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Woman kills herself trying to adjust her bra holster
New York Post ^ | February 18, 2015 | Associated Press

Posted on 02/18/2015 1:33:00 PM PST by Labyrinthos

ST. JOSEPH, Mich. — Police say a 55-year-old southwestern Michigan woman who died after accidentally shooting herself in the head in January was adjusting a handgun in her bra holster at the time...

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To: Labyrinthos

Yeah.......no. My wife was skeptical about the need for one more, no way I could have convinced her for multiple more.


61 posted on 02/18/2015 5:29:05 PM PST by gop4lyf
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To: Ruy Dias de Bivar

I’ve heard of the bore brush trick, too - and dismissed it for the same reason. However, a variation of that using a new 12-gauge bore brush and a bit of ingenuity will allow you to hang a shotgun from your closet rod. Tucked inside an old coat, only you will know it’s there. IIRC, Scattergun Technologies used to sell a similar gadget.


62 posted on 02/18/2015 5:37:43 PM PST by Charles Martel (Endeavor to persevere...)
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To: Labyrinthos

I hope that this accident happened just as they state, and that it has been fully investigated.

Sometimes a shooting can be staged to look like a suicide.


63 posted on 02/18/2015 5:53:38 PM PST by BlackVeil ('The past is never dead. It's not even past.' William Faulkner)
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To: DJ Taylor
What a surprise, the tired GLOCKs are dangerous argument.

Every firearm is potentially dangerous to an idiot and the inexperienced. In my anecdotal observations, a Glock is even more dangerous because of the lack of a secondary safety feature. Although I enjoyed the artice that you posted, what's good for the US Marines, the Iraqi police force, and armies and law enforement around the world, may not be the best choice for the average Joe or Jane looking for a CCW for self-defense. The focus of the article is the Glock 19, which is a service pistol, with a 4' barrel, carried externally by well-trained, professional soldiers/LEOs, in a service grade holster. The Glock 19 is not intended for use as a CCW for the casual gun owner.

In my opinion, even the Glock subcompact series (G26/G27), with its light trigger pull, is not a good choice for a CCW for many people because of the lack of a secondary safey system to protect against accidental discharge in the event the trigger snags on something in a purse, brief case, pocket, or while (un)holstering the firearm.

64 posted on 02/18/2015 6:25:22 PM PST by Labyrinthos
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To: Labyrinthos

I actually think my XDM is safer than a revolver, particularly as it would be quite difficult for a child or someone that did not know how to handle a firearm to accidentally discharge it. Your hand must be big enough to fit around the backstrap and reach the trigger. An accidental trigger pull alone will not allow it to fire no matter what.

Having said that I never rely on any sort of safety mechanism other than the brain and unwavering vigilance.


65 posted on 02/18/2015 6:36:59 PM PST by Mom MD
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To: Labyrinthos
I understand that pulling the trigger is SOP for Glock takedown, and that doesn’t seem like a good design feature to me.

Hardly a design flaw. The Glock manual fully explains how to eject the magazine and check the chamber before field stripping the pistol. Pulling the trigger is the final step that releases the slide. Besides, only an idiot would attempt a field strip a loaded weapon. But, I guess idiots shouldn't own guns for their own safety and those around them.

66 posted on 02/18/2015 6:41:39 PM PST by vortigern
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To: Mom MD

That’s a good point. I have both the Springfield XD9 in the 4” and 3” barrel. I occassionally carry the 3” subcompact, but only in a belt holster with a loose fitting jacket or blazer. It does not conceal well on me in a pants pocket or with more form fitting clothing. The revolver, in contrast, conceals well in the front pocket of my cargo pants/shorts and chinos, or in a holster worn IWB or OWB with a sweatshirt or even an oversized polo shirt or untucked workshirt.


67 posted on 02/18/2015 6:47:02 PM PST by Labyrinthos
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To: Labyrinthos

I have it easy. I carry in my purse, so no worries on the size or where to conceal. I have the XDM 40 and love it.


68 posted on 02/18/2015 6:51:04 PM PST by Mom MD
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To: Lion Den Dan

What you said......


69 posted on 02/18/2015 7:03:17 PM PST by Squantos ( Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet ...)
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To: stylin19a
55 years old...I can totally understand how she missed hitting her breast. If she did hit one, she’d have a busted knee-cap instead.

That is very funny and was part of my train of thought reading this thread, but... My wife is also 55 years old and is a 38C. Her "puppies" have not dropped more than an inch from the time I met her when she was 18 years old and she has not had any help from doctors

I figured they would be at her belly button by now but that hasn't happened yet.

70 posted on 02/18/2015 8:02:47 PM PST by OldMissileer (Atlas, Titan, Minuteman, PK. Winners of the Cold War)
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To: Labyrinthos

The make, model, action, caliber... none of that is important to this story. The key here is that it sounds like she was in the process of fitting her firearm in its holster and it was loaded. There’s a reason you’re not supposed to test out a new holster with a loaded gun.

There was probably also some poor muzzle discipline and trigger discipline involved, as well.


71 posted on 02/18/2015 8:22:26 PM PST by lcms rev
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To: Steely Tom

“Darwina award.”

Considering she is 50, she must have had her genes already passed down. So, unfortunately, not a Darwina.


72 posted on 02/18/2015 11:09:14 PM PST by sagar
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To: Labyrinthos

Dollars to donuts.


73 posted on 02/19/2015 4:35:27 AM PST by Jack Hammer
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To: BatGuano

I am so thankful I was taught well, and over and over. In this case the worst that would have happened was that I blew a hole in my kitchen floor... Thankfully I always keep it pointed in a safe direction- loaded or not (because a gun is NEVER to be considered unloaded - just keep that in your mind)


74 posted on 02/19/2015 7:05:29 AM PST by Mr. K (Palin/Cruz 2016 (for 16 years of conservative bliss))
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