need arise. You may be trying to block a knife attack, push to create distance, move/hold a loved one out of the way, one hand/arm may be injured, endless possibilites. Carrying with one in the pipe makes it possible to operate the weapon with one hand to efficiently defend yourself/loved ones.

It does, however, come down to a comfort level. Some people are just flat out not comfortable carrying condition 1. I am, simply because of being in theatre before. Personally, I view it safer, as long as you are comfortable with it, have the confidence in your weapons handling skills, and have good quality gear. Hope that helps.

 

[twotonevert]

It's definitley (sp?) beneficial to carry condition 1, since you have no idea whether or not you will be able to chamber a round, should the need arise. You may be trying to block a knife attack, push to create distance, move/hold a loved one out of the way, one hand/arm may be injured, endless possibilites. Carrying with one in the pipe makes it possible to operate the weapon with one hand to efficiently defend yourself/loved ones.

It does, however, come down to a comfort level. Some people are just flat out not comfortable carrying condition 1. I am, simply because of being in theatre before. Personally, I view it safer, as long as you are comfortable with it, have the confidence in your weapons handling skills, and have good quality gear. Hope that helps.

Thanks Grizz. As a lineman by trade, we are taught that we must trust our tools. Guess I am in the same boat in this scenario. I just need to trust my tools, my gun and its safety features, my holster and its features. Booger hook off the trigger till I want it to go bang.

 

[grizzly97]

Thanks Grizz. As a lineman by trade, we are taught that we must trust our tools. Guess I am in the same boat in this scenario. I just need to trust my tools, my gun and its safety features, my holster and its features. Booger hook off the bang switch till I want it to go bang.

Glad to help! You are right, gotta trust your tools! And I fixed it for ya