Your Gun Falls Out Of The Holster In Public (Now What?!)

[@oldguy3378]

1. Pick it up before someone else does. 2. Leave the scene of embarrassment ASAP. 3. Change your carry method, carry gun, and/or holster.

[@furonwarrior]

This ^

[@jsims1617]

Or, just squeeze off a few rounds to make sure it still works good, and tell folks around you that next time you'll just carry your AR 15 with a trusty shoulder strap instead.

[@user-kv3ut6pv4b]

This happened to me twice, very lucky. First time in a Walmart restroom an when I was walking downstairs at home. It was my gun belt, but my fault. Up graded my gun belt game big time after that

[@keeslover777]

My question is what if *they* won't let you leave? What do you do if the customers detain you while they wait for the police to show up and *DEMAND* you hand your gun over?

[@furonwarrior]

@@user-kv3ut6pv4b Meanwhile I have been using a $7 Walmart belt for over a year without a problem. Lol

[@panpiper]

If it actually drops out of your holster, the first thing is to be terribly embarrassed about the fact that you failed to equip yourself with a proper holster. Guns do not just 'drop out' of a proper holster.

[@jrbailey3208]

Yeah......like the Old Man used to say "Ya duhz with what ya haz, but if you don't have, you duzn't!........eg, Poor People do with 'what they have', ie, Hi-Points, SCCY, Jemenez, et al. Believe it or not, many people have to WALK to work, WALK to the grocery store, and WALK pretty much everywhere they go, because even in big cities, Bus Lines run on the Main Lines most of the time, where many businesses do NOT operate, and grocery stores do not exist. Rural folks don't even have anywhere near the transport opportunities Big City People do......walking is a way of life for poor folks. Try thinking OUTSIDE the 'box' will you? Cheers from the Oil Patch in Central WY

[@W93h3753mwesley]

@@jrbailey3208 poor people can't afford holsters? People that walk can't buy a $25 holster?

[@jrbailey3208]

@@W93h3753mwesley Poor people who own sidearms, or long arms for that matter, usually go to 2nd hand stores, or to pawn shops to find used holsters. Uncle Mike's Plain Jane, NON-Form Fit 'generic' holsters from Wally World MIGHT fit and be had for $25, but THOSE holsters are what arrogant swine like the guy who presents at 'Active Self Protection' commonly refer to as 'Junk', and many other arrogant jerks with Channels, and many at Shooting 'Clubs' across the country have the SAME opinions! Form Fitting 'quality' holsters start at about $65 and quickly work their way up, with Shoulder Holsters going in the $200-$400 range. You might be able to pick one up 'on sale' for about $150-$175, but even those are WELL OUTSIDE what I can afford, and what most poor people can afford! I had to sell a BUNCH of my remaining exotic/hard woods, other personal items, to be able to afford my Taurus G3C pistol, and I picked up BOTH my holsters for it at a Gun Show; USED but still in decent enough shape to use; one is a leather Pocket Holster (which I use the most), and the other which will start getting used again since Winter has once again arrived, a Thin Strap 'old school' Galco Shoulder Holster, with a Double Mag Carrier as the Counter Balance. These days, the ONLY time I wear pants is when I'm blessed with a job, which requires 'business casual' pants. Otherwise, I wear Bib Overalls, because of my serious diverticulitis; which a belt exacerbates to no end; when I'm wearing pants, I use the Pocket Holster; works great! But with Winter, 95% of the time, I'll be using the Shoulder Holster. I'd prefer the more modern Wide Strap style, so that the weight is more evenly distributed on my shoulders (I have 3 compressions in my neck, so I can no longer carry my all steel former EDC, too much weight with my Double Mag Carrier combined.), but this old Galco gets the job done. I paid $5 for the Pocket Holster and $20 for the old Galco.....it was NOT designed for the Taurus G3C, but it fits, so I'm good to go. But finding the 'correct' holster used is a difficult proposition. I own 3 guns: my CZ85 which I need to sell because I need the money for bills and ammo (for a rifle that it took me 4.5 years to save up for, but I don't have a single round for it; can't find any locally, and ordering 'online', which I'll have to do, requires MORE money than I can afford; so the CZ goes 'down the road' despite my NOT wanting to sell it!), my AK 74, and my Taurus (which will do 'double duty' as Home Defense and EDC). Right now, most of my money goes into just Bills; lights, nat. gas, water/sewer/garbage, cell phone, internet connection, insurance, and because I live in WY, my GAS TANK! Go Brandon! Selling my CZ is the ONLY way I can get ammo to even sight my rifle in (never shot it, have had it since May), and have enough to fill the few mags I have for it. So, bottom line, YES, MOST poor people carry the type of guns many people these days would NOT carry, unless under duress for some reason. Yes, I've carried Hi-Point as well and like them, but WAY TOO HEAVY for me these days as well. I hope this helps you better understand the Sitch many people are in during the Biden Era...

[@W93h3753mwesley]

@@jrbailey3208 I also have a Taurus Gx4. Harry's singleton holster around $65-80. Yeah Biden has goofed everything up. I've lost so much on my 401k that I've been building up .

[@jrbailey3208]

@@W93h3753mwesley How do you like your GX4? Which model do you have, and have you ever shot a G3C for comparison's sake? Thanks....and yeah, 'quality holster's run at least $65, which for people like me these days, is a LOT of money!

[@ParaNoid816]

Happened to me once. But I caught it sliding down my pant leg. Had to tell the convenience store clerk that my holster broke and she shouldn't be threatened as I fix my situation. She was cool about it.

[@ian5780]

Your junk survived the situation? Nice!

[@LK-bz9sk]

That happened to Plax but he didnt have a holster that broke and was in a nightclub.

[@michaelboyle9512]

I bet she was laughing like hell inside

[@drewjames2237]

Im threatened by your gun what is f it misgenders me?

