What do you carry in the woods when open carry is not possible?

[Glock1911]

NM is open carry, but I still conceal when in the woods and apt to run into other people. The reason being, years ago I was open carrying a Ruger Blackhawk. No problem going up the trail. There was no one else around. But, coming down the trail later in the day I ran into several groups of people. One jack wagon in one of the groups started going on and on in a loud manner about the fact that I was OC'ing. That convinced me that OC was not my best option. I prefer not to draw attention to the fact that I'm ever armed. I'm not an attention seeker, and I don't want to alert a criminal to the fact that I'm armed.
Having said that, I usually carry on the belt with a shirt/jacket over the weapon, or carry in a shoulder holster with a shirt/jacket over the weapon.

 

[Grog]

Model 24-3 3" & stout loads, shirt tail out.

Ok, fess up, who made that rig.

That's awesome

 

[f8 crusader]

I bought my smith 4 inch 29-8 specifically to hit the trails here in VA, we are allowed open carry but I prefer to carry this piece in a safariland trooper one holster, this rig allows me to carry high on the waist for comfort and I prefer to keep it under a shirt or a light jacket.

 

[rdhubba]

My Sigma 40VE I LOVE that gun

 

[RedBerens]

I have a model 29 Mountain Gun in an El Paso Saddlery Threepersons rig when I open carry, and a model 629 UDR in a Maxpedition bag when I want to hide it.

Even though it's legal to open carry, I prefer to hide my gun if I will be on trails frequented by other people, especially the 'Granola tree-hugger' types. No need to scare them or attract unwanted attention to myself.

 

[keith44spl]

CC in the Woods

I'll 'fess up...I've carried the rigs I've posted here's 'bouts concealed in the woods.

Pre-27 Three & half inch, my 1930 style holster

BTW, I cobble up my own hides. Stay tuned to the forum, I may be going public soon.

Su Amigo,
Dave

 

[Iggy]

I've got one of Keith44specials holsters just like the one in the last picture he posted. I am looking forward to seeing some more in the very near future. He does durn nice work.

I got a feelin' he's gonna be busy when he quits his day job and starts building custom rigs.

 

[STCM(SW)]

No problem open carry in the woods where I live, hunting season is open all year on some critters, coyotes,(rats, 2 or 4 legs & such).
My M27 or M21 will handle anything I come across I belive.

 

[NE450No2]

If I am on my deer lease I will open carry.

But even if it is legal to open carry, If I am on Public Grounds, where I will, or might be encountering people I do not know I prefer to carry concealed.

 

[FTG-05]

I open carry my 329PD when in the woods, unless it's going to be very wet, then it's my Glock 23.

 

[dsbock]

shoulder holster under a loose fitting shirt or vest

Since any thread is worthless without pictures...

If I'm not carrying my 1911 .45 ACP in an IWB holster,

then I'm carrying my 4" Model 19 in a vertical shoulder holster under a jacket.

Depends on the weather and situation.

David

 

[Rangerpat]

During archery season I CC my 340PD stoked with 135 grain .357 mag.
During muzzle-loader season I OC a Ruger Old Army .45 black powder
The rest of the time I CC a 329 in .44 mag with Buffalo Bore 255gr. Keith.

 

[venomballistics]

I've never heard of such a thing. I always open carry in the woods, sometimes a large handgun and sometimes a long gun.

nor have I ... I carry whatever feels right in the woods

 

[Springfeildkid585]

In Indiana for the longest time it was illegal to be in possession of a handgun while hunting unless it was handgun season. That changed thank God.

 

[nipster]

In California open carry, even in the outback, can get you arrested, unless it is hunting you are doing. What you are hunting best be in season and you best have the gear and the license.

Exactly. A lot of states are like that. Never just assume you can open carry "in the woods".

 

[Franciscomv]

I love my 3" SP101 for woodsbumming. It's compact enough to be out of the way, but comfortable to shoot with stout loads. I carry it when hiking or horseback riding.

When I'm hunting I pack something a bit larger (not concealed) and on long trips on horse I add either a .22lr bolt action rifle or a 12ga pump action shotgun. Depending on where I'm going, time of the year, etc.

 

[hsmith9491]

Open carry model 67

 

[CWH44300]

This is a nice thread, a329pd in a rig from simply rugged or a new kitgun iwb

 

[BCDWYO]

For a while now my hiking gun in AZ has been a S&W 327 PC with the snubbie barrel. Very light and carries great in a Kramer holster. Baggy t-shirt and I'm all set. It is legal to carry open here but there is no advantage or reason to possibly freaking out other hikers, so I conceal even when I don't have to.

 

[Neumann]

Why wouldn't you be able to open carry in the woods?

Open carry is not universally allowed, even if you have a license (e.g., Florida and Texas). Besides, it unnecessarily alarms the clueless types.

Depending on the situation, I would carry a SIG P220 Carry, a 3" S&W 686 or a 629 "Mountain Gun. An OWB "pancake" holster is a lot more comfortable when hiking or climbing than an IWB, and a short jacket or vest provides concealment.