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Old 01-31-2010, 02:19 PM
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Well a first for me yesterday, I actually wore a fanny pack out in public. Well for more at least than my daily dog walk through the neighborhood. I bought a medium and a large Tommy's Gunpacks a couple of months ago when they had their, "Free only pay $15.00 shipping sale." I've been using them on my daily dog walks. A handy way to carry a firearm, cellphone, extra mag and doodie bags.

There was a huge dog adoption event with several of the rescue organizations at a public park. We took both of our dogs and daughter out to it. I thought what the hell, why not carry the thing. Strangely enough no one pointed at me, backed away from me, called the police or probably even gave it a second thought. Still not my favorite form of carry, but I don't think it screams, "GUN!" as loudly as some think it might.
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Could not be without my EMS waist pack...well I could but then I'd be swapping out my pockets and misguessing my needs.

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I always try to go before I leave the house...
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Well a first for me yesterday, I actually wore a fanny pack out in public. Well for more at least than my daily dog walk through the neighborhood. I bought a medium and a large Tommy's Gunpacks a couple of months ago when they had their, "Free only pay $15.00 shipping sale." I've been using them on my daily dog walks. A handy way to carry a firearm, cellphone, extra mag and doodie bags.

There was a huge dog adoption event with several of the rescue organizations at a public park. We took both of our dogs and daughter out to it. I thought what the hell, why not carry the thing. Strangely enough no one pointed at me, backed away from me, called the police or probably even gave it a second thought. Still not my favorite form of carry, but I don't think it screams, "GUN!" as loudly as some think it might.
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I've never thought they screamed gun like alot of people do. I had never even heard of that line of thought until I joined this forum. Wear it and enjoy.
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Old 01-31-2010, 05:33 PM
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Depends, it might be a long walk...
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I suppose that it depends on where you are. Some years ago, my son (a jail guard in the sheriff's department) introduced me to a couple of female colleagues of his who were wearing fanny packs. As I recall, I could even see the velcro fastening allowing the whole pack to be ripped away, exposing a serious ally, but he wasn't even aware of it. The surrounding populace surely saw nothing of consequence. We are all aware of fanny packs and "shoot-me" vests; most people aren't. It would appear that either most police aren't, either, or else they are more interested in indicators of criminal character than indicators of carrying a gun. IMO, there is some of each.
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[QUOTE I don't think it screams, "GUN!" as loudly as some think it might. ][/QUOTE]
I know what it does scream. You, sir just lost your man card.
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[QUOTE I don't think it screams, "GUN!" as loudly as some think it might. ]
I know what it does scream. You, sir just lost your man card.[/QUOTE]

As long as you don't carry a pocket protector it doesn't wholly label you as a nerd...does kinda whisper it, though.

Please tell me you didn't wear it front/center...please!!!

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Old 01-31-2010, 05:58 PM
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Depends, it might be a long walk...
It might be good to wear Depends if it is going to be a long walk.
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Old 01-31-2010, 06:20 PM
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I wore one in Florida last Winter and no one noticed. I just skipped the bermuda shorts, knee length black socks and wingtips.
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My wife and I both wear them when we go on summer vacation. Many other people are wearing them and it all blends in. I carry my 4053 and it fits fine. Fanny packs have their place.
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DEPENDS! Was that pun intended?

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I know what it does scream. You, sir just lost your man card.
I don't know about that. A few years ago I saw a protection detail working where everyone on the team was wearing polos, khakis, and fanny packs. Definitely not the types I'd call "unmanly"...at least not if I wanted to survive the encounter.

FYI, it was not the fanny packs that gave them away, but the way they carried themselves.
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Long enough to require Depends? That's an ambitious walk...
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I carry mine about 90% of the time. I don't open carry often but I have been getting used to it.
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I wore one in Florida last Winter and no one noticed. I just skipped the bermuda shorts, knee length black socks and wingtips.
Now there's a sight to behold...wearing a fannypack and skipping while wearing bermuda shorts, knee length black socks and wingtips.
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Aloha,

Come to Hawaii, you'll see all kinds of fanny packs here worn in front, side, back, sideways or any other way you can carry them.

Some asian tourists have packs so Large that it looks like a small piece of luggage. Some actually carry a Pro sized Nikon or Canon camera in them.

As far a clothing........If it's on a tourist......anything goes.

You should see what some little old ladies are wearing......Dirty Harry could have his M-29 in it with room for All his 3 speedloaders.

