Chest Holsters

I am on a saw pretty extensively while wearing a chest rig. It is handy and out of the way. I carry mine for snakes. I learned the hard way not to drop the chain on a rattler. Throws the snake right into you!
Have to get one of those with a reverse drive. ;)
 
I am on a saw pretty extensively while wearing a chest rig. It is handy and out of the way. I carry mine for snakes. I learned the hard way not to drop the chain on a rattler. Throws the snake right into you!
@WAB - I am always amazed at how many real Outdoor guys - tougher than average guys - mention “snakes” as a reason for carrying a handgun. If you can handle a chainsaw, fell a tree, be in the woods alone, even walk up a steep hill - you don’t need a handgun for protection against snakes…Not even Doc Holiday or Wild Bill could draw fast enough to hit a snake As-it-struck. If you see the snake “first” then there is never a worry — walk away, or for more Fun - grab a stick or rock and smash it. And if you “Don’t” see the snake first it’s just too late anyway. I’m not mocking you in anyway and I know guys that carry a handgun only for snake protection, it seems common. I guess it could be a good idea because even if you Never see a snake - you are protected from the possible scumbags & low life’s that you might run into.
 
@WAB - I am always amazed at how many real Outdoor guys - tougher than average guys - mention “snakes” as a reason for carrying a handgun. If you can handle a chainsaw, fell a tree, be in the woods alone, even walk up a steep hill - you don’t need a handgun for protection against snakes…Not even Doc Holiday or Wild Bill could draw fast enough to hit a snake As-it-struck. If you see the snake “first” then there is never a worry — walk away, or for more Fun - grab a stick or rock and smash it. And if you “Don’t” see the snake first it’s just too late anyway. I’m not mocking you in anyway and I know guys that carry a handgun only for snake protection, it seems common. I guess it could be a good idea because even if you Never see a snake - you are protected from the possible scumbags & low life’s that you might run into.

Well, after three days in the ER and four courses of anti-venom, I likely have a different perspective on snakes than most.
 
Well, after three days in the ER and four courses of anti-venom, I likely have a different perspective on snakes than most.
@WAB no doubt - how did You get bit and by what? What were you doing and when did you first see the snake? A neighbor of ours was bit by a copperhead last Summer, 2 days in hospital and that was rough — and copperheads have the weakest venom of US venomus snakes
 
@WAB no doubt - how did You get bit and by what? What were you doing and when did you first see the snake? A neighbor of ours was bit by a copperhead last Summer, 2 days in hospital and that was rough — and copperheads have the weakest venom of US venomus snakes

Copperhead under our steps. Interesting fact I did not know, copperheads, timber rattlers and water moccasins share the same type of venom and a common antivenom. No need to ID the snake, just get to the hospital. I got nailed by a particularly large copperhead who managed to give me a serious dose of venom. He was still under the step when I got out of the hospital. Shot that son of a bitch right between the eyes with the pistol I now religiously carry in a chest rig.
 
Copperhead under our steps. Interesting fact I did not know, copperheads, timber rattlers and water moccasins share the same type of venom and a common antivenom. No need to ID the snake, just get to the hospital. I got nailed by a particularly large copperhead who managed to give me a serious dose of venom. He was still under the step when I got out of the hospital. Shot that son of a bitch right between the eyes with the pistol I now religiously carry in a chest rig.
@WAB - well you certainly have reason for a strong dislike of snakes and it must’ve “felt good” to shoot that bugger. I’ve handled a few live venomous snakes - 2 copperheads and a timber rattler that I caught by hand. I am careful and use a small stick to help me get control of their heads before I grab them - just back of the head.
The copperheads are slow and not very aggressive but the Timber rattler was slightly more agitated. Fortunately I’ve never been bit and the more I learn about the severe reaction many people get from the bite - the less inclined I am to “hand catch” any more…my Wife says I’m “stupid” for handling them and she has a point !
 
@WAB - well you certainly have reason for a strong dislike of snakes and it must’ve “felt good” to shoot that bugger. I’ve handled a few live venomous snakes - 2 copperheads and a timber rattler that I caught by hand. I am careful and use a small stick to help me get control of their heads before I grab them - just back of the head.
The copperheads are slow and not very aggressive but the Timber rattler was slightly more agitated. Fortunately I’ve never been bit and the more I learn about the severe reaction many people get from the bite - the less inclined I am to “hand catch” any more…my Wife says I’m “stupid” for handling them and she has a point !

In this case, listen to your wife!
 
Safariland makes a chest rig that’s compatible with any of their holsters that run their 3-hole pattern. Pretty slick setup, especially if you already have a Safariland holster for your pistol.
 

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