What would he have done if you had been pocket carrying I wonder? I don't know about you, but I'd really be uncomfortable having anyone reach into my pocket fishing for a pistol. Not only would there be a feeling of being violated through an unwarranted search, but if he managed to pop a round off while pulling it from my pocket, it's my femoral artery that the thing is pointed towards (not to mention other parts which I'd prefer to remain intact).