Concealed carry questions (aj)

[calfzilla]

Was just online looking at concealed carry holsters and there are lots of nice ones.

Few questions: 

What do you use?

What about boot holsters? (The ones that you strap to your calf; bodybuilding related)

What do you think of this one pictured here?

[Thong Maniac]

Anyone under the age of 40 wearing that WILL get laughed at and zero pussy will be had. Fact

[visualizeperfection]

Never ankle.


Not practical when you really need it.

Get a normal sized compact, pancake holster, wear button ups or jackets, or looser fitting t shirts.

[240 is Back]

Anyone under the age of 40 wearing that WILL get laughed at and zero pussy will be had. Fact

True.  Still, I like it. 

Here are my common choices + fanny pack, of course lol.


+ standard Uncle Mike's cloth IWB for glock

[SamoanIrishman]

I have several for different types of carry and different guns. For example

If going somewhere dangerous like downtown or certain cities ill wear jacket or hoodie and ill carry my full size XD with paddle style holster..

Shorts or jeans and tshirt my Kahr with inside waist holster or undershirt side holster..though the undershirt is a much slower and obvious draw.

http://www.amazon.com/Packin-Tee-V-Neck-T-Shirt-X-Large/dp/B00EG0D9IA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1419994732&sr=8-2&keywords=undershirt+holster


If needs super conceal like in business suit or going somewhere I want to be super stealthy I go undershirt holster or pocket gun (bodyguard .380)

Always have extra mag in pocket of non draw hand

Tried ankle holsters but can never find one that didn't look obvious or move my sock down and rub the bottom of my calf muscle raw when walking

All are SOFT leather or cloth..no hard plastic shot

Don't like the one you have up there or any type of open carry to be honest. If I'm in a place where a guy or two is about to shoot up I don't want them knowing who also has a gun and shoot me first.

[_aj_]

Never ankle.


Not practical when you really need it.

Get a normal sized compact, pancake holster, wear button ups or jackets, or looser fitting t shirts.

Agreed. Strong side belt mount or IWB. Stay away from fads like shoulder rigs (shudder). Be prepared to pay $100 or more for a good holster. Don Hume, Milt Sparks are great, but pricey. Since they busted on the scene, I've been a big fan of High Noon Holsters, hand made in Florida. Good holster for the money.

The fanny packs are gay and the Thunder Wear keeps the pistol pointed at your Johnson all day...very uncomfortable.

And practice, practice, practice your presentation skills. I've seen guys buy fancy retention rigs and then forget how to get the gun out on a simple timed draw-to-target. Very embarrassing.

[HTexan]

Was just online looking at concealed carry holsters and there are lots of nice ones.

Few questions: 

What do you use?

What about boot holsters? (The ones that you strap to your calf; bodybuilding related)

What do you think of this one pictured here?

That one looks lame.
http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/
Only holsters you will ever need.

[Grape Ape]

True.  Still, I like it. 

Here are my common choices + fanny pack, of course lol.


+ standard Uncle Mike's cloth IWB for glock

Just curious, why do you carry?

[240 is Back]

Just curious, why do you carry?

I grew up in ohio, in public housing near cleveland.   My dad was a federal firearms dealer for years.  we had M16s laying around the house as long as I could remember.  I never really cared much for guns, didn't like them to be honest.  I always did wrestling then TKD in high school, so gun weren't my thing.

Then i moved to trailer parks in florida... EVERYONE had guns here just a part of the culture.  So when I turned 21, I got my permit and have carried ever since.   My brother shot a dude that tried to rob his pharmacy, ten years back.   Planned to execute my little bro.  That kinda solidified my belief that a gun is just a necessary tool for every man to possess.  I've taken punches and walked away from many winnable fights while armed.   Gotta be smarter than that bullshit.

So I carry to protect me and family in an unsafe world.   Two days ago, a 14 and 16yr old  were arrested for carjacking - at a gas station adjacent to a playground I visit regularly.  Nicer neighborhood too.   We're talking early high schoolers, grabbing a car while armed.  Scary shit. 

[BB]

IWB, strong side, barrel angled down, foward grip angle, ala -

.

