Safepacker at the Mall

badgerw · February 24th, 2007, 07:56 PM

I went to the mall this afternoon with my wife and three daughters.

As we rounded the turn from the entry corridor to the main section, a lady passed us going the opposite direction. She looked to be mid-40s, wearing jeans, a casual shirt, and sneakers. Soccer mom.

I noticed that on her belt at 3 o'clock was a Wilderness Safepacker. Her shirt was tucked in and the holster was in plain view of everyone.

I said to my wife, "Nice holster." By the time I got her to understand what I was saying and direct her to look at the subject, at least 10 seconds elapsed.

This lady never got a second glance from anyone.

Maybe that Safepacker is a better choice than I've given it credit for.

Bill

Blackeagle · February 24th, 2007, 08:30 PM

Way to go Soccer Mom!

Ride4TheBrand · February 24th, 2007, 08:36 PM

I don't guess I've seen one in person .. and probably wouldn't recognize it myself.

Good for her.

Warren · February 25th, 2007, 01:24 AM

I like the looks of the thing but it just does not seem to be all that fast.

Step 1. reach for and grab buckle (down)

Step 2. unclick buckle, let go (up)

Step 3. move hand up and into pack (down)

Step 4. draw weapon (up)

My Tommy's Gun Pack has a similar process but there is no vertical movement until the gun is raised. With the SP you move down twice and up twice.

For those that have a SP how fast can you draw from it?

Blackeagle · February 25th, 2007, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warren

Step 4. draw weapon (up)

The front seam of the case is velcro, so you don't have to make that second 'up' movement. Just push the gun forward out of the holster.

lowflyer · February 25th, 2007, 02:03 AM

I have one and don't think it is fast at all. Mine is relegated to softcase duty. I also think it is sort of cumbersome to wear on a belt and looks entirely conspicuous to me.

Doc Holliday · February 25th, 2007, 02:06 AM

Well all of the other sheeple soccer moms were making fun of her for her, in their eyes, for her lack of fashion sense.

Hats off to her though. It may be slow but at least she has enough sense to be armed.

glock21guy · February 25th, 2007, 02:14 AM

I have one, and like it for running out the door with no time to gear up. Or hiking, biking, some times if it is hot out I will put it on my belt.

It is not all that fast but every thing is a compromise.

Only one time did some one say some thing about it. I told the guy it was for my PDA (Personal Defense Assistant.)

He stated it looked nice.

Squawker · February 25th, 2007, 04:08 AM

Living in Las Vegas means HOT summers, making any cover garment impractical. I've been limited to pocket carry of my Glock 26, which I don't really like. as it puts my keys and credit card wallet in my left pocket, which is just awkward for me. Or, carrying my XD45 in a fanny pack. I may consider getting one of the Safepackers.

Warren · February 25th, 2007, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackeagle

The front seam of the case is velcro, so you don't have to make that second 'up' movement. Just push the gun forward out of the holster.

All right. Thanks.

February 24th, 2007, 07:56 PM	#1
badgerw Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 121	Safepacker at the Mall I went to the mall this afternoon with my wife and three daughters. As we rounded the turn from the entry corridor to the main section, a lady passed us going the opposite direction. She looked to be mid-40s, wearing jeans, a casual shirt, and sneakers. Soccer mom. I noticed that on her belt at 3 o'clock was a Wilderness Safepacker. Her shirt was tucked in and the holster was in plain view of everyone. I said to my wife, "Nice holster." By the time I got her to understand what I was saying and direct her to look at the subject, at least 10 seconds elapsed. This lady never got a second glance from anyone. Maybe that Safepacker is a better choice than I've given it credit for. Bill

February 24th, 2007, 08:36 PM	#3
Ride4TheBrand Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 684	I don't guess I've seen one in person .. and probably wouldn't recognize it myself. Good for her. __________________ "Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom." ~ John F. Kennedy

February 25th, 2007, 02:03 AM	#6
lowflyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Middle Earth Posts: 1,163	I have one and don't think it is fast at all. Mine is relegated to softcase duty. I also think it is sort of cumbersome to wear on a belt and looks entirely conspicuous to me. __________________ Whatever doesn't kill you postpones the inevitable.

February 25th, 2007, 02:06 AM	#7
Doc Holliday Distinguished Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,520	Well all of the other sheeple soccer moms were making fun of her for her, in their eyes, for her lack of fashion sense. Hats off to her though. It may be slow but at least she has enough sense to be armed. __________________ No thanks, you can keep the "change." I'll just continue to cling to my guns, my religion, and my rights. Socialism sucks.

February 25th, 2007, 02:14 AM	#8
glock21guy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 523	I have one, and like it for running out the door with no time to gear up. Or hiking, biking, some times if it is hot out I will put it on my belt. It is not all that fast but every thing is a compromise. Only one time did some one say some thing about it. I told the guy it was for my PDA (Personal Defense Assistant.) He stated it looked nice. __________________ Aaron If you don't protect your self, who will?

February 24th, 2007, 08:30 PM	#2
Blackeagle Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,992	Way to go Soccer Mom!

February 25th, 2007, 01:24 AM	#4
Warren Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 122	I like the looks of the thing but it just does not seem to be all that fast. Step 1. reach for and grab buckle (down) Step 2. unclick buckle, let go (up) Step 3. move hand up and into pack (down) Step 4. draw weapon (up) My Tommy's Gun Pack has a similar process but there is no vertical movement until the gun is raised. With the SP you move down twice and up twice. For those that have a SP how fast can you draw from it?

February 25th, 2007, 04:08 AM	#9
Squawker Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 1,446	Living in Las Vegas means HOT summers, making any cover garment impractical. I've been limited to pocket carry of my Glock 26, which I don't really like. as it puts my keys and credit card wallet in my left pocket, which is just awkward for me. Or, carrying my XD45 in a fanny pack. I may consider getting one of the Safepackers.

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