what to do with holster in restricted areas

[alanwk]

When you leave your gun in a locked car so you can go into a restricted building, do you remove your holster also or do you wear the empty holster?
Some holsters (crossbreed for example) are kinda difficult to put on in a vehicle.

 

[vvvvvvv]

I usually leave mine on.

(Holster, that is.)

 

[oufan24]

If your holster is made of Kydex, don't leave it in the car in the summer. I left my M-tac in my car during the 100 degree days & the heat warped the kydex. I had to re-heat & re-shape with a torch. It makes sense now to not leave it in the car, but I just didn't think about it at the time.

 

[Dakota10986]

I keep mine on. Since it's concealed it shouldn't be an issue at all. Even if someone did see it by chance...there's still nothing wrong with it (other than now they know you carry).

 

[Jholmes]

I wear my holster.

 

[BryanDP]

If I'm going into an area prohibited by statute but doesn't have metal detectors I leave the empty holster on. If the area has metal detectors I now take the holster off as well because of an event that happened to me at the state capitol. A couple of years ago going through the security check there I set the alarms off and had to get a pat-down. I told trooper about the empty holster before he did so and he told me that I couldn't have even the holster in the building. He also asked to see my concealed carry permit, as if it is required to wear a holster. I suppose I could have argued the point, but I didn't have time that day to be arrested, booked into jail, bailed out and drive to OKC a few dozen times to fight the issue.

Bryan

 

[specialop24]

Depends on the holster. My paddle holster I just take off cause its easy. My OWB I leave on and just secure the firearm. Shoulder rig I take off.