He had a permit, so was not arrested

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My only commentary was that there should be some sort of penalty, which seems to be agreed upon by the gun owners in here. As for the truth of the man's story, I have no opinion, but a thought: Do holsters do break down from time to time and need to be replaced? Could a faulty holster allow a gun to slip out/discharge?

Just like anything a damaged or faulty holster would not be as effective. Seeign as this guy is a CC holder that would lead me to believe that he is invested enough to not have a faulty/damaged holster. But anything is possible.

Question Brow. Let us say that this guy is a CC holder that knowingly used a damged/inappropriate holster for his pistol. Beyond any personal penalties he faces would you support gun restrictions as a result of this one irresponsible man?

How often does a gun "fall" out of a holster and discharge?

 

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Question Brow. Let us say that this guy is a CC holder that knowingly used a damged/inappropriate holster for his pistol. Beyond any personal penalties he faces would you support gun restrictions as a result of this one irresponsible man?

How often does a gun "fall" out of a holster and discharge?

I suppose it depends on the type of gun restrictions. If the holster is at fault, I think a case like this could be used to support restrictions on the gun carrier regarding the condition of their holster. Do you think that would be too restrictive? I don't know how often this happens, but how often does something like this need to happen to make such restrictions reasonable?

 

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I suppose it depends on the type of gun restrictions. If the holster is at fault, I think a case like this could be used to support restrictions on the gun carrier regarding the condition of their holster. Do you think that would be too restrictive? I don't know how often this happens, but how often does something like this need to happen to make such restrictions reasonable?

Fair question but unless broken holsters are not somehting that really stop working. They are either tough leather or preshapped plastic.

So unless this becomes a reoccuring problem, I have never heard it to be, than I don't think this would be a case to support gun restrictions. Beyond any potential penalties that individual may face.

 

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So unless this becomes a reoccuring problem, I have never heard it to be, than I don't think this would be a case to support gun restrictions. Beyond any potential penalties that individual may face.

Did you mean gun restrictions generally, or restrictions on holster functionality specifically?

 

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My only commentary was that there should be some sort of penalty, which seems to be agreed upon by the gun owners in here. As for the truth of the man's story, I have no opinion, but a thought: Do holsters do break down from time to time and need to be replaced? Could a faulty holster allow a gun to slip out/discharge?

Absolutely. At the very least it has to be some sort of negligence. Some sort of fine or something. I also dont have any sort of issue if he was sued in civil court for being a moron. As far as holsters go, they don't usually malfunction. I mean, even the cheaper ones are made from good leather or some sort of composite. They shouldnt break down. But who knows. Again, that article needs more info.

But anything is possible.

Exactly.

I suppose it depends on the type of gun restrictions. If the holster is at fault, I think a case like this could be used to support restrictions on the gun carrier regarding the condition of their holster. Do you think that would be too restrictive? I don't know how often this happens, but how often does something like this need to happen to make such restrictions reasonable?

The idea of a faulty holster brings to mind the gun manufacturer Lorcin from back in the day...

https://guns.wikia.com/wiki/Lorcin_Engineering_Company

The market to care of them.