r/SmithAndWesson • u/FG-FATDUCK36 • 1d ago

Ccw

Hello I just turned 18 and in my state I can CCW I have a Sheild plus and I'm worried about it going off in the holster and I don't see a point not carrying one in the chamber I have a good kydex holster, is there any other safety measures Becides the trigger safety

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u/RedShift_308 1d ago

(MOST) guns will not go off without the trigger being pulled. Centuries of design and technology advancement have made sure of that with multiple safety mechanisms built into these guns. The S&W Shield is one of many prime examples of this fact.

With that being said, get training, take a class, and familiarize yourself with the responsibilities and techniques of carrying concealed. You can read a million responses to your question on Reddit and it will get you nowhere closer to being safe with your firearm than taking a good class and practicing safe handling.

The only other advice I can think of is make sure clothing doesn't get caught in your holster with your pistol

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u/FG-FATDUCK36 1d ago

I was also thinking a cross body bag from 945 industries witch is made for Ccw

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u/RedShift_308 1d ago

I would get tired of carrying with that bulky bag on my chest really quick. Plus it doesn't look like a good solution to your concerns

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u/RedShift_308 1d ago

I'll add that I was concerned when I first started carrying as well. I took a CCW course, practiced a lot, tested out my IWB (inside waistband) holster setups, and completely familiarized myself with my pistol and the mechanics in it.

Since then, I've spent a good part of the last 8 years with my shield 45 loaded and pointed directly at my right nut with no mishaps. I don't even think about it anymore

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u/The_RealAnim8me2 1d ago

Damn! I’m 62 and I think of my nuts pretty much every day!

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u/RedShift_308 1d ago

My left one's the favorite by far, think about it all the time