tipoc
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It's been said by many but unfortunately bears repeating...
The gun was designed to be carried and deployed in all three conditions.
There is no question in my mind that C&L is the fastest way to deploy a gun for defensive purposes from a suitable holster. It is also a very safe way to carry. When self defense is the primary concern Condition one is the best way to carry the gun from a proper holster designed for that task. However the gun can be carried or had about you in ways in which Condition One is not the best and when immediate deployment in a self defense role is not the primary concern.
I've slept with a 1911 in a sleeping bag, on more than one occasion, in condition two.
I've carried a 1911 in a paper bag inside a tool bag in condition two.
I've stood security with a 1911 in my coat pocket in condition 2.
I've carried a 1911 while hunting where it was in condition 3 in a full flap holster which was underneath a coat. It was with me but the longarm was a more useful defensive weapon if I needed it for such.
I've carried a 1911 condition 2 in a briefcase.
A 1911 has sat in a vehicles glove box condition 2.
I've stuffed a 1911 condition two between the cushions of a couch.
These situations, and others, prompted me to utilize the versatility that the three conditions allow. Condition 2 or 3 are useful when no holsters are possible or desirable. Or when immediate access to the gun is not possible or needed.
It is useful to know how to take advantage of the versatility the weapon has to make it a more useful tool.
tipoc
The gun was designed to be carried and deployed in all three conditions.
There is no question in my mind that C&L is the fastest way to deploy a gun for defensive purposes from a suitable holster. It is also a very safe way to carry. When self defense is the primary concern Condition one is the best way to carry the gun from a proper holster designed for that task. However the gun can be carried or had about you in ways in which Condition One is not the best and when immediate deployment in a self defense role is not the primary concern.
I've slept with a 1911 in a sleeping bag, on more than one occasion, in condition two.
I've carried a 1911 in a paper bag inside a tool bag in condition two.
I've stood security with a 1911 in my coat pocket in condition 2.
I've carried a 1911 while hunting where it was in condition 3 in a full flap holster which was underneath a coat. It was with me but the longarm was a more useful defensive weapon if I needed it for such.
I've carried a 1911 condition 2 in a briefcase.
A 1911 has sat in a vehicles glove box condition 2.
I've stuffed a 1911 condition two between the cushions of a couch.
These situations, and others, prompted me to utilize the versatility that the three conditions allow. Condition 2 or 3 are useful when no holsters are possible or desirable. Or when immediate access to the gun is not possible or needed.
It is useful to know how to take advantage of the versatility the weapon has to make it a more useful tool.
tipoc