Risk Management exists for a reason.
Even though the rules are being followed by a conscientious person mistakes can still happen.
If a holstering accident happens, where do you want the holster pointed; where a life altering injury is more likely or less likely to happen.
A sobering thought
I can't believe he's blaming his shorts!
He said his shorts had pocket's that were "too shallow and unsafe".
Maybe the only thing too shallow and unsafe was the person wearing the shorts.