EPISODE #5: Deescalation and Boundary Setting

[Michael Janich]

I hear you regarding "dynamic combination"--I'm the opposite and find 5 o'clock uncomfortable when driving. But then I have also given up hope of carrying IWB with a tucked in shirt because I think it bulges too far out for my frame.

The only way to find out what works for you is to experiment. Too many people want THE answer. While some things can come close to being definitive, most things don't. In MBC we have a saying, "You don't have to fight like me; you just have to fight well." The same goes for gun carry.

Keep up the great work.

Stay safe,

Mike

[Rob Pincus]

Robin,

I use "assess" instead of "scan" because I like the implications of that word more than what I see many people doing when they only scan after a string of fire. I think we are speaking the same language here!

We also agree that just because something is "common" it doesn't make it "best". (Weaver stance, for example.....  ).


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In regard to the Seated issue with 5 O'clock carry:  Blackhawk has recently announced their version of the quick disconnect holster mount. The way this works is that you can mount a hard point receptacle for your holster just about anywhere you want. On your belt, On your vest, under your desk OR on a hardpoint in your car. While the system is designed so that one holstered weapon can be moved from belt to chest to car to desk quickly, efficiently and safely without unholstering, there is no reason why the mounting point and holster cannot be attached somewhere for dedicated use. With this system, you can mount a holster inside your vehicle  and when you enter it, transition from you 5 IWB holster to the permanent hardpoint holster in the car. This both eliminates the comfort issues AND facilitates a faster draw while seated and seatbelted in the car, if necessary!

-RJP

[Robin]

On thing regarding 5 o'clock carry: you may experience lower back aches/pains using that carry if you're seated for long periods. What happens is your back doesn't lie flat against the seat and "torques" out of alignment a little. Granted an IWB isn't as bad as a duty belt but the same principle applies.