CC in a wheel chair, any idea?

[crankyoldlady]

A thigh holster? Covered with a small stadium throw.

 

[crankyoldlady]

While not a big fan of shoulder holsters, I can highly recommend "Kangaroo" holsters. They are incredibility comfortable and can be worn under a T-shirt or button up.

Check out the videos on their website. My go to model is the Skymarshal model.

Oh, I like these. Thanks for the "head's up".

 

[Daniel Howe]

Lots of good ideas, thanks all for your input. I'm leaning towards a fanny pack simply because if I do transfer to something else the gun would stay with me. I'll keep thinking about it and reading these posts. Thanks again

 

[crankyoldlady]

This is the brand I have. I like the quick-zip draw method. Fast forward to the 6:00 minute mark to see how it works.
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfKhQV1iTSA[/ame]

 

[Daniel Howe]

This is the brand I have. I like the quick-zip draw method.

I like it but they went belly up a few years ago

 

[fredj338]

With the principle of "dress around the gun", two things that haven't been mentioned would be a small of the back or (if this isn't a ridiculous idea) an ankle holster. Both would require some type of clothing coverage.

You did read the wheelchair & no belt part right? I cant imagine a harder location to access a gun seated than small ob.

 

[Rustyt1953]

I can't speak to gun carry but my wife's sister has been in a wheelchair for 61 years. She has long worn a fanny pack that rests on her lap for her wallet, auto knife and pepper spray.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

Not a current solution, but an option:

In the neighborhood of 40 or more years ago, a wheel Chair bound man ran a gun shop west of Columbus, Ohio on US 40 (New Rome area). One midday 2 men came to rob and probably kill him. Under the blanket he had on his lap were two South African Bushmaster 223 bullpup carbines, one for each hand. Neither bad guy lived through the encounter! I was in the shop 2 or 3 days before the attempted robbery. I always thought the store owner had a grumpy disposition! BUT, He seemed rather pleasant when I stopped by about a month latter.

Ivan

 

[flagman1776]

What ever you decide, it needs to be something that doesn't look out of place in your circumstance. A fanny pack or other pouch, blanket, etc would evoke no attention in your lap. Nor an armrest bag. Hell, you could conceal a SBS short barrel shotgun or AR pistol under the armrest. You might even fire your first shots through the pouch or blanket.
There is something to be said for a belly pack, carried in front, so if you were toppled out of your chair... the weapon would go with you.

 

[crazyphil]

Seems to me that it might take a little too long to get the gun out of a
fanny pack.

Back when I was teaching concealed weapons classes I found that most
women, and some men, do not wear belts. I set out to find makers who
used a clip that will cling to just the waistband fabric. There are some
that do. FIST'S K1 (Kydex) comes to mind. Very thin. Very light weight.
And the clip hangs on to the waistband fabric like the dog hangs on to a
bone.

If a maker, like FIST, for example could configure the holster so is would
be almost horizontal along your waistband, in the appendix position, I
think that might be something worth your looking into.

For comfort I have glued a piece of shearling to the side of the holster,
if it is IWB, that might be in contact with your skin for comfort.

I do hope you find a way to conceal you handgun, but also have quick
access if you need it.

If you don't like my ideas, just call me crazy.

By the way, here is a picture of the FIST K-1 that I mentioned,
with an LCR on board.

 

[jimmyj]

BELLY BAND

 

[mckenney99]

I have had an early version of the Desantis Gunnysack for almost 30 years. Haven't used it much in last 25 but it has been very durable, came with 2 different sized holsters that were velcro'd in what ever position you could imagine within the firearm compartment. Pack also had 2 smaller exterior zippered pockets for misc other items that were completely separate from the main compartment. It was a compromise method of carry that was slower to access than IWB or OWB depending on the type of covering garment that was worn. I did utilize the pack quite a bit while rehabing after back surgery while wearing a brace.

 

[686-380]

I prefer a conceal carry vest

If a cover garment is the only problem, get a stylish vest. I have several in different colors and styles and wear them almost 100% of the time when my wife and I go out. Mine are known as "travel vests" as they have numerous extra pockets (but the pockets are mostly hidden so it's doesn't look like a tactical vest). I wear them going grocery shopping, going out to eat, a wedding, etc.

Note I said "stylish". Not a hunting or outdoor type vest.

I live in Vegas where 8 months out of the year we have 80-110 degree weather, and my lightweight styles are no problem in the heat and nobody gawks at me (not that I care).



You also have the benefit of a lot of extra pockets.

They're kinda spendy ($200 IIRC) but I love mine: Shop — Concealed Carry Outfitters

 

[johngross]

They're kinda spendy ($200 IIRC) but I love mine: Shop — Concealed Carry Outfitters

No. The ones I pictured and have purchased are NOT dedicated concealed carry vests. They are simply ordinary everyday vests which can be purchased in the $20-$75 range. They simply act as a cover garment (with the added benefit of extra pockets) which is what the OP said he needed in his opening post;

"Shoulder holster works if I have a jacket on but that ain't good all the time."

A vest is essentially a jacket without the sleeves. And a lightweight/featherweight vest is even comfortable and draws no unwanted attention in 100+ degree weather.

 

[michpatriot]

You wear sweatpants..try a Smart Carry. A Jframe literally disappears..and with a little practice leaving the butt above the front of the waistline allows quick access,would be very comfortable in sweats. I've carried for years with one in very unlikely places using one of these Smart Carry rigs. My daily setup is a Jframe in my front jeans pocket, and when seated I slightly lift the revolver out of the pocket for quick access when in a car, and when I stand up it slips back into the holster all on its own, I wear t-shirts and jeans and it is hidden even seated with the butt out of the pocket. So those are my two daily options for ya.

 

[Daniel Howe]

After a lot of looking around I found out that Comfort Tac is making the Tommy Gun Pack. Got one off amazon for $37. Works perfectly. THanks for your advice folks.

 

[volky]

As a prior LE when Ohio first started CCW, a fanny pack screamed gun. However now you see fewer and fewer of them in use EXCEPT for those folks in wheel chairs who cannot sit on wallets all day or easily access items in their pockets. Also there are numerous medical devices in use today that require on the body carry. Fix a short piece of medical tubing to come out of the pack and insert it into your waistband. Believe me, NO ONE will give you a second look or ask any questions for fear of offending. Use that camouflage to your advantage. I believe a properly designed firearm fanny pack would make perfect sense in your case. It could readily rest directly in your lap and still provide concealment and security to your firearm.

This sounds like a great idea.

 

[TACC1]

Outside of carrying a small enough firearm that'll fit
in a shirt-pocket, you might consider a Gould & Goodrich
bellyband holster. It can be worn around your belly, or,
you can put it up so it's just under your armpits. Since it
resembles an ACE bandage, you can pick where to wear it.
I've always used it like a shoulder holster, and access is
with the top button or two open on my shirt. A few tries
will show how tight, and how far forward or rearward you put
your firearm. Never had a gun fall out, and you can carry
pistol or revolver.
Hope this helps, TACC1.