[@nonyabiz9487]

Back when I had a big fat gut i stood up from a domino table and my belly threw my revolver out on the table... I just picked it up and told everyone game over! Everyone laughed.... No one cares! Everyones got guns dudes... Even the criminals that cant carry guns got guns. Guns on guns bro! The most important lesson here is to maintain your fatness and live a healthy life.

[@deanhockenberry9268]

I’ve only seen this happen once in my life thank God. During a church service a pastor sitting in front of me had his fall out of his jacket and land in the aisle. He wasn’t aware it had happened until I picked it up and gave it back to him.

[@Steve-O_462]

That is Exactly Why we All need to: 1. Keep the weapon On the body -not "free floating" (as I call weapons that are (a) hanging loosely in a pocket of clothing; whether it be a coat or back pocket. And (b) Not in contact with it actually Touching the body -you know, through a shirt or pants. 2. Not Secured with a holster. I'll never forget my personal experience: I went on a quick trip to the grocery store for the wife, and grabbed her edc (Glock 36 I believe), and headed out -not realizing I didn't have the appropriate holster! 🥴 Well, I stuck it on the Dash magnet for the drive; but when I arrived at the store, I realized that I didn't have a Safe way to carry it while inside, and leaving it in the vehicle want an option, so I put it in my back pocket... My gawd was I a nervous wreck for that entire mission. I couldn't feel anything but the weight, and barely at that! My lesson out of that? Always make damn sure I didn't leave the front door without being Fully 'Dressed!' Which is what I consider as being appropriately prepared: Weapon. Spare Mag, and HOLSTER! I can only imagine how that man felt when you handed him his weapon, and he didn't even know he'd lost it! 🤯🤯🤯

[@Shadow__133]

Happens to me all the time, just not in public, but maybe in view of the public (if someone is passing by the sidewalk). I keep a small lcp max on a kydex holster while on my backyard, and I had it slide from my pocket a few times. Holster kept it secure, but still pretty embarrassing as the "clunk" is much louder than a phone or wallet falling down.

[@ScrappyXFL]

I was going to take a dump and my spare mag fell out of my pocket. Slid right into a guy's boot in the other stall. He didn't notice till I said I dropped a mag, would you mind handing it back. The dude just handed it back under the partition, no problem. I'm so blessed to be living around sensible people. 😂 For me, it's not a question of do I carry, it's how many spare mags I should carry.

[@cheese_walker]

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[@pipebomblover]

@@cheese_walker the bathroom is alive

[@FillyCheesteak]

@@cheese_walker Don’t tread on me (Read Username)

[@gunmancarl9618]

idk man when is one mag just not enough

[@ScrappyXFL]

@@gunmancarl9618 Don't know, I've never gone through a whole mag civi side. Still even after the stopping the sus, I slap a full mag in civ or otherwise. I will carry two mags going to certain parts of town, even a backup (New York reload). Running basic kit, is two spare mags, so that's 40 of .40 minimum, we can carry 3-6 spares too even with a backup. Heavy as all get out if you grab your carbine and ammo carrier. Sometimes moving to cover fast is better than more ammo. Running nightshift or special events always have a backup. Great question for people who've had to 👍 Most people don't have to go on patrol and insert themselves into things.

[@dynjarren5454]

Mine got caught In my car door and flipped out in a busy car wash...it hit the ground and landed on my car mats and I immediately grabbed it. Glancing around I saw a woman and her son had seen it and a worker of the place. I didn't panic but I apologized to the lady and her boy... Her response was priceless "I have a Glock in my purse darlin, didn't bother us at all" The worker just waved it off. I still decided to finish fast and go anyway

[@legendarygigolo823]

As you reholster, look them in the eye and say "You've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do you, punk?"

[@keeslover777]

@The Guns N' Glory Show its funny, though! lmao

[@davidcapps6111]

Lol that's great

[@SoCal780]

“One shot will blow your head CLEEEAAN off!”

[@John-xo3gk]

🤣

[@stevegonsolin1990]

Lol, nice!

[@ktear]

I LOVE how much you emphasize personal responsibility. I can't think of a more perfect baseline for people that carry. If everything starts with personal responsibility the rest falls into place so nicely. I carry every day all day and on the off chance that someone notices I have made a mistake. No excuses, fix the mistake and move on.

[@Brian_Gawl]

I was just about to say the same thing! Great take!

[@1stFlyingeagle]

Please tell all the other morons walking around blaming everything on everybody else but never themselves.

[@ktear]

@@1stFlyingeagle minimum 90% of our problems are self inflicted, most being unforseen consequences of our own actions but still self inflicted. In that sense we're all morons to some degree. Once we start looking internally for answers and solutions our lives start falling into place and our decision making becomes more responsible. The need to protect ourselves doesn't go away, though the chances to avoid less than optimal situations become crystal clear.

[@1stFlyingeagle]

@@ktear Thank you for the reminder. But truly live that moment by moment. Been on the path for a long while and practiced moment by moment. Namaste.

[@ktear]

@@1stFlyingeagle it's a rough road, but walking a path of enlightenment is very rewarding, no matter how much time spent there is always room for growth. Very happy to encounter another on the path. You remind me of a song by VNV Nation that I just can't get enough of. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6e4iZiXbbKLmdE

[@firstcynic92]

If you are in a location that has a sign that guns are not allowed, leave immediately after securing your gun, even if you weren't asked to do so. You don't want to even start down the rabbit hole that leads to trespassing charges.

[@travismarx2800]

The only thing that comes to mind that legally can put up signs for no guns with out verbal conformation to leave are federal/government buildings which it is illegal to carry anyways. I even leave my EDC knife in my glove box when I need to pick up my kid, since law enforcement arriving on scene is going to take anyone carrying something like that as an immediate threat if anything were to happen.

