before i start going through you post piece by piece - i think it is important that you try and realize the perspective from which myself and several others are coming from. namely, that dumped guns around kids is not funny. what happened WAS a bad situation. one that could have easily been prevented yet could have just as easily had grave repercussions.
nothing in your original post came across as "humorous" - it came across as arrogant and read as if you were thumbing your nose at the basics of gun safety. THIS is the attitude that the anti-'s love to feed on. the image of the douche bag, it's not my responsibility oh whatever lackadaisical gun owner -public enemy #1... if you intend to make something humorous, it's probably a safe bet that it shouldn't involve children and a loose weapon. just sayin'...
it's been said before and i'll say it again - your post makes us look bad. whether that was your intention or not, you came across as arrogant and nonchalant about a dangerous situation. this is where it is typically stated to get off "my side" - which is taken to represent gun owners who make an effort to present themselves in the opposite way - which is humble, courteous and responsible. again, don't think it was your intent to be a jerk or blatantly bragging about being irresponsible - but this is the consequence you have presented here on a public internet forum.
remember - it is not just pro 2A gun nuts around here - this forum is no different than having a conversation on a public bus - anyone can be privy to what is said, AND it's documented in writing, possibly available forever. the internet is like peeing in a swimming pool and trying to get it back. good luck.
so something bad happened to you - you made a mistake. lick your wounds and move on. but you made the decision to post it in public and now your hurt when one one calls you on something they would readily interpret based upon YOUR description of the situation as negligent and dangerous. context is an interesting animal and you've now seen how others took you post.
from what i have seen here, from your personal attacks back against me i'm taking the impression that you are not only hot headed and either quite immature or you have poor written communication skills. i'll give you the benefit of the doubt. i hope this becomes more of a productive discussion than the borderline "dick in the wind" thread it is riding so dangerously close to.....
and now... something completely different:
Cobb my holster was a beretta IWB made and formed for the Nano. It is very much like a Crossbreed with metal strong sprung clips that went over my belt. I do appreciate the ones who suggested I get or try a better holster. I was under the impression that since is was made for my gun from the manufacturer in must be good. As far as making lite of it I am only because I can admit I'm not perfect. I was expecting intelligent people to maybe add their mistakes in a safe environment where there could be support and understanding but I was wrong. It fell out on accident get over it.
i don't think anyone was questioning if it was the holsters fault - my point was that the gun/holster rig was intentionally/unintentionally used as a foot hold for climbing. ANY tool - i don't care how reliable or well designed - will fail if used for a purpose it was not intended for and may cause injury. ever see someone try to use a knife as a prybar and end up with metal shards flying?
To shipyard get off your high horse and what is this "Side" you speak so highly???? I don't want to be there because you are so don't worry about me wanting to be "There"
the "side" that is usually referred to is people acting with their firearms in a responsible manner as opposed to gun owners who have poor attitudes towards safety/handling and give the gun community a poor image in the public eye.
So Shippy.... Can I call you Shippy????? The only man I know free of sin is just one and we won't go there.... A little hint it's NOT YOU!!!!! Do you drive a car or any other internally combustion engine operated vehicle? Prolly yes right? Have you ever gotten a ticket? Again I'm sure yes!!!
yes, you can call me shippy. everyone else does. thank you for asking. i would ask that you check your self-confidence: not that any of my personal business is YOUR business but my driving record is cleaner than a hungry man's plate at the end of dinner. and i don't see what jesus has to do with any of this. FWIW...
So to Shippy and anyone else on their high horse get over yourself I'm not perfect and either are YOU so when you sit at your computer pointing a finger focus on the three pointing at you because every time you point and judge with that pointed finger there will always be three pointed back at you!!!!!
again, check your arrogance. i called you on making a bad move and bragging about it. this is the internet - if you go asking for agreement or absolution be careful about what you get. it isn't always a warm hug.
I have no problem with your passion for carrying and gun sports in general as a matter of fact I applaud it but don't act holier then thou!!!! A mistake was made and yes I know I made it!!!! I'm 45 and you're not my dad so try to take it as it was intended which was simply "Boy I screwed up and felt like crap and awkward but thank God no one was hurt!" So I shared not to be scolded by you who seems to be perfect but to allow myself and others talk about the dumb things they've done where we can laugh now afterwords.....
first up - i didn't see you admitting you made a mistake or really taking any responsibility for the dangerous situation you allowed to occur. what i did hear was a lot of justifying, glossing over and then "am i right fellas???" also, i'm glad i'm not your dad, there's PLENTY of sanctimony dripping off your response and i hope the next holster you buy is certified acceptable by jymboree
If this was such a bad thing to post then the mediators should have deleted it right away!!!!
might still happen - IBTL anyways....