Where Do You Carry?

[AJ]

Where do you carry your firearm when carrying for self defense? Shoulder holster, IWB, OWB, ankle holster, in your pocket? Just curious is all.

 

[Eric300]

Pocket and OWB pancake holster......depending on what sidearm I'm carrying.

 

[Bald1]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^same

 

[haywood]

J-Frame in pocket, always. In or on the waist 9mm or J-Frame also, 99% of the time.

 

[Marshal Tom]

It depends but I have largely gone to AIWB for everything. I have setups for all of my usually carried striker fired guns and also my two snubbies. I was a strong side only guy for all of my life but now, i do both but mostly AIWB.

 

[BabaBlueJay]

Pocket, most convenient to grab and go. While it does not take long to put on a belt holster, and I have carried OWB before, usually it is a pain to fit into my lifestyle.

I am an educator, so I have to take off/put on my gun at least twice a day as carrying in the school (while ideal IMO) would be risking my career. In my state that usually means leaving it secure in my vehicle until the end of the work day.

I also have two very young kids, so there are times where for one reason or another I have to get up and go. Pocket carry is the only way for me to carry consistently.

 

[Rustyt1953]

Right front pocket.

 

[.455_Hunter]

For standard EDC, primary is front left pocket, reload in right rear pocket. BUG in front right pocket. Waiting for my family's order inside Taco Bell right now with such a configuration.

 

[jbtrucker]

I gave up IWB so carry my old M&P Shield 9mm OWB or ankle holster.

 

[CH4]

75% shoulder rig
20% OWB
5% pocket

 

[DEF3]

IWB, shield .45 with a T1C holster. Not allowed open carry here in CT anymore.

 

[sjmjax]

Pocket. J-frame.
Only practical solution for my lifestyle and manner of dress.

 

[oldiegoldie]

pocket carry every day......Alabama, Vedder or Mika.

 

[Llance]

Jeeez here I thought you wanted to know WHERE I carried. I was all set to say everywhere except into the county courthouse and the local airport, because they have metal detectors.

For me it's OWB except for two pairs of trousers which are large enough to put the holster IWB. Pancake holster not retention strap.

 

[BC38]

Jeeez here I thought you wanted to know WHERE I carried. I was all set to say everywhere except into the county courthouse and the local airport, because they have metal detectors....

Same here.
Answer: EVERYWHERE (that I legally can)...
I practice the art of POGO - Pants On Gun On... everywhere, all the time...

Most of the time in a pocket holster.

 

[Well Armed]

80%: OWB in a leather pancake holster.
15%: IWB typically with a leather holster with snap loops.
05%: Pocket carry a revolver without a holster. Typically only when I'm running a quick errand where I'm not getting fully geared up.


I also often carry a BUG (revolver) either in an ankle holster or the pocket in addition to my main EDC. I HATE AIWB and IWB carry in general followed by pocket carry. If I pocket carry, it's almost always only in a jacket pocket.

 

[Chuck Edwards]

I carry ~90% of the time IWB. I still have a couple of pairs of pants that don't fit both me and the gun inside, so I carry OWB when wearing them.

I understand the rationale behind pocket carry, but I have too much stuff in them already to add a J frame.

 

[petepeterson]

Strong side IWB during working hours, then usually right front pocket til bedtime.
Weekends are strong-side OWB with whatever tickles my fancy that I plan to shoot.

 

[chief38]

Your question should have included exactly what type of handgun you are referring too. A full sized 1911 or M686 and alike can't be pocket carried, ankle carried, so it would greatly help in letting us know what gun you are talking about! Carry guns are not created equal - as far as method of practical carry goes.

 

[stansdds]

IWB mostly, but I will pocket carry my 640-1 when IWB is not practical.