Re: The definition of shoulder or belt holster...
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2015 5:14 pm
what if it's worn on a garter belt? 

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Let me know how that one goes.suthdj wrote:what if it's worn on a garter belt?
Then it is probably concealed and the holster requirement doesn't apply!!!suthdj wrote:what if it's worn on a garter belt?
gljjt wrote:Then it is probably concealed and the holster requirement doesn't apply!!!suthdj wrote:what if it's worn on a garter belt?
I see some people attach their iPods/Phones/etc. to their forearm or upperarm when listening to music at the gym... maybe a phone on one arm and a handgun on the other for good measure?Jumping Frog wrote:Yeah, but let's stay grounded in reality. In the real world, who attaches a belt holster to their forearm anyway?casp625 wrote:But does the law state that the belt or shoulder holster must be affixed to said belt or shoulders? Otherwise, I could have it in belt holster being strapped to my forearm, chest, leg, etc.
Most of us don't live in a combat zone yet. No need to run around looking like soldiers.AJSully421 wrote:Shoulder holster is fairly self-explanatory... but what about the guy who wants to wear a tac vest with an OC holster clipped on the front molle loops?
How about a dropleg that is properly worn high on the thigh... it has a strap that attaches to the belt... does that count?
I don't know about you, I would try either of these two in Hutto, San Angelo, Aubrey, or Dumas... but not in Houston, San Antonio, Austin, or Dallas.
jmra wrote:Most of us don't live in a combat zone yet. No need to run around looking like soldiers.AJSully421 wrote:Shoulder holster is fairly self-explanatory... but what about the guy who wants to wear a tac vest with an OC holster clipped on the front molle loops?
How about a dropleg that is properly worn high on the thigh... it has a strap that attaches to the belt... does that count?
I don't know about you, I would try either of these two in Hutto, San Angelo, Aubrey, or Dumas... but not in Houston, San Antonio, Austin, or Dallas.
Exactly!jmra wrote:Most of us don't live in a combat zone yet. No need to run around looking like soldiers.AJSully421 wrote:Shoulder holster is fairly self-explanatory... but what about the guy who wants to wear a tac vest with an OC holster clipped on the front molle loops?
How about a dropleg that is properly worn high on the thigh... it has a strap that attaches to the belt... does that count?
I don't know about you, I would try either of these two in Hutto, San Angelo, Aubrey, or Dumas... but not in Houston, San Antonio, Austin, or Dallas.
Don't have to play. Been there, done that. I'm still getting used to how civilians live. My wife has been and continues to be my greatest asset in returning to civilization.mojo84 wrote:jmra wrote:Most of us don't live in a combat zone yet. No need to run around looking like soldiers.AJSully421 wrote:Shoulder holster is fairly self-explanatory... but what about the guy who wants to wear a tac vest with an OC holster clipped on the front molle loops?
How about a dropleg that is properly worn high on the thigh... it has a strap that attaches to the belt... does that count?
I don't know about you, I would try either of these two in Hutto, San Angelo, Aubrey, or Dumas... but not in Houston, San Antonio, Austin, or Dallas.Playing army or cop is not of interest to me.
Prior to this past weekend, I would have argued based on nothing more than WAGing that the law would state that said holster had to be on one's person, and that paddle holsters would probably be "grandfathered" in. But the person I spend the past weekend with is a CHL instructor who has stayed on top of the proceedings, and he says that the way the law is worded, there is no requirement for the holster to be on your person, and that therefore, after 1/1/16, a pistol in plain view on the passenger seat of your vehicle, but holstered IN a shoulder holster (for instance), would be perfectly legal for a CHL holder. But he ALSO said that he is waiting to hear from DPS for official confirmation of how this is to be enforced.casp625 wrote:But does the law state that the belt or shoulder holster must be affixed to said belt or shoulders? Otherwise, I could have it in belt holster being strapped to my forearm, chest, leg, etc.