If not, take the time to become more familiar with your weapon, and invest in the best holster design. The whole point is for you to be properly prepared, and to feel confident in your ability to protect yourself. She lives in North Idaho with her Husband and two step kids. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Stay up-to-date on all new products, blog posts, and special offers from Tactica Defense Fashion!
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Want to know whenever we post more great information? Sign up for our newsletter! Before descending into the underground passageway back to my office building — which is where he likely would have grabbed my purse or done worse — I stopped in front of an open shop, turned to face him and give him a good look, and then stepped into the shop. When I came out five minutes later, he was gone.
Thieves in big cities prey upon them. It seems like the default mode for the majority of the human race is heads down, eyes glued to the screen, completely unaware of what happens around them.
And you are right about the diehard condition-one fanboys. Most of them fetishize the Colt type pistol in. To them condition-one carry is a religious devotion, separating and elevating their exalted ranks from the rest of the unworthy.
No amount of statistics or common sense can change their minds. For the rest of us, being aware of our surroundings gives us time to rack the slide and chamber a round if and when appropriate. In fact, drawing a pistol and clambering a round sends an unequivocal message that you are armed, aware, and prepared to defend yourself. I have personally used this to avoid having to actually fire a shot in an attempted robbery situation.
As far as requiring weapon and ammunition to be kept separately under lock and key, why bother having a weapon at all? This completely negates the effectiveness of a firearm as a self-defense tool. I will however state that all responsible gun owners should store their weapons securely when not in their immediate possession. Leaving firearms lying around unsecured, whether loaded or not, is criminally irresponsible. Stolen guns are a big part of the crime problem in this country, and leaving a gun unlocked in your car or home is an invitation for theft and tragedy.
Autos with a hammer can still be uncocked when chambered. I think my Glock been out of my hands for a few years now was always cocked if there was a round in the chamber. People use that statement out of rebellion and spite. I carry to defend myself and my family. I carry with a round in the chamber. What if the bad guy attacks you physically and you use one of your hands to grab a hold of him?
Or punch him. Or distract him while you pull your gun? Many situations call for a round ready and in the chamber already. On the other hand, many situations may give you time to rack a round. A physical attack will happen quickly, and violently. Why not be ready? And as far as the old guy in church? It was a total negligent discharge. Its negligence. Another guy recently defended his church from an active shooter.
The shooter pulled out a shotgun from under a coat and started shooting. A church staff member drew his gun and fired one round killing the active shooter. Always carry with a round in the chamber. The majority of you are gun-loving, but, anti other people carrying a gun liberals. The most important thing here is keep your finger off the trigger. Jeez, that must a dangerous place you live in.
Are you from Afghanistan, Yemen or Libya, perhaps? Some of the gun nuts out there are just plain nuts. I had no intention of carrying concealed — I just wanted a good gun safety class — but they tried to tell me I was an idiot for not carrying, that I could get raped or kidnapped or killed in a mall parking lot at night, that I should be ready for an attacker at any time.
This blog post is getting a lot of hits lately and I can only assume it was picked up on some gun rights website. The few examples of negligent discharge talked about here was due to the person failed to follow the 4 basic rules of firearm.
But unless the trigger was caught by some object other than the finger, the person broke the rule. I see the example of the truck driver accidentally discharged the gun could be caused by the trigger was pushed or pulled by some clothing or obstructions in his seat. However, I think handling a gun when you are driving is extremely dangerous. Sure, if the gun is not chambered, then it would not happen.
If you were in danger while driving, how can you chamber a round and defend yourself. Why show a gun around and have it pointing to himself. Or maybe he did not tell his friend not point the gun at anybody when handing it around.
Anyone, and I mean anyone touches a gun should know these 4 rules. I always tell a friends about these before show my guns to them. Wherever we stand on the political spectrum, firearm safety have to be observed. At least NRA does well in that area. What they promote in the political arena is not part of this discussion. But you still can take class from them. Exzactly, he broke the golden rule.
Never pull a trigger unless pointed in a safe direction. If he had followed that one damn rule then noone would have been hurt. Nice article. We do not exist on an island. Holster Shells. Car Holsters and Mounts. Gun Mats. Holster Gear. Gun Belts. Gift Card. Track Order. Product Testing. International FAQ. Shapeshift Release Calendar. CCW Map. CCW Resources. Handgun Comparisons. Shooting Targets. Posted: May 13, Comments: 7. Author: Hunter Gilroy. In some cases it's not legal.
Many semi-auto handguns have an alternative safety. The Springfield XD series, for example, needs your hand gripping the handle and pulling the trigger at the same time for the gun to fire. Know the laws for the state you are in and do not cross the boundaries. About The Author Trevor Dobrygoski has been a freelance copywriter since Whenever I practice with it at the range, I always engage the safety after inserting a new magazine and chambering the first round, this way I make disengaging the safety a matter of habit.
Reply Feb 13, Greg Koester. To William. If getting your gun into action takes you over one second, you will probably be dead. I shoot fast draw and I know for a fact that normal reaction time, that's the time you see something happening until you start to move is. I'm not exceptionally fast but I see the light come on and my bullet hits the target. That means my draw and shot hitting the target is. When stuff happens you don't have 3 seconds to act. In 3 seconds you, your family, and your dog could be dead.
If my gun leaves my holster it for the express purpose of going bang. If someone pulls a gun on me or a knife, I don't take it they are trying to scare me. Guess what, you did and you got shot. My gun only leaves the holster if I am afraid for my or my family's, or someone else's life is in danger. At that point every millisecond counts. Bringing the gun up to eye level takes. Racking the slide takes. That is. I'll give you my fast time of.
With my single action revolver I can shoot you 3 times in that time frame and I'm old and slow. With a I might be able to get 4.
In 3 seconds my will have run dry and I'll be slamming another mag in. If anybody has a goal of 3 seconds You won't even protect yourself from a knife.
A sprinter moves 30 yards in 3 seconds. A man with a knife can cover 15 feet in a half of a second. Not carrying one in the chamber can get you killed. You don't have time. Reply Jan 16, Whether or not to carry a round in the chamber depends upon the gun make and model, and the carrier.
For instance, a gun with a mechanical safety can be safely carried with one round in the chamber. However, I carry a Glock 27 with the safety in the trigger. If I carried one round in the chamber, this would be asking for trouble as anything could accidentally bind in the trigger guard and touch the trigger firing off an accidental round.
This can and does create a legal nightmare. In training, I rack in a round as a part of my drawing technic. Otherwise, I carry with and empty chamber. However, if I'm in a dangerous area, I will go ahead and rack in a round and concealed carry with a round in the chamber. As a retired LEO, I am well trained in self-defense.
As such, I am able to fend off a blitz attack long enough to draw my weapon. Each person must know their limitations and work within them. Know yourself and know your gun. Reply Nov 15, My Shield has a thumb safety that I reluctantly use. It's very easy for me to pop the safety off, and with the strike Fire design I just feel more comfortable using it with the safety engaged since I do carry with one in the chamber.
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