Concealed?
 

I have a question, a sincere question and I'm not being a smart ass, nor do I think I am stupid.
I obtained my first carry permit while living in Texas. I was 55 years old when I moved there from Canada in 1996. My gun was always in my vehicle.
I moved to Tennessee in 2000 and married. I was able to obtain a Tn. carry permit due to the reciprocity with Tx.
My firearm now, is always in the truck unless I am hunting deer or walking the dog after dark.
I am 6' tall and 215 lbs. and 99.9% of the time I wear blue jeans and a golf shirt.
How in the hell do I carry a firearm concealed????? Really, where do I put it?

my only sugesstion could/would be were bigger shirts. i wear bermudas during the summer with a button up sport shirt. comfy and i don't see any printing.

but i'm a shrimp, 5'11" and around 150#'s. i also wear a crossdraw holster and it fits outside the waist but draws up tight when i cinch my belt. as i said, no printing.

the only to solve carry problems is lots of experimentation, you have to find what works best for you.

by the way you are not stupid or a samrt a$$, you just asked a question and asked for help. sorry i could not be a lot of assistance. but i'm sure you'll figure it out.

You will have to dress around the firearm depending on what you are carrying? You will also need to spend some hard earned cash on a good concealed carry holster. Many makers out there provide good holsters, but some that come to mind are Milt Sparks, Galco, and Comp-Tac. There are many others that are great as well. But these tend to be my choices. Also the style of carry, I prefer in the waist band at about 3:30 to 4:00 clock. Esox357.

The gang here likes to give me grief about it at times but all in good fun....I would recommend ThunderWear. It's an underwear type device that straps over your underwear but under your pants. Pleated pants help in concealment but wearing a relaxed fit jean makes their use possible.

You can find them on ebaY.

hey doc

ain't gonna give you any grief about your briefs. the only problem i have with the thunderwear is they are deep concealment.

there is also a company that makes a elastic style shirt, i believe it's kramer, that has a holster for underarm style carry, or shoulder style if you may.

although the equipment don't get used as much anymore it still gives me the willies to have my sidearm pointed towards the family jewels.:eek:

High Noon Holsters makes an inside the waistband type holster that is designed for the shirt to be tucked in OVER the handgun- leaving only a black metal clip showing.
That's one possible solution.
An ankle holster is another.
There are also pocket holsters for some small handguns.
Or, you can dress like Tree Doc ;)

FireMed,

Welcome to the Forum. What are you trying to conceal; specifically what is the gun you contemplate concealing? Jack had an easy choice, the ankle holster. You might consider a fanny pack that could conceal your gun, but wear it with the pouch in front for easy access.

If you are carrying a derringer or Chief's Special, you could put it in your front pocket. You should be able to wear an inside the belt holster for a small or medium size handgun. If your current handgun is too large to conceal, consider a smaller gun. How do you carry your handgun when you walk the dog? Hope this helps.

Adam

The past year or so, I have been carrying a Taurus PT145, loaded with 11 45ACP, in a Galco belt slide holster. It rides high and is canted forward. This puts the end of the muzzle just at the bottom of my belt. I wear it at about 4 oclock. I wear tall size shirts and leave the tail out. Havent had a problem.

If Im wearing shorts, I normally just pop my little Bobcat 22lr in my pocket and call it good. Better than a rock....

Andy

Billy you crack me up:D "Thunderwear", where no gun has gone before! Billy picture yourself in a public restroom standing in front of urinal. Ok TreeDoc step in now and explain the procedure:p
TD you just had to bring up the Thunderwear thing again:D
muledeer

As was told to me by another, " I would be afraid in the heat of battle I would go for my Combat Commander and get my snubnose. " :D

TD, do you really like packin iron in the toolshed? :D

You to Andy:D :D :D :D
muledeer

FireMed,

What gun are you trying to conceal?

You have cool and cold weather in Kingsport, TN at least a good part of the year, so wear a vest or outer jacket during that time frame.

As for Summer and warm days, you might consider wearing your shirt out of your belt line or get a smaller gun.

Adam

You can look on the internet for a pocket holster if you carry a J frame snub, or a Walther .380 style gun. I carry my J frame snub, apendix style (mexican carry) in a inside waistband holster.

I carry my Glock19 or 1911 at 3:00-4:00 in a inside waistband holster, with a untucked button up shirt as a cover garment.

I also recommend the Thunderwear. Don't knock it till you try it. Using a public restroom is not a problem. Just use a stall.

Type of gun
 

I have an IMI Jericho 941 in 9 MM. I love it but my RA is making me think I need to go to a smaller gun.
That Canadian Co. from Toronto makes a very expensive but small 9 MM and .40 cal.
I used to have a .380 in a very light frame but I thought it kicked like hell. Do the real little 9 MM's and .40's kick like that too?
After dark I can put a snub nose .38 in a fanny pack and do ok.