Bathroom questions

[ATM]

...And FYI, from the photo, it is obvious that ATM goes commando.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5E2OB7GZW-k&feature=related

 

[Benny]

ATM posted a picture of his hammock method in another thread a while back. It has always worked for me. And FYI, from the photo, it is obvious that ATM goes commando.

I can't say that I've ever seen carpet in a bathroom...Unless he's taking a dump on the couch, which is entirely possible.

 

[Sylvain]

I can't say that I've ever seen carpet in a bathroom...Unless he's taking a dump on the couch, which is entirely possible.

I didn't notice at first, im affraid you are right, he's doing his business in the living room.

 

[ATM]

1. It's nobody's business where I do my business.

2. I do have carpet in my bathroom.

3. I also have carpet in my living room.

 

[Sylvain]

1. It's nobody's business where I do my business.

2. I do have carpet in my bathroom.

3. I also have carpet in my living room.

And do you have a couch in your bathroom as well?

 

[mrortega]

The first time I had to sit down for business my pistol, in a retention belt-type holster just turned and looked right up at me. Dang, I changed that fast.

 

[JettaKnight]

Most stalls have a coat hanger... just hook it through the trigger guard... the holster stays on the belt.

You're kidding, right? Sarcasm should be in purple.

 

[Sylvain]

You're kidding, right? Sarcasm should be in purple.

I agree with that.Hanging the gun through the trigger guard to a hook is the worse idea.
It's a ND waiting to happen.

The best thing you can do is remove the holster with the gun still in it.
See ATM's picture.

Second best thing is to take the gun out while keeping your finger away from the trigger, it means nothing goes near the trigger, finger or coat hanger.

 

[mcolford]

I just take the gun/holster off my belt, and set it on the tank lid next to the flush lever. Obviously Im going to be looking there to flush, thus see my firearm. Then again, I cant imagine leaving it somewhere. I feel nekkid without it.

 

[CindyE]

that's one good thing about ankle carry...
i have wondered about it before. i sometimes set it on the toilet tank too, or on the tp holder. i always worry about forgetting, sometimes i suffer from CRS!
my biggest fear of this type would be an outhouse or port-o-potty!
i did have to use an outhouse not long ago, i was very careful not to get the gun anywhere near the toilet!

i remember shortly after getting my Sig P238, being in a hurry at a gas station restroom. The waistband of my jeans flipped over and my gun hit the floor. i'm still mad about that, and it has a little ding on it now. i guess it taught me a lesson tho.

 

[Bill of Rights]

The gun is in a holster at the waist of your pants, right?

1. Loosen pants.
2. Lower pants to knees.
3. Refasten pants.
4. Sit down and complete your transaction.

Alternatively, some have suggested the "hammock method".


Either should prevent a messy disaster with your EDC.


Blessings,
Bill

 

[bluewraith]

I don't recall ever using a public restroom since I started carrying, but at home or work its taken off holster and all (paddle type) and set by the sink.
I generally avoid public toilets as a rule, and relatives toilets as a common courtesy.

 

[youngda9]

I just keep mine in the holster hooked to my belt while lowering my pants to drop the kids off at the pool. No need to take the gun out of the holster...and I would never set it somewhere that I could possibly forget about it(very dangerous IMO). You can press your knees outward to help hold the pants up from hitting the ground.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Why would you undo your belt? Just use the zipper and underwear flap... that's what they're for.

Now if you've got to go #2, your gun will be below the rim of the toilet, no chance of dropping in.

 

[mrortega]

The gun is in a holster at the waist of your pants, right?

1. Loosen pants.
2. Lower pants to knees.
3. Refasten pants.
4. Sit down and complete your transaction.

Alternatively, some have suggested the "hammock method".


Either should prevent a messy disaster with your EDC.


Blessings,
Bill

Or a "dis ass er"

 

[Benny]

The gun is in a holster at the waist of your pants, right?

1. Loosen pants.
2. Lower pants to knees.
3. Refasten pants.
4. Sit down and complete your transaction.

Alternatively, some have suggested the "hammock method".


Either should prevent a messy disaster with your EDC.


Blessings,
Bill

This is what I do even if I'm not carrying...The less of my clothing on that nasty public bathroom floor the better. It's not as comfortable as being able to spread your knees apart while getting the job done, but nothing about dumping in a public place is comfortable anyway.

 

[Bill of Rights]

This is what I do even if I'm not carrying...The less of my clothing on that nasty public bathroom floor the better. It's not as comfortable as being able to spread your knees apart while getting the job done, but nothing about dumping in a public place is comfortable anyway.

What is this "not carrying" of which you speak?

 

[Sylvain]

The hammock method is also great to conceal your gun while your pants are down.
Some public bathrooms have walls and doors that dont go all the way down to the floor, in this case if your pants are down to the floor with still your holster on the belt and the gun in the holster, the gun is visible from the outside of the toilets.
That makes it a problem, not so much to hide the fact that you have a gun (it doesn't matter if you OC anyway) but to protect the gun from being taken away from you while you cant chase the guy (your pants down and a locked door between you and the person).

 

[Bill of Rights]

... to protect the gun from being taken away from you...

Wait, what? You mean there are five-year-old girls in the men's room?

 

[Sylvain]

Wait, what? You mean there are five-year-old girls in the men's room?

Laugh all you want but those little monsters are tough.

And they are damn quick too, a rentention holster wont even slow them down.