The only gun packs that stand out are the ones carried by federal agents transporting prisoners interisland, kinda obvious at times when they are shown on the TV news.
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...but I don't think it screams, "GUN!" as loudly as some think it might.
I agree. Probably the only ones who would even think this would be some of us who carry. When you consider that we're in the minority, those numbers go even further down.

I say carry how you feel comfortable and support others rights to carry as they seem fit. I carry open 99% of the time and even I've never had someone scream, "GUN!" I've found that most people don't even notice unless you bring attention to it yourself.
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I spent last week in Puerto Rico, had a Glock 19 in a Galco fanny pack and a 638 in my weak side pocket in a Nemesis pocket holster.
No one gave me two looks.
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Any pics of what it looks like?
Here you go
http://www.tommysgunpack.com/Product...?ProductCode=1
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I have been using a fanny pack for 10 or more years for CC without a hint of a problem---do not worry/be happy from florida
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How did you legally conceal carry in Puerto Rico?
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I looked at the demo on how it works and I'm confused. It appears that the guy just unbuckles the pack and pulls the gun out. But when looking closely at the pictures, it appears the the pack has a zippered compartment for the gun. If this is the case, why didn't he have to unzip the compartment before pulling the gun? If it does not have a zippered compartment, what keeps the gun from falling out? Any ideas?
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People who don't carry never even give a second thought about who might be carrying and who might not.Ignorance is bliss, until it walks up and sticks a knife in your face...
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I looked at the demo on how it works and I'm confused. It appears that the guy just unbuckles the pack and pulls the gun out. But when looking closely at the pictures, it appears the the pack has a zippered compartment for the gun. If this is the case, why didn't he have to unzip the compartment before pulling the gun? If it does not have a zippered compartment, what keeps the gun from falling out? Any ideas?
There are two zippers, one on each side of where the buckle is fastened to the pack in the corner. One zipper is on the vertical plane and the other on the horizontal plane. When you release the buckle and pull it out/down it forces the two zippers to zip open. This opens the pack from the upper corner and presents the gun for you to grab with the strong hand. It works quite well actually as you never need to fool with the zippers individually during the draw.

Edited for further clarification: The buckle termination is sewn to the outer panel of the gun compartment thus when you pull this buckle it pulls the outer panel away, un zips the two zippers and exposes the gun.

I do wish there was some sort of holster fastened to the inside of the pack to keep the gun oriented and a little more stable.

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There are two zippers, one on each side of where the buckle is fastened to the pack in the corner. One zipper is on the vertical plane and the other on the horizontal plane. When you release the buckle and pull it out/down it forces the two zippers to zip open. This opens the pack from the upper corner and presents the gun for you to grab with the strong hand. It works quite well actually as you never need to fool with the zippers individually during the draw.

Edited for further clarification: The buckle termination is sewn to the outer panel of the gun compartment thus when you pull this buckle it pulls the outer panel away, un zips the two zippers and exposes the gun.

I do wish there was some sort of holster fastened to the inside of the pack to keep the gun oriented and a little more stable.

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I do wish there was some sort of holster fastened to the inside of the pack to keep the gun oriented and a little more stable.
I don't have that model, but mine is similar to yours and has a velcro strap to use as a holster/stablizer. Very similar to the "Gun runner" from Uncle Mike's - works great, and I use it alot.
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There are two zippers, one on each side of where the buckle is fastened to the pack in the corner. One zipper is on the vertical plane and the other on the horizontal plane. When you release the buckle and pull it out/down it forces the two zippers to zip open. This opens the pack from the upper corner and presents the gun for you to grab with the strong hand. It works quite well actually as you never need to fool with the zippers individually during the draw.

Edited for further clarification: The buckle termination is sewn to the outer panel of the gun compartment thus when you pull this buckle it pulls the outer panel away, un zips the two zippers and exposes the gun.

I do wish there was some sort of holster fastened to the inside of the pack to keep the gun oriented and a little more stable.
The Coronado Leather fanny packs are set up the same way. Pulling a tab forces the zippers to come apart, special zippers, I guess. They have a
holster inside that can be carried for either-side access, or you can leave the holster out, depending on what you're carrying. If you check their website,
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I wouldn't be concerned about 95% of the population noticing it, as most folks are pretty oblivious to what's going on around them anyway.

Also, I wouldn't worry about the average dope-head criminal. He's too concerned about his buzz (or lack thereof) to notice much of anything. If you don't look like an easy victim to him, he will try his luck elsewhere.

