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Glockster wrote:

RedRaiderCHL wrote:I think you guys are putting to much thought into this whole "belt holster" and "shoulder holster" wording..

I believe the way that the new OC statutes are worded is to the absolute benefit of the carrier. Reason being is any holster you wear on your waist is considered a belt holster.. whether it be a Blackhawk serpa holster, a leather paddle holster, a crossbreed IWB holster, or even a drop holster (because it does have to be connected to your belt to work properly).. As for the shoulder holster provisions in the statute, I think it was put in there as well to give the carrier more freedom of choice when it comes to carrying.. For example, if you don't want to carry your full-size handgun on your basketball shorts on the way home from the gym because the combination of the paddle holster and the weapon is to heavy to sit on your waistline nicely, then you have the option to wear a shoulder holster.

I mean think about it. Under both the provisions of "belt holster" and "shoulder holster" what do they leave out? I mean if you want to be the knucklehead open carrying your piece on your ankle then I suppose they left you out but as far as im concerned every possible angle you could possible want carry openly in has been explicitly allowed for us.

just my thoughts on the matter.

I can offer one thing left out...now mind you, am not suggesting that I'd do it as OC or that anyone should, simply pointing out an example. Sticky holster - designed to fit into your pants pocket. IF someone were to use that, not so much to OC but instead a case of CC with a "just in case it exposes" during a carry, that perhaps it might have been nice to have been covered. Yes, I understand intentional display vs accidental, but that's been subject to an interpretation that could get you a ride. I look forward to OC using a belt holster for CC simply for the reason that with that I will not worry about an exposure which I know was accidental but someone else might decide to view it as otherwise. Again, just offering this one up as a "too bad" example, and know that if I have my BUG in a sticky holster that I will still have to ensure that it isn't seen, even if I had a belt holster weapon inches away and OC'ed.