Joe Cross, SASS #13848 L

"There is no rule regarding sweeping yourself while drawing or re-holstering your revolver using a cross-draw holster and there is no rule against holding onto the holster with the off-hand to steady it while doing so.  With proper technique, your off-hand is not swept.

The rule is you cannot break the 170.  There is no rule or requirement to dance or twist when drawing or re-holstering from a cross-draw holster if the holster is properly positioned and you stand correctly, contrary to what many MDs and TOs believe.  Positioning the cross-draw holster on the belt so it sits over the front of the thigh will eliminate most problems.  If you must move your feet, OK, but the rule only says do not break the 170.  This includes the loading and unloading tables - muzzle control there is just as important as it is on the firing line. My technique: pull both guns vertically, one in each hand, rotate muzzles to berm, lay on table. No one gets swept.

There is nothing tricky or difficult about using a cross-draw holster.  I have been doing it for 20 years at matches from local to EOT and have never been called, warned, or questioned.  It took many matches and practice sessions to refine and practice the draw and re-holster so that it became natural and safe.

JC"

I do have some other questions about Cross Draw, Buscadero holsters, the 30 degree rule and Two fist rule. I have read the hand book many times, but see nothing about those now with the January 1, 2024 handbook.

Question - How should I best address these questions with you?? I see you still post here on the forum, that is why I'm asking

Thanks in advance,

KC