CCW mom killed

[KestrelBike]

Whole situation sucks obviously. If she didn't have a kid, you couldn't really fault her for that style of carry unless you are of the opinion that body-carry-only is the way to go. If her weapon had a manual safety (heck, even a 1911-style grip safety like on the Springfield XD's) a 2 year old's hand probably couldn't manipulate it to fire, especially dug into a purse. She doubtlessly carried the way she felt most comfortable, and took her eyes off the ball and the kid got into the purse. I know when I was that age, I was probably opening zippers and digging through my mom's purse.

A better design to that CCW purse would be to have an inner holster that covered the trigger area.

ETA:

9mm Smith & Wesson M&P Shield

http://www.krem.com/story/news/local...pper/21058855/

Tragic story. There are always lessons to be learned.

Be safe.

With or without manual frame-safety? (S&W has released both styles) That is some terrible luck if there was a safety and it was engaged, and the 2yo's hand swiped it off as his paw found the trigger.