Carrying crossdraw

[wizard]

I recently read Ayoobs book, Concealed Carry, which is a great read. He talks about all types of carry. All methods of carry have there pro's and con's. If you feel that cross draw works best for you, by all means use it. I understand it is not welcome at most ranges/pistol classes as they are worried about you shooting somebody. I will no doubtedly get a lot of flak for this, But, If you finger is NOT on the trigger and you are not waving the gun around what is the big deal? Do guns just fire because you are drawing it? NO, they fire because YOU pull the trigger. So if you do your part it will be just as safe as the next method, That is how I see it. If this is the method that works for you use it.

[fdegree]

I see the point of switching to cross-draw while driving...but, why not just unholster the gun and place it in a very accessible place in your vehicle...

[whitetiger]

I carry crossdraw concealed 1911 45. I like it, it's easy to conceal. I am aware of it all the time I have never had my gun seen by mistake. I am pretty fast at getting it out. I wear a usmc field jacket and it is hidden perfectly. I shoot every week at the range and use this holster and draw from it no problem. I drop back with my right leg and have my left leg forward, the draw is up and forward no sweep of anything except the target. If you stand sideways no problem you do a flatfoot both feet side by side it might but thats not the way I stand when I face trouble, do you? The old weaver stance! I use a stance like a boxer one foot forward and one back.

[Caribou]

I recently read Ayoobs book, Concealed Carry, which is a great read. He talks about all types of carry. All methods of carry have there pro's and con's. If you feel that cross draw works best for you, by all means use it. I understand it is not welcome at most ranges/pistol classes as they are worried about you shooting somebody. I will no doubtedly get a lot of flak for this, But, If you finger is NOT on the trigger and you are not waving the gun around what is the big deal? Do guns just fire because you are drawing it? NO, they fire because YOU pull the trigger. So if you do your part it will be just as safe as the next method, That is how I see it. If this is the method that works for you use it.

Please do not take this as flak, just my take on it. Instructors teach students of all levels. Stuff happens. If your Students start putting holes in other students class attendance tends to drop off. If and when I go to cross draw I'll adapt what I have learned.

[danieljfess@aol.com]

I carry cross draw most of the time. I also use carry in a Concealed Comfort Cell-Pal holster. Cell Pal Discreet Conceled Carry Holster Deep Concealment Holster Total Concealment undercover ccw armed citizens conceled weapon permit no fanny packs deep cover covert carry It works well for me with multiple weapons in the same holster.

[johnmed3]

I can't use cross draw. My belly is to big :( !

[garyr]

Would appreciate names/links on your favorite holster of this type.