Dream A Little Bigger, Darling - The Inception Fic Writer's Guide to Firearms, Pt 3

[chn_breathmint]

Today I bring a fresh installment of my gun tutorial. This brings us up to Part 3, and this one is about holstering and concealed carry. It's pretty elaborate, which means there will be a Part 4 after this.

Parts 1 and 2 linked for those who missed them.

Comments

[chn_breathmint]

In the case of a groin holster like Safecarry or Thunderwear (*groaaan*) your firearm is, while in carry, assumed to be in Condition Two or Condition One. Note also how all the holsters actually cover the trigger and the trigger guard of the firearm.

In such a situation, it would take an act of God or a horrible accident for the firearm to go off.

Also in the case of such holsters the gun is not pointed at the family jewels; it is pointed straight down at the ground, and in any super-rare accidental discharge it probably would NOT injure the shooter. Startle the shit out of him, maybe graze his leg, sure.

Now, carrying there is going to be a wee bit dangerous if you're an idiot, carry in Condition Zero, and don't observe trigger discipline, at which point you deserve to shoot yourself in the nuts.

- Mel

[chn_breathmint]

You don't have to unzip your pants to get to it. Just leave enough ease in your belt for your hand to go past your waistband and enough clearance for the gun when you draw it.

Although, really, sticking your hand down your pants in a holdup is kinda suspicious, and probably also not a quick draw, which is why I prefer the IWB holster behind the right hip.

- Mel

[red_rahl]

The depth and scope of these tutorials are amazing and thank you for sharing your knowledge/experiences. I love all the information and especially love the analysis of Inception characters/actions/etc that you make along the way. Definitely excited for part 4! Also in reference to pt. 2, I love your take on Arthur's Glock preference!

Fantastic tutorials and you can never be given enough thanks!

[chn_breathmint]

I can go on about Glocks all day, okay?

Suffice it to say I think Arthur is a god damn pervert for liking tupperwareGlocks, and I wish he displayed better taste in guns.

- Mel

[blue_meridian]

sometimes I get the feeling that as long as you make something matte black and call it “tactical” gunbunnies will buy it.

Sad, but true, methinks.

[chn_breathmint]

Friend of my husband once bought tactical suspenders.

Apparently they're pretty elastic and broad to take the weight of the stuff you have on your belt, so they've got a legitimate purpose, but...

There is no excuse for the tactical cupholder. Okay, maybe if you wanted to be funny about it, but seriously.

- Mel

[artoni]

All of these are amazing. Thank you so much for them. |O

[chn_breathmint]

You're welcome, but I think someone else has already redeemed the Internet coupon...

- Mel

[ilovetakahana]

That holster breakdown is going to be so goddamn useful. Thank you, thank you, and looking forward to part 4.

[chn_breathmint]

This is probably the helpful-lest chapter with regards to Inception I think, because you do have all that gorgeous suiting, but how the hell do you hide the guns in such gorgeous suiting?

*points up*

Arthur's choice of carry really baffled the crap out of me in that hotel scene, though, because he draws like he carries behind the right hip but... no belt, no holster.

So I went and did a bit of research and figured out an alternative.

- Mel