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As others have said best to avoid public restrooms if you can. Of course on a long trip that is not normally possible. As soon as I started carrying (at first it was CC now normally OC) I made a very clear decision not to use a urinal. Standing facing a wall with your back exposed and your hands occupied is tempting providence. Therefore I decided that even when I pee I would do so sitting down facing towards any potential threat. Since I open carry anyway I am not concerned about someone seeing my weapon but I am concerned if they think they might have a chance taking me on because I am distracted by bodily functions. Therefore leaving my pistol in a retention holster flopping around on the floor with my pants actually makes drawing it more difficult something someone else might also notice. So my pistol always leaves the holster and cannot be seen by anyone glancing under the partition. All someone outside the stall can see are my pants my mag pouch and an empty holster around my ankles As to whether the weapon is on the toilet roll holder or in my hand they will have to guess, hopefully that uncertainty will itself be a deterrent. As to the risk of an ND! Well I draw my pistol when I get home, I keep it close by but I don't wear it on the couch, in my recliner or in bed but it travels about the house with me, I understand how it works and I never handle it in a reckless manner but you cannot let some morbid fear of an ND rule your life. Back in 1976 in Northern Ireland, I had a disagreement with my CO about how we should carry our pistols but that's another story suffice to say I ignored his instructions.