Siren call of pocket carry

[iibgdi]

Does your gun have a habit of going off by itself, or are you referring to the Rule? The Rule concerns gun handling, which you shouldn't be doing.

Knowing the words isn't the same as knowing the rule, and it's the rule that's the important part.

There is always "that guy".

Don't be "that guy"

Accidents do happen. Only weirdos and crazies like to puff out their chest and basically claim "my finger is my safety".

 

[Elmosdad]

Carry my Kahr CM 9 every day in my front pocket......

 

[Mainsail]

There is always "that guy".

Don't be "that guy"

Accidents do happen. Only weirdos and crazies like to puff out their chest and basically claim "my finger is my safety".

Wow you couldn't have missed the point more. I hope you shoot more accurately than you read. I never said anything of the sort.

I was replying to

One issue I have with pocket carry is if you're seated at a table across from someone, you are possibly pointing a loaded gun at them

The rules for handling a firearm do not apply to a holstered gun because, wait for it, you aren't handling it. Are you of the belief that you shouldn't carry holstered on the second floor of a building because your gun is sweeping the people down on the first floor? No shoulder holsters for you because you will sweep everyone behind you?

Again, the ability to mindlessly recite the words to the rule dont make you safer, it actually makes you more dangerous.

 

[Lostaro]

Enlighten me on how you draw a firearm from your pocket without "handling" it?

To each his own. I gave my opinion, pocket carry isn't always MY best option. We all carry as we see fit.

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Try to pull that gun from your jeans pocket while sitting down or squatting behind cover.

You will quickly realize the disadvantages

I'm 5'10 and 160 with size 31 jeans. I wear a Glock 23 every day comfortably and no one notices besides my wife.

I tried pocket carry at one time. I will agree it was comfortable, but I couldn't get past the compromise in firearm size and ability to draw quickly

I think most folks, gun owners and non gun owners, understand this. This particular revelation became clear to me about the time I was in Kindergarten trying to pull a Hotwheel out of my pocket while sitting in class.

What also became clear while pocket carrying later in life is that if I was walking downtown near night and became a bit nervous with my immediate surroundings I could easily slip my hand in my pocket and be ready to draw much easier than other methods of carry. And if I'm pocket carrying in my coat pocket, drawing isn't necessarily required.

Guns and methods of carry all have advantages and disadvantages. It's a matter of compromise to find what works best for you.

 

[Mainsail]

Enlighten me on how you draw a firearm from your pocket without "handling" it?

To each his own. I gave my opinion, pocket carry isn't always MY best option. We all carry as we see fit.

Draw? Your post mentioned only "sitting" not drawing. Unless you've got some cavernous pockets, you aren't going to draw while seated anyhow.

Drawing is handling and that's a whole nutha can of worms because drawing from any holster will often sweep someone, something, or some anatomical appendage you do not want to shoot.

As I mentioned already, I don't have any pants with pockets big enough for any of my handguns, or a handgun small enough for any of my pockets, so for me it's not an option. I won't compromise my protection merely to conceal better, and I don't believe for one second that it's more comfortable than a well made OWB pancake holster.

I'm not questioning your carry, only pointing out that the 'rule' isn't applicable to a holstered firearm and one shouldn't feel uncomfortable "sweeping" themselves or someone else with a holstered gun. To be uncomfortable represents an unfamiliarity with the mechanics of what makes the boom-boom happen, or a sign that you need a better holster. Peace.

 

[Targets Guy]

Here is what I wear when I dress up and go out.

 

[EdJG]

My Shield fits comfortably in my jeans and most pants pockets - including shorts.