headbutt in wally world

Yup, never know when something weird could happen. That's why I always use a good holster and discourage people from so called "mexican" carry.
As long as the weapon is securely holstered you won't have any problems. Kid probably assumed he ran into your cell phone or pager.

I had somthing similar happen to me once, kid ran into my glock on my hip so hard i actually heard a clank. He went down, then up, then to momma, poor lil bugger.

hehe thats kind of funny. for how little kids are, you would think they would have an easier time avoiding peoples legs.

what is "mexican" carry ??

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thats when you keep your gun under your sombrero .

'Mexican carry':

Carry in waistband w/no holster; just jam it in and go. Inadvisable with most guns and most of the time (retention issues, uncovered trigger issues, etc.), though I will confess to sticking a J-frame in there once in a while. With the right grip and belt, it's got a little waistline that holds it very securely, and the trigger (on top of being long and heavy) is behind a wide gunbelt. But with a Glock, or for that matter any flat bottom-feeder? No thanks.

Anyone know the etymology or story behind this term?

LOL

I posted about a similar thing that happened to me at McDonalds ... at the time it happens its pretty much a "pucker" moment ... but afterward its kinda funny


Yeah lady, thats what happens when you don't keep your brat under control

Anyone know the etymology or story behind this term?

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I imagine it comes from cops who took a lot of pistols off of Mexicans who carried that way.

Isn't there an Uncle Miguel's ?

I always heard that the term Mexican Carry came about because of the habit of Mexican officers of simply stuffing pistolas into the red sash they wore around their waist instead of using a holster.

Esentially it means holsterless carry.

I guess is sounds better than Pirate Carry of Bucaneer Carry.

"pucker" moment has to be the very best way to describe it!!

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Actually, given the circumstances, I think that "packer" moment is a better description...

"Honey, what IS that funny shaped bruise on little Billy's forehead?"

I have a friend who has a sign in his shop, where he sells glass items...

"If you can't control your child by the hand, try controlling him by the throat".


Works for me.

Regards,
Rabbit.

At least that kid didn't know what he ran into. My 4 yr old son did the same thing to me in Wal-Mart. Only after the "thunk" came the loud announcement "Daaaad, I hit my head on your gun" That turned a few heads.

somewhere in nashville there's a boy running around trying to explain the circled PB on his forehead... it's the mark of the devil!!

now that's funny...

Friend of mine has taught her children to ALWAYS use the term "restroom" instead of "toilet" or "bathroom", because whatever they say at home is what you'll hear across the mall some day.

That's why I always use a good holster and discourage people from so called "mexican" carry.

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Actually, I think there are two better terms for "Mexican carry", depending on the reason for using it:

1. Emergency carry. Should be self explanatory. Sometimes it's all you've got.
   
2. Idiot carry. Also self explanatory.
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"Someone child-whipped my pistol!"

I wear a SmartCarry. It has saved me from overly energetic kiddies on more than one occasion.

Little skulls are hard. Steel is harder.

Cordex; three cheers for 'child-whipped my pistol'; and another three cheers for the Firefly tagline!

The rotten brats need to have parents that will teach them to be courteous around other people. There is no excuse for kids running around stores or, in my case, riding scooters in a crowded seating area and repeatedly coming within 2 inches of running into people.

If it takes a bash in the head on a CCW to learn, that is okay.

Horrors!! I can see it now - along with "security" locks, every holster, concealed or not, shall require appropriately certified 5 MPH bumpers.

Insurance will become available at some ridiculous add-on-to-your-umbrella-policy premium.

Doctors will report all head/gun collision statistics.

Antis will pick up on this and demand misdemeanor/felony penalties for CHOP (Child's Head On Pistola) events.

Pro-gunners will ask for personal carry anti-collision electronic systems and cry about insurance rates.

Holster makers will cave in and provide 10 MPH bumpers for "good faith" and demand federal legislation to protect them from trivial law suits - bill(s) fail.

Politicos will appease the "for the children" crowd with "bumper" legislation, tying in some nefarious way to the Patriot Act.

Leos will stop important work, ask for and be provided holster-sensing devices and turn to spotting unbumpered holsters. Additionally, since the law givers neglect the details, Leos, now able to easily spot printing, are popping misdemeanors as required.

Mothers, now easily identifying bulging bumpers, warn their chidren about "baaaad men with GUNS", much like "I'll give you to that policeman if you don't obey me" of yesteryear.

Holster designers will work feverishly experimenting with "slim, lite, space-age" materials to reduce bumper print effect.

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I suppose there could more effects: less MPG due to extra weight; extra-wide car/truck seats for "carry" groups off to higher education; garments made-to-order in attempt to negate bumper bulge. Even more.

Wouldn't doubt it a bit.

Hope there are no problems, mwithers72.

-Andy

if you thought

the mark of the pb was bad what if mwithers had been wearing a 1911 with those southern comfort grips adv in shotgun news(topless lady with rebal flag toga)

I hear about these "kid bumped into my gun" stories, and keep waiting for someone to start theirs with, "So I had my J-frame in my Thunderwear when this kid ran up..."