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StrykerDM · 03-26-2008, 09:17 PM

I have a question that I want some different people's opinions on. As my CHL (hopefully) is nearing its arrival date, I would like to know what all you guys that pocket carry do when you get into vehicles. Do you take it out of pocket and stow it somewhere safely in the vehicle? Do you leave it in your pocket (even if its your primary, in these hot summer months)? Or what other things do you do with said pocket pistol since drawing from a pocket while sitting has to be incredibly slow.

Thoughts?

jeepinbanditrider · 03-26-2008, 09:19 PM

I don't pocket carry excpet for rare instances on the bike but when in my Jeep or the wife's car it goes in the door pocket. I need to mount my XDGEAR holster to the dash of one of them.

**1lowlife** · 03-26-2008, 09:30 PM

I drive a Tundra pickup with a 60/40 split bench seat.
When ever I get in the truck my XD9sc goes out of my holster and in between the seats, right there by my right knee cap.
Otherwise it goes in the lockable glove compartment if I cannot carry, which is rare.

missmyJeep · 03-26-2008, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeepinbanditrider

I don't pocket carry excpet for rare instances on the bike but when in my Jeep or the wife's car it goes in the door pocket. I need to mount my XDGEAR holster to the dash of one of them.

I thought about doing this too. Let us know if it works and if you like it.

Has anyone else done this? Can you give feedback?

StrykerDM · 03-26-2008, 09:52 PM

I've seen it done but still not sure about it. I just want to make sure that on those days that I only pocket carry my S&W 442 that it remains accessible while I'm driving around town...should I just get a holster and keep it in the side door panel or the center console then? (I am right handed, and I drive a 2007 Toyota Camry that does have a center console in it)

Fen · 03-27-2008, 12:54 AM

I leave it in my pocket. I always have a 1911 in the door pocket anyway.

Cupsz71 · 03-27-2008, 04:54 AM

At the moment weather dictates wearing a coat, so I carry on the "inside" pocket of my leather one all the time.
But I also have lockable compartments in both my vehicles. A factory drawer in the wife's van w/family outtings, and I self-mounted/secured a top-open padded loc-box under the flip forward seat in the center console of my truck - which is my primary daily vehicle.

When summer roll's around I'll be re-thinking just how I plan to carry. Most likely OWB w/cover shirt. I'm looking at a Don Hume 721 OT or a Highnoon Bare Skin for the XD9sc.....but I'm also looking into a custom leather holster made locally thru my FFL dealer. Should be here by the end of the month.

Find what works for you. I'm still exploring different options myself.

My 2¢

ahhhh.......neeeed more coffee...........

monsterdawg725 · 03-27-2008, 05:31 AM

only gun i pocket carry is my p3at in a desantis nemisis holster and it stays theyre no matter what im doing.

**Frenchy** · 03-27-2008, 05:58 AM

Door pocket.

sldghmr · 03-27-2008, 06:03 AM

Every state has a different law on how a carry piece must be handled in a vehicle. In OH, you must have a CCW permit, and the weapon must be holstered, and on your person.

Depending on your vehicle, and personal size will dictate what works best for you. For me, I'm right handed, fill up my bucket seats, so the seatbelt is always an obsticle for me. I use a Fobus paddle most of the time, because it is easier to shift it for clearance, with the seat belt and my body. I really think a cross draw holster would work best in the car for me, unfortunately, I carry several different pieces pending on how I'm dressed, so it would cost a fortune to have a cross draw for each piece.

The least hassle I have found is a Galco ankle holster for my J frame.

03-26-2008, 09:17 PM	#1
StrykerDM XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 589	how do you pocket carry when in car? I have a question that I want some different people's opinions on. As my CHL (hopefully) is nearing its arrival date, I would like to know what all you guys that pocket carry do when you get into vehicles. Do you take it out of pocket and stow it somewhere safely in the vehicle? Do you leave it in your pocket (even if its your primary, in these hot summer months)? Or what other things do you do with said pocket pistol since drawing from a pocket while sitting has to be incredibly slow. Thoughts? __________________ XD Service Bi-tone 9mm Browning Buckmark .22 Stainless Camper Smith and Wesson Models 442 & 10 Rock Island Armory 1911 .45 Compact

