Pistol Lanyards
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What does modern self defense pistol doctrine say about lanyards? I had to use one when I was standing quarterdeck watch when I was in the Navy. Should you use a lanyard when OC or CC? Or do modern operators think they aren't high speed?
>>29328120
Seems really useful, just like writing your name on your underwear.
>>29328120
They are okay but useless in any situation where they would be considered a useful item.
Most useful when shooting from horseback is likely. Also possibly useful when shooting from a vehicle. Otherwise I'd think they'd mainly be annoying.
I wear an old ALICE belt for hunting and tie my 1911 to it so I don't drop it. It's better to just get a good holster (all of my money is going towards more important things desu) but the retention strap as is called the modern day lanyard is a good "safety net" so to speak.
huh so thats what the shoulder flaps or jackets are for
Lanyard are usually to prevent losing the gun (theft, being picked by mobs, fall into manhole or something, etc). LE in other countries (Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia and few others) still use them.
>>29328120
>Should you use a lanyard when OC or CC?
No
>Should you use them so your command doesn't bust your ass about it?
Yeah, probably
>>29329003
The main use was to keep straps for packs or other stuff (like ammo carriers and whatnot) from slipping off the shoulder. Also, of course, to attach your elaborate gold epaulettes.
>>29328120
Ok for military where you're gonna get burned if you lose it, I guess, but for gangsters that throw their gat at the coppers after their last round is fired, it could be a problem.
>>29328120
Anyone who denies the effectiveness or necessity of lanyards has never been in the field or done a river crossing.
LRS x 3 yrs.
I don't own any real pistols, but my airsoft pistol once fell out of the holster during a game, so now I always use the lanyard.
Meme at me.
>>29331267
We appreciate ur cervix.
>>29331352
For you.
>>29331267
I'm a delta force marine sniper ranger. Can confirm
>>29328199
>useless in a situation where itd be useful
???
>>29331805
I'm a JSOC FEP KEK OBGYN,
Can confirm too.
Old timey telephone cord pistol lanyard costs like 3 bucks on ebay.
only if you also wield a sabre with a sword knot
>>29328120
I use a pistol lanyard to keep those fancy leatherman trauma sheers attached to me. They were a gift so id feel bad losing a pair of $70 scissors. Pluss i can pull them out and then drop them and not ever lose them
Unless you're on a boat or in water...
They're in case you drop your gun while running for cover or moving position.
That's really useful on a battlefield but doesn't seem that necessary for personal defense.
