Briefcase Question...Help! :-/

[speaksoftly]

So besides being a new gun enthusiast, I also spend a good 60 hours a week at a law firm. I'm mobile much of this time and would like to find a good solution to my concealed carry problem. I'm looking for a briefcase that I can carry and have relatively easy access to my pistol. ( Ruger LCP OR Smith and Wesson M&P .40 Compact ) I'm looking for black leather and it needs to look more like a briefcase than a range bag. I don't want the hard box type but prefer something that has a front flap. Also needs to be able to hold a 14 inch laptop. Please send suggestions as my constant internet searching has proven unfruitful. Thanks

-Marcos

 

[growr]

Take a look at Dillon Precision's Day Planner "B" and the briefcase that they sell. I use the Day Planner for my S&W 3913 and no one gives it a second thought.
Might work for you as well.
Randy

 

[Grandma]

Don't know what your budget is, Coronado Leather has a few nice ones but they are expensive. These are all made specifically for concealed carry.

Here is the link:

Coronado Leather, makers of handcrafted, concealment leatherwear for law enforcement and those interested in high quality leather jackets, handbags and carrycases for firearm concealment

If your looking for something less expensive try here:

CCWSUPPLY.BIZ - Off-Body Carry Briefcases, Planners and Clutches

Good Luck and hope this helps.

 

[The Big D]

Though you didn't ask the question whether this is a good idea, I will volunteer my opinion that it is not. What are you going to do, carry the briefacse with you everywhere you go whilst at work? Meetings? Men's room? Lunch? Water cooler?

This has been discussed herein repeatedly; most believe a concealed handgun should be on one's person...nowhere else.

Trust you aren't offended by the unsolicited advice...

Be safe.

 

[ChadW]

+1 on it not being the best idea.

Even if you are carrying the briefcase, what if you need it while.. standing up or walking? You'll need to set it down to open it properly so you can get to the gun. It would be cumbersome at best.

I carry a J frame IWB for the entire day at work... some days 12 hours.

.... I own an auto shop.

I don't find it uncomfortable at all. You should consider some way to carry on your person.

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

Though you didn't ask the question whether this is a good idea, I will volunteer my opinion that it is not. What are you going to do, carry the briefacse with you everywhere you go whilst at work? Meetings? Men's room? Lunch? Water cooler?

This has been discussed herein repeatedly; most believe a concealed handgun should be on one's person...nowhere else.

Trust you aren't offended by the unsolicited advice...

Be safe.

Circumstances vary. I worked for six years at a desk job where the threat level was VERY low, but I felt that it would be wise to carry a gun for the lengthy commute, and to have something available against the rare disgruntled-employee scenario. A soft briefcase-style bag by Eagle had a rip-and-grab velcro-fastened hidden pocket with a velcro-fixed holster enclosed. It kept my 4" Model 10 and two Jetloaders right handy while driving and while carrying the bag, and I locked it into my file cabinet daily. It was fairly ready at work (all I had to do was turn around and unlock the file cabinet, without even standing up), where I probably didn't need it, anyway, and VERY ready elsewhere. No laws violated, no exposure, no nuisance, and what I considered a fair amount of protection for the price.

It also generally carried my lunch and some work-related papers, so the daily routine with it was certainly nothing noteworthy, and I never had to handle anything I didn't want seen, anyway.

Life is full of tradeoffs. In this case, I think I made a sane choice.

 

[aterry33]

I am a lawyer as well. You really cannot go wrong with a J Frame (I carry a 642) in a pocket holster. It's no more cumbersome than a wallet. Just remember to take it out before you walk into the courthouse

 

[460v LAC du FLAMBEAU]

Thanks for that website reference...CCWSUPPLY.BIZ - EVERYTHING FOR CONCEAL CARRY. I called Phil, the owner and ordered the "Grande Briefcase"...$79...all leather with side slot for CCW gun. Being a former luggage manufacturer sales manager, looks like a great value & great for business carry.

Check out his website for other CCW items...located in Michigan.

 

[Faulkner]

I have a Dillon Day Planner and use it all the time. Great product.

 

[ENH]

I have carried a Sig P229 in an Executive Defense Briefcase for years. It also has a class 3 shield in it. The hard model will not hold a laptop, but a couple of years ago I heard they were going to make a soft sided case. It is extremely fast and does have a lock if needed. It would be worth a call to see what they have. Mine is probably 15 -18 years old now. When it wears out I'm going to retire. http://executivedefense.com/

 

[GatorFarmer]

Do you have an existing briefcase that otherwise fits your needs, or have your eye on a nice one from a shop? If so, I'd think that it wouldn't be hard to figure out a way to modify it to carry something as small as the Ruger.

I was a slumlord. We dressed nice but just carried our guns on our hips. Coat on and no one was the wiser. Different environment I suppose.

If someone grabs your bag, which is a common strong arm robbery technique, you're sort of out of luck hence the usual admonitions against carry off the person, but as Model520fan says, everyone's needs differ. If you're new to carry, just think through when you'd be likely to need your gun and whether you really want it in your briefcase.

 

[jkc]

There's another problem with "off-body" carry in the various styles of cases, planners, etc., which is that you can't walk off and leave a weapon behind to be stolen, misused, etc., whenever you go the john, or etc. You'll look fairly ridiculous carrying your brief/laptop case with you to the men's room, and will communicate mistrust of your companions when you won't let your case out of your sight or reach for even a moment. I've used similar carry methods when necessary, but it's not a very satisfactory arrangement. I think you're better off with a gun you can discreetly conceal on your person than with any "off-body" alternative, even if it means carrying a little less gun.

 

[rchance]

I'd have to agree with carrying it on oneself. I just couldn't imagine leaving my gun somewhere, not knowing who got it or what's it being used for. I either carry on me or not at all.

 

[speaksoftly]

I agree that off body carry is a last choice but there's also times when on body's just not an option. This is the necessity I am referring to.