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shootthesheet wrote:Never feel exposed. No more than I do with a long gun as my only protection. I wonder if there are people that feel exposed when hunting because a criminal will know they are armed? Isn't that the same thing? I would think people would feel less vunurabe when open carrying because they can get to the weapon quicker.

It can be better for a criminal to not know someone is armed. In other circumstances the sight of the weapon will deter criminals. It is like trying to choose the right carry ammo, for me. Nothing is perfect so I make an informed decision and am aware of the possabilities.

The hunting comparison is not valid unless you live out in the boonies.

9mmGuy wrote:hey TxI whats this level of holster you speak of??

A level 1 holster has at least one active level of retention, such as a thumb strap, or like the Blackhawk Serpa with the button on the holster that must be depressed to release the handgun.

A Level 2 holster has two types of retention. Typical is one with a thumb snap AND a required cant or twist of the handgun to release the weapon.

A Level 3 has 3 levels of retention. A common type has two snaps, like a thumb and finger snap, and a cant or twist of the firearm required to release it.

Blackhawk is incorrectly labeling their Serpa as a level 2 and the Serpa Auto Lock as a level 3. They are actually one level less.

A holster that only retains the weapon by tension is NOT a level 1 holster.

Examples of level 1 holsters;






Example of Level 2; It looks like a 1, but in addition to the rotating hood some type of twist or cant is required.



Level 3, the snap on the body of the holster is a dummy. There is a thumb snap and another snap, and a cant is required.

Mr. Fuller, tactical considerations aside, you are a good man and good stewert.

The only time I open carry is at the range. As a cop, I open carried daily. Then I wore a level 3 holster and was trainied in retention.

I still prefer at least a level 1 holster.