[@alessandromatteo8365]

Sorry I don't follow others signs and policies unless it's an actual law .... just because the mall put a sticker on the door does not mean I must obey it .... If the person that puts up the sticker will place themselves in harms way to save my life ...I will obey .... When I asked the SECURITY GUY at the mall if he would take a bullet for me He said no.... So that's the answer they got when they asked me to go around without my gun.... simple ....easy ... legal....

[@usernamehhhs4540]

Uh, no? Most people and owners don't really care about that.

[@that1snowyguy251]

@@alessandromatteo8365 actually you do, it basically a trespassing sign under circumstance

[@shingoku999999]

If you're saying you go to private property and ignore posted signs then you're part of the problem

[@karlvegar]

I'd add in a few words about remaining calm thoughout. If your focus is on quick removal, your are going to make a lot of sudden movements. Sudden movements can be considered threatening, more so when combined with a visible firearm. Scenario 1: The gun drops, you dive after it, snatching it from the floor, holstering it with all possible speed. Scenario 2: The gun drops, you calmly squat / take a knee next to the gun, collect it, take a quick look over to ensure it's safe, and calmly holster it. I'd guess the difference in time is single digit seconds, the difference in how threatening your appear, is massive.

[@alancranford3398]

About 20 years ago I had my concealed pistol clatter to the floor of a supermarket while I was waiting in line for checkout. My holster broke on me and I replaced it with a better one. Fortunately, I was only embarrassed. I had not intended to drop-test my pistol but was grateful that it passed the impact test on a hard floor. It wasn't supposed to happen but did. Can you make a video demonstrating how to test for holster security in concealed carry applications?

[@AldoSchmedack]

I have to ask, what kinda holster?

[@alancranford3398]

@@AldoSchmedack I don't remember the brand name but it was an inexpensive nylon inside-the-waist clip-on holster. I speculate that the belt wasn't cinched tightly enough and the plastic clip snapped.

[@wittyjoker4631]

First off dropping it and it falling out of the holster are incredibly different scenarios since one implies you've got it drawn and then let it go. Falling out of the holster is just bad prep and poor gear choice.

[@wm.riley3]

I had this very thing happen in a grocery store in Ohio, upper middle class, air force base adjacent. I had been riding my harley, so had a leather vest over my jacket. I bent over into a drink cooler to grab something and my sig 938 fell out hit the basket in my hand, my boot and went sideways away from me about 15 feet. I quickly took a few large strides and sat the basket over it, reached under the basket and reholstered it. I took my couple items to self checkout, quickly paid and got on my bike to leave. I saw pd speeding into the lot as I was pulling out of the spot. They didn't light me up, so I didn't stop. I could see them stop in my mirror at the doors I exited as I went out of sight. The holster was a leather holster clipped into the concealed carry pocket of the vest as I had been on the bike for about 12 hours that day. I did not do that again. I had never had that happen before and couldn't easily recreate the scenario when i checked at home to see what happened. The next day I went and bought a new kydex appendix carry holster and decided I'd rather have the hammer digging into my stomach when I ride than to ever have that happen again. I was informed that I could have been charged with brandishing. I assume the officers watched the security tape and decided it wasn't a big deal as there was no one else in the aisle when it happened and I promptly left. They must not have been too concerned because they sat down the road from my house regularly during their shifts, particularly when school let out, and knew who I was. I also continued to shop at that store while I lived in the area and was never questioned about it.

[@robertdrawdy3749]

Had the same gappen to me while riding... as well now I carry a G26 when out riding and have it in the inside vest pocket of my vest I daily a g19X but I had to downsize for the bike which is ok for me at least and the same thing happened with the cops as well

[@wm.riley3]

@@robertdrawdy3749 yeah, the vest pockets are handy, I definitely don't rely on the straps inside them without something to be sure it's secured. Way more comfortable than riding with it digging in my stomach or bones. Really, the G17 works better in the newer vest I have than the P938.

[@robertdrawdy3749]

@@wm.riley3 see when I ride with my vest I don't have straps on the inside pocket I just use an extended mag and use a clear chamber. I mean yeah draw and ready time suffers but it's better than nothing

[@jakechaney2565]

Happened to me once. In a apartment lobby. Chair I was sitting in broke in the back, flipped me upside down on my head and it popped out of the 4 o’clock position and bounced under a table. Looking back I think it would of stayed in place with a quality holster. I always said this would never happen to me, but I learned never say never.

[@MCtravler]

Many years ago, I was on the 2nd floor of a restaurant, wearing all my biker garb. Started walking down the stairs, and my gun jumped out of my ankle holster and tumbled all the way down to the bottom of the stairs. An elderly couple almost got hit by the gun and about fell over trying to move away from it. All I said was Oops. They remained silent. 😊

[@MemphisMark61]

I got lucky. My IWB holster didn't catch on my belt and fell out in Costco, holster and all. A quick retrieval, and there was only one other person in that aisle. I was real embarrassed for the rest of the day.

[@ericbergfield6451]

I like that you always remind us to be calm, collected & polite to others!

[@ClergetMusic]

The simple fact that someone CAN call the police because they saw your firearm is indicative of a HUGE problem with our society.

[@DeathProfessor]

Well I mean people "can" call the police for just about anything but I get what you mean. The bigger issue is the fact that police *very* often will respond to non crimes and treat them as if they were crimes. Countless first amendment audits have cops illegally demanding ID for people filming in public. A valid reason not to open carry is just not having to deal with the danger of some letfy idiot calling the cops on you panicked "this guy has a gun!" and then dealing with modern cops that are so often just as ignorant and crazy these days.

[@escapetherace1943]

@@Suspect002 you win the internet for today

[@chs9627]

Considering how much gun violence/death related incidents have gone up, people should call the cops if they see someone carrying a firearm. They have no idea who you are, if your licensed, if the weapon is legal or not. The SMARTEST thing to do is to CALL THE COPS.

[@escapetherace1943]

@@chs9627 needing any license is unconstitutional. Bless the constitutional carry states

[@ClergetMusic]

@@chs9627 not really. What has the person carrying done that’s illegal? We aren’t looking to prosecute crimes that haven’t happened yet, are we?

