gunguru Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Hi folks, some question about safety aera: 1) We can use (safely and unloaded) our gun in the safety area, but can we let the gun there and go (if we have enough confidence in our co-shooter of course)? 1.1) If yes, how? Slide locked open? slide close, hammer down? Slide closed, hammer cocked? 1.2) Can we leave it with a mag inserted? 2) Can I go (or be) out of Safety area, with an Unholstered gun (wait, read until the end), but locked gun, mean a with trigger lock device or a locked safety cable padlock going trough the gun (finaly, an not working condition gun)? I forgot to ask these question in my Black Badge training... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerburgess Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I would say 1 yes 1.1 it realy dosnt matter other than pointed in a safe direction(into back stop)I would leave it either hammer down or slide lock to avoid any questions. 1.2 yes but it had better be empty, also I would not leave the mag in just to avoid questions. 2 No out of the safety area gun must be holstered or bagged/boxed. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerburgess Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Just noticed you are in Canada so the ruels may be different up there I was basing my answers on USPSA Ruels. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 It is my opinion that you are correct on all counts Mike. You can lay your gun on the table and walk away, you cannot carry your gun away in hand in any manner other than in a rug or box, you may carry it away in your holster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunguru Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Thanks folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ac4wordplay Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 ... you may carry it away in your holster. Based upon 5.2.1, 10.5.1, and this ruling, I personally wouldn't do this, nor would I mention it as an option to another competitor (not even if it was my direct competition at a big prize match). To me, Jim's quote states that it would be fine for one to walk away from a safety area while holding a holster in which was a handgun (which doesn't comply with the above cited rules). If I misunderstood Jim's position then I offer my apologies, but clarification may be helpful as others could misunderstand too. Basically, what Mike said this morning (hi Mike!). Best, ac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Poor choice of words on my part. You CANNOT carry the holstered gun off in your hand. I should have said you can holster it up and wear it away from the safe area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ac4wordplay Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Poor choice of words on my part. You CANNOT carry the holstered gun off in your hand. I should have said you can holster it up and wear it away from the safe area. Thanks Jim, I had hoped/expected that you meant this - I just wanted to state it more clearly, and with citations so a reader could verify. Best, ac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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