How to Conceal

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In winter there is no real problem concealing - In your jacket/coat pocket, in just about any type of belt holster, even Mexican style - in the summer, however, you do have all kinds of restrictions. Or maybe not, if you can do a Houdini, trying to get the gun out in an emergency. You can wear a belly pack, in Florida or some other tropical vacation spot where these things are common… but the crooks are known to cut the belt and run with it because money is carried there. I found an alternative: A "camera" case. Yes, these things are made for concealed carry. Check them out, Call Judy at JagWear.com - tell her the type of gun you wan to carry in it and she'll fix you up. I just bought a small bag for a snub nose revolver; a small bag could also be used for a sub semi. I bought the inexpensive nylon, but she also has the leather ones. Try it - you'll like it
 
While I don't have any personal experience with them, (having just placed an order for my first handgun) I have heard that the Safepacker by TheWilderness offers a low profile package that is secure and useful. Can anyone offer any advice or testimonials?

Safepacker by TheWilderness
 
I'm currently trying out an ankle holster for summer carry, and I like it a lot. When I can't wear a cover garment, that's now my primary means of carry. When I can wear a cover garment, I wear a loose short sleeved shirt unbuttoned over a t-shirt, that seems to work nicely to hide an IWB holster. Wally World has a sale on nice short sleeved shirts right now, I picked up several specifically for that purpose.
 
I've got a Galati fannypack that works just fine when I can't carry IWB, like when I'm wearing a tucked-in t-shirt or the like. With my long hair and sandals it just adds to my natural camoflage.

Been thinking about taking off the little 'Galati Int'l' patch on it and replacing it with something that adds to the camo like a PETA patch or something equally stealthy. Besides, that's not a Sig 229 that makes it heavy, it's all that granola, dude!

Regards,
Rabbit.
 
Oldfella,
I think you've got something there (especially for males). I've carried in calculator / camera cases (also brief cases) for years. Slipped into a pocket, if it has a belt loop right on the belt, shoulder / neck strap - or just hand carry if need be. Actually more comfortable to carry, and quicker to get to than a belly band, ankle rig or under layers of clothing. You can dress "normally and appropriatly" for most occasions (no need for baggy pants, un-tucked shirts, etc). Also good for the gun too as there is no skin contact. Really nice for those of us in climates where the temps are commonly in the 90's and humidity in the 80's a good part of the year.
 
If your talking about the camera cases that are attached to your belt. It looks dorky. I've seen the pager pals, cell phone holders, etc, and it screams gun. The best method is with a holster which guarantee that you will have the gun on your person. Ever forget anything before.

Kenneth Lew
 
Another "summer" alternative..............

is a J-frame with a Barami Hip Grip. I have a 442 with a Barami and it can be worn with anything. I have no trouble concealing this combination with a t-shirt and a pair of swimming trunks. FYI Barami's URL - http://barami.com/. Good shooting;)
 
I am always carrying at least one of the following guns:

Full-size 1911
Makarov
.38 Spl Snubbie
Kel-Tec P-32

I prefer to carry the 1911, but the only option I have for this is to wear my Columbia photographer's vest - which basically screams: "Lookie here! I have a gun, and I 'sorta' don't want you to know about it!" Plus, my wife hates it when I wear that vest.

So, during these obscenely hot days I usually keep my 1911 in the car, and put the P-32 in my front pocket. It isn't much, but it is a whole lot better than whatever the nearest blunt object may be...

TD
 
An un-tucked T-shirt, golf shirt, or "gaucho" shirt will cover most anything, if you are on the slender side.

I like a tucked-in t shirt with an un-tucked Hawaiian shirt over it.

Or a P-32 wherever a wallet would ordinarily go.
 
Camera case? Aren't cameras also heavily targeted by thieves?
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Well, yeah. But you're supposed to dangle the camera case over your shoulder and have the .475 Wildey Magnum mexican carry...Didn't you see the movie? (Bronson).:D

I think the fanny packs scream gun. First time I wore mine I got made. I walk in the pawn shop to browse for deals and the man & lady at the other end started talking: "See thats what I was talking about, thats one of those gun packs that guys wearing right there.":what: I bout fell through the floor. It was ok cause I'm a long time customer and know em pretty good but it was still embarassing.
 
Fanny pack gun bags....BAD idea!!!!

Unless you happen to look like a European tourist, or an old lady, the fanny pack isnt gonna work.

because if you arent a European tourist or an old lady, you dont have a fanny pack, unless you are packing. Even when fanny packs were "in" they wern't "IN"....

Get a small gun, get a pocket holster, put it in your pocket.
 
ok, well...I look like a Scottish tourist.

yeah, I'll use that excuse!

