I hope this wasn't an INGOer...

[rhino]

A few years ago I got some guys (who didn't normally carry) to open carry their guns after a USPSA match when we went to lunch afterward. Three of them wore their guns (reluctantly) and when I realized they were unloaded and didn't have a charged magazine among them, I did a mental facepalm. I didn't explicitly tell them their guns should be loaded if they're going to carry them and it never occurred to them.

Of all the reasons why that guy's gun has no magazine, none are good!

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

I heard that they called out the bomb squad because a LOADED Glock magazine was found at a Wal-Mart restroom somewhere here in Indiana.

I'll take that overtime.

 

[Expat]

Just the sound of racking a Glock slide is all the self defense anyone needs.

 

[rhino]

Maybe the guy in the photo has mastered the ULTRA Israeli method. You not only have to rack the slide on your draw, you also have to insert a magazine first. 'Cause it's bada** to do it that way, that's why.

 

[EyeCarry]

Must be some kind of tactical reload drill. Shoot one, load new mag, go... I haven't tried this one, hmmm

 

[Trigger Time]

In California isn't this the way they must OC? Without the mag inserted?
maybe he's from CA

 

[jimmythang]

Luckily he had two glock 17's on his ankles.

 

[Denny347]

In California isn't this the way they must OC? Without the mag inserted?
maybe he's from CA

They changed that law after the "outrage" by the public...

 

[Kirk Freeman]

i always feel for my mag when I get out of the car. Just incase

Smart thing to do. Hopefully others now understand why it is part of gun handling.

 

[vitamink]

Maybe he's a highlander.

 

[PaulJF]

Hopefully your "buddy" informed the fellow about his missing mag, instead of leaving him without a means to defend himself. I am sure if I saw a police officer in the same situation I would let him know.

 

[calcot7]

Had the same problem with a P3AT.....I even went as far as attaching a lanyard ring and small chain between the gun and the magazine. I no longer carry in the same manner that caused the mag to drop free. Also don't carry the P3AT very often either.

You would think he would notice the difference in weight if it just fell out. Happened to me once on a P32, the holster covered the mag release and when you put pressure on it would drop the mag right out, but I realized it right away- something just didn't feel right.

 

[TheSpark]

Sorry, that was me. I only need one shot.

 

[halfmileharry]

High tech single shot?

California compliant

 

[bwframe]

Some folks are safer without ammo. Just sayin'...

 

[pudly]

Barney Fife with a semi?

 

[PRasko]

He is left handed. Now visualize where the mag release is.

The magazine is in his car between the door and the seat.

My father is a lefty, and this has happened numerous times. He takes his gun and holster off while driving now.

 

[rugertoter]

He is left handed. Now visualize where the mag release is.

The magazine is in his car between the door and the seat.

Lol, probably. Hope he isn't going to need to depend on that anytime soon.

 

[Titanium_Frost]

Had the same problem with a P3AT.....I even went as far as attaching a lanyard ring and small chain between the gun and the magazine. I no longer carry in the same manner that caused the mag to drop free. Also don't carry the P3AT very often either.

I cut the leather out of the way, works just fine now. I'll post a pic when I get a chance.

 

[bwframe]

Assuming the pic was taken with a cell phone camera, isn't that awful close for an OCer to let someone get behind them?

Is it ironic the guy in the pic was shopping for first aid supplies?