Public Restroom Question

[Nighthawk]

Howdy folks ~ I just got my plastic yesterday and was reading the Wall World trip routine and it brought up a good question that I had, what to do in a public restroom. I carry a Kimber Ultra Carry .45 in a belt holster similar to the JAK holster at about 4 o'clock. The three inch barrel doesn't stick down out of the holster much and it quite comfortable. If I am in a restroom stall and lower my drawers the weapon will stay with the belt and will be in view to someone in the stall next to me. I'm sure others have similar situations and was hoping to tap into this wealth of experience and knowledge to come up with a plan on what I will do in these situations. Any feedback is appreciated.

[ProudNativeTexican]

Don't drop your pants that lower, I red somewhere to rebuckle your belt around your knees. Or do like I do and remove the holster and pistol and place in on the tp holder. I have a holster with snaps on the belt loop so it is easy to remove.

Try to prepare and do your business before leaving home.

[CodeJockey]

Well, i carry IWB at 3:00, and what I do, before i lower my pants, I turn them inside out so it's wrapped on the inside then i can lower them all the way and nobody can see it. I would think the same thing might work for you.

[Keith B]

There was a pretty good thread about this over a year ago you might want to read http://www.texasshooting.com/TexasCHL_F ... f=7&t=9367" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Lots of info there. It really for me depends on how I am carrying. In the stall, I usually try to put it on the TP holder if the surface is flat. Otherwise, will keep the pants as high as possible and up where the pistol can't be seen and is away from the stall walls.

[Nighthawk]

Thanks for the info ~ I will check out that other thread also ~ I know it's a wired question but like I said ~ it got me thinking.

[Mike1951]

It's never a good idea to remove the firearm from your person. There have been too many instances of firearms left behind in restrooms.

I really not sure if my method only works for me because I'm large, but when lowering my pants, I rotate them 90 deg to the left so that the gun folds down into my pants between my legs.

[rm9792]

I hang mine on the coat hook on the door. That way I cant leave it behind since I will see it when i open the door. I would forget it on the TP holder in a heartbeat. Lost several phones that way. I dont like leaving where it can be snatched or dropped on the floor, my IWB holsters are designed to hold it from going down my leg, not from being taken.

[Excaliber]

Howdy folks ~ I just got my plastic yesterday and was reading the Wall World trip routine and it brought up a good question that I had, what to do in a public restroom. I carry a Kimber Ultra Carry .45 in a belt holster similar to the JAK holster at about 4 o'clock. The three inch barrel doesn't stick down out of the holster much and it quite comfortable. If I am in a restroom stall and lower my drawers the weapon will stay with the belt and will be in view to someone in the stall next to me. I'm sure others have similar situations and was hoping to tap into this wealth of experience and knowledge to come up with a plan on what I will do in these situations. Any feedback is appreciated.

Rule #1: Don't place the gun on any surface where it can either fall to the floor or be left behind. (Yes, people actually do forget to take the gun from the top of the toilet tank or the paper dispenser). That means if the surface isn't attached to you, don't put your gun there.

Rule #2: Don't hang or place it anywhere out of your reach.

Rule #3: Don't hang or place it anywhere it could potentially be reached by others outside the stall (e.g., on the coat hook on the door or on the floor).

The best solution I've found is to keep your slacks and skivvies at knee level and to place the gun into the "pocket" formed by the crotch of your clothing between your legs. In that position it's in your reach, out of everyone else's, out of view for anyone who isn't looking over the top of the stall, it won't fall to the floor, and you won't forget it when you leave.

[hankintexas]

WalMart restroom? Surely you jest?

[barres]

One thing I've heard suggested (I've not tried it, myself) is to place your CCW in the "hammock" of your underwear. It will be hidden from view by anyone not in the stall with you. And, you're not going to forget it there!

[flb_78]

Pocket carry or Imodium AD and wait for the home field advantage.

[KBCraig]

Pocket carry or Imodium AD and wait for the home field advantage.

For the win!

[Nighthawk]

Thanks for all the replies ~ I don't think I'll try the public restrooms but if it's a must then I feel better prepared!!

[KRM45]

I wrap the waistband of my underwear over the top of the gun. Of course it helps to wear boxers.

[iratollah]

Safest thing is to be sure not to tap your feet, especially if you have a wide stance.