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I carry either a small semi auto pistol in a pocket (No round chambered)
or I carry one of two 5) shot revolvers (all chambers loaded)
or I carry one of two 5) shot revolvers (all chambers loaded)
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Poor people, purple people, happy people, sad people - doesn't matter. If you can't figure out what sort of area you are in and whether or not you need to be more alert then you have bigger issues than whether or not your gun is loaded. Situational awareness is probably the most important thing in any threat scenario.
I can rack the slide of my Kahr P380 in my pocket. It might look a little odd but it can be done. The thing is so small most people wouldn't even notice if I did it out in the open with my hand covering it. My other guns aren't that hard to rack either. Like in the video chemist posted above. It really doesn't take that much extra effort or time. I don't think I've ever had to fumble with it.
Safe Carrying!
I can rack the slide of my Kahr P380 in my pocket.
The thing is so small most people wouldn't even notice if I did it out in the open with my hand covering it.
I like to cock my guns pointed in a safe direction and as far away from my...uhh...cock as possible.
Didn't someone one this forum lose a digit when cleaning a gun with their hand a bit too close to the business end?
The way I see it is that without one in the pipe but still with a weapon, I am still more prepared then 99% of the general population. I'm just less prepared then .5% of the population.
And of course, I will be carrying safer than if there is one in the pipe.
Say if your job requires you to carry a handgun and there is a degree of risk every time you start your shift, do you keep a round chambered with the safety on so you can get that first round off faster in case a situation does arise, or do you keep your firearm not chambered with the safety off?
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Told ya' more was comin'.
As I have stated before my choice is mine based on my level of comfort and the fact that I just really doubt I will ever be in that urgent of a situation.
Just as those that feel they must be ready for a split second gun battle at all times, I don't feel that need. That's just how I roll - and yes I have thought about it. Call me "not paranoid".
And of course, I will be carrying safer than if there is one in the pipe.
I'll try and step back from this thread as I know this topic is like Glocks vs 1911 and I've done my devil's advocate stuff for the day.