[@magnoid]

Makes me glad I bought the kydex form fitted holster for my exact model. That, plus appendix carry, and an Enigma, I feel pretty confident moving around.

[@michaelboyle9512]

My plan is to say "5 second rule" and safely reholster and carry on about my business unless someone starts a ruckus, and I'd rather not be a part of a ruckus.

[@randydelgado2686]

The 5 second rule is a myth dude. Please rinse the gun off before you put it in your mouth again. With soap.

[@randydelgado2686]

But seriously though, that comment was pretty funny.

[@CreditedJester2]

That is hilarious lmao

[@glasshalffull2930]

I’m a retired law enforcement officer and this happened to a plain clothed officer. The guy recovered it and immediately left the area. It was reported and several officers including myself were searching for the guy. Once located, he made the mistake of quickly reaching into his pocket to get his credentials. Now he had four officers drawing down on him. I think law enforcement would prefer if you explained you have a permit to nearby citizens and say you’ll wait outside. You screwed up, but having police look for you because they got a report of armed individual in the mall is not good.

[@clydemarshall8095]

Being armed is not indicative of illegal activity in of itself. It is not evidence of anything more than an individual exercising a constitutionally protected right.

[@shingoku999999]

Maybe dispatchers should start asking better questions to see if someone is calling just because someone has a gun or if there is a legitimate threat to public safety then, as first point of contact, educate the callers on why they're stupid

[@woswasdenni1914]

thats shows wrong protocoll and training and wrong mindset. theres a difference between someone running around with a gun and someone possessing it. with so many guns out there you can assume anybody is armed why threat differently. only because its confirmed? but you should threat unconfirmed always as confirmed. ofc it woudl be ridicolous to draw guns on anybody just for beeing there. hell even looking for the guy is wrong. somebody has a gun, allright so have 220 million people in the US. if he didnt threat anybody its pointless to even go look for the guy. its about context. and then what? charge him with something? a criminal charge has to be gross negligence or intent. the first basically wont stick if no injuries or even a shot fired. its the wrong response overall. political motivated. the right response: help 911 that guy has a gun. 911: did he threaten someone? caller: no, he lost it, pick it up and walked away 911: well then whats the issue then caller: well he has a gun 911: thats legal karen, thats legal have a nice day

[@glasshalffull2930]

@@woswasdenni1914 You’re absolutely right. Next time there’s a report of a guy with a gun at the mall food court, we’ll just ignore it. Thanks !

[@ominousentity1115]

People have guns, and other people call 911 on people with guns even when they're not a threat. Dispatchers need to ask for Clear information when possible because people tend to be stupid and overreact. If we're going to hold cops to a higher standard they need to act like it.

[@randyblackburn9765]

Exclaim “ it’s a good thing it didn’t go off , I’m almost out of bullets”!

[@robertlorimer843]

This actually made me laugh out loud!!! Oh man, good one!!!!

[@randyblackburn9765]

@@robertlorimer843 I’m only joking of course, I carry in a hard shell quality holster with a thumb break snap made specifically for the gun.

[@LK-bz9sk]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@davidcapps6111]

Lol

[@randydelgado2686]

@@randyblackburn9765 “Almost out of bullets” = “I only have 18… well 35 if you count the ones in the spare mag. And 41 if we’re counting the snubnose in the ankle holster. If we need any more than that I’ll have to break open the 1000 round brick in my backpack.”

[@menegene4129]

Best policy is maintaining positive control of your weapon at all times. Like you said, avoid the problem in the first place. Unfortunately, my setup doesn't always conform to how I move so I'm always ducking into a restroom/behind a corner to make sure everything is properly seated. Fortunately, the most embarrassing thing to happen so far is one of my mags fell out of the pouch in a parking lot. Pretty sure no one saw, I snatched it up, and I made sure to adjust the retention to the point that I have to deliberately grab it out.

[@Karistonschannel]

I have had this happen to me at work. Luckily everyone there also carries, but I was moving cables when one of my work buddies whips up the cable, pulling the gun straight out of my holster and onto hard concrete floor. Everyone saw. Everyone laughed. I picked it up, safely holstered it, and continued on with my day. Was embarrassing, like having my pants pulled down embarrassing. I was using a kydex holster from We The People with the retention really tight as well. Might invest in one with a strap on the back to prevent it from happening again.

[@benjaminlyng8269]

Given the prevalence of irrational people out there these days, “leaving the scene of embarrassmen” after securing your weapon cannot be stressed enough. Stop whatever you are doing and leave.

[@DarlingEbony]

I had this happen to me with a horrible concealed carry purse that had side zippers. I learned a few things from this. First, never use that purse again. Second, work on better on-body carry. Third, if I do purse carry (which is rare now days) have one that doesn't zipper on the side and get one where the gun in dropped down into the purse.

[@r2d141]

Very well covered. The part about apologizing and exiting is great. Keep up the good work, Kevin!

[@trevorjones7450]

This should NEVER happen. No matter what. Plain and Simple. Well done Sir.

[@drchangtorres]

It could happen.

[@jrbailey3208]

The Weather on YOUR Planet must be lovely, 365/24/7! Considering you must be the ONLY Perfect Person to have ever lived, I commend you on NEVER making incorrect decision, NEVER being susceptible to the breakage of tools, acoutremonts, and clothing.....perfect everything for the 2nd Perfect Person to ever have lived! Cheers from the Oil Patch in Central WY

[@Daves_Not_Here_Man_76]

Shouldn't happen. But it does.

[@randydelgado2686]

@@EroticOnion23 Proper safety etiquette tells us that when one is riding in a rollercoaster, one should hold one’s pistol in one’s hand until the ride comes to a complete stop.

[@Brazos50]

Your last statement says it all.Get the gun,and while you are putting it away,get the hell out of Dodge.Good video.

