ankle carry
I know that sounds like a leggy 70s model, sorry.
I grew up wearing suits and jackets. It's second nature. In the fall and winter, carrying is effortless. I have a vertical shoulder holster that I like, and even though my weapon is the PX-4 Storm full size, with my holster and jackets everything just simply fits. So, winter is covered. But then, summer.
Hand in hand with wearing jackets as a youth, I have also always tucked my shirt in. I hate the shirt out look. I hate the "UnTucked" clothing line. Hate, HATE, HATE!!! But now, as I've started carrying regularly again, I do see the advantage.
But I still HATE it.
What are the options that remain in the summer if I don't want to wear my shirt out and I really don't want to go with an "in band" holster? I've researched, and come up with nothing. I'm hoping someone here can help.
TIA.
(First post, be nice.)
All the best,
TL
P.S., I live in Pennsylvania, and have a concealed carry permit. We do not open carry here.
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... well, was hoping I'd have a solution by now ...
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Can you go ankle with a full sized weapon?
( and I was hoping for something that works with shorts )
But I hadn't thought of this.
Summer carry might require pants.
Thanks.
The OP hasn’t been on in 8 months but, I no longer carry the little Ruger I mentioned anymore- I’ve moved up to a Springfield XDE 45 compact that I carry in the summer time the same way I did the Ruger- front pocket carry in cargo shorts, in another DeSantis Nemesis sticky pocket holster. And that’s even with the extended magazine.
Carry your full-size Storm in the winter and get a smaller gun for summer carry. Or if you’re really not worried about printing and just can’t carry anything smaller, get you a good pancake holster for that Storm and a good stiff belt for strong-side OWB carry. If you’re really worried about printing, wear an undershirt with one of those Magellan button-up polo shirts over that.
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Let's cut to the chase:
Can you present from your preferred concealed carry system with your preferred platform and hit an 8 inch circle at 3 yards in under 2 seconds, COLD, every time?
Can you present from your preferred concealed carry system with your preferred platform, and do a FAST Test in under 10 seconds, COLD, every time with no points down?
Can you present from your preferred concealed carry system with your preferred platform, taking a big step off line and hit an 8 inch circle at 5 yards, with 5 rounds, in under 4 secs., COLD, every time?
Can you present from your preferred concealed carry system with your preferred platform and hit an 8 inch plate at 10 yrds, at will, COLD, every time with no time constraints?( bang, tink, bang, tink, bang, tink etc.)
Can you present from your preferred concealed carry system with your preferred platform and shoot a 5 shoot group at 5 yrds that you can cover with a credit card, COLD, every time?
Have you taken any formal training beyond a CCW class in the last 24 months?
Please get past the hardware/focus on the software.
Probably not but if you can’t find a comfortable carry solution, none of that’s gonna matter if you’re not carrying because of being uncomfortable. Pocket carry might not be the “preferred” method of carry but at least it’s better than not carrying at all.
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Bingo.
The things Eidolon mentioned are preferable, but worrying about all of that when you aren't carrying because you can't conceal it effectively or you're so uncomfortable you don't carry is like installing a turbocharger on a car without wheels.
It comes down to "Are you carrying a gun for self defense or is it the "Cool Factor"?" If you're not serious about self defense not only will you not practice or train but you won't carry if it's the slightest bit uncomfortable
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