Do you exercise good muzzle control when carrying? - Page 3

LabTech · August 17th, 2008, 12:36 PM

its not something i worry about when carrying in my pocket with a proper pocket holster nor when carrying in a iwb.

Vested · August 17th, 2008, 01:30 PM

I carry in a SmartCarry with a round chambered but not locked and cocked so I don't worry about it.

jfl · August 17th, 2008, 01:48 PM

I have been on the other side ...
In the snack area of Naples airport, I was eating my "lunch" and a trooper came in (aviation unit); he had an OD jumpsuit and a horizontal shoulder holster open carry.
After a few minutes looking at the muzzle of what looked like a Beretta 92 pointed at me ( he was turning his back at me) I felt really uneasy and moved to another place.

I know they have retention holsters, and the probability of an AD is almost zero but having been taught for many years and having been teaching for many years also "not to point a gun at anything you don't want to destroy", I am not comfortable with a firearm pointed at somebody even if I know it is unloaded.

That's why I don't use my shoulder holster much even though it is the most comfortable.
At one time I considered using it with an empty chamber, but I don't want to have two different procedures, for the same reason I always carry the same gun.

V8 · August 17th, 2008, 05:09 PM

Thanks for all the replies. I just wanted to make sure that I was not being negligent. I take carrying a weapon very seriously and refuse to add ignorance to my EDC, hence the question.
I do realize the likelihood of a properly holstered weapon discharging is like .0001%. But still wanted your all's input. Thanks again.

nn · August 17th, 2008, 06:50 PM

If it is in a holster or pocket and the hammer is down or the safety is on it is a non issue.

Anubis · August 17th, 2008, 08:54 PM

My opinion is that muzzle control is a factor only when the pistol is in your hand. If it's properly holstered, in the safe, on the bedside table (assuming no kids around) at night, it doesn't matter where the barrel is pointed.

titleist · August 20th, 2008, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ram Rod

Not an issue for me. I cover my hip constantly while standing or walking---that would just be a graze hopefully, if my pistol did decide to go off by itself. When sitting, I'd just get a good powder burn. No other person is ever swept with my muzzle the ways I carry.

Are you saying that you walk with your arm stiff at your side to protect your gun?

wjh2657 · August 25th, 2008, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LabTech

its not something i worry about when carrying in my pocket with a proper pocket holster nor when carrying in a iwb.

The only complete safe gun, regardless of muzzle orientation, is unloaded in a gun safe. After that you have to be willing to accept some degree of faith in weapon and holster. +1 with LabTech.

August 17th, 2008, 01:48 PM	#23
jfl Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Palm Beach County, FL Posts: 354	I have been on the other side ... In the snack area of Naples airport, I was eating my "lunch" and a trooper came in (aviation unit); he had an OD jumpsuit and a horizontal shoulder holster open carry. After a few minutes looking at the muzzle of what looked like a Beretta 92 pointed at me ( he was turning his back at me) I felt really uneasy and moved to another place. I know they have retention holsters, and the probability of an AD is almost zero but having been taught for many years and having been teaching for many years also "not to point a gun at anything you don't want to destroy", I am not comfortable with a firearm pointed at somebody even if I know it is unloaded. That's why I don't use my shoulder holster much even though it is the most comfortable. At one time I considered using it with an empty chamber, but I don't want to have two different procedures, for the same reason I always carry the same gun. __________________ The first rule of a gunfight: "Don't be there !" jfl (NRA Life - GOA - IDPA - GSSF - ex-IHMSA)

August 17th, 2008, 08:54 PM	#26
Anubis Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arapahoe County CO Posts: 907	My opinion is that muzzle control is a factor only when the pistol is in your hand. If it's properly holstered, in the safe, on the bedside table (assuming no kids around) at night, it doesn't matter where the barrel is pointed. __________________ "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -attributed to Benjamin Franklin-

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August 17th, 2008, 12:36 PM	#21
LabTech Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kingwood Posts: 42	its not something i worry about when carrying in my pocket with a proper pocket holster nor when carrying in a iwb.

August 17th, 2008, 01:30 PM	#22
Vested Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MI Posts: 43	I carry in a SmartCarry with a round chambered but not locked and cocked so I don't worry about it.

August 17th, 2008, 05:09 PM	#24
V8 Ex Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 98	Thanks for all the replies. I just wanted to make sure that I was not being negligent. I take carrying a weapon very seriously and refuse to add ignorance to my EDC, hence the question. I do realize the likelihood of a properly holstered weapon discharging is like .0001%. But still wanted your all's input. Thanks again.

August 17th, 2008, 06:50 PM	#25
nn VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NC Posts: 4,296	If it is in a holster or pocket and the hammer is down or the safety is on it is a non issue.