[@robertsims9201]

Shout out to Black Rhino Concealment for making quality holsters. Great retention for my FN509C and extra mags. Garbage man here and I carry everyday without a problem.

[@Phoenix411th]

Just pick it up and put it back in your holster

[@thomasharrington8199]

That's what I did

[@furonwarrior]

And then either buy a new holster or rethink what went wrong to avoid making further mistakes when carrying…

[@F8dg9]

And go get a new holster that doesnt have that happen

[@godwarrior3403]

Exactly. If you're legal there's nothing to worry about. Too much worry about public opinion when that should only matter if it can effect you legally.

[@thomasharrington8199]

@@F8dg9 Yup the retaining clip broke

[@PsychoticBovine]

I was carrying in a coat pocket. It fell out in a redi-med waiting room. I picked it up and just said, "oops". And put it back in my pocket. It was a Micro Desert Eagle, so a very small, very heavy pistol. And makes a good clunk when it hits tile.

[@Scottvidas]

Years ago a patent draftsman we used had a prototype handgun (from a competing patent law firm) and was carrying it in a folder through a bank lobby and dropped it. She picked it up and thankfully no one noticed but her heart rate was off the scale.

[@gripz9387]

How do you know? Lol that’s an awfully odd excuse I’m sure “she” made a mistake

[@r.f.pennington746]

Good vid. We make mistakes as EDC folks and we need to learn to say, "Lo siento." Best advice @5:45 -Don't let your ego get the best of you.

[@elijahparker7655]

I have an old style revolver, the Colt Trooper Mk iii .357MAG. I bought a custom holster from Vega Holsters. They're pretty awesome. It's an AIWB and it's held up when I'm running, clearing fence line, loading heavy building materials. It was worth $35 (including shipping)

[@hatchet400]

I don't have a holster, I bought a U.S. Military Surplus Padded Trijicon Optics Pouch from Sportsman Guide. My Glock 27 and one extra 10 round magazine fits perfectly. It fits on your belt and is impossible to fall out if catch is engaged.

[@dkhill27]

I slipped and fell up against a display and I hit the ground once in a store. And my side arm came un holstered. I quickly grabbed it and tried to holster it. Realized my holster broke upon impact. So I placed it in my pocket and left the store to get another much better holster. One that broke was a Kydex but was able to get it warrantied. I felt embarrassed but my side arm was my focus to recover it before people came around.

[@bobjames2312]

My first holster is a basic OTW holster. it has a simple retention mechanism. When I'm ready to EDC or CC, I'll surely upgrade it to a more active retention system. If your OTW holster has only "tension screws" to keep the gun in its holster, snug it beyond what is basic and comfortable to draw by about 50%. If you need to draw, you won't notice the extra retention pressure. Also, you can add a snap if its a kydex holster, its not overly difficult and I'll be doing that when I have more training

[@kimness7796]

If you're in an area that's not too gun friendly, I'd leave afterward. You could probably get a charge of disorderly conduct, menacing, etc. In certain states, I'll bet they'd revoke your CC permit. I have a saying. "It takes two minutes for the cops to come. Don't be there."

[@woswasdenni1914]

@@KiloBravo86 you probabaly await the birth of your grandchildren with the first date you just had before they show up

[@kelvincs]

It happened to me. It was kinda like the scene from "Joker" when he dropped his gun in the Children's Hospital. I reholstered my weapon, danced and sang Jimmy Durantes "Smile".

[@douglashass477]

Had a Galco shoulder holster with a model 586 s&w in it, the crappy snap let loose on Huffman in Dayton Ohio. Jumped in front of the car to retrieve the firearm which happened to be a Dayton police car. I picked it up, checked it out, put it away, nothing happened, just ditched the crappy holster and got a different style one for belt carry

[@keeslover777]

Kevin- do you have any ladies on your staff to do videos for us ladies with certain situations? EG: how to keep our gun secure as we use the restroom... How to keep our gun from stabbing into our side as we sit down in the car... Why belly band holsters aren't as good as kydex holsters... How to avoid printing.... Thanks!

[@jrbailey3208]

Nah! Why address the FASTEST GROWING SEGMENT of the Gun Owning Population across ALL racial lines, helping them to improve their opportunities and carry abilities....THAT would make sense! There's a pretty good channel called 'Feminine and Armed', and a couple others I can't remember just now.....spend an hour of searching on YT and you'll find them; worth the effort; I recommend them to women I know who are armed, or who want to become armed. Cheers from the Oil Patch in Central WY

[@SuzeofFlorida]

You can watch "She Equips Herself." I agree it would be nice if Kevin had a female on staff for their input.

[@davidtaylor195]

Had a J frame snubbie holstered in a Bianchi holster with thumb break. Holster with gun slid out of jacket pocket, did a Tinkerbelle, and landed on floor in grocery store. Scooped it up and slid in back pocket of jeans. The hammer was cracked, so gunsmith cut it down, and bought a new holster that fit tightly. No hammer, no thumbbreak. Also threaded it on my belt like it was made to do. Never any issues after that.

[@jackson7421]

In a courtroom? You’re effed. Just puts your hands up at that point

[@bshugg5283]

I had one fall out the holster while getting out my semi. That was a long drop. Thankfully it only had a couple scratches on it but that was the last time I used that holster.

[@SoCal780]

I own a semi too but I am way too nervous about different gun laws in various states (especially Illinois!) so I don’t carry in my truck.

[@bshugg5283]

@@SoCal780 I worked for a mega but had a local route in Michigan. I have a permit so just had to make it thru Illinois.

[@escapetherace1943]

at least it didn't go off so that means you DON'T carry a sig 🤣

[@bshugg5283]

@@escapetherace1943 it was 365xl

[@PaulStaggHomeFusion]

If Andre the Giant were still alive, picked me up, held me upside down, and shook me, there is still no way my gun falls out of my holster (which is not a LEO retention holster, but a simple well made kydex.)

