Doug M.
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*Originally posted by GC:
I've been informed the 21' distance has since been pushed back to 30' with the advent of LE security holsters becoming common issue for the cops. Security holsters slow the draw enough the distance has been adjusted to accommodate the slower draw times from duty holsters. I would think that could also apply to CCW use when dressed in winter garb. Regardless, it pays to be ever vigilant.
You may be right about cold weather and concealed sidearms. You have been misinformed about the security holsters. If one uses a quality holster and TRAINS WITH IT, there is no measurable loss of speed over any other duty holster. The increased distance recommendations of which I aware are based on additional research, training and experience, as are lateral movement, etc. I've seen an agency's in-house films which showed an assailant starting at 35 feet and being able to deliver an effective contact weapon attack.