Public restrooms

fallenangelhim · 10-03-2011, 17:05

As I type this on a John in Nordstrom, how do you gentlemen deal with sitting down on a john with a holster on your belt. I certainly don't want my tools to drop on the floor. I removed mine from my belt and sat it at the sink counter on top of a sheet of paper towel. I also had to occupy a handicap stall.

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Adjuster · 10-03-2011, 17:09

You set it in the crotch of your pants that are sitting on the nasty disgusting floor between your legs. If you can maneuver it enough on your belt you don't even need to take it off.

EAGLESFANPHILA · 10-04-2011, 13:17

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Originally Posted by Adjuster

You set it in the crotch of your pants that are sitting on the nasty disgusting floor between your legs. If you can maneuver it enough on your belt you don't even need to take it off.

lol!! That's exactly what I do.

**janice6** · 10-03-2012, 14:14

In the crotch of my pants at public restroom.

At home, it sits on its sights with the grip vertical. I don't have to go near the trigger to pick it up and it is quick to grip. (G27 and Rhino same way)

wjv · 10-06-2011, 15:36

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Originally Posted by Adjuster

You set it in the crotch of your pants that are sitting on the nasty disgusting floor between your legs. If you can maneuver it enough on your belt you don't even need to take it off.

This!

OR

Front pocket carry. Which I do with my S&W 442.

michael e · 10-03-2011, 17:13

I avoid public poopers at all cost. It has to be a real bad situation for me to use them.

X-Centric · 10-03-2011, 17:14

I use a Belly Band and just shimmy it up to my chest and squirm it back down when done. For me another reason a Belly Band works great for me.

Patchman · 10-03-2011, 17:15

Jeez, is that you in the next stall? Stop with the damned clicking already.

And you're eating way too much meat in your diet.

Breadman03 · 10-03-2011, 17:55

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Originally Posted by Patchman

Jeez, is that you in the next stall? Stop with the damned clicking already.

And you're eating way too much meat in your diet.

(chuckling)

jamaicanj · 10-12-2011, 08:22

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Originally Posted by Patchman

Jeez, is that you in the next stall? Stop with the damned clicking already.

And you're eating way too much meat in your diet.

Thanks for the laugh

Patchman · 10-03-2011, 17:19

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Originally Posted by fallenangelhim

I removed mine from my belt and sat it at the sink counter on top of a sheet of paper towel. I also had to occupy a handicap stall.

Never, ever remove the gun/holster and set it on a flat surface (TP dispenser, water tank, etc...). I know, I know, how would anyone forget to grab it when they're done, right?

Well, there are enough stories that it probably happens much more often than people would care to admit.

Ummagumma · 10-03-2011, 17:27

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Originally Posted by fallenangelhim

As I type this on a John in Nordstrom, how do you gentlemen deal with sitting down on a john with a holster on your belt. I certainly don't want my tools to drop on the floor. I removed mine from my belt and sat it at the sink counter on top of a sheet of paper towel. I also had to occupy a handicap stall.

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This is Glock, right ?

Just put it in the toilet before you go, make sure to hold on to the belt while you flush, hose it down in the sink with lots of soap, put it under the dryer and you're good to go.

At least this should be true based on all the glowing reviews about Glocks I read and heard before I ordered mine.

kimber6 · 10-03-2011, 18:14

Here we go again..

Alpine · 10-03-2011, 18:40

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Originally Posted by kimber6

Here we go again..

Indeed. This should be a sticky.

Batesmotel · 10-03-2011, 18:45

Shoulder rig.

fallenangelhim · 10-03-2011, 18:46

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Originally Posted by Patchman

Never, ever remove the gun/holster and set it on a flat surface (TP dispenser, water tank, etc...). I know, I know, how would anyone forget to grab it when they're done, right?

Well, there are enough stories that it probably happens much more often than people would care to admit.

This oh **** moment crossed my mind.

A6Gator · 10-03-2011, 18:57

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Originally Posted by fallenangelhim

This oh **** moment crossed my mind.

If it falls in the water, you're on your own...

W · 10-16-2011, 12:59

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Originally Posted by kimber6

Here we go again.

Yep, about once a day for me.

I remove my pistol from the holster and set in in my drawers. Very vunerable position to be in.

DaneA · 10-03-2011, 18:14

I leave mine in my cbst and sit down and go. I don't understand what problem you are having?

***Jeff82*** · 10-03-2011, 18:20

Lean it on the top of your foot/shoe. Don't even have to take it off.

And TMI BTW.

sappy13 · 10-03-2011, 20:22

smart carry at 330-4. Stays right by my hip the whole time while going.

Toorop · 10-03-2011, 23:21

I am careful about it. I avoid public bathrooms for the most part. However on occasion I do go. I always use a stall though.

HarleyGuy · 10-03-2011, 23:31

I remember hearing a story about police officer who hung his gun on the coat hook of the stall door and when he reached to retrieve it it discharged and the bullet went up through the ceiling and almost hit another officer on the the next floor above the restroom.

Handgun on crotch of pants/shorts does the best job and that way you can't forget to take it with you.

badlands99 · 10-03-2011, 23:38

I have Crohn's disease which, in this context, simply means: I visit public restrooms much more often than anybody you know. My answer is pocket carry. A G27 in a DeSantis Nemesis has worked great for me year-round. I don't even have to think about it in restrooms.

The primary drawback to carrying like this is that my draw is probably slower than anyone using a proper holster, and it also gets even slower and more awkward when seated.

Happy 5hitting.

jdavionic · 10-04-2011, 03:36

In the rare times that I use a public restroom to #2, I am able to leave it the holster. I am just careful in guiding it down and then pulling it back up.