Seems to work best for most situations.

Remember to pay for a good belt too  .

[JOHN MATRIX]

Make sure you choose one that retains the gun well yet is easy to do a fast, clean draw. I prefer kydex iwb strong side. They conceal the best in the small of back area by far, but its a sloooow hard draw from there and it is uncomfortable as hell to sit down

[Thong Maniac]

I grew up in ohio, in public housing near cleveland.   My dad was a federal firearms dealer for years.  we had M16s laying around the house as long as I could remember.  I never really cared much for guns, didn't like them to be honest.  I always did wrestling then TKD in high school, so gun weren't my thing.

Then i moved to trailer parks in florida... EVERYONE had guns here just a part of the culture.  So when I turned 21, I got my permit and have carried ever since.   My brother shot a dude that tried to rob his pharmacy, ten years back.   Planned to execute my little bro.  That kinda solidified my belief that a gun is just a necessary tool for every man to possess.  I've taken punches and walked away from many winnable fights while armed.   Gotta be smarter than that bullshit.

So I carry to protect me and family in an unsafe world.   Two days ago, a 14 and 16yr old  were arrested for carjacking - at a gas station adjacent to a playground I visit regularly.  Nicer neighborhood too.   We're talking early high schoolers, grabbing a car while armed.  Scary shit. 

Would u engage two crazy ass teens though in a gun fight? Not judging, just asking. The dirty harry scenario of blasting the bad guys with two well placed shots is far fetched

[LittleJ]

I don't carry any weapon.

[IronMeister]

[Rambone]

I just bought a pistol, so my girlfriend could carry in her purse and have some protection since we have a 2 year old son. I actually sent her to Walmart yesterday to buy some more bullets, and she still hasn't come back yet. She probably just got lost on her way home. You know how women can be!

[oldtimer1]

I have carried for 30 years. I think the most important thing is first safety then knowing how to shoot.

 Other considerations is knowing that when you carry you shouldn't have the stand your ground mentality. That's for cops regardless of what your state law says if you want to avoid killing someone without a real cause. Your mentality should be a retreating one if you can to avoid gun fire. Another factor is the tough guy mentality some get when they carry. It seems some guys carry almost looking for trouble. Remember in a wrestling situation your opponent has access to your gun too.

Too many guys when threatened by say a drunk with getting punched stand their ground and it could end up with a deadly shooting. Sometimes you just have to smile knowing you are armed and get out of the situation. Just last week I was taking a leak at a urinal and a drunk threaded to kick my ass if I didn't hurry. I smiled at him walking past him knowing the wrong move would have been to get into a UFC fight with him when I carried a gun. That ass hole didn't know he was messing with a 800lbs gorilla.

[calfzilla]

I just bought a pistol, so my girlfriend could carry in her purse and have some protection since we have a 2 year old son. I actually sent her to Walmart yesterday to buy some more bullets, and she still hasn't come back yet. She probably just got lost on her way home. You know how women can be!

 

[JOHN MATRIX]

I just bought a pistol, so my girlfriend could carry in her purse and have some protection since we have a 2 year old son. I actually sent her to Walmart yesterday to buy some more bullets, and she still hasn't come back yet. She probably just got lost on her way home. You know how women can be!

Lmao

[240 is Back]

Would u engage two crazy ass teens though in a gun fight? Not judging, just asking. The dirty harry scenario of blasting the bad guys with two well placed shots is far fetched

if there were a gunfight, it wouldn't occur unless it was absolutely necessary. 

I pray it never happens.  Statistically it won't.  But in real life, if it ever did, I'd be a bawling school girl begging them for mercy then I'd empty that gun into two midsections and pray I make it home that night.   Sucks that someone like that could pop off at any second, I pray it never does... but kids can be crazy these days.   A few miles from there, a 13 year old put on a hockey mask and stabbed a homeless man to death for fun.  WTF.   it's news for a day then it's over. 

the world is scary, dude.

[Archer77]

if there were a gunfight, it wouldn't occur unless it was absolutely necessary. 