My concern would be the true predator who has developed a well-trained eye.
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I have used a Tommy's Gun Pack for about a year and a half. It is good. Fast presentation and comfortable. I've never been given a second look with it. What I like most is if something creeps you out you can have it in your hand without brandishing.
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Default I have about 5 of them...I got them from thrift shops,

all with different logos, none gun-related. I used them for over 15 years, especially in summer, to carry large frame handguns and reloads...Such guns as a 4" M-29, 6" Ruger Security Six, full size HiPower or 1911.

I first bought a "gun type" black leather pack, and I found more people looking at that than I liked, so I went with the sports logos, hiking, etc...
I was "made" one time since then, by a REAL gun guy.

I still use one or two of the packs as a quick grab bag - I have it loaded with a 1911 compact, with 3 extra loaded mags and a small folding knife. I grab it when I don't feel like a holster would be a good idea, again, mainly in the summer. Works just fine for me.

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I wear a butt/fanny pac made by Galco of Ballistic Nylon during the summer. I don't think that unless one is a shooter and carrier, 99.99% of the public tip to it. Every bad guy I've talked with thought there was money in it.

Several years ago I went to the Texas Police Games in San Antonio. Down town were most Officers stayed, in the evenings it looked like a Butt Pac Convention.

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I know a guy that put pin buttons such as the pic below on his fanny pack to throw people off.

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I know a guy that put pin buttons such as the pic below on his fanny pack to throw people off.
I think the ultimate for throwing people off was a pis I saw on Glocktalk years ago. It was a pink fanny pack with a Million Mom March patch sewn on and had a Glock 19 and a Surefire inside of it.
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Anyone try a "Messenger's Bag?" Very quick access.
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Wayne02-take a look at the Weapon Fanny Pack from Eagle Industries. It has an adjustable/ambidextrous internal holster with an adjustable Thumb Snap that can be custom fit to your weapon. Comes in 4 sizes, 5 colors and a lifetime guarantee. Best of all it is made in Missouri, USA! Eagle Industries
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Just received a Tommy Gun Pack in the mail which I plan to use when bicycling once the weather gets warmer. Haven't found any other carry method that actually works for me. And, for $15 shipped, it fit my budget pretty well too ;-) Going to add a camera manufacturer or cell phone patch to the front and should be good to go. Looking at the pack itself, it doesn't look bad. I may add a little something to it to hold the gun in position within the gun section of the pack.
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I was given a nice leather fanny pack some 10 years ago that fits my Sig P239 perfectly. I never wear it in public but often times have it open in front of the driver's seat when I'm on the road. When I flew from MI to CA in 2003 for my step-daughter's wedding I wore it just to carry my wallet, keys, cell, etc. with shorts, t-shirt & sandals (not for concealed carry). A clerk at a gas station said, "Dude, you know those went out the 80's right?" Only in CA is a fanny noticed, where it brakes ALL the fashion laws.
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I have a question for fanny pack users....Can one retrieve his weapon in shooting position faster than one who is in Condition 3 in a traditional holster set-up? I realize in Cond. 1, no way; but what about the 3? I ask this since one of the arguments against a slide rack is the time involved while be "ambushed" by the BG.....
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Until recently, I would have wholeheartedly DISagreed with the argument that fannypacks don't advertise guns. However, there is this little old guy who comes into the gym with his wife (or girlfriend?) pretty regularly, and they both have fannypacks that they carry around with them in the gym (on the treadmill, lifting weights, etc.). You would have to admit that fannypacks at the gym are out of the ordrinary, and I certainly had noticed them and their gear several times before. But, it was just the other night that, for the first time, I put two-and-two together that fannypack likely equals firearm. I'm sure it's only my recent thinking about concealment that cued my attention. Up until that point, my thinking never went beyond "a fannypack at the gym...well, that's odd".

On a semi-related matter, one of the "family friends" of my in-laws is a LE officer. He and his family attend family gatherings with some regularity. Even knowing the nature of his employment, I had never thought even once about whether he was carrying a gun or not. Surely, he is carrying a gun, but it had never crossed my mind until the most recent family event, and then only because I was thinking about concealment issues. And you would think that having two LE parents, as I do, would put things like that somewhere in the forward half of my brain, but apparently not.

So, I'm convinced now that the argument that "out-of-sight is out-of-mind" really holds true.

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I've been using a Galco fanny pack for years for going to the gym (hard to carry a 6906 in sweat pants), while jogging, on vacation (when hiking with a backpack the fanny pack is out of the way but still accessible, gun behind hip is no bueno).

Never had anyone look at me twice.
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