grip it holster

[camarowithbass]

SO i just recently baught a ruger LCP 380 and this holster:

http://ultimateconcealedcarry.com/grip-it-holster.html

how ever a buddy at work said the holster was illegal due to it being in a "case"

any input?

thanks, i dont want to carry something thats illegal

[barstoolguru]

grip that in a panic and you're going to shoot your self in the butt.

as long as the slide in not covered it's fine

[Ark03]

There's nothing illegal about it: no laws even regarding a holster that I know of - it just has to be concealed.

However, two major points of concern:
1) The main point of a holster is to render a firearm inoperable by covering the trigger while the gun is being sat on, pushed/pulled into/out of pockets or clothing, or otherwise jostled around as you carry it. I don't think the LCP even has a safety, making covering the trigger that much more important. The obvious risk being something like a piece of clothing getting caught in the trigger guard as you attempt to push the holster in your clothes, etc. I would never use a holster like that as it's not much different and only arguably safer than Mexican carry. I think it's just a matter of time before a lawsuit puts that company out of business.

2) I make it a practice to avoid talking about firearms at work. All it takes is the wrong person overhearing, and they could go to management or HR to get the company's policy changed or enforced.

[MadMonkey]

I believe some earlier, similar holsters were designated AOWs when used, but this one is considered a modified grip so it's good to go. Not my cup of tea though.... I prefer a simple holster instead.

[Ark03]

Ooh, I forgot about wallet holsters: http://www.atf.gov/firearms/guides/identification-of-nfa-firearms.html#wallet-holster
Sorry to jump in, out of my area of expertise.

I still wouldn't use it for my reasons above.

[froughty]

Interesting design...I like the concept, but worry about the unguarded trigger

[koolaid]

Interesting design...I like the concept, but worry about the unguarded trigger

Yes. Covering the trigger is the most important function of a holster. Even moreso with a pocket holster, because if you don't care if the trigger is covered, why bother with a holster.

[RPB]

Interesting design...I like the concept, but worry about the unguarded trigger

Yes. Covering the trigger is the most important function of a holster. Even moreso with a pocket holster, because if you don't care if the trigger is covered, why bother with a holster.

Put duct tape over the trigger hole so it's a better holster ... or ... just get a decent pocket holster which covers the trigger like they should do, instead.