Running with gun

[Arik]

Anyone here go running and carry a gun? I want to go jogging and carry just in case. My area is nice so I'm not really afraid. In the last few years we've had 4 violent crimes 3 of which were specific to family disputes. Guy killed his mother in law and then had a police pursuit and another similar one. I have never heard of an armed robbery or an aggravated assault. So I'm not really concerned with that stuff. But also you never know. My main concern is dogs. Everyone here has their dogs on a leash and I've yet to see an vicious dog but there are a few people that have large dogs like Rottweilers and Pit Bulls, which is ok but their owners, or at least those who walk them, tend to be women who are 100lbs soak and wet. I don't want to run by one and trigger it's chase instinct cause those women arnt going to be able to hold those dogs.

Whit that said. I would like to avoid buying a new gun if I don't have to. I own 2 J frame 38spl. But I'm not sure I'd be able to keep my sweats up with one of those in my pocket. Are there any sports specific holsters?

 

[Krell1]

I don't have an opinion on running with a gun. I'm told my Indian name is "runs with scissors".

 

[JJEH]

Whit that said. I would like to avoid buying a new gun if I don't have to. I own 2 J frame 38spl. But I'm not sure I'd be able to keep my sweats up with one of those in my pocket. Are there any sports specific holsters?

That's the closest I can find on this subject.

Holsters - Pistol Wear, LLC

NRA Smart Carry Holster Official Store of the National Rifle Association

Some runners carry a small firearm in their hydration belt.

 

[galena]

I used to run a lot in a rural mountain setting. It wasn't a dangerous area by any means but I always carried "just in case." I carried a Walther PP in an Uncle Mikes nylon holster attached to a three inch wide weight belt. The holster was in a cross draw, appendix location. I cinched it down over the top of my running shorts and then wore a loose T shirt and a sweat shirt if necessary. On occasion I carried an NAA .22RF in my running pants pocket. I lost it one time and had to retrace my steps after my run. Luckily I found it but that particular practice came to a halt.

 

[UncleEd]

Perhaps think clip-on suspenders under sweat shirt, etc.

That would give you more support for gun in pocket or
in a clip-on holster inside sweat pants.

 

[kozmic]

As a smart man in these parts says..."pack light and cinch tight". I can do a lot of active stuff with a tight draw string and a Remora IWB. I don't think running would be possible though.

 

[da gimp]

arik, try a good shoulder holster, something I generally do not recommend, but would work well 3 seasons of the year, spring, fall winter with a light jacket/shirt secured by Velcro covering. A very good clamshell cross draw with a thumb snap would work well too.......

for all 4 seasons you might look at a good belly pack.... glad you are thinking about security when "relaxing" a lot of folks don't..

remember your most important weapon is your brain... stay aware of what is going on around you. at all times.... do not get lost in the zone , what our running friends call their deep concentration/drive...

remember your good/favorite carry handguns cost many hundreds of dollars. don't lose them by using a poorly made/designed cheap holster. just an old man's thoughts.

 

[NYlakesider]

arik, try a good shoulder holster, something I generally do not recommend, but would work well 3 seasons of the year, spring, fall winter with a light jacket/shirt secured by Velcro covering. A very good clamshell cross draw with a thumb snap would work well too.......

for all 4 seasons you might look at a good belly pack.... glad you are thinking about security when "relaxing" a lot of folks don't..

remember your most important weapon is your brain... stay aware of what is going on around you. at all times.... do not get lost in the zone , what our running friends call their deep concentration/drive...

remember your good/favorite carry handguns cost many hundreds of dollars. don't lose them by using a poorly made/designed cheap holster. just an old man's thoughts.

I know a couple of armed runners both carry in belly packs. One is a man a deputy sheriff by the way and he carries a lightweight J.

The other is a female and she also carries the same way, but by some method attached a couple a couple stickers/ logo patches on her pack. One of them is Nikes; it does sort of make the bag look less threatening.

