CCW and public restrooms

wyobohunter, the Fletch has two belt loops as I recall. Correct? And they are spaced about 6" apart. Make sure a belt loop from your pants is between the belt loops of the holster and then it won't be able to pull the belt from the pants. It will still try, but be effectively "captured."
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Ah, even better! I've been skipping a belt loop because I couldn't get the holster into the most comfortable position between any two belt loops an any of my pants (also caused a little sagging).That and the fact that it will keep the belt from sliding out of the loop and I no longer have to buckle my belt backward (awkward)...

Awesome suggestion. Thanks again.

P.S., who woulda thunk... At age 36 I'm gettin' internet advice on how to dress myself and go potty. Shouldn't I have learned this before Kindergarten?
 
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If I have to........


1) Remove eveything in my front right pocket and place in front left pocket.
2) remove gun from holster and put in front right pocket
3) Dump
 
This is one reason I really like an OWB holster that has snaps instead of traditional slots like this one from Mitch Rosen:

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Easy on and off. Just place in "the sling" formed by pants and shorts (as BillCA refers to it). No need to unholster the gun.
 
Unbuckle your belt and pants and slide them down your legs,holding the belt and holster-then fold your pants over on top of your shoes.

No contact with the ground.
 
Make sure a belt loop from your pants is between the belt loops of the holster and then it won't be able to pull the belt from the pants. It will still try, but be effectively "captured."
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Tried this yesterday and it works very well with my setup. Thanks again Double Naught Spy.
 
Before you drop your pants remove the firearm. Sit down. Then put the firearm in your underwear which is supported by the crotch of your pants. When you get up take your gun out of your underwear. Stand up with gun in hand. Pull pants up. Reinsert gun into holster. Tighten your belt. Leave stall. And try to be sure while your in the stall no one can see the firearm. The underware coves it while you are sitting. Don't want the local P.D. to get a call their is a man with a drawn gun in the bathroom. It's worked for me for years. YMMV.
 
Whoa! Hold on!

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When you get up take your gun out of your underwear. Stand up with gun in hand. Pull pants up. (WIPE GUN) Reinsert gun into holster.
 
Same as Dave Richhards.
Dont put your pistol on the back of the toilet.
Keep it somewhere you know you wont get distracted and leave it. Always seeing reports of found gun in the bathroom. (Usually a cop's.)
 
I recommend that belt-mounted carriers (in order):

Leave gun in holster.

Leave holster on belt.

Control pants such that they do not fall to floor and keep the belt line level. This will place the belt line approximately just below the knee for most folks.

Once seated, use pressure form legs to keep pants in place. Some find re-buckling the belt helpful in keeping the pants in place.

Reverse the order to prepare to depart.

Doing so is easy enough, keeps your gear in place, keeps your pants off the floor, minimized chances of losing possession of your firearm or having a negligent discharge, and allows access to your firearm in the event that you're the target of an in-stall attack.

Try it out. It isn't all that complicated or difficult to accomplish.
 
Before you drop your pants remove the firearm. Sit down. Then put the firearm in your underwear which is supported by the crotch of your pants. When you get up take your gun out of your underwear. Stand up with gun in hand. Pull pants up. Reinsert gun into holster. Tighten your belt. Leave stall. And try to be sure while your in the stall no one can see the firearm. The underware coves it while you are sitting. Don't want the local P.D. to get a call their is a man with a drawn gun in the bathroom. It's worked for me for years.
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I've carried iwb for years and this method has always worked for me.
 
I have always placed the gun on top of the paper dispenser in the stall. Works like a charm and you never have to worry about it touching something nasty as you can lay a little paper down to protect your investment. Best Regards
 
That and reasons like driving with seatbelts on is why I went to a shoulder holster, I think it's more comfortable and conceals better.
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Just curious as to what you use in the dog days of summer? Here in sunny FLA in summer at times a t-shirt is too much cloths.
 
I plan to get a shoulder holster sometime in the not too distant future. Probably a Galco Jackass Rig.

Just curious as to what you use in the dog days of summer? Here in sunny FLA in summer at times a t-shirt is too much cloths.
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I avoid places that get so hot that a T-Shirt is too much clothes like I'm avoiding the plague. When Wyobohunter starts to get too hot he changes into a different person.
 
Whatever you do DON'T hang it through the trigger guard on the little coat hook on the door. You would be amazed how many negligent discharges have been caused by that.
 
Move the firearm into the "sling" formed by your pants and shorts.
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This. Of course I generally try to schedule my trips to the can strategically, to avoid the degradation of unhealthy public stalls. In the event of those pesky unscheduled "tactical trips" the above is my preferred method and works magnificently.
 
I started using ane of those double sided (fuzzy one side/sticky other) velcro straps made for holding computer cables.
My reason was a phone/tool pouch sliding around while moving.
Run the velcro through the slot in the holster then around a belt loop.
I found out after that it works when my pants are down as well. :)
 
FWIW. Drop trousers to mid thigh, stretch waistband of drawers over gunbutt, drop trouser-drawer-holstered gun unit to calf level. gun stays covered throughout transaction. Also silences that porcelain "clunk". with business finished, reverse order. I also tray for the stall against the right wall (I'm right handed). It also helps to polute the environment enough that you have all the privacy you want.:eek:
 
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