Steps in order of what happened:
- I logged back in to 'DayZ AP - SY 1059' after being off for 3-5hrs.
- I got a warning message that some items had been placed on the ground that would not fit in my inventory (my belt was broken so it removed the sheath and holster I had).
- I looked around to make sure that I was alone.
- I picked these items back up as there was in fact room in my inventory.
- I dropped my holster again to remove the pistol so I could still use it.
- The moment I tried to drag the pistol out of the holster, I died.