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Summary: Learn about small of the back gun holsters and which one is right for you and your gun in this free handgun and firearms video series.
Lee Laster lives in Western Massachusetts & works in the public safety sector. He has been a state certified firearms instructor for the past 6 years. He is also co-founder of...read more
"Okay we done under the arm holster carry. What we are going to get into now is probably one of my least favorites which would probably be the small of the back draw holster. This holster here is designed where it can be attached to your belt and it is actually worn under your shirt under the small of your back. Now great for being undetected or detectable purposes, you can go put on a jacket, T-shirt and you may not even know it is there. My problem I have with it is trying to access it. The dexterity you will need in a pinch situation when the adrenalin level is high or the stress is on being able to access that. Again like I stated earlier in the segments, every holster that you have needs to be broken in and needs to become familiar with second nature. When I draw my weapon at a point where I don't have to look down and see where my holster is second nature. I don't need to shoot without looking. I am back there. When I go to draw, I know where it is at, put it away. That is how familiar you need to be. So if a person was to wear a small back holster, if they could take the possible comfortability if that is actually a word, how uncomfortable to have a gun bulging on a disc or whatever. If they can stand that, that would probably be a great place to secret a weapon or a backup weapon. Again, it kind of goes kind of under concealment with the under arm holster and that would be the small of the back holster. "
eHow Article: Learn About Small-of-the-Back Gun Holsters
Comments
straightshoote1 said
on 3/31/2009 Lee,
You may want to mention that there are at least two more reasons to not carry in a small of the back holster.
1. Your firearm is located directly over your spine - should you fall or be knocked onto your back during a confrontation you are likely to injure your spine by falling onto your handgun.
2. It is very difficult to draw your weapon from this position without pointing it at something you should not.
I commend you for stating that this is your least favored mode of carry. i just think you need to explain a few more of the safety concerns involved. Another point to mention is that when demonstrating you pointed your firearm at your own hand no less than six times. Familiarity breeds contempt. I am sure that you have been handling firearms all of your life and you probably did a great job of clearing the firearm before ever using it for the video - however - you should NEVER point a firearm at yourself or teach others to do so by example.
I am also a certified firearms trainer in two disciplines and realize that this may seem like I am being overly critical. It is not my intention to put you down - rather - to help another instructor better his craft and improve safety for everyone concerned.