Posted: 10/19/2008 8:30:15 PM EDT
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does anyone use that wedge that pops out? and have you seen those new triggers that have the chrome safty on them? Anyone have any exp with them? jusy nervous around my kids, they are 5,3,2 im afraid that they might try for the trigger if they saw it, im new and nervous just got lic, yesterday thanks |
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I'm not one to use extra safeties on any of my Glocks. Make sure to get a good holster, I keep mine in a Comp-tac Pro-Undercover IWB and make sure it is with me or in sight at all times. I've had guns around all of my kids(1,2,9,12) since they were born and make sure they know that they are not toys. |
Glock vs. other firearms from a safety perspective is not statistically relevant. All firearms should be in a holster that covers the trigger guard, completely. I don't know where you took your course, but there are only three safe places for a firearm, that I was taught, in order: 1. Your safe. 2. Your holster (on your person, naturally). 3. Your hand. Anything else is not (as) safe. The #1 safety is between your ears. Teach your kids well and you should not have a problem, but don't leave firearms lying about, since your children's friends may not be as educated. Some courses say either in a safe or in your immediate control. |
Ditto. A good holster will completely cover the trigger guard and trigger. If yours does not, it's not the right holster. I know that there are some holsters from respectable manufacturers that don't do this either, so make sure you fit your gun at the store before taking it home. |
Absolutely +1. Those are crap gimmicks. Think about it: you have to break a fundamental safety rule to disengage or re-engage either one of those. They are absolute crap, in my technical opinion. Think about this: I understand your wanting to be safe around the kids, my the way, and that is as it should be. You're responsible, and that's a good thing.  But, when are the kids gonna be within reach of an exposed trigger on a loaded pistol? It's in your holster, right? Is it a decent holster that entirely covers the triggerguard (as it should be)? If so, then rest assured, you ARE safe like that. I'd say if you're worried about little ones tryin' to pull it out of your holster or somethin' like that, use a holster with an active retention device like a thumbreak. Or use a Kydex holster and make sure it's nice and tight, within reason.  I can't possibly recommend crappy gimmicks in lieu of correct safe gun-handling.
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Unlike about 95% of the people on Arfcom, I carry "Israeli" style. No round in the chamber. I do this 100% of the time and would only go to chambered carry (only with a proper holster) during a "red flag" situation. As I know that I have to rack the action during "routine" carry, it's not an issue. To put this another way, as a civilian, in a day to day, no alert status, I want to have my Glock with me, but don't necessarily expect to need it INSTANTANEOUSLY. Now if I get to my personal "alert status" I'm going to my holster and racked carry. There is enough of a "brain" difference to know that things have changed. In 11 years of CCW carry, this is what works for me. And in that 11 years there have been a few "alert status" situations. (And although there is no round in the chamber, the gun is ALWAYS treated and HANDLED as if it LOADED AND READY.) |
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I dunno, I was always taught that any gun without one in the pipe is about as useful as a rock. I feel ya on being nervous around the kids, I say keep it away from them and the ones old enough to squeeze that monster stock trigger, they need to be educated. Nothing like taking your kids out and showing them what can happen. |
+1 use a dedicated, quality holster that covers the trigger guard obey and know the 4 rules of gun handling |