Re: [MBZ] N and guns

2014-09-10 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
So, how secure is that gun in the holster? How easy might it be for someone to come up behind you and take the gun from you? That is what would concern me as much as anything. If some nut case takes your gun, you may just be the first one to get shot. RB On 10/09/2014 7:30 AM, Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] N and guns

2014-09-10 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Typically the Blackhawk line of holsters have a catch positioned so it can be quickly released if needed by the wearer, but are very awkward for anyone else to be able to reach while also trying to draw the pistol out of the holster. These are the same holsters that uniformed police and military

Re: [MBZ] N and guns

2014-09-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The nut case is the guy displaying a gun in public. The criminal is probably smart enough to disarm the nut case. On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 12:36 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Typically the Blackhawk line of holsters have a catch positioned so it can be quickly

Re: [MBZ] N and guns

2014-09-10 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Speaking only for myself, training first in military, later as a Deputy, weapon retention is primary. It is a multi part process starting with holster selection and then with situational awareness at all times, armed or not. That rigorous training is refreshed often and by acceptance of daily

Re: [MBZ] N and guns

2014-09-10 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
And that observation is based on what fact? The documented number of times a criminal has attacked when a gun was present with the intended victim? That begs substance please. On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 9:52 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The nut case is the guy

Re: [MBZ] N and guns

2014-09-10 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Typically the Blackhawk line of holsters have a catch positioned so it can be quickly released if needed by the wearer, but are very awkward for anyone else to be able to reach while also trying to draw the pistol out of the holster. These are the same holsters

Re: [MBZ] N and guns

2014-09-10 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
G Mann via Mercedes wrote: And that observation is based on what fact? The fact that Andrew is of the privileged Progressive type that gets to make up their facts on the fly, and evil Conservatives aren't allowed to dispute them. Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] N and guns

2014-09-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Let's not get personal, please. You don't know me at all. On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 3:22 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: G Mann via Mercedes wrote: And that observation is based on what fact? The fact that Andrew is of the privileged Progressive type that gets to

Re: [MBZ] N and guns

2014-09-10 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Andrew wrote: Let's not get personal, please. You don't know me at all. Das' Kool!! You keep the mystery about who you are. The rest of us? For the most part, we are open book. Again, Das' Kool!! mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] N and guns

2014-09-10 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mountain Man via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 7:27 PM To: Andrew Strasfogel; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] N and guns Andrew wrote: Let's not get personal, please. You don't know me at all

Re: [MBZ] N and guns

2014-09-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 10 Sep 2014 19:50:24 -0400 Scott Ritchey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Then he started charging them with federal firearms violations. The Federal court dates were soon and proof of the crime was (relatively) easy. As I recall, 19 perps went away for 5-10 years each, that