pistolwhipped
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Bicycling . Small of the back. The pack has a holster in it.
Do you CCW using a fanny pack or F.A.G. bag?
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NoahFN
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For those of you who have one or looked at one...does the Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack have a good pocket/holster for holding a sidearm with reasonably fast access?
JamisJockey
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I've been known to use one when I am going to be getting out of the vehicle to enter a prohibited zone. This gives me a suitable device to transfer the firearm to my trunk without being accused of brandishing. Also, when physical activity might get me made. Thats usually places where a fanny pack doesn't seem out of place, like at the zoo with my kids.
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Nope.
Never have , never will. Around here these scream gun as do photo vests.
I can share using an old arm sling, a hardcover textbook, Velcro fastened removable cast for knee problems,(accessorized with Rosewood cane of course) and not my fault a belly band resembles a dealie used for pain pumps (moan, sigh, wince). These do not scream gun.
Not that I have ever had to be somewhere where my need outweighed ...well...nevermind.
Never have , never will. Around here these scream gun as do photo vests.
I can share using an old arm sling, a hardcover textbook, Velcro fastened removable cast for knee problems,(accessorized with Rosewood cane of course) and not my fault a belly band resembles a dealie used for pain pumps (moan, sigh, wince). These do not scream gun.
Not that I have ever had to be somewhere where my need outweighed ...well...nevermind.
danbh
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I have carried IWB and regular holster but recently bought a shoulder bag and like it a lot. Here in Palm Beach county (Boca Raton) a shoulder bag is really not out of the ordinary and being older am less noticed.
The temp here in the summer and even now is still in the high 80's low 90's and I don't wear T-shirts under a shirt so IWB is most times uncomfortable.
In another area the shoulder bag would probably be more noticeable. The way that I look at it is that people can think what they want, plus I hate carrying stuff in my pockets so the shoulder bag carries it all, still keep the knife clipped to the pocket though.
Also, one shoulder bag 5 different pistols, all sizes.
The temp here in the summer and even now is still in the high 80's low 90's and I don't wear T-shirts under a shirt so IWB is most times uncomfortable.
In another area the shoulder bag would probably be more noticeable. The way that I look at it is that people can think what they want, plus I hate carrying stuff in my pockets so the shoulder bag carries it all, still keep the knife clipped to the pocket though.
Also, one shoulder bag 5 different pistols, all sizes.
I do not have my CCW yet but plan too soon so I have been giving this all a lot of thought lately. While I do think fanny packs look a little “ghey” (ok – a lot! ), they seem like the best solution in some situations.
Can somebody explain to me this issue of “being made” and why it’s a big deal? The gun would not be visible so the most anybody could do is guess. I think the only people likely to assume\guess you are carrying inside of a fanny pack would be either a fellow CCW’er or a LEO. I can’t think of any negative issue with either of those type people guessing you are carrying (assuming of course you are doing it legally)?
I think you would be giving most bad guys too much credit to assume they would figure it out. Even if they did, I would think that would be an advantage as I would guess that 99.5% of bad guys out there would be a lot less likely to do anything (to you or anybody else around you) if they thought you were carrying?
The only down side I could see in regards to bad guys and fanny packs is I believe most BG’s would not assume you are carrying but just the opposite, they would think you are a clueless “sheeple” that will make an easy target because you are not likely fight? (That’s the impression I get from most of the people I see wearing fanny packs.) Not only that but all of your valuables are in one nice and easy to carry bag to boot!
), they seem like the best solution in some situations.Can somebody explain to me this issue of “being made” and why it’s a big deal? The gun would not be visible so the most anybody could do is guess. I think the only people likely to assume\guess you are carrying inside of a fanny pack would be either a fellow CCW’er or a LEO. I can’t think of any negative issue with either of those type people guessing you are carrying (assuming of course you are doing it legally)?
I think you would be giving most bad guys too much credit to assume they would figure it out. Even if they did, I would think that would be an advantage as I would guess that 99.5% of bad guys out there would be a lot less likely to do anything (to you or anybody else around you) if they thought you were carrying?
The only down side I could see in regards to bad guys and fanny packs is I believe most BG’s would not assume you are carrying but just the opposite, they would think you are a clueless “sheeple” that will make an easy target because you are not likely fight? (That’s the impression I get from most of the people I see wearing fanny packs.) Not only that but all of your valuables are in one nice and easy to carry bag to boot!
I have a Galco fanny pack but most times I prefer to carry in a Thunderwear holster. I live in a hot climate and when just bumming around I wear a pair of shorts and a T-shirt out. You can carry with your shirt in too but i prefer shirt out as I quit worrying what people think a long time ago! It is very easy to conceal even a big .45 with several spare magazines, etc. It is a very comfortable way to carry.
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