Results 1 to 10 of 13
Thread: Source for Chair Holster?
-
October 20th, 2020, 03:48 PM #1
Source for Chair Holster?
Situation:
Elderly (late 70s) woman about to be spending days alone at home is considering a home defense firearm for the first time. While she is not confined to her recliner, she would not be getting out of it quickly in an emergency, and on-body carry is just no bueno.
Discussions have led to what will likely be a 2-3" .357 (not an airweight) shooting .38s - this is not the question, nor is training, etc.
Does anyone know of a source for a holster that keeps the gun between the arm and the seat of a stuffed chair? Is this something that's on the market? I have some design ideas in my head, and we're both pretty crafty, but reinventing the wheel and all that...
Thanks.
-
October 20th, 2020, 04:29 PM #2
-
October 20th, 2020, 04:30 PM #3Grand Member
- Join Date
- Jan 2013
- Location
-
Richboro,
Pennsylvania
(Bucks County) - Posts
- 3,066
- Rep Power
- 21474851
Re: Source for Chair Holster?
Buy the cheapest holster you can find, remove the cushion and find the wood in the armrest (behind the upholstery), then screw the holster to the wood with a drywall screw. You will have to play with where to mount it and if you need a right or left handed holster but you should be able to hide it.
Personally mounting a handgun like this would scare the hell out of me. Especially is she occasionally has her grandkids over. Depending how mobile she is mounting it higher, even behind the chair if it is against a wall, might be a better option. I am not saying you shouldn't do it just make sure she understands the issue.
-
October 20th, 2020, 05:22 PM #4
Re: Source for Chair Holster?
How about a Remora?
Rick
-
October 20th, 2020, 05:52 PM #5
Re: Source for Chair Holster?
https://www.amazon.com/Garrison-Grip...gads-lpcontext
i didn't even know about these, was thinking a carved out mock book to set on an end table. within reach but able to be moved to a safe location if guests (as mentioned by another poster)
it'd generally fit right in an elderly woman's room where she spends a lot of time.
good thing i always make sure to check all zipped book covers when guests pass into my facility... also their cigarette packs.
There is no way to make it out alive...
-
October 20th, 2020, 06:14 PM #6
Re: Source for Chair Holster?
This would be my suggestion as well and extremely easy to implement. I believe it's their ankle holster that has Velcro on one side. You could put a few matching strips inside the chair and voila, the holster will stay put when the gun is drawn, and the trigger will be protected at all other times. Honestly you probably wouldn't even need the Velcro if the compression between arm and cushion is decent enough, but it will add a bit more security.
By the way, their customer service is great and if you shoot them an email with the situation they will be able to help further (up to and including a slightly customized fit at no extra charge - I've done it before with them).
-
October 21st, 2020, 03:16 PM #7
Re: Source for Chair Holster?
Not bad. Will check out the chair tonight.
Her local grandkid (my son) is 30 years old. The out-of-town grandkids are college, high school, and middle school girls. All in all, not a concern of mine.
She's not getting out of her seat. If someone comes thru the door, she will face them from where she sits, less than 12' away.
-
October 21st, 2020, 03:21 PM #8
-
October 21st, 2020, 10:49 PM #9
Re: Source for Chair Holster?
I second that Remora suggestion, or a cheaper sticky pocket holster.
-
October 21st, 2020, 11:06 PM #10
Similar Threads
-
Let us arm chair quarterback...
By K.C. in forum GeneralReplies: 9Last Post: March 18th, 2011, 08:44 PM -
MD Lt. Gov new chair for RNC
By MichaelJ in forum GeneralReplies: 2Last Post: January 31st, 2009, 11:13 AM -
welding chair
By Triggerh4ppy in forum GeneralReplies: 7Last Post: January 19th, 2008, 05:19 AM
Bookmarks