gundaddypv
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I work in an office/retail environment. My immediate work area is an office environment, but I often work with the public. My job involves a lot of reaching, bending, standing, siting, and sometimes reaching under tables or to the back of equipment. I'm looking for an inexpensive option for carrying my LCP concealed.
I have tried an ankle holster. The one I have is very cheap, but holds the gun steady. However, 9 hours later it gets quite uncomfortable. I can deal with that, but I'm also worried that my pants will ride-up, especially when I reach under equipment or even such a mundane task ask refilling the copy machine's bottom drawer that my holster/gun will be exposed. I've carried this way off and on for about six months without being discovered, but the threat of being discovered is unnerving. I work in close proximity to several people throughout the day, so close that we often brush against each other or bump into one another.
I thought about creating a holster/pocket that I could sew to the inside front of my pants for appendix carry, but my experimentation has resulted in two broken sewing needles, lots of tangles, something resembling a pocket but more useful as a rag and a frustrated wife.
I found a pair of pants at a local gun shop for $40 with everything I need, but my work requires black pants without "excessive pockets" and this pair had about 10 pockets... so that wouldn't work.
Besides a better ankle holster, which I would certainly have to order as the local gun shop owner says only retired cops use them, what other options do I have? Tuckable IWB with clips wouldn't work, as my co-workers seem obsessed with inspecting each others' clothing every day and the clips would certainly be noticed.
Oh, this is what I wear: Cotton dress pants. White shirt. Tie. Belt. Dress shoes.
A cell-pal wouldn't work either and neither would carrying in an off-body carry device.
Your advice is greatly appreciated.
I have tried an ankle holster. The one I have is very cheap, but holds the gun steady. However, 9 hours later it gets quite uncomfortable. I can deal with that, but I'm also worried that my pants will ride-up, especially when I reach under equipment or even such a mundane task ask refilling the copy machine's bottom drawer that my holster/gun will be exposed. I've carried this way off and on for about six months without being discovered, but the threat of being discovered is unnerving. I work in close proximity to several people throughout the day, so close that we often brush against each other or bump into one another.
I thought about creating a holster/pocket that I could sew to the inside front of my pants for appendix carry, but my experimentation has resulted in two broken sewing needles, lots of tangles, something resembling a pocket but more useful as a rag and a frustrated wife.
I found a pair of pants at a local gun shop for $40 with everything I need, but my work requires black pants without "excessive pockets" and this pair had about 10 pockets... so that wouldn't work.
Besides a better ankle holster, which I would certainly have to order as the local gun shop owner says only retired cops use them, what other options do I have? Tuckable IWB with clips wouldn't work, as my co-workers seem obsessed with inspecting each others' clothing every day and the clips would certainly be noticed.
Oh, this is what I wear: Cotton dress pants. White shirt. Tie. Belt. Dress shoes.
A cell-pal wouldn't work either and neither would carrying in an off-body carry device.
Your advice is greatly appreciated.
