I did miss that , but maybe that's why he doesn't carry with a round in the chamber. If that's the case then that's a wise choice.Schleprock wrote:Maybe I missed any condemnation of this statement in one of the previous posts, but I think the issue of safety (or a lack of an external safety) with carrying a loaded, chambered weapon with "other stuff" is ill advised at the very least.Awslater wrote: It's seriously a hassle to carry a Glock 22 inside of a CCW bag filled with other stuff.
Beyond that potential problem, the discussion to carry chambered or not could go on ad naseum, but the matter of safe gun handling trumps, IMO,the OP's method of carry.
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- Sun Jan 27, 2013 8:41 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
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- Sun Jan 27, 2013 6:39 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
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Taking the class is a good idea. Tell us what city you are in and we can probably recommend a good instructor or three.
I haven't had anyone try to pick a fight with me for over 20 years and my Rottweiler convinced him it wouldn't be in his best interest. I haven't been in a fight for over 25 years. That was before the Rottie. I'm getting up there now and the last thing I want is a hand to hand fight. What are you doing to upset these folks that makes them want to fight you? Figuring that out and doing what you can to change that behavior might solve many of your problems.
I haven't had anyone try to pick a fight with me for over 20 years and my Rottweiler convinced him it wouldn't be in his best interest. I haven't been in a fight for over 25 years. That was before the Rottie. I'm getting up there now and the last thing I want is a hand to hand fight. What are you doing to upset these folks that makes them want to fight you? Figuring that out and doing what you can to change that behavior might solve many of your problems.
- Sun Jan 27, 2013 3:29 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Qualify for CHL? Do I need it?
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There are many around here that began by carrying without a round chambered. I did, but soon realized that I was handicapping myself. I won't always have that one or two seconds to save my or my family's lives. You might also come to that conclusion some day. I can't find it at the moment, but there is a youtube video, or 50, that demonstrates what can be done to you in that one or two seconds while you re trying to get your gun and chamber a round.Awslater wrote:Yes, I am one of those doesn't feel the need to have a round in the chamber when I carry. I've lived 31 years without having to shoot someone and will hopefully live the rest of my life without having to do so. I just want my weapon near, semi-ready to go, just in case. Keep in mind I'm proficient with all the weapons I train with. Racking the slide to load the chamber and reloading the magazine for me only takes fractions of a second. Also I feel that your ability to sense danger before it strikes is your best defense. If someone already has a gun drawn on you it's best to not reach for your weapon if you value your life. By that time it's too late anyways! Although I do keep a round in the chamber when I pick up money. Other than that it's not loaded 90% of the time. And plus my groupings with the G22 speaks much confidence for myself even at a distance! So I don't understand why some hate on me for the way I choose to carry my weapon. I'm not a police officer and as far as I know nobody has a hit out on me? lol. I honestly feel safe enough not having it loaded the majority of the time.