There are some aspects of life that we all strive to maintain a low-level risk of harm. When it comes to gun holsters, we must make sure to limit any level of danger in every foreseeable way. The threat may present itself to us, the holster wearers, or those individuals around us. As such, there are four questions that all holster wearers need to ask themselves when it comes to the safety of their holster.
Is There Too Much Wiggle Room?
When we holster the handgun, it should be secure and not be moving about. For the holster to fit correctly, it must meld itself to the shape of the gun. If the holster has a loose fit, there is the possibility that the weapon, when being drawn, may snag and refuse to leave the holster. The fit of your holster is imperative to the over safety it provides. When fitting your handgun, you need to take notice of the angle, which can allow a good draw while at the same time maintaining optimal security.
Is Your Holster Worn Out?
Simply put, a worn-out holster is just an accident that is waiting for the opportunity to happen. The holster cannot maintain its effectiveness if the stitching is loose or the belt loop is worn. When the belt loop becomes too frayed, any situation could quickly become a difficult one. The holster absolutely must be properly married to the belt, making it remain in the same position after each and every time it is drawn. In a nutshell, at all times maintain the overall balance of speed, retention, and safety required
Is It Moving The Gun Controls?
While the holster must fit the handgun, almost like a second skin, it is still vital to make sure that there is a relieving area for the slide lock, safety, and the magazine release. The possible danger is that when you holster your weapon, and the holster fits too tight, the safety could rub off, and an accident occurs as a result. When purchasing your holster, you must make sure that there is enough clearance for the handgun to be re-holstered without any possible problems.
Is It Being Worn And Used Safely?
Make sure to set time aside to get to know the holster, especially when it comes to how it interacts with your handgun. It is also crucial that you have the proper holster for the appropriate situation. If you use a strong side holster, yet carry it in a cross draw position, you are courting disaster. Using a holster in a manner that its design never intended can be dangerous and could also prove to, in the end, be deadly. Make sure that the holster remains in the position intended, and that is comfortable to wear. If you find you are constantly fiddling and fidgeting with your holster, it may be time to search out a replacement
Adam Lantelme
I never use leather. Only Kydex for my Glock.
John Wick
It’s Kydex for me as well except you will find my Sig there. 🙂