3 Gunman in Castleton Mall...

[Lars]

I suppose I should have qualified that. A small pocket style pistol, isn't going to have the same requirements as a heavy full sized service pistol.

Example....

 

[flagtag]

I have a .380 and a .40. The .380 would be easier to conceal, of course, but it's heavier. I'll just have to "practice" carrying around the house for a while to see which I prefer. Of course, with a purse, the .40 might be the better choice.

Thanks.

 

[sjstill]

I'm almost always looking at pockets, ankles and of course waistbands for those little telltale signs.

Actually had an older fellow from out of town approach me at the City-County Building and tell me that he has a 'permit' and a pistol in his pocket. Any other deputy there would have probably proned him out and had him in cuffs. I strongly suggested that he was mistaken, he meant to say he left his gun in the car. It took a moment, but he got my drift....

I remember running into a fellow gunner at an ice cream joint one night. He had on a khaki vest, I had on an untucked Hawaiian shirt. I asked which one screamed GUN louder I think his buddy had on a fanny pack

 

[JetGirl]

Maybe I'll look for a good purse as well

Please be sure that you've exhausted every other option of "on body carry" before you elect purse carry. Here's some very good info at Cornered Cat:
"Should I carry in my purse?"

 

[Scutter01]

I have a question. Do they make holsters that clip onto the belt-line of jeans? I don't wear a belt and would prefer not to. Also, do you have to buy your pants a size larger so that the gun will fit inside?
(In case you haven't noticed already, I'm new at this.)

W9ZEB pretty much answered that already, so I won't re-hash that, except to say that even IWB you'll want a good belt. 1.5" wide gun belts will fit the belt loops on jeans. I posted some pictures and other info in this thread. Women, unfortunately, have a whole different set of problems with CC due to the radically different (in most cases) style of dress.

 

[JetGirl]

Women, unfortunately, have a whole different set of problems with CC due to the radically different (in most cases) style of dress.

Not to mention that even when you DO find something with belt loops, they generally are really small loops that weren't made to accomodate a decent gun belt.
Bah. Humbug.

 

[Pami]

Not to mention that even when you DO find something with belt loops, they generally are really small loops that weren't made to accomodate a decent gun belt.
Bah. Humbug.

No freaking kidding.

And flagtag, if you haven't yet, you might check out this thread on CC for Women that I started a few weeks back: https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/carry_issues_and_self_defense/4493-cc_for_women.html

 

[melensdad]

Women, unfortunately, have a whole different set of problems with CC due to the radically different (in most cases) style of dress.

And this is why very few men carry concealed while wearing kilts.

 

[rhino]

Not to detract from what has been said, but there are a lot of people with really crummy judgment and I am not so sure I would want them to carry. I guess it's is pessimistic to say, but I think some folks may never be trustworthy. Just a thought.

Part of living in a free (at least it used to be) society is accepting that people with bad judgement may be carrying guns too. That's the way it works. Until they behave badly, you have to give them the benefit of the doubt.

 

[Lars]

And this is why very few men carry concealed while wearing kilts.

Not to veer too far off course. but I suspect I could easily carry concealed while wearing these.

In fact.... Pami, are you taking notes?

 

[Soundslikejosh]

Part of living in a free (at least it used to be) society is accepting that people with bad judgement may be carrying guns too. That's the way it works. Until they behave badly, you have to give them the benefit of the doubt.

Very true. I certainly don't think we should pass hen-pecking legislation of any type. My statement was more in response to the idea of arming every single citizen. I don't want to restrict anyone, but some folks don't necessarily need to be encouraged in light of their questionable behavior.

 

[rhino]

Good point!

 

[flagtag]

Please be sure that you've exhausted every other option of "on body carry" before you elect purse carry. Here's some very good info at Cornered Cat:
"Should I carry in my purse?"

Thanks. I had completely forgotten about that site.
There has been quite a bit added since I last checked it out.
On body does make more sense. And the "lump" factor should be no real problem since I have "middle age spread" - so, who would notice?
The only real problem I had with the belt was the buckle. But I checked some out and found the contoured (or smaller than the belt) buckle, so no digging into the old "granny gut".

Thanks again for reminding me about that site.

 

[flagtag]

Not to mention that even when you DO find something with belt loops, they generally are really small loops that weren't made to accomodate a decent gun belt.
Bah. Humbug.

I usually buy men's jeans anyway because the waist is lower and they fit better than women's. (And they are usually more durable)
At my age, I'm into "function" rather than "fashion" in everything.

 

[flagtag]

Not to veer too far off course. but I suspect I could easily carry concealed while wearing these.

In fact.... Pami, are you taking notes?

Well, one thing's for sure - you WOULD be noticed!

 

[younggun21]

Well if any of you decide you want to stop by sticks and climb the rock wall i'll be there from 1-5 tomorrow... i would find it interesting to try and put a harness on someone who is carrying

-K

(ill be the good looking one with short dark hair)

 

[JetGirl]

Thanks again for reminding me about that site.

No problem! It's a very informative site.
As for jeans, every place I've worked that has a "business casual" dress code doesn't allow jeans. Dress pants are the ones with the really dinky loops (*If* they have loops at all). It's one of the reasons I've seriously considered a shoulder rig, because up until very recently I've worn blazers quite often.

 

[Mr. Mysterious]

During the summer I usually carry a little Keltec in my right rear pocket, it's opposite of my left pocket with my wallet. I carry the 10-round magazine with the pinkie grip.

If I have pants that have the little key pocket in the right front pocket I carry the 7-round magazine there.

 

[flagtag]

No problem! It's a very informative site.
As for jeans, every place I've worked that has a "business casual" dress code doesn't allow jeans. Dress pants are the ones with the really dinky loops (*If* they have loops at all). It's one of the reasons I've seriously considered a shoulder rig, because up until very recently I've worn blazers quite often.

Yeah, I know. I have one pair of dress slacks for special occasions - elactic waist with the tiny loops. They are so uncomfortable! I only wear them to show respect to others.

I am a jeans and t-shirt/sweat-shirt person. I do not own a dress.
I did wear slacks, however, when I got married. And when I got divorced.

 

[Pami]

Not to veer too far off course. but I suspect I could easily carry concealed while wearing these.

In fact.... Pami, are you taking notes?

You're going to start wearing skirts?! Flagtag's right.. you would start being noticed!