Are you sure this is still considered Conceal Carry?

[whodat2710]

You say IWB is not comfortable. If you re-consider, here are a few things that might be helpful. If necessary, get your pants a size bigger. If you can carry at 3 o'clock comfortably this shouldn't be as uncomfortable (unlike small of back or appendix) with frequent sitting/standing. You must also have a comfortable holster. I won't get into that, but there are a few threads on here with a multitude of opinions on holsters. You might also consider pocket carry. I am sitting at my desk with a .380 in a DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster and there is no discomfort, no one can tell what is there, etc.

 

[farsidefan1]

Since you were thorough enough to question your local sheriff (gestapo or whatever other word works in NY) and he said it was NOT legal carry because it is a holster and a holster cannot be visible I think you have your answer. The question is simply your risk tolerance (sorry, I am an investment adviser so I'm always dealing with "risk"). Can you tolerate the low likelyhood that you might get nailed? By the way, congrats on being as diligent as you have been in researching this situation. Plus now you have all this free advice on questions you didn't ask and don't care about :neo: lol, you gotta love people trying to help.

 

[snatale42]

Yes, it's concealed as far as the law on the gun is concerned, obviously not otherwise. But as someone else said something to the effect of "concealed like a fanny pack" so your probably attracting more attention to yourself with this carry method. IWB should not be uncomfortable with any good IWB, let alone with a BG380. If you'd like better options that are less conspicuous I'd say SmartCarry, Tuckable IWB, or Ankle Carry over the pouch. But in the end whatever works for you.

 

[nybuckboy]

I sent this back and will get a refund. Just can not feel comfortable ablout it although it was very comfortable to wear.

 

[mwhals]

Concealed, but too slow to draw in my opinion.


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[telpinaro]

Definitely concealed, and better than nothing. What about the Sneaky Pete holster instead? Looks good and I've heard a bunch of good things about it.

Upside down carry is definitely weirding me out a bit.

 

[gunnut284]

It would be considered concealed in most places (barring local laws with unusual wording). Whether its a good idea is another question (and the answer is: no).

 

[italianbreadman]

That is certainly concealed. In Sullivan County, NY, I'm sure it would be acceptable, and I feel like it's within the law statewide. I'd be confident carrying that way in terms of remaining lawful.

I wouldn't feel confident, however, actually trying to draw from it to defend my life! Ha.


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[CharlesMorrison]

But if we put lipstick on that case, it would still be a poor case!

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[kelcarry]

Here is a link to Bulldog Holster pouch I purchased for my S&W Bodyguard .380

It fits just right in the pouch, it draws just like this video shows but lawfully. My question is is this absolutely Conceal Carry? Thanks for your thoughts.

Read your state's gun law. It would seem that if you cannot see the firearm in any way,shape or form, it is concealed--it is really that simple.

 

[wolf_fire]

How many noticed in this guy's presentation (at 1:12), that he said taking your pointer finger and finding a tiny hole and pushing that finger through that hole to push the gun up is considered a "gross motor skill".

Um, no. That is a perfect example of a fine motor skill. I'd love to see someone undergo a holster draw with this contraption under stress. I'm sure there would be lots of fumbling and bumbling going on, because under duress fine motor skills are the first to be lost.

 

[JimTh]

Yes it is............needed extra characters

 

[tcox4freedom]

It's probably "technically" concealed, but I think an IWB holster from a good maker would be faster from under a loose shirt in hot weather.

or- pocket carry w/holster. (I think both IWB & pocket carry would be much better and faster.)


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[NavyLCDR]

Here is a response after sending pictures and info on the this to my local Pistol Licensing Office in NY. Interesting view point.

I am not telling you not to wear it. Give it a trial run down at local PD and see if anyone says anything to you. All I can confirm is a holster may not be worn outside the cloths in a public format other than at an NRA sponsored range.

So we both know it is a holster, the question is what is the risk level you are willing to take to carry a firearm in that fashion, so you know, I am not going to blow you into the cops if you choose to carry in that fashion, but we both know under NY law it is not a legal carry.

In New York?!? Really? Wow. What nut job gave that advice to give it a try at the local PD? I would put a cell phone in it - but then at the local NY PD they would probably still arrest you for impersonating a man with a gun or some such BS. If you really want to wear it, bring it to WA where it would be perfectly legal (with a recognized permit/license) - even in the public areas of the Police Departments where the officers would probably get a good laugh out of it.

 

[gundaddypv]

Gawd I hate these holsters. Walking through Costco (yes, I was carrying... in an ankle rig) I noticed two tactical fanny-packs and a gigantic Sneaky Pete holster. Costco must have a policy where they only confront those whos guns they can see. However, these guys might as well have been open-carrying. Might as well have a big neon sign saying you're carrying.

 

[Cumberland]

In answer to your question. Yes..it's concealed! Hidden, whatever you want to call it. I have one and it is surprisingly easy to draw, but I've never used it. I saw a guy wearing one once and immediately recognized it. Those TCP's are so small & light it's hard to imagine it being hard to comfortably conceal with good IWB or pocket holster. I hate ankle holsters, but even the TCP might work without feeling like a club foot.

 

[chilipeppernorm]

I've never seen any man wearing a fanny pack that didn't look ridiculous, but that's just my opinion. Since all jeans come with at least four big pockets what would you possibly wear a fanny pack for except to conceal a weapon. Same goes for the the product in this thread, even if it meets CC requirements what else could it contain but a gun. With smart phones PDA's are in the technology history bin, and nobody's cell phone is that big. I'm a big guy so OWB is most comfortable for me, and also why ankle carry would be cumbersome. I've had good success with pocket carry of my wife's S&W 642 2 inch 38 Spl. Haven't seen anyone with a shoulder rig since Miami Vice reruns. Talk about sweeping the crowd.