SCP-XXXX-10, discovered at Site-19.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures:
All instances of SCP-XXXX are to be placed inside the designated SCP-XXXX storage room, a standard Safe-class storage room in Site-XX. Currently there are 30 instances of SCP-XXXX, and for inventory purposes the storage containers are designated sequentially SCP-XXXX-1 through SCP-XXXX-30. A RFID tag with a unique QR code will be affixed to each instance of SCP-XXXX in a location that will not compromise their function, yet is readily apparent upon visual inspection. Repeated failure to adhere to electronic and paper tracking protocols will be noted on annual personnel performance reports and result in an unfavorable performance evaluation. Instances of SCP-XXXX must be carefully tracked to prevent cross-contamination into operational supplies.
Description:
SCP-XXXX is a series of pistol holsters. The mass of an instance of SCP-XXXX is within 5.56% of the mass of a commercial holster of similar configuration, and bear appropriate manufacturer's markings. Mass spectroscopy and x-ray diffraction of small samples of SCP-XXXX acquired via mechanical abrasion and excision show that the although SCP-XXXX may have mechanical and visual properties similar to leather, kydex, nylon, and other common holster construction materials, it is consistently of a composition and molecular structure of borosilicate glass with trace elements of [REDACTED]. Attempts to synthesize a stable compound of the same composition are continuing.
SCP-XXXX has the anomalous effect (henceforth referred to as an Lei event) of decreasing the movement speed of anyone who draws a pistol from it during the normal draw stroke. Those whom it affects are "locked-in" to the draw of the pistol and cannot deviate from what would be their usual draw until the time that the firearm would fire. This includes adjusting their draw to aim at a target that has moved from where it was when a Lei event initialized. The only reliable means of ceasing a Lei event are loss of consciousness (including death) and paralysis. Attempts to force the limbs to move faster result only in resistance to change, soft tissue damage, or even fractured bones. According to anecdotal evidence and measurement of brain activity, the subject does not perceive time as passing any slower during a Lei event.
It is unknown at this time how SCP-XXXX effects the individual drawing it, however it is proposed that it maps neural pathways used in procedural memory, then [REDACTED] in a "man-in-the-middle" style attack. If so, this represents technology that is representative of [REDACTED] but further developed. Current estimates are that such technology will be developed by 21██. It has been discovered that serum norepinephrine, when elevated to levels consistent with an individual's flight-or-flight response, seems to be the trigger for an Lei event.
Of particular note is the fact that statistical analysis of testing shows a strong correlation between the amount of training a shooter has, and the factor by which the draw time is increased. An untrained shooter can draw and fire in a minimum of approximately 9x their usual speed. However, the observed maximum draw time has been over 200x the usual speed, achieved by extremely proficient shooters.
Addendum 1:
SCP-XXXX-1 came to the attention of the Foundation during the containment breach of SCP-████ on 04/07/19██. During that incident, Security Officer Lei, the namesake of the anomalous effect of SCP-XXXX, attempted to draw and fire her issue sidearm in an attempt to terminate the host of SCP-████. Surviving security camera footage noted that Officer Lei failed to accomplish her draw in the 25 seconds between initially sighting SCP-████ and her death. The most conservative estimates are that between 15 to 30 deaths could have been prevented if the containment breach was terminated at this juncture. Instead, the host of SCP-████ proceeded to [REDACTED] which allowed SCP-████ to [REDACTED] and cause a greater breach. After the containment breach was ended, recovery of Officer Lei's holster showed that it was of a model that was not issued by the Foundation, nor of the officer's stated preference. Interviews with other security personnel indicated that the officer had damaged her standard holster that morning, and had "grabbed one out of the pile [of spare equipment] in the locker room."
Addendum 2:
A selected sampling of instances of SCP-XXXX is shown below:
SCP-XXXX-2
Description: A kydex in-waistband style concealment holster for a compact pistol, purchased from ███████, a large firearms accessory manufacturer.