[@jrbailey3208]

I REALLY miss seeing him in films. His role in 'The Princess Bride" was formidable and helped make the movie into what it became! Sadly, the still extant cast members are Low Life Woke anti-gun Swine! What a pity.

[@davidguymon1673]

Well, the fact that not all guns are drop safe is proof that some guns should not be carried with one in the chamber.

[@MrTassadarzo]

A gun that is not drop-safe shouldn't be used at all unless you're making a video for Demolition Ranch (I'm looking at you, Hi-Point).

[@richardkluesek4301]

Something like that happened to a friend of mine about 40 years ago. An off duty Officer, my friend was strolling across Grand Central Station in NYC to meet a traveler when his ankle holstered J frame slipped off and fell to the floor sliding a few feet in front of him. He tackled it and put it under his coat before anyone indicated it was noticed. The velcro fastener was only a couple of inches which was insufficient to secure the rig unless the wearer was very slightly statured with thin ankles and in the winter heavy socks or boots make the physique bulkier.

[@Mikeg_-hc7hv]

Just a couple of weeks ago a guy dropped his gun at a high school football game in highlands ranch. Somehow he had a negligent discharge as well. Lost his ccw and facing charges. Make sure you have every good retention on your holsters people!

[@anchia7]

Shouldn’t be carrying at a high school, high school event, or sporting event in the first place. His fault 100%.

[@bobnikkels]

Why was he carrying at a school here where I live that's a big no no

[@usernamehhhs4540]

@@anchia7 What. Why wouldn't he? Are you a bootlicker?

[@usernamehhhs4540]

Link me to an article.

[@marshred]

In our town, "hey buddy, you dropped your p-shooter." Oh, Thanks!

[@ChristianConstitutionalist3192]

I Know Someone This Happened To. We Were At The Shooting Range In The Lobby When Her Gun Fell Out Of Her Holster. Nothing Happened And They Let Us Shoot. After We Got Done Shooting We Went To The Store And I Got Her A New Holster; That Was A Few Months Ago. I Got Her Another Holster This Past Wednesday, And Plan On Getting Her A Custom Made Holster Next Payday Or The Payday After.

[@godwarrior3403]

If she hasn't shown interest, she isn't interested. Don't waste the money.

[@ChristianConstitutionalist3192]

@@godwarrior3403 She's Been Looking For A Good Holster. The Holster She Got For Her Gun Was Terrible For Her Gun. The Holster I Got Her For Her Gun A Few Months Ago Was Uncomfortable To Her. I Promised Her That I Would Get Her A Custom Made Holster.

[@censorship_sucks]

@@ChristianConstitutionalist3192 one thing that seems to be common amongst people, that's newish to carrying, is a drawer full of holsters lol. Myself and just about everyone I know has a collection of holsters from when we first got into it.

[@iCANT_BELIEVE_YOU_SAID_THAT]

*Sig P320:* "You drop me I go bang."

[@va.6819]

Thanks for help us to be responsible and to care.

[@dougadams9419]

You have a BAD holster if your gun falls out! Strap or trigger release retention holster.

[@tren380]

It can happen even with a “good” holster. Nothing is 100% fool proof.

[@scrider5493]

Very good info. Stuff can happen, even if you have taken reasonable steps to Not have it happen. Good advice.

[@vxy357]

Always get a holster from a reputable dealer. Stay away from the cheap generic holsters. Be ready to spend money for a good holster.

[@Greenjeans2020]

I adjust my Legacy holster for my Sig P365XL, fully loaded, until the gun does not fall out when turned upside down. Of course it must be done safely. I also carry OWB on my strong side as this is how I use it for the many years I've been shooting USPSA.

[@robertlorimer843]

Great topic!! Thanks for the video!!

[@3gunshooter60]

I had my spare magazine holder come apart and fall on the floor while leaving the theater once. That was a bit awkward 😳. Never had a gun fall out, ever.

[@insightfulfellow4975]

When I first started carrying my glock. It would flip and fall out of my holster when I loosened my belt in a bathroom. I am sure others have made the same mistake. Keep your calm and don't scream. Usual no one will notice if it falls in a bathroom provided you pick it up. I learned to hold my holster while I relieved myself. The point is if you make a mistake. Don't make a second mistake of appearing as a threat when you pick it up. Keep the lowest profile if your mistake is noticed your actions should reflect that you are clumsy and embarrassed at your mistake. He is right that the gun will not usually fire from being dropped. I have never had any gun fire arm fire from being dropped. Be carefully especially with inside the waist band holsters. Even with a belly band holsters. I have experience the strap coming lose. Everyone makes mistakes how you handle the mistakes. Makes a big difference. Learn and be more careful.

[@bijk1911]

I had the exact same thing happen once (another time holster started leaning/falling but I caught it with my hand). My solution was to get a ratcheting gun belt (Kore) so I can just loosen it to the maximum setting and then the belt is still connected on both sides so no chance of it sliding off or wobbling, and I don't have to hold it. I will not carry again without a ratcheting gun belt.

[@paranoiawilldestroyya3238]

When I use a public restroom for "#2", as I am taking my pants down, I fold my IWB holster in so the weapon is not visible if anyone looks under the edge of the stall. Just sayin'.

[@randydelgado2686]

Dude, my Glock falls out into the toilet and the store can keep it. Just take it out and set it on the back of the toilet/urinal until you finish doing your business.

[@Daniel-yd7mx]

Nobody I know and certainly not myself Your next comment about you’ve never had a firearm fire when dropped leads me to question your ability to be armed at ANYTIME

[@The-Objective-Observer]

I have had it happen with my Alien Gear holser when the screw became loose and my gun dropped on the sidewalk. Luckily it was in my neighborhood in the morning and no one was around to see it happen. Now I double check to make sure it doesn't happen again.

[@josephtucciarone6878]

Thank you for this lesson on what to do.

