Holster ???

[Wedge]

IWB--OWB holster please explain.

 

[txpolecat]

InnerWaistBand
OuterWaistBand
One is inside your pants, the other is outside your pants.

 

[Wedge]

How do you conceal a outside of the pant holster? Long shirt im assuming. If thats ok then I assume if you can see the shape of the gun as long as it is concealed(not vissible) you are ok? THANKS 4 THE HELP.

 

[navyguy]

How do you conceal a outside of the pant holster? Long shirt im assuming. If thats ok then I assume if you can see the shape of the gun as long as it is concealed(not vissible) you are ok? THANKS 4 THE HELP.
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Pretty much a IWB holster will conceal a little better. But a lot has to do with your body shape and how you feel comfortable carrying. I don’t care for IWB. Feels uncomfortable to me. I go with the OWB and of late Galco Concealable carrying a HK P2000. It pulls it very tight against your body, and a loose shirt conceals it perfectly for me. I also have a OWB cross draw that works pretty good, but it’s a PIA to get on the holster on the left side. T-shirt, maybe not, unless its very loose. You will be surprised how much a bulge you can have and no one thinks anything of it. With all the cell phones and blackberry’s people strap on, it’s really a none issue unless it’s just really obvious.
I was in a convenience store the other day and I thought sure an older women spotted my gun as she was looking a long time right at it. But she never said a word, and we exchanged a few words, about the big lottery jackpot.
When I go to work, I sometimes carry my gun in, in a little black square zippered pouch. Once someone asked me what was in there, and I told them a bible

 

[LittleGun]

It took me some experimentation to find out my best method of carry. I decided on leather IWB holster. For summer carry, I conceal under a dark t-shirt. For cold weather, I like a sweatshirt. You have to find something that fits your body and life style.

 

[JKTex]

It took me some experimentation to find out my best method of carry. I decided on leather IWB holster. For summer carry, I conceal under a dark t-shirt. For cold weather, I like a sweatshirt. You have to find something that fits your body and life style.

I don't bother with color of shirts and don't have any problem. I think sometimes we over engineer concealing. A jacket when it's cold/cool works fine if you're careful too.

 

[Wedge]

So is it correct that if they can tell its a gun but is covered you are still legal or do you have to hide it better. Sorry not trying to beat this up just not sure what the full def is of conceal. Im sure the class will explain also but you guys have actually been out there so you know what to expect.

 

[awmp]

Don't worry you will end up like the rest of us with a drawer full of holsters, trying, experimenting, changing pistols, until finally one day you will find what works for you, they way you dress, the seasons and the handgun.

 

[navyguy]

As far as the law, you are supposed to conceal. But how does someone know that a little lump under your shirt is a gun, or a cell phone, or even a hair dryer. People just can't go around questioning every little wardrobe anomaly. A lot has to do how you carry yourself. If you are constantly drawing attention to where the gun is by touching it or adjusting in, or looking at it, people will be more inclined to be suspicious. I doubt you would ever get "busted" for a little bulge. I was talking with one of our local LEO that come into my shop, and he said the two calls he's gotten because some spotted a gun, he just made some suggestions to the CHL person on how to better carry. He said these two were because the actual gun was exposed. Of course this particular LEO said he favored CHL. Said his wife and daughter both carry.

Here is my P2000 rig. Showing you the gun, and then my untucked shirt. Of course this won't work with every outfit. But I usually don't tuck my shirt unless I have too

 

[Wedge]

Thanks to all the replies. Navyguy that helps thank u.

 

[JKTex]

So is it correct that if they can tell its a gun but is covered you are still legal or do you have to hide it better. Sorry not trying to beat this up just not sure what the full def is of conceal. Im sure the class will explain also but you guys have actually been out there so you know what to expect.

Technically that may be right. But I don't know any reason someone would not want to properly conceal such that it would be unrecognizable. I dread a day when some nosy stranger comes up concerned and asks if I'm carrying a gun. I don't want the hassle of offending them.

When I carry, even in shorts and t-shirts, no one should be able to tell I have anything.

 

[Wedge]

JK Tex I totally agree with you.

 

[guardrail]

any left handed people out there?
i'm finding that i have to order my
holster mainly because most stores
dont stock left handed holsters

 

[Fisherman777]

I use the Smartcarry for my 5" 1911A1 and it works fine. It may not be as comfortable as putting a 4" Commander in there but it's fine. I'm thinking of getting a Commander or trying one out in the Smartcarry to see if one inch makes much of a difference.

 

[Big country]

Technically that may be right. But I don't know any reason someone would not want to properly conceal such that it would be unrecognizable. I dread a day when some nosy stranger comes up concerned and asks if I'm carrying a gun. I don't want the hassle of offending them.

When I carry, even in shorts and t-shirts, no one should be able to tell I have anything.

JKTex is right no one should be able to tell that you are carrying a gun. It is supposed to be concealed, if you have a large imprint of a handgun on the side of you're shirt it is not concealed. However you will probably never get a away with out any bump at all if your just wearing a T-shirt. Just as every one has already said, you have to find what works for you and your body style and how you dress.

 

[guardrail]

i just got a holster simular to the one navyguy posted a picture of. my question, is it normal to need a belt that is a size bigger? and the holster sure stiff, will this conform to my shape?

 

[Shorts]

i just got a holster simular to the one navyguy posted a picture of. my question, is it normal to need a belt that is a size bigger? and the holster sure stiff, will this conform to my shape?

Yup. Especially IWB holsters. Usually 2" is about right.

 

[Skip]

I take concealment very serious, I have devoted myself to eating more chocolate doughnuts so I can buy oversize shirts. I just can't get used to IWB, So I..................yeah, I know.... my wife doesn't buy this "logic" either.

 

[DoubleActionCHL]

JKTex is right no one should be able to tell that you are carrying a gun. It is supposed to be concealed, if you have a large imprint of a handgun on the side of you're shirt it is not concealed. However you will probably never get a away with out any bump at all if your just wearing a T-shirt. Just as every one has already said, you have to find what works for you and your body style and how you dress.

I wouldn't say "no one" should be able to tell. The statute uses the terms "reasonable person" and "ordinary inspection." A law enforcement officer trained to spot concealed weapons may be able to tell you're carrying, while an untrained person (reasonable?) might not. A woman looking at you from across the room probably won't see your gun (ordinary inspection), but the sweaty guy wearing the chili-stained "STAFF" t-shirt patting you down before you go into a concert might run across it (not ordinary inspection).

Just use some common sense. Look at yourself in the mirror. Can you see the outline of the gun or just a bulge? Bend and stretch. The gun should not become visible except in the most extreme positions.

 

[M. Sage]

I don't know about LEO being able to spot. As far as I know, they're trained to spot criminals carrying, and the average thug isn't a big fan of using a holster. There are a bunch of tells, mainly that the guy's hand keeps going back to the gun to make sure it stays in place.