Discovery: Subject, a firearms enthusiast who had been carrying a concealed pistol, had attempted to stop a convenience store armed robbery while he was in line. Subject suffered several medium-caliber wounds to the thorax and cranium, and was declared deceased by emergency medical technicians upon arrival at the scene. The robbery suspect was later killed by ██PD personnel while resisting arrest. As the other possible witnesses, namely the subject's wife and two children as well as the store clerk, were also killed in the robbery, amnestics were deemed to be unnecessary. The security camera footage was confiscated.
SCP-XXXX-32
Description: A commercial leather shoulder holster, worn by a plain-clothes officer of the █████ County Sheriff's Department, GA.
Discovery: While supporting a sting operation, the officer drew her service pistol in order to fire at a suspect attempting to run her over in a stolen pickup truck. This triggered a Lei effect. When the suspect struck the officer, amongst other injuries she suffered spinal cord severing at the L3 vertebra, rendering her paraplegic. Her sidearm was stolen by the suspect who proceeded to carjack another vehicle and continue fleeing police custody. Suspect was later killed after crashing into a fuel tanker while engaged in a high-speed chase, resulting in 11 deaths and 14 serious injuries. The officer was administered a class-B amnestic, and later committed suicide with her duty weapon. The █████ County Sheriff's Department and the estate of the officer are currently being sued by the families of the victims.
SCP-XXXX-50
Description: An injection-molded thermoplastic level III retention holster for a Glock 19, issued to TSgt ███, a member of the ██th Special Tactics Squadron. SCP-XXXX-50 was turned over to the Foundation via Protocol 3 §5.7 agreement with the DOD.
Discovery: TSgt ███, while attached to a Special Forces team, [CLASSIFIED DOD CODEWORD REGENT CYCLE], resulting in the loss of all but one members of the Special Forces team and attached personnel. Based on the survivor's testimony, TSgt ███ was posthumously awarded the Air Force Cross for [CLASSIFIED DOD CODEWORD REGENT CYCLE]. His family was informed that he and ██ members of his team had died in a training accident, and his medal citation remains sealed. The sole surviving member of his team was administered class-B amnestics for severe PTSD, and transferred to the Foundation.
SCP-XXXX-66
Description: A metal "quickdraw" holster designed for action pistol competition. Holster shows significant damage consistent with impacts from medium-caliber pistol bullets.
Discovery: Recovered after it was discarded on the final stage of a local club-level action pistol competition. Video of the stage was posted on the internet. Squad of shooters given amnestic agents, videos of stage posted on internet were discredited by a disinformation campaign claiming it was a elaborate hoax.
SCP-XXXX-71
Description: A leather holster custom-made by Agent Hwang of Site-XX.
Discovery: Agent Hwang had recently acquired a prototype pistol for evaluation. As there were no existing commercial holsters, Agent Hwang, an amateur leather worker, created one. In the course of evaluation, he was called to assist in the recovery and containment of SCP-███. While SCP-███ was being transported via aircraft, the aircraft came under attack by ███████, causing [REDACTED], and subsequently crashed. SCP-XXXX-71 was recovered from the wreckage, and removed from Agent Hwang's personal effects once security camera footage of the incident was reviewed. Agent Hwang has been medically retired for severe burns over 80% of his body, traumatic brain injury, the bilateral amputation of his legs above the knee, PTSD, and survivor's guilt.
Addendum 3:
Threat analysis:
Since the discovery of SCP-XXXX-1, at least 50 additional instances of SCP-XXXX have been discovered disguised as holsters issued to Foundation MTF members, field agents, and security personnel. Over 150 additional casualties can be traced to untimely Lei events caused by SCP-XXXX. Many survivors in Foundation custody are receiving treatment for PTSD and other conditions related to the Lei event. Class-A amnestics have had a 65% effectiveness in returning vital personnel to functional duty.
It is currently being investigated if instances of SCP-XXXX are being maliciously placed in Foundation arsenals by an unknown actor. No current GoI have claimed responsibility, and casualties stemming from SCP-XXXX have been discovered in analysis of intercepted communications from most major GoIs. The Foundation is currently attempting to use placed assets to recover an instance of SCP-XXXX from another GoI.