Shooting from the Hip

Here at Gun Holsters Blog, it’s fairly evident that we have a thing for, uh, holsters. But what about things shaped like gun holsters that aren’t really gun holsters? Hmm… good question.

Take the Koffski Shoulder Holster for instance. It says it’s a shoulder holster; it kinda looks like a shoulder holster; it should feel like a gun holster since it’s Italian leather. But will it hold a gun? Not a chance.

From the brilliant minds of the Germans comes a “shoulder holster” that’s actually a men’s handbag. This firearm fashionista purse includes a bag, wallet and a V piece as well as a shoulder strap. Perhaps having a wallet that looks like a holster might keep criminals at bay?

On the other hand, having a holster with a real gun might be a teensy bit more intimidating.

The product description for the bag reads “Whether in the office or on the move, the shoulder holster allows the user to carry his basic items around with him in a manner that is manly, flamboyant and, above all, extremely practical.” We’re not sure if something got lost in German-to-English translation here, but we’ll let you draw your own conclusions.

And for around $470 this could all be yours!

(Via Luxist)

Lee Paige, FAIL Expert

After writing about Lee Paige and his ultimate gun holster FAIL, we were surprised to see such a spike in holster-related accidents in the news this week.

The first one comes from Geneva, N.Y., where a man accidentally shot himself in the leg when he was adjusting his shoulder holster. According to the 13-WHAM TV in Rochester, the 66-year-old man was at home when the shooting happened, drove himself to a fire department, pulled the fire alarm there and waited for help.

Talk about showing bravery and clarity at a critical time! Needless to say, the man survived the accident.

The next story comes out of Sydney and follows Lee Paige’s footsteps even more so. ABC News reports that a police officer accidentally shot himself while trying to holster his gun. He was in the process of arresting a man suspected for a store break-in. Despite the injury, the 31-year-old officer is in good condition, according to reports.

And even though this story has nothing to do with gun holsters, it’s still worth mentioning for its jaw-dropping ridiculousness. Apparently a man in Appleton, Wis., was attempting a drive-by shooting but failed miserably when he forgot to roll down his window. That’s right: He shot into his car window, shattering it.

Maybe next time he’ll put a post-it on the window as a reminder. Or maybe he’s learned his lesson and won’t go around driving and shooting at things?