Why NRA Rule #2 may be CHL People's Rule #1

[Greybeard]

Just now beginning to get over the learning curve of some new software - which is often ruff for some geezers! This one may draw some differing opinions, but hopefully not as volatile as the last one when I mentioned the words OC. Some of us have greater priorities. http://dentoncountysports.com/1/post/20 ... ule-1.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"Placing the loaded handgun inside the holster while pointed in the safest direction, then putting the holster into the desired position greatly reduces any chance of a finger or a piece of clothing getting inside the trigger guard. The same principle is applicable with pocket holsters."

[nightmare]

Speed can be important when drawing but there's few if any times where speed re-holstering is important.

[Pawpaw]

"Placing the loaded handgun inside the holster while pointed in the safest direction, then putting the holster into the desired position greatly reduces any chance of a finger or a piece of clothing getting inside the trigger guard. The same principle is applicable with pocket holsters."

I've tried that and it just doesn't work for me.

I've devised my own method that ensures the weapon cannot fire while I holster it, but i've only used it with 1911s and crunchentickers.

[Greybeard]

Nightmare, I feel the same way about decocking. Very few times that has to be done in a hurry. So for students who have to shift their grip to do it, I have no problem letting them to do it with the other hand.

Yep Pawpaw, same here. After going to the gym yesterday, I reholsterd a j-frame at 4:00 without using the method described.

The overall intent of the post is to keep people thinking, especially about the first 2 rules - in the midst of what may be "trade offs". The ones that worry me the most are those who may decide to ditch an LCP or Bodyguard .380 (with a thumb safety) in favor of the new Glock 42. Then continue with their favored "belly carry" while repeatedly stuffing it into a soft holster.