Carrying in a pocket without a holsterThis is a discussion on Carrying in a pocket without a holster within the CCW forums, part of the Firearm Forum category; You guys that pocket carry without a holster are a ND looking for a place to happen. The trigger should always be covered, whether it's ...
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June 27th, 2012, 03:39 AM
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#46 | | ARMED AND GREGARIOUS
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You guys that pocket carry without a holster are a ND looking for a place to happen. The trigger should always be covered, whether it's IWB/OWB/pocket/ankle carried, etc. Of course, in normal day-to-day carry/walking around nothing has happened, yet.
All it takes is for some bad guy to scuffle with you and pull the trigger or even a simple trip and fall incident and that bullet is going to hit you and not the bad guy. If you need to use it, you'll still be able to reach in your pocket and leave the holster behind.
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June 27th, 2012, 05:17 AM
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You guys that pocket carry without a holster are a ND looking for a place to happen. The trigger should always be covered, whether it's IWB/OWB/pocket/ankle carried, etc. Of course, in normal day-to-day carry/walking around nothing has happened, yet.
All it takes is for some bad guy to scuffle with you and pull the trigger or even a simple trip and fall incident and that bullet is going to hit you and not the bad guy. If you need to use it, you'll still be able to reach in your pocket and leave the holster behind.
| While I mostly agree with that sentiment with most guns, a S&W 642 is probably safer floating around in a pocket than many handguns are with holsters. I've heard of many instances of handguns- especially glocks 'going off' while being holstered but I've never heard of a 642 going off in someone's pocket.
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June 27th, 2012, 05:21 AM
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#48 | | ARMED AND GREGARIOUS
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A gun can only "go off" if someone pulls the trigger. That is called a "negligent discharge" (ND). That's why you don't put your finger inside the trigger guard or on the trigger unless you are going to shoot.
Holstering/unholstering will not cause a gun to fire.
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June 27th, 2012, 06:25 AM
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Holstering/unholstering will not cause a gun to fire.
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June 27th, 2012, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by brimic  | Interesting article. Just another reminder that you have to be careful, even with a holster you've become very comfortable with.
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June 27th, 2012, 06:50 AM
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#51 | | ARMED AND GREGARIOUS
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Originally Posted by brimic |
And if you read the article, the man knew he had an issue with his holster. That falls under, "negligence":
" I can’t say I didn’t know the crease had been formed in the holster"
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June 28th, 2012, 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Grump01 Definitely use a pocket holster of some sort. For "Cargo" pockets DM Bullard has a model for the "Cargo" pockets, first one I've seen for them. | Sorry, I should have looked again at Bullard's site before posting. After looking again, the "Cargo Carry" only seems to be made for the small .380's and you want for a revolver. I use "Uncle Mike's #3 pocket in regular front pockets, but a #4 is a little wider and might not tilt as much in a cargo pocket.
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June 29th, 2012, 08:02 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Smyrna, Delaware
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Originally Posted by kingpins9 You guys that pocket carry without a holster are a ND looking for a place to happen. The trigger should always be covered, whether it's IWB/OWB/pocket/ankle carried, etc. Of course, in normal day-to-day carry/walking around nothing has happened, yet.
All it takes is for some bad guy to scuffle with you and pull the trigger or even a simple trip and fall incident and that bullet is going to hit you and not the bad guy. If you need to use it, you'll still be able to reach in your pocket and leave the holster behind. | You ever pull a trigger on an LCP?
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July 11th, 2012, 06:18 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA
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Originally Posted by brewbaker With summer approaching I have been trying to figure out some comfortable ways to carry my revolver while wearing shorts. I've had a hard time finding a pocket holster that will work for me so I thought about carrying without a holster in the cargo pocket of my shorts. I've seen guys carry that way but haven't done it myself. It would be easy to get to and comfortable, but I'm still a little concerned about the safety of it. Anybody carry that way or have any other ideas of what might work? | How about this one? www.pistolwear.com Home Page | |
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July 11th, 2012, 06:26 PM
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I have an Uncle Mike's #4 pocket holster and my Ruger LCR fits perfectly. Some sort of pocket holster will help prevent printing if you pocket carry.
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July 12th, 2012, 05:40 AM
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Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, Texas
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I carry my LCR in a Mika pocket holster in the front right pocket, no lint, no printing and the holster stays in the pocket when the gun is drawn. I also carry two 5 Star speed reloaders in the front right cargo pocket. I wear a 5.11 tactical belt so my pants don't sag and my shirt is not tucked in so I don't worry about concealment.
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July 12th, 2012, 08:36 AM
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revolvers im fine with in my pockets, but pistols get a pocket holster. wally world carries cheap Blackhawk pocket holsters that work just fine, but i prefer the Nemesis i bought awhile back
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August 28th, 2012, 06:45 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cave Creek, AZ
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|  Pocket Carry for summer
I also "pocket carry" my LCP in my cargo shorts. I use a simple nylon holster and it works pretty good. Helps the pistol to stay put a little better than NO holster at all...  | |
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August 29th, 2012, 08:38 AM
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#59 | | Previously Interested
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Mae West said, "Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?" She may have not noticed if the guy had used a pocket holster..........  | |
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August 29th, 2012, 10:00 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY
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Thats a good way to get shot in the junk!
I use a Desantis Nemesis in my pocket. I would imagine it is more comfortable than carrying without a holster because it gives padding to the sharp edges.
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