Fanny pack holster for yard work

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What's living in your backyard that's so scary? Just curious. Always tried to get out of my Ma's farming ideas(she lied a lot and there was no food involved either.) myself. Anyway, a regular "man purse" will do. If it has the word holster attached it'll just cost more.
"...a hostel back yard..." Nobody living there expect the bird and bees. Might be a gator passing through being hostile in Florida though. snicker.
 
Not that I should need to justify myself or my decisions, but there was an elderly lady that was threatened in an RV park/hotel that backs up to my back yard. My 4 year old son plays in the back yard and my wife and I garden there.
 
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You may want to look into belt-packs. A little larger than fanny packs, but GREAT support.
And you can carry more stuff.
 
Most all even part way decent nylon gear has a plastic backing bonded to the inside that will prevent moisture from leaking inside unless you jump in the pool.

Assuming you just want to carry a gun and don't want to spend a fortune for a Super Tactical fanny pack, it's hard to beat the Uncle Mikes types. They make three actual fanny packs.
The Gunrunner and Gun Pak are actual pockets that aren't open on the sides or bottom so the gun can't fall out and the pack won't open accidentally.

http://www.unclemikes.com/products/holsters/belt-pouches

These are not especially fast, and the Gunrunner model is a little hard to open if your hands are sweaty because you just grab the top-front and pull it forward to open the pocket. Since the nylon is very smooth it can be a little difficult to get a good grip on.

Best, these are all pretty inexpensive but are good quality.
A good place to buy is Optics Planet.

I don't recommend buying a non-gun fanny pack, because they aren't designed to carry a gun and the quality is often poor with unbound edges that can come loose easily.

If you intend to carry an automatic, you may need an inside holster to shroud and protect the magazine release.
If you bend over with a gun loose in a fanny pack you can squeeze the gun hard enough to release the magazine.
 
SteadyD said:
Not that I should need to justify myself or my decisions, but there was an elderly lady that was threatened in an RV park/hotel that backs up to my back yard. My 4 year old son plays in the back yard and my wife and I garden there.
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No need to justify at all.
I carry inside my home, which is more secure than my LGS, and in neighborhood thats safer than a cornfield.
:)
 
Sweat and dirt ain't gonna hurt a gun if you wipe it down with a good rust preventative, like Eezoxx, every now and then.
 
I realize that this is a somewhat older thread and OP may not need more suggestions, but still - a leg bag holster. Like the one here: https://www.craftholsters.com/leg-bag-for-concealed-gun-carry-p297
Couple of my friends, that work as movie armorers, carry bags like these on set and are quite satisfied - it stays close to the body without shifting around like a fanny pack and does not hinder when bending over. More important to them is that the gun is protected from sweat, dust, or from impact with something heavy and edgy (which happens quite often if one works as an armorer) and it stays hidden, although anybody will guess that you are carrying a handgun... Couple that bag with a cheap Fobus holster that is sewn in place of the original straps and you will be rather well equipped for some tactical backyard work... ;)
 
My father has had his for 5 years now and no difference in comfortability or reliability it's a great product and I have never heard any negatives about it it's even backed by the Concealed Carry Association
 
SteadyD said:
Any suggestions for a fanny pack holster for a j Frame? I'd like to use one when working in the garden and doing yardwork. I like the idea of a fanny pack to help ensure I don't sweat all over my j frame. Thanks for any suggestions.
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Check Uncle Mikes website the pistol pak works well for me
 
Here is my review of the 5.11 Select Carry Pistol Pouch and the Ka-Bar TDI:

https://www.thehighroad.org/index.p...ect-carry-pistol-pouch-and-ka-bar-tdi.740978/

The 5.11 is the more comfortable of the 2, and I use it for carrying my gun while bicycling and jogging.

I don't use the straps to hold the gun, I use the straps to hold a holster., I stick my gun in there holster and all... I also have worn these while sitting / driving, done things like bend down to tie my shoe and the 5.11 isn't too uncomfortable when bending. Having said that though... this puts the gun against your belly and if you're going to be bending a lot, I think something that is on your hip, you'll notice it less when bending. I have a Ruger LCR and I'm seriously thinking about that Husky belt pouch...
 
I had a similar problem with a dyed in the wool redneck across the alley behind my house,,,
He and his drunken buddies kept pulling their 4-wheelers in my yard.

After he threatened to "whup your blankety-blank ass" when I confronted him,,,
I called the county sheriff who was absolutely worthless.

So, I started wearing bib overalls with a pouch/pocket in the bib,,,
My Charter Arms Bulldog lived in there very nicely,,,
And it seemed to stay in place while I worked.

I could find the grip and draw the gun fairly quickly.

BTW, the story had a happy ending,,,
He threatened another neighbors wife for essentially the same thing,,,
The woman's husband contacted the landlord and threatened to sue him if he didn't evict the redneck.

He was gone in just under 2-weeks.

Aarond

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I'm surprised you didn't upload the KG Products gif...

Well here you go:

KGproducts.GIF

They even used a revolver to produce their gif...
 
The 5.11 fanny pack is good. I can't remember what size I have, but it fits a G26 or a Sig P239. Pretty sure I've had an SP101 with 2.25" barrel in there just fine too. The Safepacker would also be a good option, but not on a shoulder strap because it'll get in the way constantly. It must go on a belt for yard work.

Either way works, But!.. The 5.11 fanny pack doesn't sit as well around the waist when bending over repeatedly, and can jam into the thighs and mid section a little if carried at the front. It also might relocate itself to one side or the other as you work. And I don't think drawing from it whilst positioned to the side or the back will work well. The Safepacker is a slower draw but can be fairly quick with practice, and if carried on a belt threaded through pants or shorts loops, will stay put pretty much wherever you want it. So it would be my preference in you situation.
 
I went out last night and bought that Husky 4" pouch, my CM9 fits in it just fine, but the Ruger LCR does not.

So if a Ruger LCR won't fit in it, I wonder if a J-Frame will...
 
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