Posted: 5/13/2024 3:09:07 PM EDT
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There has been some talk online about the need to stay threat-oriented when reholstering your weapon. And as true as that can be for police officers and others in that line of work. The same does not apply to civilian concealed carry. Police and the like are overt when they carry so everyone knows. The kicker comes from the fact that they oftentimes need to transition to less lethal options while still engaged with a suspect. Going for handcuffs, tazer, etc. so taking their attention off a suspect creates a window of vulnerability that they can't afford. The issue with normal EDC is trying to apply the same logic. Reholstering is the most dangerous part of the whole process and is where people get hurt most often. Almost all people don't carry less lethal to transition to. You draw if you need to till the threat has subsided no more no less. Lastly, no one has ever won a gunfight by being the first to reholster. So take your time at the range and reholster your gun safely. |
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I’ve often thought the same. I’ve seen guys criticize concealed carry holsters because they close after the gun is drawn, and can be difficult to re-holster. I saw one person talking about how unsafe it was for the same reason you just posted. (Having to take eyes off the threat) I was thinking, “in what scenario am I going to be re-holstering while there is still a threat? If taking my eyes off the bad guy for a split second is that dangerous, that I shouldn’t be putting my gun away anyway.” |
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I think differently. Re-holstering is not the least bit dangerous if you prepare ahead of time by wearing the proper clothing, the right equipment and have enough training. It just takes attention to detail BEFORE you put the gun on and practice. It is muscle memory like everything else. Civilians / cops doesn't matter, nobody will ever have perfect situational awareness and should be aware of potential threats or threats that don't immediately look like threats. Just because you stop shooting doesn't mean the shooting is over or there are no more threats. After just experiencing a lethal force encounter, you need to assume a retention stance, open up your field of vision and when that is over and no possible threats are seen take the last step and holster your weapon while maintaining vigilance by keeping your eyes on the situation. You should have enough training and confidence to holster your weapon without taking your eyes off of the surrounding situation because if you just used your weapon there is a good chance you need both your hands to pick up your kid(s) and leave or render medical aid to a victim of violent crime or holster so you don't get shot by responding police or another bystander. Train until you can do that effectively so it is second nature and then train some more and it doesn't cost anything and you can do it at home. |
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