Bam Bam Holsters: March 2016

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I got to have a little range time recently. One of my drills I always work on is based around the statistical fact that the typical gunfight happens within 3 feet 3 shots and is over in 3 seconds.

I put up a two targets and put three rounds in each target while using a Shot Timer.

I am no speed demon I fully realize this. In my drill, the most important thing I'm looking for is how fast the first shot gets on target and that the remaining shots are on target within the 3 seconds.

Drawing from the appendix position, the fastest draw that I can get on target and 1.3 seconds. Completing the shooting in 3 seconds. I was shooting two targets, each target receiving two to the body and one to the head. It's a good drill for anybody to practice.

My real learning observation was when I start with my hand on the gun and waiting for the timer to go off. This is to simulate the possibility that I know something looks out of place and I simply have my hand under my shirt as if propped up in my belt but I'm holding my gun. To my astonishment the first round is off .56 seconds.

Realizing the average gunfight only lasts three seconds if I am aware of the bad things about to happen getting the first shot of in 1/2 second compared to 1 1/2 seconds means I am in the fight 1/6 of the way through instead of halfway through. Think about it.

FRESH OFF THE BENCH

Avenger for a Taurus 85. Color is Cordovan and walnut

Glock 19 Avenger. Color Cordovan and Walnut

Clipper for a 3 inch 1911. Brandy with airbrushed black accents

Avenger for a Smith and Wesson SDVE and a taller than normal double mag carrier

Wingman for a Glock 26

Clipper for a Glock 19 and an omni for an XDS

I call it a crippled omni. Stationary clip for a sig 938

Omni for Ruger LCP with thumb break

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I have read many "what to do" articles about conceal carrying and police interactions. In Texas, it is required to inform the police if you are carrying a firearm. Me and the little Mrs were in route to my sons house for a little "grandbaby time". Our route took us through a construction zone. Drop from 60 to 45 MPH. OK, we do that.........Little ways down the road, out of construction, but not the zone, I pick it back up, and wouldn't you know it, some one slow poking along, and I hit the brakes as I am gaining rapidly on him. He pulls over, I pass by him, he hits his lights, I pull over.

The following is just what I did, some opinions vary on what should be done. I lean forward to get my wallet out, and hold it up, so it is apparent to him what I am doing, as I get my licenses out. In other words, from his car he can see that it was my wallet that I was reaching for. As he comes to the car, what I am doing with my hands is obvious and in plain view. Not paying attention to the wife doing the same thing, We both hand him our license to carry and drive (passenger does not have to do this, I think).

I have met very few people as courteous and polite as this Highway Patrol. His first question was. "if you both are carrying, please tell me, without touching, where your gun is." We both informed him of such, and he congratulated both of us for have our gun on our person. And further stated, "it is sad, that so many hand me there license to carry and don't have the gun on. He of course asked me if I knew I was going 59 in a 45 in a construction zone, and if I had a reason. I just told him, I blew it, and was not thinking, that I have not been stopped in over 15 years and for some reason thought the zone had ended. The conversation, turned to guns, and gun safety a holster making. In hind sight, I should have told him, I make holsters for free to law enforcement that give me a brake, but that would not have been wise. He tells me, "I am going to let you off with a warning, and does what he does in his car with my license, and a few minute later......Please sign here.

To me, the most astounding part of the encounter was yet to come. His parting words, were, "thank you for being so courteous". It is a sad day in my opinion for the police. They are lambasted with negativity in the media on a continual basis, and so often hear abusive talk and behavior by the people who have broken the law.