CHL holder killed by police in Las Vegas at a Costco
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As I was stepping into my SmartCarry groin holster today to go to work, the thought came to me that a major part of what we've been discussing on this thread is fear of our gun being exposed. Well, a groin holster like the SmartCarry goes a long way to keeping what needs to be concealed...concealed.
I much prefer to use my IWB holster. I use it whenever I'm not going to the office. It's easier to get to the gun and more comfortable. But I'm much more conscious of risk of exposure with the IWB.
I absolutely cannot risk exposure at the office. It's not because it's against the rules. It's because I don't want the issue to come up at all. So I put up with the slight discomfort of having my XD40 stuck down in the front of my pants. But it hides the gun so well, no one will ever ask that infamous question, "Is that a gun in your pocket.
I much prefer to use my IWB holster. I use it whenever I'm not going to the office. It's easier to get to the gun and more comfortable. But I'm much more conscious of risk of exposure with the IWB.
I absolutely cannot risk exposure at the office. It's not because it's against the rules. It's because I don't want the issue to come up at all. So I put up with the slight discomfort of having my XD40 stuck down in the front of my pants. But it hides the gun so well, no one will ever ask that infamous question, "Is that a gun in your pocket.
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IMHO, a holster shirt would be more comfortable than the groin holster. Ouch!
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If you shift smartcarry to your left a bit, it would be like carrying in your pocket. You can access from the zipper too, workable and it takes 3-4 sec.
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I have tried, not a holster shirt, but a chest harness holster that put the XD40 under my left arm pit. Since I'm on the slim side and a smaller framed guy (5'10", 160#), the butt tended to stick out a little no matter what I did. I suspect a holster shirt would also. But larger framed men likely do quite well with it, I suppose.mctowalot wrote:IMHO, a holster shirt would be more comfortable than the groin holster. Ouch!
However, I do not find the smartcarry all that uncomfy...shifted to the left (like Beiruty says) so the end of the butt is even with the zipper it's not in the way of anything important and I can use a urinal just fine. It's just not as comfy or accessible as my IWB.
Beiruty, were you talking about drawing the gun through your zipper? Must be a small gun.
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PX4 Sub compact. I can draw it from the zipper. If I still remember correctly my wife timed me with my P30 accessing and drawing from the zipper in 3-4 sec till dry fire is executed.austin-tatious wrote:mctowalot wrote: Beiruty, were you talking about drawing the gun through your zipper? Must be a small gun.
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Interesting op-ed in the Las Vegas Review Journal yesterday. It seems more and more people are questioning LVMPD policies and procedures after multiple deaths.
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Hmmm? Given the vast tourism traffic to and from Las Vegas relative to the static population, the odds of a LEO shooting a tourist whose survivors have to get back home are quite a bit higher than the same LEO shooting a resident whose survivors remain in Vegas to pursue the event. That is assuming that the LEO feels the need to shoot somebody?baldeagle wrote:Interesting op-ed in the Las Vegas Review Journal yesterday. It seems more and more people are questioning LVMPD policies and procedures after multiple deaths.
Oh well, "...what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas". I ain't gonna' be happenin' in Vegas.
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That doesnt sound good, but I have never dealt with a coroners inquest before. Can anyone tell me if that is out of the ordinary? Good? Bad?A scheduled coroner's inquest has been delayed indefinitely
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I am anxiously awaiting the release of 911 tapes & being able to know what was on the survilance video. With the inquest being put off til who knows when, the real truth may never be available for the public. Clearly something needs to shake up the LVPD.
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Like fish, the longer it sits the stinkier it gets. This is smelling bad! I won't be going to Las Vegas.seniorshooteress wrote:I am anxiously awaiting the release of 911 tapes & being able to know what was on the survilance video. With the inquest being put off til who knows when, the real truth may never be available for the public. Clearly something needs to shake up the LVPD.
Jesus said, "And the one who has no sword must sell his cloak and buy one." (Luke 22:36 NET) Also, Jesus said, "When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own homestead, his possessions are undisturbed"(Luke 11:21 NAS)
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Based on the avatar you have chosen, I was thinking you probably wouldn't be going to Vegas anyway.TXlaw1 wrote:Like fish, the longer it sits the stinkier it gets. This is smelling bad! I won't be going to Las Vegas.seniorshooteress wrote:I am anxiously awaiting the release of 911 tapes & being able to know what was on the survilance video. With the inquest being put off til who knows when, the real truth may never be available for the public. Clearly something needs to shake up the LVPD.
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Latest news report with Erik Scott's attorney.
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He asks for any witnesses to come forward who saw Erik Scott acting unusual at the Costco. At this point he hasn't been able to interview anyone who saw Erik acting unusual.
He also wants to know where all the merchandise is that Erik supposedly destroyed as no one has been able to produce it to this point.
He mainly wants the video of the shooting.
He repeats the statement that Erik was shot five time in the back while he was face down on the pavement. He said that the first shot put him on his knees, and the second put him on the ground. I must assume this information is from his interview with Erik's girlfriend.
It was his first time at Costco, he had only paid for his membership card that morning.
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He asks for any witnesses to come forward who saw Erik Scott acting unusual at the Costco. At this point he hasn't been able to interview anyone who saw Erik acting unusual.
He also wants to know where all the merchandise is that Erik supposedly destroyed as no one has been able to produce it to this point.
He mainly wants the video of the shooting.
He repeats the statement that Erik was shot five time in the back while he was face down on the pavement. He said that the first shot put him on his knees, and the second put him on the ground. I must assume this information is from his interview with Erik's girlfriend.
It was his first time at Costco, he had only paid for his membership card that morning.
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I still can't think about this whole fiasco without that emptiness in my gut feeling.
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If that's true did he buy something and leave later to come back with the return or is the return story bull?philip964 wrote:Latest news report with Erik Scott's attorney.
It was his first time at Costco, he had only paid for his membership card that morning.
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Candle light vigil for Erik Scott August 10th outside the Costco store. Hopefully lots of news media will be there and talk with people.
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