Crossdraw Holster Is Becoming Very Popular
Crossdraw holsters have been used for a long time since the 1960s. Cross draw style is the most convenient way of carrying a gun around without threatening or scaring people. Also, the gun owner can draw it from their dominant hand whenever required. Also, it is secured by the cover flap for more protection. The cross draw style is popular amongst all gun owners. It benefits the people who do their job while sitting. As it is difficult to draw a gun when the person is sitting. The cross draw holster is usually placed on the user’s waist.
You can place the crossdraw holster inside or outside your belt. But nowadays it is placed on the front side of the gun owner’s weak side so they can draw it from their dominant hand. To grab the gun from the opposite side requires a lot of practice as you can face the gunpoint accidentally. There is also shoulder cross draw holsters and chest cross draw holsters available as you have to draw the gun from across your body. But gun owners don’t usually prefer those gun holsters as they are not convenient and accessible enough to grab them quickly at certain times.
What Are The Pros And Cons Of Crossdraw Holsters?
There are a lot of debatable points about the crossdraw holster. As the previous users have many different opinions on its accessibility and safety. It has its share of advantages and disadvantages which are listed below.
Advantages:
- Usage of cross draw holster in a car- the cross draw holster is meant for people who spend their time or work while sitting. So the cross draw holster is placed in a way that it does not trouble you while sitting. But it can be difficult to draw a gun while you are wearing a seatbelt in the car. But you can draw it from across your body while sitting. So you can wear this holster while you are driving or sitting in a car too.
- Gun owners with medical problems can benefit- people suffering from medical issues can face difficulty while drawing a gun from their dominant side. Especially people with shoulder injuries can’t use their dominant side as comfortably. People with hip or abdomen issues can face difficulty too. Hence the cross draw style of drawing the gun comes in handy as they can reach the weak side easily from their dominant hand.
Disadvantages:
- Range limits while shooting- many shooting ranges don’t allow the gun users or participants to place the gun in a cross draw holster. As the loaded muzzle usually points backward and could be dangerous for the audience or the non-participants at the shooting range.
- Disarming by the opponent- the cross draw holster is usually placed at the front, on the hip of your weak side. Hence it can be easier for your opponent to grab the gun from your holster and misuse it. Also, with the cover flap on your gun, it can take time you draw the gun from the holster quickly.
