Speedo66
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I'm not permitted to answer that.Are you a top secret assassin? I hope not.
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I'm not permitted to answer that.Are you a top secret assassin? I hope not.
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The so-called element of surprise applies to both open and concealed carry. After all, the mugger/robber/rapist will not know you're armed when he formulates his attack plan.In a conflict, the element of surprise is everything.
The so-called element of surprise applies to both open and concealed carry. After all, the mugger/robber/rapist will not know you're armed when he formulates his attack plan.
- Open carry springs its surprise before the attack.
- Concealed carry springs its surprise after the attack has begun.
It's up to you to decide whether you'd rather let your surprise send the bad guy off to look for an easier target or surprise him after he has already begun his attack.
The people that are robbed, mugged, or raped all have one thing in common- they all look exactly like a person carrying a concealed handgun.
1) get a damn good holster with a minimum of level II retention.
2) Be super aware, because if a bad situation presents itself you are almost required to use your gun wether you have the advantage or not.
Why?
So you are saying that someone that is carrying concealed can be less alert and have less situational awareness that someone that open carries.
How does how I carry a firearm have to do with making me use a firearm?
On another forum, a number of LEO's commented on the then current story about a guy being robbed of his openly carried gun. Several guys knew of that happening in other places. One guy, from a large city, said he knew of 3 such instances in his city.
That only speaks to his personal knowledge, and not if it takes place.
http://breakingnewsusa.com/2014/10/07/open-carry-enthusiasts-gun-stolen-at-gunpoint/
I think carrying concealed makes good sense most of the time, but I don't think open carry is as tactically unsound as most make it out to be.
is there room for a fast fire on top?JumboJimbo, I use the "Tactical Solutions" holster shown in the link provided. I'm very happy with it. I practice drawing from the holster a LOT at the range and so far there's no holster wear on the finish.
The gun fits very well and I actually have to put my left hand on the bottom of the holster while drawing to prevent from pulling my pants up with the gun, because the retention is pretty snug. It's really not inconvenient for me though, especially after all the practice I do with it.
When I'm in most vehicles, I sometimes unholster it and put it in the glove box. I have the 5.5" barreled model and the holster is a tad longer, and overall it's just a large/long handgun to carry while seated in a car. For hikes and the range, I highly recommend it. I also occasionally wear it when I take my dog for walks.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/42...ger-mark-i-mark-ii-mark-iii-22-45-kydex-black
He looked out of place.
If the holster is moving your pants on the draw you need more belt. Go to a double weight belt that locks up tight. If you have to use two hands (one to hold down your holster) when you draw you will be in trouble in close quarters situation. You need you non drawing hand free to fend off an attacker.JumboJimbo, I use the "Tactical Solutions" holster shown in the link provided. I'm very happy with it. I practice drawing from the holster a LOT at the range and so far there's no holster wear on the finish.
The gun fits very well and I actually have to put my left hand on the bottom of the holster while drawing to prevent from pulling my pants up with the gun, because the retention is pretty snug. It's really not inconvenient for me though, especially after all the practice I do with it.
When I'm in most vehicles, I sometimes unholster it and put it in the glove box. I have the 5.5" barreled model and the holster is a tad longer, and overall it's just a large/long handgun to carry while seated in a car. For hikes and the range, I highly recommend it. I also occasionally wear it when I take my dog for walks.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/42...ger-mark-i-mark-ii-mark-iii-22-45-kydex-black
The "2 thugs with shotguns" scenario is a highly unrealistic example for either OCers or those who elected CC.
They are going to burst in rush the cash register then cover the door/exit. Once they get the $$$ they will either; shoot at anyone who resists or isn't compliance or flee.
If you can't act or decide what you will do in those seconds, the bad guys/robbers will decide for you.
Take down or group attacks are common in my metro area. 3/4/5 thugs swarm in then rush the clerk/cash register. One or two might be outside as back up or drive a vehicle but not always.