Excellent reminder M.
One thing though, SOME handguns do not have external safeties to put on before holstering.
Glock and XD's come to mind. I carry an XD .45 is a Blackhawk Serpa CQC holster,
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I am always conscious of where my trigger finger is, but especially when reholstering.
Howdy Pard!
I haven't worked with an XD, but I have an XDm .40 compact. No, it doesn't have what is traditionally thought of as a safety, but
the grip safety must be depressed, then the trigger safety pressed before the trigger can be tripped. That's two safeties.
I still don't see how that accident could happen with a pistol like mine considering it won't go bang without my finger on the trigger.
The grip safety does not have pressure on it when I am holstering because I move my hand so that my thumb can press agains the rear of the slide to ensure the gun stays in battery position. Some holsters will cause it to move back, just a wee little bit, so it won't fire when intended because it is out of battery position.
The 1911 .45 I have does have a manual safety, but it also has a grip safety. If it isn't depressed, it won't go bang either.
So, from what I can tell, it still boils down to careless handling of the firearm.
Somehow, in some way, the trigger got tripped while all safety measures inherent in the handgun were defeated.
The proof of that is the thousands upon thousands of folks who handle XD's and Glocks that somehow manage NOT to shoot themselves while holstering or doing draw and fire exercises. I've done my share, and I ain't added any additional ventilation to my anatomy.
I've actually checked my body many times over the years, and to date, I have all the requiste number of holes I started with, and aim (sic) to keep it that way!
Blessings,
M-Taliesin
