THe only time I left my gun behind was in the lock box at the jail sally port. Nothing like getting out on a traffic stop and have an empty holster. Happened once. NEVER in a public bathroom. This is such idiocy. WHen CCW, I put the gun in my pants so I cannot forget it. These are the people who are so much better with guns than mere mortal civilians. Damn. I would say fire him but he is a Captain so he will get a pass. Just the way it is.
It sounds like he's qualified for a high ranking position in DHS, directly under Big Sis.
I used to frequent a military facility that required leaving your cell phone at the front desk. I would put my cell phone in my hat and leave it there. The guard asked me why I did that. I answered that I could easily leave my cell phone in the building, but I couldn't walk outside without putting on my cover.
As far as taking a poop goes, you are right. If you have to drop trou to take care of business and that involves taking a gun off your waist, sit down and place the gun in the crotch of your pants. Preferably that will still be in the holster, but it beats leaving it on a shelf. I have a friend that used to be an Air Marshal that said that was the best way to not lose your gun.
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