[kaboom]

As an ex-Granite Stater, Live Free or Die guy, I must say that you are motivating me to get off my butt and finally get myself a pistol.

Just one question...Why is your sidearm opern-carried in the small of your back? I understand the practical implications of it when covered by either your shirt or coat(as mentioned), but unconcealed, doesn't it make a nice holster for anyone behind you? I really am trying to learn this stuff before getting and practicing with a sidearm, so I don't mean to be sound like a wise-ass. Now I could never thing of holstering towards my crotch, the consequences are unthinkable!

[GeronL]

What about under the armpit holsters?

[AppyPappy]

Why is your sidearm opern-carried in the small of your back?

Agree. When I carry, I carry in a front pack. You are just inviting someone to grab the gun. Imagine carrying your wallet like that.

[2nd_Amendment_Defender]

Just one question...Why is your sidearm opern-carried in the small of your back? I understand the practical implications of it when covered by either your shirt or coat(as mentioned), but unconcealed, doesn't it make a nice holster for anyone behind you? I really am trying to learn this stuff before getting and practicing with a sidearm, so I don't mean to be sound like a wise-a**.

I wouldn't ever carry my concealed pistol in the small of my back. When you get into the car it is very uncomfortable sitting against a gun. I wear loose shirts and carry a Glock 23 .40 S&W on my right side. It's out of the way and there if I ever need it.

I'm moving to Pennsylvania soon so my concealed carry days are about over. My wife's family lives in New York (where I will be spending a lot of time) and New York makes you register your handguns with them if you want a concealed weapon permit there. New York also doesn't honor any other states concealed weapon permit (New York gun haters). So I guess now am going to start carrying a knife (better than nothing).