Carrying a GLOCK.... Safely?

[Wicked One]

Hello all,

After spending some time on Youtube looking at all the Negligent Discharge's and people shooting themselves in the leg, It got me thinking and then looking at products on the market to see what Folks are doing to try to avoid a ND?

I came across this and wanted to hear peoples thoughts and if any of you are using this added safety feature on Your EDC Glock(s)?

http://www.amazon.com/Siderlock-Trigger-Safety-System-instructions/dp/B0050R6P2K/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

https://www.lonewolfdist.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=1173

Input is very much appreciated,
Thanks

[bridgeport]

How many times have you gone bird hunting with someone that forgets to take the safety off before that shot? Oops.
Well, you don't want that to happen at the wrong time.

Instead of adding components, I suggest not lightening the trigger to competition standard, and the development of good working technique.

[Wicked One]

How many times have you gone bird hunting with someone that forgets to take the safety off before that shot? Oops.
Well, you don't want that to happen at the wrong time.

Instead of adding components, I suggest not lightening the trigger to competition standard, and the development of good working technique.

Very Good Point, I thought about the same thing too. Do you think "Training" would help prevent the "Oh Sh*t" Moment?

I also wonder how well the Trigger works with this installed? Also, How would a DA or Jury look at this Modification? (I could see an argument both ways)

[stphnman20]

Very Good Point, I thought about the same thing too. Do you think "Training" would help prevent the "Oh Sh*t" Moment?

I also wonder how well the Trigger works with this installed? Also, How would a DA or Jury look at this Modification? (I could see an argument both ways)

I'm pretty sure they won't care and probably think it's come sort of automatic trigger that shoots a 30 round clip in 1 sec.

[CK_32]

Honestly if you can't have full confidence that you can keep your finger out of the trigger. Don't carry a Glock.

I'm a huge Glock supporter but my self can't feel 100% about carrying a Glock 24/7. I've open carried a Glock for days and hours on end in the desert with no issue. But in my head around many people and daily life I don't feel comfortable. So I chose not to. And got a shield with a safety. That extra assurance I need to feel "safe" CCWing. If you have any doubts don't do it, don't rely on aftermerket as ons to make up for lack of confidence.

Or if it must be a Glock give some thought to empty chamber, trigger back, loaded mag. That's an option as well.

[LTC-J]

Out of curiosity, how many of the NDs that you found on Youtube dealt with holsters that had positive retention such as Serpa?

[Sabesimpson]

I carry my GLOCK at the 5 o'clock position in an alien gear inside the waistband holster. The key is to train with your carry weapon and your holster and you should not have any problems. Good luck and train train train!

[Thunder]

I think its a bigger issue that you would need to train to activate something on the trigger whenever you draw.

When I draw from a holster I distinctly keep my finger along the frame of the gun. Working the trigger before I shoot just seems like trouble.

[glockman19]

Simple....keep your finger(s) off the trigger and no firearm will go off.

[NytWolf]

Your "Carrying a GLOCK.... Safely?" is an entirely baseless question.

A negligent discharge will occur because of negligence. You can't cure ignorance with a product change. Consider this: Given that most of the ND's with Glocks is a lack of an external safety, the ignorant will leave the safety in the OFF position. A loaded gun with the safety in the OFF position is as likely to discharge in the same person's hands.

[thayne]

Simple....keep you'd finger(s) off the trigger and no firearm will go off.

^^^^ This

[Joe]

That trigger modification looks worse than carrying without one in the chamber.

[The Cable Guy]

I carried a Glock IWB for several months at my old work. Because I could only have it loaded on private property, I was constantly needing to unload it and make it safe & secure for travel. I've never once had it accidentally go off because I was careful about it. I've also trained with the same gun(s) and holster drawing from IWB. No ND's that I could remember. Just keep your finger straight on the side of the frame until you're committed to pulling that trigger. Train, train, train. Take a course or two, you'll feel more confident even if it's just practicing in a controlled space.

[sdsu]

get the raven vanguard for your bagged glock.

[KahrGuy9]

Hello all,

After spending some time on Youtube looking at all the Negligent Discharge's and people shooting themselves in the leg, It got me thinking and then looking at products on the market to see what Folks are doing to try to avoid a ND?

I came across this and wanted to hear peoples thoughts and if any of you are using this added safety feature on Your EDC Glock(s)?


Input is very much appreciated,
Thanks

There is no difference between a Glock and a revolver. If you can't keep your finger off the trigger, you have no business handling a weapon. It wouldn't matter how many safeties a gun comes with, the idiots will still shoot themselves. And putting aftermarket anything on a carry gun, except sights and grips, is a bad idea, which if your issueing agency inspects the weapon will not approve it nor will Glock stand behind it. Plus the most important part of all, what if the aftermarket thingy keeps your Glock from going bang when you need it to?