Holster reluctantly.
I think the primary problem is with IWB holsters where the shirt tends to come out and fall into the holster. I have not experienced the problem with my shirt when using OWB type holsters.
I used to advocate holstering with eyes up and downrange. However, the only reason to holster is because it's safe to do so. If you have checked the area, and are going to holster slowly and carefully, then is there any reason to not look?
Furthermore, remove anything that hangs down off your jacket or shirt. I saw a guy holster a SIG with one of those round stays that you see on the bottom of many jackets. It caught in the trigger guard and when he felt resistance, he pushed the gun into the holster. BANG. He had a hole in his back pocket and wished he was wearing Depends. The bullet went into the dirt about three feet behind where he was standing.
I think the primary problem is with IWB holsters where the shirt tends to come out and fall into the holster. I have not experienced the problem with my shirt when using OWB type holsters.
I used to advocate holstering with eyes up and downrange. However, the only reason to holster is because it's safe to do so. If you have checked the area, and are going to holster slowly and carefully, then is there any reason to not look?
Furthermore, remove anything that hangs down off your jacket or shirt. I saw a guy holster a SIG with one of those round stays that you see on the bottom of many jackets. It caught in the trigger guard and when he felt resistance, he pushed the gun into the holster. BANG. He had a hole in his back pocket and wished he was wearing Depends. The bullet went into the dirt about three feet behind where he was standing.