IPSC and Pistol retention

[Chalk]

5.2.6 refers to straps an flaps. Thumb breaks or other locks are not mentioned.
The rule is simple if you have a restraint flap or strap it must be used.
I believe you are misunderstanding what we discussed in the RO course.
Read the rule break it down to exactly what it says.

 

[raks]

I'm pretty sure this is a holdover from the early days of the sport. It's consistent with the idea that street/duty gear can be used, but that if they were designed with a flap/strap to hold in the pistol it should be used for safety. Holsters have come a loooong way in 40 years and the sport has done away with holster retention tests but this artifact still protects us from penny pinchers who want to bring floppy fabric pouch to the line. My 2c

 

[VanMan]

Hi

Thanks for the reply! I thought I recalled that from when I took my Black Badge. Thanks for confirming.

Woukd you recommend building 2 belt set ups or getting some sort of quick change holster mount?

Cheers
Chris

I ended up with 3 belt setups, because I hate fiddling with things once I have things setup the way I want. Got the CR Speed holster first because that's all I found for my Grand Power X-Calibur at the time. Got the drop in holster for USPSA, and just got the Red Hills level 2 retention holster to start playing in 3-gun.

If the drop in holster had been available at the time, probably would have skipped the CR Speed holster. I'm not finding a lot of difference in my draw times, and the drop in is much more secure.

There's a lot more running with a holstered hand gun in 3-gun than there is in IPSC, and one of my very experienced IPSC friends had his Shadow bounce out of his drop in holster when running on a stage. Also, I think if I did crank up the friction retention that high, it may give me trouble when I do have to draw.

 

[Dexter Morgan]

5.2.6 refers to straps an flaps. Thumb breaks or other locks are not mentioned.
The rule is simple if you have a restraint flap or strap it must be used.
I believe you are misunderstanding what we discussed in the RO course.
Read the rule break it down to exactly what it says.

Yes. I know what it says.

It targets one type of locking holster, but ignores others.

That's why I'm saying that the rule doesn't make any sense.

I never said I wouldn't abide by it. Just questioning the logic behind it?

 

[Chalk]

Straps and flaps are not locks. The original problem was guys would try to the Tuck the flaps on top of the gun for a faster draw. Creating some what of a safety issue. The powers that be decided if you have a flap you use it. You can cut the flap off and still use the holster.
What is the point of having a retaining strap and not using it.