Am I in the wrong?

[Dead Duck]

Am I in the wrong?

Just to be clear -
If you are married, you will always be in the wrong.....Get used to it.







As for holsters, most horizontal shoulder holsters aim the gun directly behind you. It's just what they do. Used them for ever. (don't stand behind me)



Your choice of caliber though-
That should be like your back-up-gun's back-up-gun's back-up-gun.....if you were a girl.......maybe.

 

[MCgrease08]

You could get a holster that's designed for your back pocket. Opposite your wallet side.

 

[HamYankee]

Generally speaking, I would not be nervous about where the muzzle points, as long as it is in a secure holster. However, I would not qualify a holster that does not cover the trigger as, "secure" In my personal opinion.

 

[sig-guy]

I would want a holster that covers the trigger.

Carrying in a cargo pants side pocket, it points forward when sitting. If this make you uncomfortable, adjust it so it points to the floor. Then adjust it before standing back up. But do this with a proper holster that COVERS THE TRIGGER!

 

[CindyE]

In order for me to comfortably and successfully carry at work, I don't think any other way is feasible. I do too much bending, leaning, squatting, etc for any other form of carry to be comfortable. I may look into a holster that will cover the trigger though.

Would ankle carry possibly work?

 

[Gadgetmonster]

I carry my .380 in my back pocket in an Uncle George's wallet holster. Covers the trigger well and looks like a wallet.

Uncle Georges Wallet Holsters


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[Hornett]

How about a holster that allows for a spare mag.
I usually carry this in my back pocket.

Yeah, it's a Kel Tec, which the original.
Ruger has the best fit and finish, but my Kel Tec works for me.

 

[eldirector]

I'm not a fan of the "open trigger" kind of holster. Not really a holster, IMHO. More of a "slide protector".

That said, after a lengthy conversation on whether or not a holstered handgun is "safe", I have no major concerns about "sweeping" someone with a properly holstered handgun. Essentially unavoidable, and a risk those who carry must accept. Kind of like assuming your car brakes will work, when used properly. Key word is "properly", and so use appropriate equipment and care for the method you choose to carry.

 

[singlesix]

When I pocket carry I carry in my back pocket and if, rarely, someone asks if that is a wallet back there, I ask why they are staring at my butt and it stops the questions.

 

[chris1955]

if you pocket carry then dont carry with a round in the chamber it only takes a split second to jack a round in the chamber.

 

[printcraft]

if you pocket carry then dont carry with a round in the chamber it only takes a split second to jack a round in the chamber.

Annnnd.... down the rabbit hole we go.

 

[eldirector]

Annnnd.... down the rabbit hole we go.

Don't worry. It only takes a split second to get back out.

 

[Csquared]

Would ankle carry possibly work?

Ankle carry won't work due to the boots I wear to work.

 

[Csquared]

if you pocket carry then dont carry with a round in the chamber it only takes a split second to jack a round in the chamber.

I appreciate the input, but I'm not comfortable carrying in any way without a round in the chamber.

 

[Bill of Rights]

1. All guns are always loaded.
2. Never point a gun at anything you do not want to destroy.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target.
4. Know your target and your backstop.

Those rules are such absolute genius... Succinct, complete, and easily learned and remembered.
None of that covers the best and often forgotten part of them, though, which is that you have to break at least two of them for anyone to come to harm.

Your gun, in an otherwise empty pocket, may be pointed at someone else, true, but there is no chance of a finger (or anything else) accidentally/negligently getting into that trigger guard while it's in your pocket, unless you have some weird shaped tumor or something off of your right thigh. You're exceedingly aware of your unintentional target and backstop, and acutely aware of the fact that it's loaded.

Back several years, when I first started down this road to EDC, I knew I was ignorant of SO much, I made some happy errors in that ignorance. The first was that "women don't know guns and don't carry". Because of that thinking, I got online and I looked for information geared toward women who wanted to do so, to teach them basic information. My focus at the time was that any guy I went to to teach me would think me less manly (second ignorant error) for not knowing this stuff. I found corneredcat dot com, and "pax". She teaches in a very down-to-earth style and responded well to emailed questions. One of mine was very close to yours, insofar as "how do I carry without pointing at someone, including me" (that's a paraphrase) She told me, essentially, that those apply to handling the gun. When it and a person come into contact, that's when you have to worry, because it won't fire itself.

I have a Kel tec 9mm with the clip on it's side, that I sometimes carry clipped IWB. Pressed between my jeans and me, there's no way for anything to get into that trigger guard, but I still am looking for a good pocket holster. In the meantime, I'm good with it where it is.

As far as your LCP... I think you're probably OK. Maybe see about a Vanguard for it?

Blessings,
Bill

 

[CindyE]

Ankle carry won't work due to the boots I wear to work.

I ankle carry on the outside of my boot, you can get an extender if needed, but it won't work if your pants leg is too tight over it.

 

[SteveM4A1]

if you pocket carry then dont carry with a round in the chamber it only takes a split second to jack a round in the chamber.

Here, I suggest this form of carry for you

[video=youtube;8pU2IOTEZlU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pU2IOTEZlU[/video]

 

[lizerdking]

Great gun, great for pocket carry. Ignore the tangent this is getting off on, and yes please keep a round in the chamber.

I carry in a desantis super fly, which is similar to other suggestions made, get something that protects the trigger better.

When I first started carrying it, I had the same fearful "what if it just goes off??!" thoughts when i was sitting and muzzling everyone that walked past. It's been a few years and those fears/crazy thoughts have long since left. I now catch myself wrestling with the kids and all manner of other less safe activities before remembering that I have something in my pocket to be mindful of. If it's in a holster, and the trigger is covered, and it's a DAO, it's VERY unlikely that you'll need to worry about a negligent discharge.

 

[Csquared]

I appreciate all of the insight in this thread. I'm dead set on finding a pocket holster that covers the trigger, however I'm not sure which way to go. If anyone has an opinion or has experience with a certain holster that works well for them, feel free to share. Thanks to those of you that have.

I'm torn between front pocket carry or rear pocket carry.. Which one do you prefer and why? I'd like to front pocket carry because I'm afraid if I rear pocket carry that A) it will be more noticeable and B) it wouldn't be as comfortable. (i.e. sitting on it)

Thoughts?

 

[AngryRooster]

if you pocket carry then dont carry with a round in the chamber it only takes a split second to jack a round in the chamber.