Fanny Packs for concealed carry

[outofbattery]

I carry an East German RPD ammo bag everwhere- it's just a little camo satchel with a shoulder strap.I usually have a book or magazine visably poking out the top and with my mp3 player earphones leading to it,it's not even worth a second look for most people.I usually carry a G19 or P239 IWB but when I'm walking some place I'll throw one of them,a G22 or P226 in my bag and be on my happy way.

As far as what people wear and what others think of them: when most people see the average middleaged white guy ( lets be honest about who most people that carry are) with a vest or fanny pack they just think " over the hill guy that's lost whatever sense of style he might've had".Gunny types can spot a 5.11 vest or concealment fannypack 50 meters from their 6- most people don't care.I had a woman in line at the supermaket turn to me and make a comment about " people just think they need to go everywhere with a gun these days" and I thought I was printing or something- she was actually talking about the off duty cop in shorts and tshirt with a G27 on his hip that was leaving the checkout for the door.Nobody was freaking out,no cellphones were pulled - just one comment and that was that.I'd be willing to say that it would never even have crossed her mind to look at my own waist to see if I might be carrying.

 

[Hook686]

March 13th, 2007, 07:02 PM #15

Nil wrote:

... I mean, what's the point of being young if you can't take advantage of attractive young women?

Whoa ! Slow down young fella. Some of us old men still take advantage of an attractive young woman some times .... if our doctor lets us, and our meds are current.

I use a jagwear Pac 3, for my S&W 3913. I find it does not carry that 'fanny pack' look, from my view any way. ... and bottom line is that is all that matters.

http://www.jagwear.com/jagwr2-3.htm

 

[DAdams]

Pale Horse Holsters by Ron Graham.
http://www.palehorseholsters.com/belt.htm

http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/grahamholsters/?action=view&current=IMGP0162.flv

Here is the quick draw video.

Here are a couple of belt bag alternatives I have.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=263942

Many on this thread are superior since they are designed with the intent of CCW. I had no idea there were so many available.
I'm going to have to go shopping again. That Orvis bag as shown has some merit though having the piece chest high. Orvis has some others along that line.

 

[field70]

I use a jagwear Pac 3, for my S&W 3913

I like that. Which size do you have for your 3913? That's my primary. Thanks.

 

[T. Bracker]

What is the model of the Camelbak pack that has been posted? I looked at their site and didn't see one like that? Thanks.

 

[deputy tom]

I carry a Galco Escort every spring,summer,fall.I really don't care what the general populace thinks about my appearance.I blend in with the crowd at flea markets,swap meets,gun shows,hiking,biking,etc.I wouldn't wear it at a formal affair but in casual/recreational settings the fanny pack still rules.YMMV.tom.

 

[Hook686]

field70 asked:

Hook686 wrote:
"I use a jagwear Pac 3, for my S&W 3913"

I like that. Which size do you have for your 3913? That's my primary. Thanks.

I ordered a brown medium. It is a nice moderate sized 'camera/cell phone pouch' I wear on my belt.

 

[field70]

Thanks HOOK....I think I'm going to get one like that.

 

[Babalouie]

Uncle Mike's Gunrunner is great. I use it all the time. Has a secret type divider that is very effective. I've used this holster for about 8 years and would buy it again.

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=511380

 

[Mainsail]

Many of the suggestions in here have nothing to do with what the OP was asking about.

In addition, many of the pouches here appear to open with a zipper, which I would find unacceptably slow. The CamelBak I and another person mentioned uses a breakaway release (velcro and snaps) to access the handgun.

 

[DAdams]

Camelback Carry

Someone is looking for the Camelback Bag...





Loplop writes:

"It is mighty cool! I had a laugh when the store rep (gun store where I bought it) couldn't even find the holster. It's mighty crafty."

Go to Camelbak.com

Click "Law Enforcement"

Click "Hydration Packs"

Click "Concealed Weapons"

"the Goblin" is the name of the bag.

Thanks to Loplop from the 642 Club for the information and review.

 

[spacecoastguy]

FannyPack

I could care less if fanny pack is not macho the only thing i feel uncomfortable about is my fire arm point horizonally and breaking the rule never point your firearm in a unsafe direction, now a pack that will fit and point my S&W 386pd in a safe direction i will buy in a heartbeat, as it hot and humid and i dont want to carry under a shirt against my skin, also here in Flordia fanny packs are seen alot.
Sapcecoastguy

 

[Jkwas]

Actually that Jagwear pack looks pretty nice.

 

[Mainsail]

I could care less if fanny pack is not macho the only thing i feel uncomfortable about is my fire arm point horizonally and breaking the rule never point your firearm in a unsafe direction....Sapcecoastguy

First off, the rule doesn't apply when the gun is holstered or we'd never carry one. Anytime you’re carrying, the gun is pointed at something. I don’t think I’m violating the rule when my Sig is in its Versa Max holster and is pointed down at my butt. Since cartridges do not spontaneously combust, the gun isn’t going to go off.

Anyway, the CamelBak Goblin has a holster that is held in place by velcro, so you can position the gun any way you like, straight down, canted, even upside-down.