[@jaynecobb3701]

I noticed a lot of "restroom" incidents in the comments. A lot of stores have private "family" restrooms. Try to find and use those.

[@chrlsraines]

The place to truly start with this is: 1) make sure you have a quality holster that properly fits your gun 2) check the retention of the holster and adjust if needed 3) consider a holster w a mechanical retention device ie, lvl 1,2,or,3. 4) if you are doing moderate to high levels of activities then the holster should have mechanical retention period THERE IS NO REASON THIS SHOULD HAPPEN IF YOU ADDRESS THE HOLSTER & ACTIVITY APPROPRIATE RETENTION FIRST BEFORE YOU CARRY!

[@billrobertson5895]

Must be nice to be Effing perfect like you

[@chrlsraines]

I will not engage in an argument. But a little common sense goes along way. Don’t carry your gun in a holster that it easily falls out of. And if you know you’re going to run, climb, crawl, jump around etc., take extra precautions. In a lot of jurisdictions just showing or letting your firearm be seen is a crime, period. It our responsibility to take those precautions or we are liable to suffer the consequences. If your going to be doing back flips on the dance floor take proper precautions or don’t carry while doing backflips, simple conclusion. I’M the one who carries my gun, I’M the one legally responsible for it, I’M the one who gets charged or hauled off to jail…. So I’M the one who has to DO ALL the things before hand and while carrying so these things don’t happen! I have to make sure it’s loaded and functions properly. I have to have a good holster with proper retention. I have to carry my permit with me at all times while I carry. I have the duty to inform in my state. Etc. No one ELSE is doing these things for me. The holster inspector isn’t coming to my home to do it for me. No one ELSE is going to jail for me…. Agree with me or disagree with me, no matter. I offered what I feel to be sound advice.

[@johnstraub7494]

Several years ago, I was involved in a motorcycle accident. Fire/Rescue coming from the right, tried to slow down in the middle of the road on what I found out too late was wet due to moisture in the early morning air. Bike slid for 150 feet. I slid for about 100 ft. Didn't realize it at the time, my pistol fell out of my holster. One of the firefighters found it on the street near by, asked if it was mine and I told him yes. He secured it in the tour pack on my bike and rode it 300 yards to fire station and secured it. A family member got AAA to pick up my bike, bring it home for me. That family member also had a CCW. When I was at the hospital, a Sheriff's deputy came to see me to ask me about the pistol and if I had a CCW. I told him I did and showed it to him. He thanked me, wished me a speedy recovery and left. I had, still have a very good Fobus holster with a good retention capability, but apparently sliding along an asphalt surface was more than it could handle.

[@God_guns_grub]

I had my spare magazine drop out of the elastic mag carrier that comes with We The People belts. Im getting an actual magazine holster now so it’s better retained. Luckily, hurt pride and a couple sympathetic laughs was all that came of it (very lax carry laws). Gonna make sure I have better retention of both my firearm and magazine. Funny that this video came up for me when it came up.

[@leoguy1609]

Beery carrying for 42 years and never had this happen, of course I use the proper quality holster for the firearm and inspect it regularly.

[@triniak47]

Honest question if this happens in the work place around coworkers who don’t hold the same views but you work with them on the day to day how do you minimize interaction now that they now know you carry a firearm daily?

[@catfart879]

Don't care what they think.

[@ghostwolf4354]

Honestly, sounds like their issue, not yours. As long as you didn't violate any laws or company policies, just act like it never happened.

[@liviupatrasco3078]

Do people around seeing the gun just automatically assume you’re a legal carry? Or do most think first thing that you’re a criminal and call 911? Went down the comments but no one says anything about it. I bet people would be more inclined to assume the bad rather than you are a legal gun owner and carry to protect and defend.

[@schneir5]

My carry piece doesn't have a firing pin block, but it's hammer fired da/sa, so I just carry it half cocked with the safety on. That way, it can't go off from hitting the hammer on the ground if I drop it like it could if I fully lower the hammer, and there's more than just a ~3 lb single action pull preventing a negligent discharge if the safety accidentally gets turned off in my holster.

[@maxpayne9880]

What is the average number of rounds a US civilian fires in a self-defense altercation?

[@randydelgado2686]

@Max Payne Like, at normal speed or in ”bullet time”? Sorry, couldn’t resist…

[@ickess]

I dropped a spare mag once when I bent over and the mag got pushed out of the soft spare mag holder. Never used that again and got a quality one

[@stevenjackiekuhn9011]

Love watching your videos. It may go without saying, but I would add, don’t carry that weapon again until you’ve checked thoroughly for damage and sight alignment. IMO. Keep up the good work.

[@themoderncowboy7437]

😂😂😂😂😂😂, my dude, unless you have a red dot or an elcheapo Saturday night special, the weapon will be perfectly fine.

[@stevenjackiekuhn9011]

Lol. Well, since I’ve been working Corrections and Security for 39 years, and have never dropped my firearm, I’m not terribly concerned about it anyway.

[@themoderncowboy7437]

@@stevenjackiekuhn9011 well, never say never.

[@stevenjackiekuhn9011]

@@themoderncowboy7437 right! I said never have, not never will. But you can bet if I do, whether it’s my Glock or Model 29, if I drop it I’m gonna make sure it’s not damaged. Good night my friend.

[@MrBullet888]

There's such a thing as levels of retention. Safariland holsters come to mind. IWB, a good kydex holster that positively clicks when the pistol is reholstered helps. I've been carrying for 15+ years and never had a pistol fall out. Get some training, talk to LEOs about gear and ask questions.

[@USCCAOfficial]

What holsters and models do you prefer to use, Mike?

[@maximous9993]

I had a Ruger LCR in a Sticky holster inside my waist band. The holster turned upside down and dropped the gun in my pants. I couldn’t reach it from my waistband. As I was walking out of the supermarket, the gun worked itself down my pants leg and out my cuff. It was visible for a few seconds. That was the day I changed the type of holster I carried.

