spiff completes pucker factor 101, -or- the closest i came to drawing my gun

[Ringer]

Good thing you weren't in one of those "victim disarmament (gun free) zones".

Copied from the Michigan State Police website Pistol Free Area section on CCW "Any property or facility owned or operated by a church, synagogue, mosque, temple, or other place of worship, unless the presiding official allows concealed weapons"

That could be an interesting conversation with the Minister as I doubt they post a sign saying "Concealed Weapons Allowed". Is this not common across other States?

 

[spacemanspiff]

my state only prohibits the usual areas (fed property) and any public or private property that has posted "no firearms".

its never been an issue up here, and our lawmakers have been consistant with expanding concealed carry laws rather than restricting them. (knock on wood-i better not have just jinxed it).

 

[Stevie-Ray]

Nice job, Spiff. I also recommend the belly band. I don't know about the other one mentioned, but I have a DeSantis, and love it. Never a more comfortable carry for me. Inexpensive also.

http://www.holster.com/gunny-sacks--belly-bands--gun-caddies.html

 

[blackhawk2000]

You did good. Glad everything worked out for the best.


I would consider a cover garment for a regular holster IWB or OWB whatever you prefer. That way you can access it easier without drawing undue attention to yourself. For example, if you use a belly band type rig, you need to untuck, then shove your hand down your pants. That looks kind of odd, as opposed to keeping your hand at your side, for a quick sweep of cover garment, then draw. I actually think you had a pretty ideal situation with your hand in your pocket on the gun.

 

[ahadams]

you done good Spiff! and isn't it amazing how that last 30 seconds seems to take so long? anyway what Blackhawk said and you may have to check around the net but I've got several 'deep cover' type holsters that resemble a large ace bandage with a holster and spare mag slot built in. under a shirt, even with a vest they're usually very hard to spot.

 

[Flashpoint]

Spiff,
I have a feeling that events like the one you experienced are going to become common place in the church with in the decade. Unfortunatly my state doesn't allow handguns in churchs which make little sense to me. The people who attend a given church do not going thier with the intention of harming others. Those who go to a church with that intention are not going to be stoped by a law. So where does that leave the law abiding citizen, between a rock and a hard place. I applaude you for your preparedness and calm during the situation. As for the leather, here's a pick of my Steyr and Highnoon Hidden Ally tuckable. The only thing noticable is the clip and I think I'm going to paint it blue so it doesn't stand out as bad. If I was to take a pole I'd probably fing out that no one notices anyway, but it would make me feel better. I't was about $40 after shipping and is of good quality.

http//highnoonholsters.com
I can't seem to get the link to work, but copy and past will get you there.