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Holster Retention Tested

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Wednesday evening I received a call from my wife who stated she stepped out of a PTA meeting because she was in terrible pain. I began getting the kids in the car to take her some medication when I received the second call from her stating that she couldn't wait and called an ambulance. :shock: Change of plan, kids sent to the neighbor and I high tailed it to the school. I rush out of the car and realize where I am going and that I probably should sit back in the car and disarm :banghead: The paramedics decide to transport her to the hospital so I jump back in the car and head for the hospital. Fortunately, I have a holster (Galco NSA II) that is very easy to take on and off. I get to the hospital door and see the dreaded sign 30.06 posted :mad5 Back to the car to secure my weapon and then a rush back to the emegency room door where I met the ambulance and my wife. One hour later she was in surgery and I knew it was going to be a late night. Surgery went well, waited for her to get into a room and get settled for the night, said my goodbyes and left for home to pick up the sleeping children from the neighbors. (You know you have good neighbors when you can dump the kids off in an emergency and not worry!)

On the way home 1:00am I realized that her car was still at the school which is about 1.5 miles away from the house. Now I knew I had a problem because the kids car seats were in the car and I had to have them for the morning. I also was not about to leave one of my cars in the dark school parking lot overnight. So I weighed my options at 1:00 am and I had three choices: Leave a car at the school (No), Walk (No), or ride my son's scooter up to the school.:thumbs2: Now this isn't the run of the mill scooter. This thing is like a skateboard with oversized wheels and handle bars. If the six year old has mastered it, I should be fine!

So off I go...
I never really thought about it until later but I'm glad I didn't run into any of our local LEOs. A 35 year old man on a scooter at 1:00am probably didn't look right and most likely would have drawn some attention. Now I get about half way to the school and all was well until I hit the construction zone. I didn't see the uneven surface until it was too late and you guessed it...the scooter stoped but I didn't. Right over the handle bars and face down into the middle of the street. I have skinned up palms to prove it! Keys went flying, wallet came out of my back pocket but my Glock 23 stayed snug in the holster. :anamatedbanana

I collected myself and looked around for anyone who might have seen this circus event and luckily nobody out at 1:30am.
Out of breath, skinned palms, and bruised ribs I returned with the car safely home. As I put the kids to bed my son inquired, "Daddy, why are your hands bleeding?" So I told him that I borrowed his scooter and fell. He gave me the best advice of the night: "You should have asked first Dad...I would have let you borrow my helmet and pads too!"

Not exactly how I intended to test holster retention but now I know! :cryin
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LOL, that's a great story!

I hope your wife doesn't bust a stitch reading it. ;-)
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Great story. I hope all turns out well for y'all.
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What a great story magicglock! Thanks for sharing. You paint vivid mind pictures.

I'm glad your wife is doing well and pray for a quick recovery for her. and +1 on the Galco holster! :thumbs2: That' a crazy way to test the retention but at least you can fall down in confidence! :lol:

And I hope you didn't suffer any long lasting injuries after you got bunged up! :shock:
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Thanks for sharing this wonderful story i sure needed to smile today "rlol" . Hope all is well with the wife. :thumbs2:
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I'm sure your son would be glad to give you some pointers in the art of keeping your balance on rough terrain and how not to put your hands down to break a fall. That's a good way to break a wrist and think of how lonesome your carry gun would be if it was your shooting arm. Tuck and roll baby. :nono:
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You know a scooter would be great backup transportation, when in need. Cheap, light, good gas mileage.
I might even relearn to ride one, Before I need it. (if i've learned anything from this lesson :smile: )
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I saw a news report in the last couple of years about a taxi service (of sorts) in England. If you find yourself out drinking and shouldn't drive, and call this service, they show up on a small fold-up scooter. They fold it up, store it in the trunk (or "boot", I guess), drive you home in your own car, retrieve the scooter, and are on their way.
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I rofl'd , Great story. Hope your wife has a speedy recovery! (and you too) lol
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5thGenTexan wrote:That's a good way to break a wrist and think of how lonesome your carry gun would be if it was your shooting arm. Tuck and roll baby. :nono:
Tuck and roll? Are you kidding? And risk damage to my beloved Glock! Seriously, there was no time to react and no room to roll. I hit the handle bars which pushed up the back end of this skateboard/scooter contraption and shot me forward and down into the pavement. I had two thoughts before I hit the ground: I hope I don't hit my face or loose teeth and I'm going to be really mad if I damage the sites on my gun.

The wife is home and doing well! Thanks to all
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