[@MaMa-qh4dy]

EXCELLENT !!!

[@mjohnstonflying]

Never heard of a weapon falling out if a holster as brandishing. What does brandishing mean in law? (4) For purposes of this subsection, the term “brandish” means, with respect to a firearm, to display all or part of the firearm, or otherwise make the presence of the firearm known to another person, in order to intimidate that person, regardless of whether the firearm is directly visible to that person.

[@charlie6629]

The only time my gun ever leaves the holster by itself is when I pull my pants off and that's rare, I have Cross Breed IWB and they work fantastic when belted in. I recently change out my belt to a carry one so it retains so much better than a floppy store bought oiled leather soft belts. Get a stiff belt or buy a CCW belt. Seriously you will see the difference.

[@brandoncinpubadj]

If your gun can fall out of your holster, you may need a new holster...

[@jimd8008]

Thank you for all you do

[@jeromewesselman1654]

Personal accountability is a rare thing these days. Everyone wants to blame it something instead of saying “oh I messed up” and make the necessary corrections! And it’s getting easier the more “woke” they are. Thanks USCCA for all you do for law abiding!

[@justinhorn2864]

Rare as a dinasor

[@usernamehhhs4540]

What are you on about. Do you feel responsibility when you drop your wallet, or just anything?

[@periodictable118]

woke people dont carry guns lmao

[@that1snowyguy251]

Do you know what woke means

[@jimhanty8149]

Walking out of the Clearwater Hilton in the 80’s, I dropped my .38 s&w revolver in the large open lobby. it hit the hard tile floor and bounced about 5 times and traveled about 25 ft..people were everywhere.. a few looked at it and me casually .I walked over and picked it up stuck it back in my coat and everyone went about their business….I left .. no one screamed , no one fainted..no problems. That was the old America.. the Great America…

[@Absynthexx1]

I lived in a state where a person could be charged with brandishing if someone outside the house looks through a window and sees them handling their gun. I had to draw blinds and curtains to protect myself from the anti gun karens. I moved out of that hell hole.

[@robpolaris7272]

I’m going with pick it up quickly and buy a decent holster.

[@dbadaddy7386]

ISTR that, shortly after Florida passed concealed carry, a person was prosecuted for brandishing when the wind momentarily blew open his jacket and someone saw his firearm. The law has since been changed so that momentary unintentional visibility is not brandishing.

[@jeske100]

Always great advice! Thanks!

[@syzygy_fan]

Not in public, but happened to me when I bent over with my shoulder carry, which i had left unlocked due to living in a bad part of town.

[@letsdothis9063]

It just happened to me a few weeks ago. I switched to a new holster, and was bending over to look at my tire. (This was in a parking lot) The gun falls out and bounces over towards a guy that was getting out of his car. I just snatched it up really quick and smiled.

[@TracyKimbal1973]

Level 1 retention holster in public is foolish.

[@josie4065]

One major time to be vigilant is when using the bathroom. I usually hold my holster as I loosen my belt, and often take it off and hook it on the toilet paper dispenser. Both myself and a friend of mine have dropped a carry gun in the same bathroom. Mine slipped off the belt, in the holster, and his clattered to the floor and over to my side. The only other time I've had a gun fall out of the holster was several weeks ago. I had stuck it into the zipper pocket on the back of my bino harness and it flew out and landed about ten feet away when I yeeted a rock off the top of a mountain. Now I carry it with the shoulder strap over the grip.

[@USAFreewayROTF]

The majority of my time is spent standing up, going on walks, or sitting down. And my holster is not slippery, so it got good enough retention to not slide out of the holster so long as the holster is not being held upside down for an extended period of time. And Alien Gear Holster makes good holsters. Even without a strap, it stays snug in the holster. So I'm not worried about losing my gun. But if I do, and I pray it never does, at least I'm mentally prepared.

[@WhiskeyTactical]

i had the misfortunate idea of buying a holster on amazon. needless to say even though it had a retention strap it was too flimsy and my gun ultimately fell out as i was putting on my shoes. luckily i was at a friends house who was understanding and thought it was cool i had a gun. i didnt intend on letting them know i had my firearm on me as i dont like to give out that information. im glad i learned that lesson there and not in a crowded walmart or something.

[@maybebaby1112]

Sadly this happen to my husband in a public bathroom. It fell out and slide under the bathroom stall wall. The guy in the next stall just kicked it back over and my husband thanked him. 😊 he went and bought alien gear for better security

[@tennesseehomesteader6175]

I'm not surprised with the lack of retention on these holsters.... I at least want a level one retention..

[@dahorseyguy1]

I have a locking holster for my Hellcat, and an IWB with L2 retention. I don't want to be that guy.

[@terrancejohnson2827]

I've got to say honestly this hasn't happened to me in the open but at home yes it's falling out of the holster a couple of times. But thankfully only at home. However I did drop a magazine / clip the other day in the open but only one person saw it but I don't think it counts for magazines / clip do it.

[@andrewhahn1476]

There are no solutions, only trade offs. More retention and concealment is at odds with rapid or easy draw. Since I am much more likely to benefit from retention and concealment, and comfort makes program compliance much more likely, I went with an Urban Carry G3. If I am standing and loose belt/pants, the draw is actually quite good. Sitting down is the most comfortable of any others that I have tried, but really tough to draw from and forget about drawing while seat-belted. Still, it is super comfortable, just looks like I have a phone in my pocket despite holding my chonky Beretta PX4, and is super secure.

[@ericwyatt4973]

I dropped mine once but I was fortunate that it happened in my driveway and not in public. It was then I discovered my holster was not properly adjusted. Made the adjustment and haven’t had a repeat.

[@xRyden420x]

'You forget a million things a day, let this be one.'

[@joehosier6187]

What if we're already a member? Can we still enter to win that Kimber?

[@BigLou19]

I’d …….pick it up. 😬😅