r1crusher Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Okay, I'll ask since I know others have to be thinking it. What is the point of carrying if it's not going to be chambered and ready for duty? If you think you're going to shoot yourself, then you probably should be carrying at all. If you have kids in the house, buy a cheap 3 or 4 button lock box and keep chambered it in there. Memorize the combination so you could do it in complete darkness.Mine is chambered at all times no questions asked. Bad guy rolls up and says 'Give me all your money now!' I just draw and give him two choices, walk or die. There will be no, 'Could you just wait one second Mr. Scum. I need to chamber my gun so I can use it to defend myself.' If you have to pull the slide to make it ready it's too late for action.Edit: Damn you Flat Fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 If you have to pull the slide to make it ready it's too late for action.Edit: Damn you Flat Fish.seriously?admittedly, I'm not the most knowledgeable person on the subject of firearms...but does it honestly take you THAT long to pull the slide as you're drawing your weapon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curby Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 you do still have your weapon in a holster in your pocket right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 I'd say chambered. At home with kids, unloaded and locked somewhere, bullets seperate.i live in the sticks with dogs. But I think i'll feel slightly nervous for a while and that it's a 1918 Remington model 51 .32 cal. I keep forgetting to pickup my license at the sheriff's office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 admittedly, I'm not the most knowledgeable person on the subject of firearms...but does it honestly take you THAT long to pull the slide as you're drawing your weapon? It does when you're as limp wristed as r1crusher... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curby Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Okay, I'll ask since I know others have to be thinking it. What is the point of carrying if it's not going to be chambered and ready for duty? If you think you're going to shoot yourself, then you probably should be carrying at all. If you have kids in the house, buy a cheap 3 or 4 button lock box and keep chambered it in there. Memorize the combination so you could do it in complete darkness.Mine is chambered at all times no questions asked. Bad guy rolls up and says 'Give me all your money now!' I just draw and give him two choices, walk or die. There will be no, 'Could you just wait one second Mr. Scum. I need to chamber my gun so I can use it to defend myself.' If you have to pull the slide to make it ready it's too late for action.Edit: Damn you Flat Fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted August 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 you do still have your weapon in a holster in your pocket right?Why bother? Holster just secures it to you, pocket is as good as a holsterIt does when you're as limp wristed as r1crusher...Ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 seriously?admittedly, I'm not the most knowledgeable person on the subject of firearms...but does it honestly take you THAT long to pull the slide as you're drawing your weapon? I can't believe you'd even ask a question like this. I will answer it anyway. No, it doesn't. But it is the difference between you getting stabbed or shot by the perp. Let me run it down for you again. You are having to use BOTH OF YOUR HANDS to work your weapon. During a confrontation you might need your off hand to defend yourself while you DRAW.I want to see you draw AND work the slide in this situation.Don't take my word for it, try it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunatik3 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 I'm always chambered. Even on my single action 1911. But I carry that way for work so it's second nature for me. Juat always remember you've got a barking dog ready to bite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunatik3 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 I can't believe you'd even ask a question like this. I will answer it anyway. No, it doesn't. But it is the difference between you getting stabbed or shot by the perp. Let me run it down for you again. You are having to use BOTH OF YOUR HANDS to work your weapon. During a confrontation you might need your off hand to defend yourself while you DRAW.I want to see you draw AND work the slide in this situation.Don't take my word for it, try it yourself.I've drilled for this over the years.IF you are in a situation where you have both hands to use. Then it is possible WITH ALOT OF PRACTICE. for this to be effective. But that's alot of IF'sLike I said, I carry chambered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 It does when you're as limp wristed as r1crusher...Funny, your girlfriend wasn't able to find anything 'limp' about me a couple nights ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted August 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 I can't believe you'd even ask a question like this. I will answer it anyway. No, it doesn't. But it is the difference between you getting stabbed or shot by the perp. Let me run it down for you again. You are having to use BOTH OF YOUR HANDS to work your weapon. During a confrontation you might need your off hand to defend yourself while you DRAW.I want to see you draw AND work the slide in this situation.Don't take my word for it, try it yourself.Our CCW instructor suggested trying to do anything while someone timed you, it's tiny compared to someone coming at you, but still.I would love to try some of the exercises he recalled though, guy with a rubber stick coming at you, draw, (chamber), aim and fire before they hit you with the stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InyaAzz Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Unchambered in public, but chambered at home... just so she knows that there are consequences for not doing the laundry.lulz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curby Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Why bother? Holster just secures it to you, pocket is as good as a holster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Funny, your girlfriend wasn't able to find anything 'limp' about me a couple nights ago.The wonders of modern medicine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InyaAzz Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 I have kids, so my gear is unchambered in the house. Besides, for home protection, IMHO a shotgun is better. Hell, just shuck the pump and everyone in the house, invited or not, has your undivided attention. And the uninvited ones usually leave with aquickness.That's a lovely sound, isn't it? Sometimes I rack my shotty at night to put myself to sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 I've drilled for this over the years.IF you are in a situation where you have both hands to use. Then it is possible WITH ALOT OF PRACTICE. for this to be effective. But that's alot of IF'sLike I said, I carry chamberedI know it can be done, and you understand my point. Take the 'IF's' out of the equation and keep it ready for duty.I'm with ya on this Luna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 That's a lovely sound, isn't it? Sometimes I rack my shotty at night to put myself to sleep.LOL, it is a nice sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Funny, your girlfriend wasn't able to find anything 'limp' about me a couple nights ago.OOOOOooooooooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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magley64 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 I can't believe you'd even ask a question like this. I will answer it anyway. No, it doesn't. But it is the difference between you getting stabbed or shot by the perp. Let me run it down for you again. You are having to use BOTH OF YOUR HANDS to work your weapon. During a confrontation you might need your off hand to defend yourself while you DRAW.I want to see you draw AND work the slide in this situation.Don't take my word for it, try it yourself.if the perp has a weapon drawn on you already, he's going to have the opportunity to shoot you before you draw, chambered or not...I'd concede a knife scenario in SOME situations... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted August 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 +1I'm reading some stuff on pocket holsters now. Other than breaking up the outline of the gun and keeping it from shifting.What reasons? Are those it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curby Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 (edited) it would be illegal for you to carry a weapon in a car without it being in a holster on your person.ORC(E) No person who has been issued a license or temporary emergency license to carry a concealed handgun under section 2923.125 or 2923.1213 of the Revised Code shall do any of the following:(1) Knowingly transport or have a loaded handgun in a motor vehicle unless one of the following applies:(a) The loaded handgun is in a holster on the person’s person.. . . . . . . . . . . . -- OR -- . . . (emphasis added)(b) The loaded handgun is in a closed case, bag, box, or other container that is in plain sight and that has a lid, a cover, or a closing mechanism with a zipper, snap, or buckle, which lid, cover, or closing mechanism must be opened for a person to gain access to the handgun.. . . . . . . . . . . . -- OR -- . . . (emphasis added)© The loaded handgun is securely encased by being stored in a closed glove compartment or vehicle console or in a case that is locked.also carrying in a pocket without a holster increases the chance of a negligent discharge as the trigger is not covered. Edited August 13, 2009 by curby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InyaAzz Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Trying to rack your piece when under stress and already having it chambered are too different animals. When it comes to your safety, I'd prefer to take the IF's out of the equation and be ready to roll. If you're worried about shooting yourself, like R1 said, you shouldn't be carrying.Go buy some dummy rounds and practice drawing if you're concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted August 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 it would be illegal for you to carry a weapon in a car without it being in a holster on your person.ORC(E) No person who has been issued a license or temporary emergency license to carry a concealed handgun under section 2923.125 or 2923.1213 of the Revised Code shall do any of the following:(1) Knowingly transport or have a loaded handgun in a motor vehicle unless one of the following applies:(a) The loaded handgun is in a holster on the person’s person.. . . . . . . . . . . . -- OR -- . . . (emphasis added)(b) The loaded handgun is in a closed case, bag, box, or other container that is in plain sight and that has a lid, a cover, or a closing mechanism with a zipper, snap, or buckle, which lid, cover, or closing mechanism must be opened for a person to gain access to the handgun.. . . . . . . . . . . . -- OR -- . . . (emphasis added)© The loaded handgun is securely encased by being stored in a closed glove compartment or vehicle console or in a case that is locked.I've read some discussions about what is considered a "holster", a few things I've read argue that a pocket meets the definition of holster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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