When it becomes necessary for you to run with your firearm (we're talkin' handguns), they say that you should place your trigger finger behind the weapon's trigger, such that if you fall or stumble etc you don't accidentally fire the weapon. Normally we hold our finger outside the trigger guard alongside the frame, but sometimes when you trip or fall you will involuntarily clench your hand, which could cause you to discharge the gun. Hence putting the finger behind the trigger, 'fist' basically clenched already. Now my problem is this: I have been taught that if you have to run/chase/climb etc... you should return the gun to the holster and secure it, such that you don't have an unintended discharge. Also, it would be very easy under stress to accidentally fire the gun while putting the finger behind the trigger, and one might also forget to bring it back 'round to fire the weapon when needed. One guy said that this is the reason the Border Patrol and Customs does not use the Glock, and it's safer for their agents to have the weapon unholstered while running.
Sooo, my question is, is this a great idea, or just more tactical 'basura'?
