[hoosiermama]

Thanks for the education...Have fired a shot gun a few times, but am ignorant of most guns.

Went back and read the police report. The gun was in the holster in waist band when officer took it. Is that normal too? Would it have been attached or “movable”?

(I suppose that would depend on the type of holster)

Was told by one freeper if it was still in holster when fired Z would have been shot in leg. ???

If I were being hit and having my head hit on ground I'd keep my hands up to fight off the blows or push assailant away. Not at my waist.
OTOH TM’s hands/arms were under his body not above his head.

Appreciate the links to the thread with discussion. It helped a lot.

[TigersEye]

It would depend on the type of holster. There are a lot of holsters with clips, like tape measures have, for clipping on your belt or waistband. An anonymous Sanford police officer leaked an account that says Martin saw the gun and went for it, according to Zimmerman, and they struggled for it. At that point you would likely move from defending against blows to trying to retain the gun.

This animation may help you understand better how a semi-auto is supposed to operate.

3D Glock Semi- Automatic Pistol (Function Animation)

Groovy music too! /s

[TigersEye]

Here is an animation of the exact model Zimmerman had. And the music is a whole lot better! Really!

Animation of Kel Tec PF 9 Pistol Function