Ankle Carry -Warned not to by police chief.

[CBD]

I recently received my carry permit and I am reading the Ga carry laws to try and learn the do's and don'ts the easy way.
I ran into on of the local police chiefs one morning and asked him a few of my questions; he was easy to talk to and full of good information. but the last thing he said as we parted (and I haven't seen him again yet to get a clarification) was "Do not conceal or carry the gun on your ankle." I had and have no intentions of doing so, but why not?

My first thought is because that's a really long reach and puts you in an awkward position to try and use the gun quickly.

So whats the real reason?

 

[HoJo]

I'm new to concealed carry too but I would imagine for the same reasons you gave but would probably be ok for a backup weapon.

 

[Sandy Scott]

I have no idea what the guy is alluding to. I am an ex police officer, a certified NRA expert pistol shot, ex military and I have been shooting for about 60 years. You know what, my favorite carry setup is carrying my Ruger LCR in a Galco Ankle Lite holster. If someone attempting to do me or mine harm thinks I can not deploy it quickly and effectively, I can assure you that they will be in for a big surprise and if the situation calls for it, I will help them celebrate the last day of their life!

BTW, the chief on my police department didn't know squat about guns. Although he was an ex officer, he was a political hack appointed by the city manager (Palo Alto, CA).

 

[justxboxin]

I could see where he is saying . With jeans on it would be hard to get out . You might be running and trip if the bad guy is chasing you . You might also if the bad guy pulls a gun couldn't get to yours for sure . Pocket carry and on the belt holster

 

[Deserteagle]

He was probably giving you valuable advice.

I would say the same thing. I have an ankle holster and I do not like it and I do not recommend it. Ankle carry also gives you a big tactical disadvantage.

 

[Billy_B]

Our Dept discourged the use of ankle holsters for the above mentioned reasons. They did allow them but didn't like them

 

[GLADad]

When you need to have your sights on target in less than a second, you don't want to have to reach 3 feet or so to grab your weapon. It involves a lot more movement, and if someone is on top of you, forget about reaching your ankle. Using an ankle holster would also put your firearm on a pendulum; Not to wise in my opinion. The only time I would carry a firearm in an ankle holster is if it were a back up, as a civilian CHP holder, I don't carry a back up since the odds are already extremely slim that I would ever even need to draw my firearm, let alone pull the trigger, and have it fail.

Just my .02 cents.

 

[Bozz]

Not my favorite method of carry, however I have a friend that's an FBI agent for 20+ years and he carries 90% of the time on his ankle. Only caveat is that he has to draw from there during qualification.

 

[Firefighterchen]

I dislike ankle carry as well. I recommend other carry methods, but I won't stop someone from doing it.

 

[jcreek]

I don't know what he is talking about either. I carry a Glock 23 primary in a Crossbreed supertuck, and a S&W m&p 340 .357 in a Galco ankle glove as backup. Getting to the revolver is a little tricky with jeans on sometimes but all it takes it practice. I've also modified a few pairs of jeans for the purpose by cutting up the inside seam about 10 inches and sewing in magnetic strips on either side of the seam. Completely invisible and the jean cuffs now open like a curtain for much quicker access.

 

[SGB]

Ankle carry has it's place for a BUG but is a poor choice for primary carry IMO.

 

[maine04619]

Easy it is a bad choice like SOB holsters. To show yourself how bad put a unloaded or rubber gun in your sock Have your wife or other person time your draw from the waist then do the same form your sock lesson learned.

 

[The_Outlaw]

In my limited amount of experience, ankle carry should be for carrying a 'back-up' sidearm (bug) only.
Your primary defensive sidearm should always be somewhere within your arms easiest and quickest reach imvho.