OK, it is 13 degrees F, where is your CCW? - Page 2

riverrat66 · February 19, 2006, 05:55 PM

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Too cold for outdoor crime

The cops always love it when we have a good cold spell because crime always goes down! The only arrests they make are the guys wanting to get inside out of the cold.

I agree with most of what AK103K said except the wind chill part. I've worked outside when it was -10F but when the wind was blowing (off Lake Erie) that -10F became -50F, BIG difference! Try spending 8 hours outside in that. It can be done but it's a lot more difficult because exposed skin will freeze real quick. It's impossible to NOT wear gloves in temperatures of -50F whether it's actual temperature or wind chill temperature. Right now it's 12F and the wind chill temp is 3F w/10mph winds. Yesterday it was 6F with wind gusts up to 65mph, that's dangerous.

16 days and counting I'm going to sunny Florida!

snolden · February 19, 2006, 08:22 PM

Remember to get out and actually SHOOT when it is that cold. I did quite a bit of shooting earlier this winter in 15-20 degree weather (it only gets below zero at night here in Arizona (oh, yeah, I am at 5100 feet)).

I found that I can't feel my trigger reset very well with gloves. I am ok, but still failed to reset very well about twice in 100 times.

No other equipment problems as long as you use name brand equipment and relatively new ammo.

Even in a big heavy jacket WITH a sweater and gloves, my Beretta's trigger guard is big enough that my normal draw is not affected much.

riverrat66 · February 19, 2006, 08:36 PM

+1 what snolden said! If you don't actually try it you won't know if you can do it or not and I would practice until I could do it in my sleep.

DTakas · February 20, 2006, 02:45 AM

Doesn’t matter how cold it is under normal circumstances I don’t ever button my coat. The only exception is if I’m going to be outside for a prolonged period of time. As far as going to and from work or out shopping etc. I’m find for the short times I’m outside and if It’s really bad I simply hold the coat shut with my hands. I work security in Akron OH it was 4 degrees F last night and I was going in and out of buildings doing rounds on third shift in short sleeves all night. You just got to build up a tolerance.

IndianaDean · February 20, 2006, 02:54 AM

It's pretty darned cold here in Indy too. I have a denim jacket with built in holster pockets. I wear a thermal parka under it. I also have a Coronado leather car coat I wear over a parka. I usually then leave the car coat unbuttoned for quick access to my holster compartment.

The denim jacket has zip up holster compartments.

February 19, 2006, 08:36 PM	#28
riverrat66 Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2004 Location: Western New York Posts: 394	Practice, Practice, Practice +1 what snolden said! If you don't actually try it you won't know if you can do it or not and I would practice until I could do it in my sleep.

February 20, 2006, 02:45 AM	#29
DTakas Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2005 Posts: 146	Doesn’t matter how cold it is under normal circumstances I don’t ever button my coat. The only exception is if I’m going to be outside for a prolonged period of time. As far as going to and from work or out shopping etc. I’m find for the short times I’m outside and if It’s really bad I simply hold the coat shut with my hands. I work security in Akron OH it was 4 degrees F last night and I was going in and out of buildings doing rounds on third shift in short sleeves all night. You just got to build up a tolerance. __________________ Let courage rise with danger, and strength with strength oppose.

February 19, 2006, 08:22 PM	#27
snolden Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2006 Location: N. E. AZ Posts: 387	Remember to get out and actually SHOOT when it is that cold. I did quite a bit of shooting earlier this winter in 15-20 degree weather (it only gets below zero at night here in Arizona (oh, yeah, I am at 5100 feet)). I found that I can't feel my trigger reset very well with gloves. I am ok, but still failed to reset very well about twice in 100 times. No other equipment problems as long as you use name brand equipment and relatively new ammo. Even in a big heavy jacket WITH a sweater and gloves, my Beretta's trigger guard is big enough that my normal draw is not affected much.

February 20, 2006, 02:54 AM	#30
IndianaDean Senior Member Join Date: September 10, 2004 Location: Indiana(obviously) Posts: 362	It's pretty darned cold here in Indy too. I have a denim jacket with built in holster pockets. I wear a thermal parka under it. I also have a Coronado leather car coat I wear over a parka. I usually then leave the car coat unbuttoned for quick access to my holster compartment. The denim jacket has zip up holster compartments.