I wear my fannypack over to my strong side and low, like a sporran. Works for me. Noone has ever said anything one way or the other to me about it, but I'm not concerned about fashion, just concealment and accessibility. My wife's cousin is about 6 foot 5 and maybe 275 and carries a bag with all his 'stuff' in it (medications, notebooks, camera, etc; he's a disabled packrat) so we kid each other all the time about our 'man purses'. Now I do trade off and carry IWB in either a Comp-Tac Undercover or Shirt Tucker. For smaller pistols I sometimes use a Pager Pal which works for me (I'm thin).

Find something that works for you. Use it. That's the only way you'll be prepared if you need it. It's an individual choice. I don't presume to choose for anyone but myself.

Regards,
Rabbit.
 
Concealed Carry

I have a Galco Leather Holster for my Pt-145 that "rides" above my hip betheen there and halfway to my armpit. Im a slender Guy 6'2" 180 lbs. I just Got my CHL and have'nt carried it on me much because (maybe Im paranoid) but I feel as if you can see the outline of the grips through just about any shirt. I have been around my friends with it, and my wife.... no one claims that they can tell what it is, until i tell them. Im concerned that if someone makes out the outline of it while I'm carrying, even in a place that does'nt have postings against it. They Might freak out call the cops and they take my license away for causing a Panic. Am I Just Paranoid??? Should I worry about it?? I know there are many options for concealment, Mexican style being the best i've found...totally concealed. But I have a Problem with a loaded 45 pointing at the boyz. I bought an Uncle Mike's nylon holster to carry in the small of my back, but yep you guessed it I have concerns with that too. I'm the kind of guy that always sits with my back to a wall in resturaunts, so carrying it back there concerns me because if some BG does make out what it is he could come up behind me and take it............... Am I just paranoid because i just got my CHL , and will i get more confident?? Any suggestions??
 
I carry a USPc in a Milt Sparks Exec's Companion summer or winter. In summer I just leave my work shirt out. Took about 2 years for the guys in the shop to figure out that I carried. That's not bad. We get LEO's in the shop frequently, not just police but Federales also. Never been made by them.

900F
 
Pistols are emergency equipment as portability is the pistol's only advantage. They belong on you.

Get a good belt and a good holster from the same manufacturer. Learn to dress for it.

Carry in this greenhouse of a river valley (hard lands breed hard people). Linen suits and Territory Ahead yuppie scum wear. No problem.

I too use the Milt Sparks Executive Companion in horsey, black for enchanced tacticality. I recommend Tony und crew highly.

Good shooting, old.:)
 
Y'all listen to El Tejon - when it comes to guns, and how to carry them, this fella knows it well.

The Oldfella
 
old, I wouldn't "off body" unless I had no other option. Too many things can go wrong and if they can, they will. I want the weapons with me (retention, wounded drills, ground fighting, etc.), but I was trained old skul and I realize that I am not totin' your pistola for you.

Hot weather is really of no concern. Dress for it, eat for it, and plenty of fluids (beer, even if yummy Fat Tire, does not count).

Of course, I admit I live in a state where open or concealed carrying is permissible. Thus, I have none of the concerns about "printing" that we see more than bear threads.

While most of my carrying has been in a state that could give a gosh darn about concealment (Indiana--dammit, boy, we don't have time to concern ourselves with the likes of you carryin' yur hawglaig, now get out of the police station and go buy another euchre deck. Hurry, the basketball game is on). Recently I did carry on my Florida license in the great Republic of Tejas.

While moseying about Austintacious, Saint Tony's, and Kerrville, I did not wear a big silly hat or pointy elf boots (black suede timerland yuppie scum LPCs), but I did wear a Territory Ahead shirt untucked over my 1911 LB TRS with a white v-neck t-shirt underneath as I am a sensitive man of the new century and don't like holster rubbing against my fish-belly skin no matter how many staff forms I do.

I wore that burnt orange shirt Territory Ahead has which I discovered was the colour of the University of Tejas. During the NCAA basketball game, in the restaurant or tavern guys would slap me on the back (even while having my sushi) and cry out "Hook them". No one "made" me, but they all seemed to be having too much fun. (So was I--will miss Tejas).

You just have to experiment. Part of the fun. Don't forget your lab coat--for science!:)
 
the restaurant or tavern guys would slap me on the back (even while having my sushi) and cry out "Hook them".
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There's no "th" in the word " 'em." Even though the Horns are our bitter rivals I can still spell in Texlish.

brad cook
 
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Me w/ a P7M8 and dual Berettas.
 
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