 

[S&W ucla]

Why not take a que from one of the great runners. I hear Bruce Jenner uses a sports bra to carry concealed.

Seriously, if dogs were my only concern, I would carry a pepper spray. Shooting a 100# soaking wet ladies Rottweiler in front of her is not going to turn out well. The pepper spray works on both.

 

[Arik]

Why not take a que from one of the great runners. I hear Bruce Jenner uses a sports bra to carry concealed.

Seriously, if dogs were my only concern, I would carry a pepper spray. Shooting a 100# soaking wet ladies Rottweiler in front of her is not going to turn out well. The pepper spray works on both.

Lol sports bra! Why haven't I thought of that first I have no idea! So obvious! [emoji53]

I've been bitten by one dog already (not related to this), and it was an adolescent dog, don't want another especially an adult!

 

[joeintexas]

If I'm running anywhere there's already something chasing me!

 

[Alpo]

I don't run, but I do walk my dog. I carry a 642 in a pocket holster.

I also used to carry one of these

but have upgraded to one of these

It's easier to fend off the ones that are NOT attacking with the three-foot non-collapsing shaft, and if they DO attack, that 3/4-inch diameter fiberglass shaft should do a number on 'em.

I been bit before, and really don't want to be bit again. It hurts.

It is amazing how many dogs are running loose in this town.

 

[venomballistics]

Cops do this every day.
Im thinking they'll know a thing or two about it

 

[BC38]

My first thought harkens back to my first carry method. A medium sized leather fanny pack - though not necessarily worn fanny (back) style. It would probably be best if worn in front as a belly pack - as others have suggested - or worn strong side (like I usually did).

 

[inspcalahan]

I run outdoors all the time and use one of these 5.11 shirts with a built in holster - If it's just a jogging pace, I can go with the 7 shot Sig P290 9mm just fine. If it's a faster pace involving more "bouncing", then I slide in the slim Diamondback .380 and don't even know it's there. The shirt has two holster pockets, so I carry my Iphone in a Lifeproof case on the other side. Pricey (found them cheaper than retail on fleabay), but they've held up well - just put a loose t-shirt or sweatshirt over the top and nobody has a clue.
Holster Shirt | 5.11 Tactical Concealed Carry Undergear Shirts

 

[H Richard]

Fanny/belly pack with the built in concealed space,just a yank on the Velcro to get access to your piece. snug it tight in front.

 

[Pete99004]

I use a Galco Belly Band but don't wear it down around the waist, I wear it higher up around my chest with the gun in the 10 o'clock cross draw position. This allows me get at it easily, but it doesn't move around as much as it does when carried lower with my body movement.

Pete

I should mention that it has additional pockets as well, so you could carry a cell phone and extra mag, or strip with you along with a money clip/wallet etc....

 

[JayCeeNC]

When I used to run outdoors I used a belly band holster for a S&W Model 442.
Google "belly band holster" and you'll see several models of this style.

 

[MOONDAWG]

I use an "Air Marshal 3" by "Kangaroo" holsters out of Texas.

It is the most comfortable rig of this type I've ever worn.

Made of heavy gauge 100% cotton (read canvas) and surgical grade elastic.

Comes in white or black.

 

[gdnagle]

Why not take a que from one of the great runners. I hear Bruce Jenner uses a sports bra to carry concealed.

Seriously, if dogs were my only concern, I would carry a pepper spray. Shooting a 100# soaking wet ladies Rottweiler in front of her is not going to turn out well. The pepper spray works on both.

I don't run, too old, bad knees, lungs etc. If I did I think the belly bands would work or a fanny pack made for a firearm I would also think about a .410 pistol like a governor or a judge as a attacking dog will move fast and several pellets may stand a better chance for a hit though I know you said you didn't want to buy another firearm, good reason to buy one though if you need a excuse. But like S&W ucla said if it's only dogs maybe pepper spray or bear spray and the clubs may work but I've head of cases where a determined dog kept attacking until it was dispatched. Good luck in your choice and I hope you never need it.