Readiness of firearm

[eaglescout316]

In civilian life, the handgun is the only deadly implement you might carry. And nobody is around to tell you how to carry it.

That's why I store my XD in the console (on its own, by the way) rather than in my IWB holster when i'm in the car. If something happens and I need it, i'm not going to try to lean against the seatbelt (the sudden movement would probably lock it anyhow) and contort my arm between the seat back and my waist, etc.

I can draw from the holster just fine, but not while sitting in the seat of my car. Until either my local range gets a spare Ford Fusion driver's seat for practicing, or someone drops a lot of money on me so I can build my own apparatus, it's not going to be something that practice will fix.

 

[Smoke]

Am I the only one that notices that Barney knew enough to index his finger even on a clearly unloaded revolver?

 

[eaglescout316]

Am I the only one that notices that Barney knew enough to index his finger even on a clearly unloaded revolver?

I didn't look that closely and based on some responses here I would assume some members would chastise you for saying there is such a thing as a CLEARLY unloaded firearm

 

[D Brown]

Does this qualify?

That's 99% true for striker fired pistols.

Not always true for revolvers, 1911s, Hi-Powers, and similar pistols. Unless maybe you're carrying a 1911 style pistol in some sort of a flap holster.

I've seen some 1911 holsters that cover the trigger, but I don't know anyone personally who actually carries in one.

I don't personally know anyone who carries a 1911 style auto without a holster that covers the trigger guard.

 

[joeintexas]

I primarily carry revolvers and the cylinders are full. On occasion I do drop a 6946 in my pants pocket and its also full. If on a rare occasion I carry a 1911 it is cocked and locked with strap on. Good luck with your decision.

 

[MCorps0311]

If i'm out and about,yep one is in the chamber for sure!

 

[forrestinmathews]

If i'm out and about,yep one is in the chamber for sure!

Well it was dying a slow death....thanks for bringing it back. Now we all know the answer to that question.

 

[eaglescout316]

Well it was dying a slow death....thanks for bringing it back. Now we all know the answer to that question.

Yup, better let it die instead of respond so someone else can ask again and people can get back into their self-righteous snit.

 

[InsideWaist]

If i'm out and about,yep one is in the chamber for sure!

Regardless of being "out and about", mine's always chambered.

(a little CPR for this thread)


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[forrestinmathews]

Yup, better let it die instead of respond so someone else can ask again and people can get back into their self-righteous snit.

It's just too much for someone to search a topic...you're right let's keep it around...it should be pinned under topics beaten beyond cold, dead and lifeless.

 

[eahicks]

It's just too much for someone to search a topic...you're right let's keep it around...it should be pinned under topics beaten beyond cold, dead and lifeless.

This and the S&W rebates


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[Old cop]

My EDC is the 340PD but when circumstances force me to carry my LCP it's carried w/a round chambered.

 

[tenntucker]

Live round chambered

Can't fathom any other method.

 

[silversnake]

I am afraid the poll results are terribly skewed since we are all completely biased. Like asking a vegan forum "who doesn't eat meat raise your hand"?

I'd like a show of hands - who is the one forum member who voted for "unloaded"? They're either trolling or extremely optimistic in terms of their situational awareness.

 

[Walkingwolf]

I'd like a show of hands - who is the one forum member who voted for "unloaded"? They're either trolling or extremely optimistic in terms of their situational awareness.

I voted for not caring, none of my business.

 

[Mack_C85]

I live in Marylandistan......What's a Carry Firearm???

 

[gwpercle]

Why are revolvers not considered in this poll...we deserve to be recognized !
Gary
Revolvers Count Also....RCA

 

[Doug M.]

I don't personally know anyone who carries a 1911 style auto without a holster that covers the trigger guard.

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Glad you said that. That makes two of us. I may have one or two holsters left from my earliest days of shooting that do not have covered triggers/trigger guards, but I don't use them. The 1911, from a purely mechanical viewpoint, is about the safest handgun out there. It requires a proper grip that deactivates the grip safety, a conscious decision to push the thumb safety down, and THEN a decision to press the trigger in order to make it fire. In terms of determining condition (loaded or not), there is much to be said for the DA revolver - open the cylinder and its status is very apparent. That's one of the reasons I prefer that format for introducing a new shooter - makes it easier to demonstrate and for them to remember.

Overcoming the training scars of the military: the experiences of the last 16+ years have impacted doctrine and training quite a bit, and although the pistol is pretty far down as one poster nicely described above, the Army has just adopted a new training manual for handguns and the one for rifles is at or near that stage. When we did joint ops at a nearby base for special events, the complete diversity of firearms experience, training and culture was staggering. Had several friends who came to the agency from the military; all commented on how different it was, which is the same as I get from all of the folks I know who have come from the military to LE.

 

[ImDrRich]

One in the chamber

If you don't carry with one in the chamber, maybe you shouldn't be carrying at all. It speaks to concerns and doubt, which may cost you your life.