Am I the only one who has considered the possibility of injury to the lower abdomen from my pistol and holster in an accident? This is me asking it was a consideration that came to mind about a month ago and I can't get out of my head. Any medics, doctors, etc. have an opinion? In my case the lap belt goes right over top my belt.
IWB carry, in vehicle question
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I was in a car accident last year while appendix carrying a Glock 17. At a stop light, a lady ran into the back of my car at 45 mph (+/-). My seatbelt was on the outside of my belt/holster, and I did not have any injuries.
If I'm ever in a worse accident, injuries to my abdomen are the least of my concerns.
SpeedRacer
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I've been rear ended a few times but my seat belt has never locked up. The worst I have ever suffered was my back was stiff (a complete non issue). Many years ago I was rear ended hard enough to pick the rear of my truck up, but again I don't think our seatbelts even locked up and we were all young kids with no real aches or pains. Last year I was rearended by a young lady who was rear ended herself. And it was such a mild hit on my end I barely felt the impact, but she was hurt pretty bad.
I guess my point in all that is; it's impossible to predict all the variables, but from my experience rear end collisions seem to be less violent than head-on.
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... In my POV, I put it in the cup holder with hat or some such over it. Strong side, easy access ... (center console) ... spare mag(s) in other holder. (My truck has 4 in center console ... so plenty of space.) It fits perfectly and is easy access.
Lots of good info in this thread .. thanks guys!
Lots of good info in this thread .. thanks guys!
alpinehyperlite
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Off duty (im assuming LEO) you have your badge visible and your gun concealed?
toddmtnbkr
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Have a incog IWB that I haven't been using much (because I was so used to me Shield in the 7:00 position with my hybrid holster.
After watching a couple vids about "big guy AIWB" I tried it yesterday at 11:00, with my belt at navel height.
MAN! I think I could really get used to this, and it also seems much easier to conceal (with untucked shirt).
Thanks for the comments and suggestions!
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After watching a couple vids about "big guy AIWB" I tried it yesterday at 11:00, with my belt at navel height.
MAN! I think I could really get used to this, and it also seems much easier to conceal (with untucked shirt).
Thanks for the comments and suggestions!
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