I had never thought about doing this, until it occurred to me in a certain situation.
As long as it is done discreetly, and OC is legal, it may be something to consider.
Here is what happened, as I wrote a friend of mine:
Any input appreciated.
I do not have a retention holster, and I do not OC. My Sigma .40 was in a Crossbreed Supertuck.
It seems like this adds a 'step' to the escalation of force for those who CC, if you're in a potentially hairy situation that does not justify drawing yet. Just a little message: "I probably won't go down easy, and you might come with me if I do."
As long as it is done discreetly, and OC is legal, it may be something to consider.
Here is what happened, as I wrote a friend of mine:
On Thursday night I had just such an example. I was filling up on gas while coming home from work at 3 a.m. Stupid mistake, I know. My gas usage sneaked up on me, and I was out.
As I was getting out of my car, I saw two hoodlums walking up the street (yes, in the middle of the road, walking in the direction the road traveled) - and in my direction. They were about 30 yards away.
I walked the long way around my car, and tucked in my shirt to switch to open carry while they could not see me. My black Sigma .40 was clearly visible against a white shirt and khaki pants when I started pumping.
When I came around the other side of the car to pump, they were talking on the sidewalk, and eventually went back the other direction.
Any input appreciated.
I do not have a retention holster, and I do not OC. My Sigma .40 was in a Crossbreed Supertuck.
It seems like this adds a 'step' to the escalation of force for those who CC, if you're in a potentially hairy situation that does not justify drawing yet. Just a little message: "I probably won't go down easy, and you might come with me if I do."