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GOING TO THE RESTROOM
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 3:50 pm
by ricor
I usually wear my pants at my belly button, I am a round guy. With all the stuff in and around my jeans (extra mag, knife, wallet, commander sized 1911, holster), it becomes difficult to hold my pants up and stand at a urinal. Also when sitting down and "thinking", are you concerned about someone seeing you weapon. R
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 4:27 pm
by ricor
Russell it's the big overhang that gets in the way. My belts good, its just the weight.
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 4:34 pm
by grandpatim
If possible I always go into a stall whether I sit or stand. Then I put my weapon on the toilet paper dispencer or if it has a tank and cover it with toilet paper. If the stalls are full I wait outside until it clears out a little. If the dispencer is round or the top slopes I try to hold my pants the best way I can.
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 4:43 pm
by jbirds1210
grandpatim wrote: Then I put my weapon on the toilet paper dispencer
That is how I handle it if I am absolutely forced into a public restroom.
If the toilet paper dispenser will not accomodate a gun.....you could remove your belt and hang it with holster from a coat hook on the back of the stall door or place the belt around the toilet paper dispenser.
Have your mag pouch with hand sanitizer ready for action!
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 5:53 pm
by CHLSteve
I was thinking about this just yesterday. I try to avoid public restrooms at all cost, but sometimes, you just can't fight it.
You guys don't leave your guns on the sink area, ready for you when you get back from the stall? I'd hate to get my gun all messy or something.
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 5:55 pm
by bpet
I don't often wear suspenders but when I do (hunting with lots of stuff on my belt), they work to hold up my trousers even when the belt is undone.
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:19 pm
by razoraggie
Does the quote from your parents a few decades ago ring a bell?
"Does any one have to go potty before we leave? Go now; it's your last chance for a while."
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 8:16 pm
by gregthehand
Just unbutton your fly. That's what I do.
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:07 pm
by troglodyte
First use a stall. You are at a terrible tactical disadvantage at a urinal.
To take a leak, assuming the fly option won't work, hanging the belt on the door hook or over your shoulder is about the best bet. Setting your firearm on the tank or paper dispenser is begging for you to forget it. Not as likely to forget your belt.
As for staying awhile and contemplating the bigger issues in life, as you drop your pants take your skivies down with them. Flip the top part of your drawers over the top of your firearm. The elastic will hold it in place.
Take care of your business, stand up, pull everything up together.
Alternatively, unholster your firearm and set it in the hammock your drawers form.
Stalls are much preferred. It is a little harder to get to you, you are out of immediate view, and you have the ability to bar the door if needed.
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 10:59 am
by Abraham
Jeez, I wonder how have become engrossed in thought, finish their business and walk off leaving their pistol behind?
I would never put mine on any dispenser - I'm one of those subject to forgetting.
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 1:03 pm
by Big Calhoun
I tend to suck in the gut a little and just undo my fly -- jeans have zippers, some of my slacks have a button and zipper...pain in the rear. When using a stall, I'll remove my holster and weapon and place it on the towel dispenser. If I lay off the wine and scotch, it's not so bad.
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 1:21 pm
by Operators Edge
troglodyte wrote:First use a stall. You are at a terrible tactical disadvantage at a urinal.
To take a leak, assuming the fly option won't work, hanging the belt on the door hook or over your shoulder is about the best bet. Setting your firearm on the tank or paper dispenser is begging for you to forget it. Not as likely to forget your belt.
As for staying awhile and contemplating the bigger issues in life, as you drop your pants take your skivies down with them. Flip the top part of your drawers over the top of your firearm. The elastic will hold it in place.
Take care of your business, stand up, pull everything up together.
Alternatively, unholster your firearm and set it in the hammock your
drawers form.
Stalls are much preferred. It is a little harder to get to you, you are out of immediate view, and you have the ability to bar the door if needed.
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 1:21 pm
by HighVelocity
I will not use a public restroom unless I am bordering on critical mass. Any weapon handling in a public place is risky. We're only human. We drop stuff. If I am 10-15 minutes from the house, I will go home to take care of business.
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 5:43 pm
by troglodyte
Operators Edge wrote:troglodyte wrote:First use a stall. You are at a terrible tactical disadvantage at a urinal.
To take a leak, assuming the fly option won't work, hanging the belt on the door hook or over your shoulder is about the best bet. Setting your firearm on the tank or paper dispenser is begging for you to forget it. Not as likely to forget your belt.
As for staying awhile and contemplating the bigger issues in life, as you drop your pants take your skivies down with them. Flip the top part of your drawers over the top of your firearm. The elastic will hold it in place.
Take care of your business, stand up, pull everything up together.
Alternatively, unholster your firearm and set it in the hammock your
drawers form.
Stalls are much preferred. It is a little harder to get to you, you are out of immediate view, and you have the ability to bar the door if needed.
Did I miss something?