Carry a Proper Holster...please

[Squeeze]

DISCLAIMER: This is not a shameless plug for my holster company.

**WARNING - GRAPHIC STORY**

I recently had a good friend of mine, fellow veteran, who I proudly served with experience a very bad negligent discharge. I'm only going to list the basics of what happened as that is what's important. For the record, he is not a forum member.

He was carrying a popular 9mm, striker-fired subcompact handgun in a DeSantis Gunhide "Invisible Agent" holster (pictured below). The holster was sitting close to the 2 O'clock position on his right side. After being seated for some time, he stood up and proceeded to grab his belt directly over the firearm and pull his pants up slightly. Upon doing so, material from his shirt that was bunched up inside the trigger guard proceeded to engage the trigger, causing the handgun to discharge. The bullet was a 115 grain Fort Scott Munitions TUI projectile. The round entered the lower portion of his belly, travel at an angle, exiting the belly, striking the left side of the scrotum, entered the inside of the left leg and exited through the rear of the left leg. The projectile missed the femoral artery by the grace of God. For those curious, yes, his wedding tackle was left intact. He is humbly recovering at home and regrets sacrificing safety for comfort. Lesson learned the hard way.

Regardless of what or how you carry, folks...please carry a quality holster and especially one that covers the trigger guard properly. If money is an issue, please reach out to me and I will assist in any way I can. I care about you all and I pray we never have to see another story like this on here.

Stay safe.

[kidicarus13]

Good PSA. Glad he is healing.

[.455_Hunter]

Interesting that maker shows the holster featuring a gun with a full DA trigger and a manual safety.

[Sawin]

I appreciate the reminder and ?teaching? for new folks... why a ?holster? like that even exists is beyond comprehension for me... you might as well just put it in your waistband or pocket.

I also want to commend the Op for his discretion for the benefit of the individual in the story as well as his willingness to assist with holsters for cash-strapped members if they?re in need.

[Zundfolge]

When I saw the picture I thought this was an April Fools post. I had no idea that DeSantis (a company that generally makes decent stuff) would sell such an obviously stupid holster. I mean an Uncle Mike's universal nylon crap holster would be better than this.

I didn't think anyone made a holster that didn't cover the trigger (protecting the trigger from getting pulled accidentally is basically half the job of a holster).

[ray1970]

Definitely a poor design and a poor choice on his part to choose such a design to carry the kind of firearm he was carrying.

I?m a huge supporter of properly designed kydex holsters. I know some people prefer quality leather gear but the fact that kydex doesn?t lose its shape or deform like leather can do make them the best choice in my opinion.

[brutal]

When I saw the picture I thought this was an April Fools post. I had no idea that DeSantis (a company that generally makes decent stuff) would sell such an obviously stupid holster. I mean an Uncle Mike's universal nylon crap holster would be better than this.

I didn't think anyone made a holster that didn't cover the trigger (protecting the trigger from getting pulled accidentally is basically half the job of a holster).

A Shoot through pocket holster...

But not suitable for anything without a manual safety.

[Gman]

Interesting that maker shows the holster featuring a gun with a full DA trigger and a manual safety.

With trigger pin, trigger, and mag release not installed on the gun. I think Desantis did a horrible job of properly representing the product.

It's no accident that my favorite CC pistol (Walther PPS Classic) is in a holster that covers the trigger, and the pistol has a striker that protrudes from the back of the cover when the trigger is pulled back. I put my thumb over the back of the slide so that I will get a tactile indicator if the trigger is being pulled back by part of my clothing as the pistol is being holstered.

Sorry to hear about your friend's unfortunate educational opportunity. Hope he rapidly makes a full recovery.

[Duman]

Interesting that maker shows the holster featuring a gun with a full DA trigger and a manual safety.

.... and a gun without a TRIGGER.....

[BladesNBarrels]

.... and a gun without a TRIGGER.....

I noticed that.
Where is the trigger?