I pray it never happens.  Statistically it won't.  But in real life, if it ever did, I'd be a bawling school girl begging them for mercy then I'd empty that gun into two midsections and pray I make it home that night.   Sucks that someone like that could pop off at any second, I pray it never does... but kids can be crazy these days.   A few miles from there, a 13 year old put on a hockey mask and stabbed a homeless man to death for fun.  WTF.   it's news for a day then it's over. 

the world is scary, dude.

Admitting that you would fold up like a lawn chair may I suggest you sell all your weapons and donate the proceeds to a battered woman's shelter.  You don't need to own weapons of any kind and you don't need to be carrying them around in public.  You're likely to go Zimmerman on someone.

[Thong Maniac]

if there were a gunfight, it wouldn't occur unless it was absolutely necessary. 

I pray it never happens.  Statistically it won't.  But in real life, if it ever did, I'd be a bawling school girl begging them for mercy then I'd empty that gun into two midsections and pray I make it home that night.   Sucks that someone like that could pop off at any second, I pray it never does... but kids can be crazy these days.   A few miles from there, a 13 year old put on a hockey mask and stabbed a homeless man to death for fun.  WTF.   it's news for a day then it's over. 

the world is scary, dude.

Yeah man its scary as shit. Dont get me wrong, im fully strapped and ready to go if someone was to pull a home invasion. However, im under no delusions that I wouldnt be a shaky, scared out of my mind 12 yr old crying and forgetting how to even use my guns. It would just be a life changing situation and totally bad in all possible outcomes

[240 is Back]

Admitting that you would fold up like a lawn chair may I suggest you sell all your weapons and donate the proceeds to a battered woman's shelter.  You don't need to own weapons of any kind and you don't need to be carrying them around in public.  You're likely to go Zimmerman on someone.

  The crying, surrendering and submissiveness is a strategy used to bring the aggressor's focus away from "will this guy submit" to "i have this car, what is next?"

His eyes, mind, and focus move from me.  I become secondary and that gives me a strategic advantage.  

The LAST thing I do is give him a Dirty Harry line, sneer, and go for my piece lol.  




Zimmerman chased a kid 2 blocks to initiate a gun battle.  I'm doing everything I can to avoid one.  Big diff there.  

[Archer77]

  The crying, surrendering and submissiveness is a strategy used to bring the aggressor's focus away from "will this guy submit" to "i have this car, what is next?"

His eyes, mind, and focus move from me.  I become secondary and that gives me a strategic advantage.  

The LAST thing I do is give him a Dirty Harry line, sneer, and go for my piece lol.  




Zimmerman chased a kid 2 blocks to initiate a gun battle.  I'm doing everything I can to avoid one.  Big diff there.  

If you are incapable of using a gun, as you readily admit-you don't need to be in public with one.  You're a danger to yourself and others.

[Alucard]

Yeah man its scary as shit. Dont get me wrong, im fully strapped and ready to go if someone was to pull a home invasion. However, im under no delusions that I wouldnt be a shaky, scared out of my mind 12 yr old crying and forgetting how to even use my guns. It would just be a life changing situation and totally bad in all possible outcomes

Nothing can prepare you for a real life gunfight scenario, controlling your emotions and body... You can be the most badass marksman with years and years of combat/firearms training, but when fear and adrenaline starts to flow it's a complete different game... I don't wish a real life gunfight to anyone, period...

[240 is Back]

If you are incapable of using a gun, as you readily admit-you don't need to be in public with one.  You're a danger to yourself and others.

I'm not sure you understand.

One strategy for surviving a gun battle is appearing to be submissive, scared, and cooperative to the bad guy - THEN pulling your weapon once his guard is down a bit more.

Many people that survive robberies - when the gun is initially ON THEM - will appear to surrender/agree, then as the bad guy uses hands/eyes to secure keys, $, etc - THEN they draw their weapon.   One never knows when the bad guy plans to shoot you after your cooperation to avoid witnesses, or just because he's a prick.

Archer77, I pray I'm never in a gun battle.  We never know how we'll react.  But using a strategy of appearing to first be cooperative can greatly improve chances for survival.   I'm not sure you understood my initial response here.