Using restroom with CHL

[MTT TL]

Use the handicap stall or the family separate stall.

I used to do that until one day I came out of the stall and there was a man sitting there waiting to use the handicap stall. I felt like what I had just flushed away and so I don't use it anymore.

I use my holster as a clip on, not through the belt loop (it is still very secure) I remove the holster and weapon together and set it on my leg while holding on to it with one hand. You don't need both hands to use the toilet.

 

[John Clum]

I can't believe that this thread got more than two replies.

:barf:

 

[iKill556]

you guys seriously set your weapons down? why do you need two hands to sh*t?

 

[Claude Clay]

if i take mine out of its holster i am either loading/unloading it, cleaning it, putting it away or firing it.
since i ain't doing any of the above in the bathroom i am not going to be taking it out of its holster.
i wear at 4 o'clock IWB
---as i undo my belt and let the pants down i twist them to the left thus bring the gun to 1 o'clock. as the pants reach my knees i fold the gun into the pouch that has formed between my legs. need more be said??

 

[Playboypenguin]

I used to have a problem when I carried OWB but now that I carry IWB it is not an issue. My holster sits perfectly inside my waistband between my feet.

 

[madmag]

I can't believe that this thread got more than two replies.

Apparently enough for you to reply.

It's a reasonable question. But I would not worry too much. Most people really do not pay attention, or they just think you are an off duty Cop.

Anyway, how would you like to report that "you just saw a guy on the toilet wearing a gun"!

 

[dmazur]

With some practice, I found I can tuck a Commander-size 1911 in my armpit and take care of things, then reholster after I get my belt buckled up again.

You do have to remember it's there, so you don't do something silly like drop it somewhere difficult to retrieve...

And yes, it's a little awkward to adjust your attire with one arm clamped to your side, but it's possible.

Never a problem doing this -- holster is still on belt (OWB type), but as it's empty, it doesn't tilt over and hit the floor.

Not a fan of the "lay it down or hang it from something" school.

 

[Locoweed]

I don't have that problem -- I carry my revolver in my pocket and it stays put when I drop my pants.

 

[Couzin]

"If somebody attacks you in the stall use the chimpanzee defense. They'll wish you'd have used your gun instead."​

Now - that's funny!!

BTW - the handicapped stall is not exclusive set-aside - anyone can use it. It is so designated because it will have bars, raised toilet, larger space, whatever. I'm ambulatory disabled but I sure wouldn't give someone grief over using the handicapped stall.

Posters have it correct - just wait until you are home. You aren't five years old...

 

[DAVE RICHHARDS]

I just take mine out and put it in my pants once I've sat down. It works. Nobody has ever noticed and believe me you will never forget it while it is their in the crotch of your pants.

 

[Glenn E. Meyer]

Wait till you get home? Ok - and you eat food out in TX?

You every drive from Tulsa to San Antonio?

Now that ain't gonna work.

 

[wmeSha]

BTW - the handicapped stall is not exclusive set-aside - anyone can use it. It is so designated because it will have bars, raised toilet, larger space, whatever. I'm ambulatory disabled but I sure wouldn't give someone grief over using the handicapped stall.

Yeah whatever. I will never use the handicapped stall when another stall is free. I can't tell you how inconvenient that practice has been for a disabled family member. People are completely rude about that too, for example walking quickly around your wheelchair to grab that stall in front of you.

A fat person (or CCW or insert any other lame reason you want) can use another stall. It might be inconvenient. A person who can't stand without the bars can't use another stall.

Since I'm on a tirade, parking for "5 minutes" in a handicap space is equally offensive. I can tell you it has been more that 5 minutes inconvenience for me to work around that with a family member that could have used that parking space appropriately.

 

[imthegrumpyone]

I don't see the problem If you forget your gun in the rest room you probable shouldn't be carrying. How in the **ll can some one forget a loaded gun any where. Why don't you stick it in front of your nose, and hang it from the hook on the door ! Hook it lanyard around your neck, tape it to your calf, mine never comes off my belt and has never fallen on the floor.