[LachlanMinnesota]

Holsters are advised.

[QBFimi]

>> Holsters are advised.

How about: “Holsters are mandatory”?

If you’re worried about quick access, buy a cheapo Uncle Mike’s holster and sew it to one of the purse’s sidewalls. Better yet, go to a gunshow and buy a purse that was designed to carry a firearm.

[FreedomPoster]

And further, a holster that completely covers the trigger guard.

[ThunderSleeps]

That's what I was thinking. I'll bet you $ to donuts the weapon was in her purse, round chambered, no holster. A Glock with a round chambered has a "hot trigger" and anything that can push it with the usual 5 lbs or so of force can make it go off. Get a pen/pencil through the trigger guard, lipstick, keys, anything can jam and get some leverage and you've got an AD.

I carry a G19, with a round chambered, in a quality holster. I've been known to have my G19 laying around (no kids in the house). It is on the desk in front of me as I type this. When it is out of its holster I do not have a round chambered. That includes around the house and those rare occasions when I have to leave it in the glove compartment. (small car, Glock in holster doesn't fit in glove compartment) Yes I realize that means my glock is in different states of readiness at different times. I assiduously follow the 4 rules of firearm safety on coming home and clearing it, and in preparing it for carry when I leave the house.