03-26-2008, 09:19 PM	#2
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,836	I don't pocket carry excpet for rare instances on the bike but when in my Jeep or the wife's car it goes in the door pocket. I need to mount my XDGEAR holster to the dash of one of them. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201

03-26-2008, 09:30 PM	#3
1lowlife XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Great Lone Star State Posts: 2,669	I drive a Tundra pickup with a 60/40 split bench seat. When ever I get in the truck my XD9sc goes out of my holster and in between the seats, right there by my right knee cap. Otherwise it goes in the lockable glove compartment if I cannot carry, which is rare. __________________ I used to shoot guns. I still shoot guns. But I used to, too. Thank you to Mitch Hedberg..RIP

03-26-2008, 09:52 PM	#5
StrykerDM XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 589	I've seen it done but still not sure about it. I just want to make sure that on those days that I only pocket carry my S&W 442 that it remains accessible while I'm driving around town...should I just get a holster and keep it in the side door panel or the center console then? (I am right handed, and I drive a 2007 Toyota Camry that does have a center console in it) __________________ XD Service Bi-tone 9mm Browning Buckmark .22 Stainless Camper Smith and Wesson Models 442 & 10 Rock Island Armory 1911 .45 Compact

03-27-2008, 04:54 AM	#7
Cupsz71 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Central ND. Posts: 160	At the moment weather dictates wearing a coat, so I carry on the "inside" pocket of my leather one all the time. But I also have lockable compartments in both my vehicles. A factory drawer in the wife's van w/family outtings, and I self-mounted/secured a top-open padded loc-box under the flip forward seat in the center console of my truck - which is my primary daily vehicle. When summer roll's around I'll be re-thinking just how I plan to carry. Most likely OWB w/cover shirt. I'm looking at a Don Hume 721 OT or a Highnoon Bare Skin for the XD9sc.....but I'm also looking into a custom leather holster made locally thru my FFL dealer. Should be here by the end of the month. Find what works for you. I'm still exploring different options myself. My 2¢ ahhhh.......neeeed more coffee........... __________________ BASIC MARKSMANSHIP - "If you can't dazzle them with Brilliance.......riddle them with bullets!!" XD9sc Beretta 92FS Bersa T380 - wifey's Ruger Single Six .22/.22Mag Ruger 10/22 - Marlin Mod#40 (gopher balsters)

03-27-2008, 12:54 AM	#6
Fen XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 58	I leave it in my pocket. I always have a 1911 in the door pocket anyway.

03-27-2008, 05:31 AM	#8
monsterdawg725 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: chattanooga area TN Posts: 706	only gun i pocket carry is my p3at in a desantis nemisis holster and it stays theyre no matter what im doing. __________________ well hell yes its dangerous if it wasnt i wouldnt have no need to carry it ! XD-9 sc bi-tone , ,Keltec p3aT,,Glock 19 9mm , Glock 23 40 s&w, Sig Mosquito 22 . surefire g2,Streamlite Thunder Ranch tl2 ,Streamlight Scorpion Glock tac light.

03-27-2008, 05:58 AM	#9
Frenchy XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 13,231	Door pocket. __________________ ~SC Harvey~ "You are the instruments that God is going to use to bring about universal change, and that is why Barack has captured the youth. And he has involved young people in a political process that they didn't care anything about. That's a sign. When the Messiah speaks, the youth will hear, and the Messiah is absolutely speaking."...Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan RON PAUL IN 2008

03-27-2008, 06:03 AM	#10
sldghmr XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Springboro, Ohio Posts: 96	Every state has a different law on how a carry piece must be handled in a vehicle. In OH, you must have a CCW permit, and the weapon must be holstered, and on your person. Depending on your vehicle, and personal size will dictate what works best for you. For me, I'm right handed, fill up my bucket seats, so the seatbelt is always an obsticle for me. I use a Fobus paddle most of the time, because it is easier to shift it for clearance, with the seat belt and my body. I really think a cross draw holster would work best in the car for me, unfortunately, I carry several different pieces pending on how I'm dressed, so it would cost a fortune to have a cross draw for each piece. The least hassle I have found is a Galco ankle holster for my J frame.

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