Watch your 6!
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Usual Suspects.
Nooooo! Tell me it ain't so.....
I bet they were carrying their sixguns in open top Buscadero holsters.
I don't think those "suspects" know how to operate a six gun.
contender
Ruger Guru
When I open carry,,, and enter a place where others are,, I'm very cautious and place my body position to where access to my handgun is NOT easy.
But if using a holster,, a retention type can help prevent such thefts.
But if using a holster,, a retention type can help prevent such thefts.
So when is it ok to NOT watch your six? Packin' or not.
DeletedMember275
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The vast majority of people have zero situational awareness.
Xrayist
Single-Sixer
Now that we have a 3 day waiting period in Colorado, the bad guy would do the right thing and return the gun to the person he took it from and wait 3 days to come back and steal it again.........
Bob Wright
Hawkeye
I recently posted this on the Facebook page "Ruger Blackhawk Owners":
"As far as I'm concerned, every area is a potentially dangerous area. If you know you are going into a dangerous area, avoid it. Otherwise self defense becomes questionable. When I buy gas for my vehicle, I keep my back to the vehicle while pumping, keep the doors locked, and observe any loiterers who might be "hangin' out." If loiterers are present, go buy your gas elsewheree."
And while I use no retention medthod, my gun butt is covered by either my vest or sport coat.
Bob Wright
"As far as I'm concerned, every area is a potentially dangerous area. If you know you are going into a dangerous area, avoid it. Otherwise self defense becomes questionable. When I buy gas for my vehicle, I keep my back to the vehicle while pumping, keep the doors locked, and observe any loiterers who might be "hangin' out." If loiterers are present, go buy your gas elsewheree."
And while I use no retention medthod, my gun butt is covered by either my vest or sport coat.
Bob Wright
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Looks like a nice part of town where this occurred! As Mr.Wright said above, may situations can be avoided by choosing a better location, unless you are looking for a gunfight go to a store that is not in the “hood”. I understand that the hood is encroaching on civilized society faster now than ever.
Pps1980
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When carrying you can not afford to have zero situational awareness. You just can't walk through life like a zombie (most people) when carrying.
DeletedMember275
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I totally agree.
Don Lovel
Hunter
In Colorado many days I carried my Bisley in a Ruger flap holster. I was paying for gas and 2 young idiots behind me were daring each other to grab it.
When the lady took my money I turned around and faced them with my Dawson recon knife and said, " you will need fingers to do that"
The lady behind the counter busted up laughing as their eyes were glued on that blade and I went to pump my gas
When the lady took my money I turned around and faced them with my Dawson recon knife and said, " you will need fingers to do that"
The lady behind the counter busted up laughing as their eyes were glued on that blade and I went to pump my gas
Couple of days ago I made a post here inquiring if anyone hear heard of somebody armed and open carry getting wacked in the head from behind by a scumbag for his/ her weapon. This was after seeing vids of these creeps doing the snatch and run grabbing pistols from behind. this isn’t the ’environment’ to proudly wear a side arm, unless you have an armed partner right next to you. “Lets be careful out there.“
trebor44
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Oh for the good ole days of the "Liberty Pistol"! One shot and take the other weapon and run!
Most people are glued to their phone and can't even see when they are going to get run over from the vehicle they step in front of. How can they expect to be aware of the gun they are carrying....
Bob Wright
Hawkeye
As I go to church on Sunday morning more often than not I see some petite young woman walking in the early morning with her head down, eyes glued to her cell phone or Ipad, totally unaware of her surroundings. I feel like stopping and coming face to face with her and saying "Ma'am, please put that thing down at look around you! Danger might be lurking anywhere!" But I don't, and go on my way.
Bob Wright
Bob Wright
Carrying or NOT, open or concealed. NONE OF THAT MATTERS AT ALL. You just can't walk through life like a zombie. PERIOD. Anyone thinking putting that gun on their hip is going to change that is a fool.
I once read an article from a highly respected gun guru stating that one disadvantage of crossdraw holsters is that someone could reach for it and take it away from you. WTF??
With a crossdraw, someone facing you can grab it but with a strong side holster someone can sneak up behind you and grab it. Which is the greater disadvantage?
I'll take crossdraw anyday.
With a crossdraw, someone facing you can grab it but with a strong side holster someone can sneak up behind you and grab it. Which is the greater disadvantage?
I'll take crossdraw anyday.
GunnyGene
Hawkeye
Simple solution: Carry both ways with identical guns. No law I'm aware of prevents carry of more than one. Lot's of options, including carrying a decoy blue gun on your strong side in a cheap UncleMikes.
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MHtractorguy
Blackhawk
Can you use deadly force to protect yourself, knowing that the felon just lifted a fake decoy revolver from your open holster?
GunnyGene
Hawkeye
powder smoke
Hawkeye
One must simply pay attention of their surroundings and people!
It's not rocket science! It is actually pretty easy!
Practicing situational awareness at all times is work, and its easy to get complacent. When I first started carrying concealed I was super vigilant, especially when parking in a commercial lot and walking to the building entrance, or coming out of the building and returning to me car. I was at bit crazy about where I would sit in a restaurant, often to the consternation of my wife. But over time I have found myself getting just a tad lest diligent about this and have started consciously reminding myself to be more observant everywhere. I put a sticky note on my GunVault in my dresser where I keep my EDC when at home, with the note reminding me to be situationally aware whenever I put that gun on my belt or in my pocket. So far the note is working as intended.
