Poet Jones 99980 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Right you are Farmer Tom. It is an authority recognition thingy. This man is trying to help someone, maybe not you tho. In any case the uniform (including clothes, badge and visible gun) tell you immediately that there is a situation and you should clear the area if you are not involved. If you are involved, well then have your ID and CWP handy and don't stand to close to him/her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 So...if open carry ISN'T a good idea, why do the police open carry? It's call'd TRAINING--Also, today's police uniform holsters are 'snatch' resistant. Police/LEO's will need access to their weapons(TASER or gun or p'spray)more in one day, than CCW folk will most likely need in their lifetime. LG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I have a "tactical" open carry holster. It is extremely light weight and ruggedly built. I can't use it effectively because of nerve damage in my hands. I can't feel the release button well enough to use it consistently well. The holster I use when I do open carry is set up at an odd angle and it's a lefty. that makes it a little harder for someone else to access. Just ask the officer who tried to show how easy it was to snatch my weapon. I taught myself a couple of things to help insure my retention of my pistol, mostly having to do with placement and awareness. The officer, who by the way is also a friend, complemented me on my tactics. He mostly carries concealed when not in uniform, but agrees that open carry is doable with the proper mindset and training. I don't always carry openly. When I do, I am conscious of my surroundings and those who are around me, even in the grocery store and the drive in market! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 It's call'd TRAINING--Also, today's police uniform holsters are 'snatch' resistant. Police/LEO's will need access to their weapons(TASER or gun or p'spray)more in one day, than CCW folk will most likely need in their lifetime. LG You are verrrrrrry correct sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 So...if open carry ISN'T a good idea, why do the police open carry? Oh puleeeze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waimea Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I just got one of those "Sneaky Pete" holsters for my Kel-Tec .32. It looks like a cell phone pouch. I got to wondering if I got approached by some one wanting my "cell phone" how that would work out. I never thought about some one robbing you for your gun. I'm thinking "Back to the drawing board" on this one. Knarley Dang, Knarley. I have a P32 and I just put it in my pocket. No holster, you'd have to look hard to see it print on my pants. If I feel threated, I just casually put my hand in my pocket like I'm getting keys out. Waimea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knarley Bob Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Dang, Knarley. I have a P32 and I just put it in my pocket. No holster, you'd have to look hard to see it print on my pants. If I feel threated, I just casually put my hand in my pocket like I'm getting keys out. Waimea That's what I WAS doing.............. Perhaps it is the right way to go. But I have to admit it makes a nice gun case. My ninja skills have wained in the past few years, so I can't do that spinnin' jumpin' stuff no more, my nylon knee won't take it. Knarley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 That's what I WAS doing.............. Perhaps it is the right way to go. But I have to admit it makes a nice gun case. My ninja skills have wained in the past few years, so I can't do that spinnin' jumpin' stuff no more, my nylon knee won't take it. Knarley Everybody who matters knows there's a gun in there. Cops know it. and bad guys know it. Like the balliatis fanny pack. Everybody had one when they first came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Everybody who matters knows there's a gun in there. Cops know it. and bad guys know it. Like the balliatis fanny pack. Everybody had one when they first came out. And that bra carry for the ladies... But I aint gonna 'check' LOL! GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tascosa, SASS# 24838 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 So...if open carry ISN'T a good idea, why do the police open carry? Again... its called Training! A LEO is trained to watch people! Most of my retired friends have the same habits from when they were working. Civilians don't practice that daily for 20 or 25 years like we do. Doesn't make us better just better trained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 If you are observant, and if you look carefully, you can even spot those who have a gun tucked into a pants pocket and even some light coats. It helps to know the tendencies of those who might carry in less than likely ways. Their other actions often give them away. I rarely try to hide my concealed weapon any more than just keeping it out of plain sight. Like Bob said, those who matter already know. This is another reason I am less uncomfortable in open carry mode. I like to think of myself as one of those that matter. I learned a lot from my law dog pappy over the years!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Everybody who matters knows there's a gun in there. Cops know it. and bad guys know it. Like the ballistic fanny pack. Everybody had one when they first came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dan Dawkins Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Nothing good happens at 2am. You haven't been to right establishment. Wait, you were in Germany, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I never want to give up a right, even if it is to do something for which I have not seen a need or value for yet. You never know what tomorrow may bring. A possible semi-automatic, black gun - sounds really dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 You haven't been to right establishment. Wait, you were in Germany, right?It only seems good at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savvy Jack SASS#76698 Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Conceal carry....its for the kids! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Conceal carry....its for the kids! My kid mostly carries open!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savvy Jack SASS#76698 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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