I have a sort of assymetrical gait whether I am carrying or not...that's the way I walk.
Yeah. I tend to stagger sometimes myself. Usually a sign of drunkeness in my case.
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I have a sort of assymetrical gait whether I am carrying or not...that's the way I walk.
+1Looks more like a way to detect an unholstered gun. In a proper holster, most of that does not apply.
I guarantee that each and every one of you are guilty of at least one. Most are doing it without even realizing it. Especially the security checks and favoring the holstered area while running.
I can say this because I am also guilty of it. No matter what type and how good a holster it is you are going to do it whether you realize it or not.
Not me. I use a body hugging leather IWB holster with two belt clips, one on each side of the gun (Tucker Texas Heritage). It doesn't (can't) move nor does the gun, whether using stairs or running. That's the main reason I abandoned single clip holsters - they're horrible in this regard. The two-clip is also thinner, so I don't have to resort to wearing out of place clothing etc. Admittedly it's not as comfortable as a single-clip IWB, or an OWB, but it does its job so well I often forget I'm wearing it. That also explains why I don't move or act in an obvious manner when someone approaches me, head on or whatever.
A lot of this has nothing to do with the quality of holster. It has to do with a sub-conscious reaction.
Many people who carry with a high quality holster do "security checks" periodically and do not even realize they are doing it.
Many people who run will do a "security check" or place their hands on the gun even with a high quality holster without realizing they are doing so.
I have a very good holster/belt set-up and I am guilty of it.
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And, he missed one - adjusting your shirt or coat tail when exiting a car.
Looks more like a way to detect an unholstered gun. In a proper holster, most of that does not apply.
+1
Most sheeple maintain the situational awareness of fresh fruit anyway and probably wouldn't notice a CCW unless it was screaming at them.
I dont think that its people dont notice, I think its based more on the carriers appearence.
Most sheeple maintain the situational awareness of fresh fruit anyway and probably wouldn't notice a CCW unless it was being fired at them.
I disagree. I was at Brooks Brothers in Boston a few years back getting a new suit. I was wearing a white dress shirt, tie, a black Kimber in a holster on my right side, and shiny Wilson Combat magazines on my left side. The woman 5 feet away never saw either as I tried on suit coats.
Probably thought you were some sort of detective.
And, he missed one - adjusting your shirt or coat tail when exiting a car.
I am guilty of this mainly because I am using a Don Hume H721 O.T. made for my XD with my 1911. Having a 1911 at 3 o'clock is rather uncomfortable in the car. Man I need a new holster...
Draw speed depends on exactly what you mean by groin carry. If the grip is above the beltline, 12:30 - 2:00 is faster than out on the hip. I agree that the smartcarry is probably slow. Once I lose some weight, I plan to try carrying in front of the hip ("appendix carry").
I agree on the ND danger. I certainly wouldn't carry a Sig there.
If it's faster, why have I never seen a speed shooter using this style of carry?
Maybe competition rules limit where you can carry, but demonstration shooters don't have that limitation, yet they still shoot from hip.
Try 4 o'clock. Seriously.
I have to say I’m guilty of the quick adjustment. I need to find a better fitting holster.
The public will never notice. This is more of an issue for people interacting with LEO's. I did a ride along with a friend who is a veteran cop. His ability to spot guys with guns was amazing. His easiest mark was guys adjusting the gun as they got out of the car. It didn't matter whether it was a custom pancake holster or a thug with a gun in his pocket.
He could pick them all out.
The public will never notice. This is more of an issue for people interacting with LEO's. I did a ride along with a friend who is a veteran cop. His ability to spot guys with guns was amazing. His easiest mark was guys adjusting the gun as they got out of the car. It didn't matter whether it was a custom pancake holster or a thug with a gun in his pocket.
He could pick them all out.
I call bs on this. How many guys did he spot and then check?