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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: sirmissalot on January 15, 2014, 02:30:40 PM

Title: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: sirmissalot on January 15, 2014, 02:30:40 PM: This is probably a pretty dumb question because I realize how difficult it is to carry in a normal pair of gym shorts, the elastic band with a draw string type, but I'm looking for a solution for it. Currently I can carry my Kimber ultra raptor in a romora holster, draw string as tight as it gets, and go for a run but it bounces quite a bit still when I run (this is outside).

I can't be the only one that has run across this.

I came across an add for some undertech shorts, but they want $50 for them. I don't mind paying that if I know they work.

All I really need is a wide elastic band that will hold the remora holster from bouncing up and down, like a belly band, and maybe that's a solution... If I could wear my girlfriends yoga pants, they have a good heavy wasteband around them but they'd be a little tight :chuckle:
Title: Re: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: deaner on January 15, 2014, 02:34:36 PM: if you wear your girlfriends yoga pants you better carry the gun, or somebody is going to kick your ass. ever think of a shoulder rig of some kind?
Title: Re: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on January 15, 2014, 02:38:14 PM: you need a smaller gun...
Title: Re: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: Becky on January 15, 2014, 02:40:36 PM: Belly band holster +
Title: Re: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: sirmissalot on January 15, 2014, 02:44:38 PM: :chuckle: You're right about that!

I'd prefer to keep it more simple than a shoulder rig, something I could wear just a t-shirt. I'm really not too concerned with keeping it concealed though, and that would definitely hold it good and secure.

The gun is already pretty small, I bought the girlfriend a P938 recently was was very tempted to get myself one as well, but mine is a compact 45, nice and slim just a good amount heavier than hers is all, but still probably the lightest gun I own.
Title: Re: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: deaner on January 15, 2014, 02:45:25 PM: Quote from: wildmanoutdoors on January 15, 2014, 02:38:14 PM
you need a smaller gun...

yup. didnt you say you were wanting a solo? go get one. better that than yoga pants
Title: Re: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: dartondude on January 15, 2014, 02:52:48 PM: somehow i got the banana-in-pocket mental image when i read this
Title: Re: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: biggfish on January 15, 2014, 03:01:16 PM: Look into thunderwear, its holster system that wears under your clothes keeps your gun at waistband level. I have a friend that wore one when training for triathlons.
Title: Re: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 15, 2014, 03:07:13 PM: I have a nice leather fanny pack when I where my manly shorts in the summer.
Title: Re: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: h20hunter on January 15, 2014, 03:08:11 PM: Note to self.....when in Curlew do NOT snicker and make fun of the old dude in short shorts with long socks and a fanny pack. Check.
Title: Re: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: TeacherMan on January 15, 2014, 03:09:42 PM: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: Sorry I just got a bad image with this post... Buy a smaller gun, I actually have a .22mag by North American Arms that has the 1 5/8" barrel revolver 5 shot that I carry even at the gym...
Title: Re: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 15, 2014, 03:11:52 PM: Quote from: h20hunter on January 15, 2014, 03:08:11 PM
Note to self.....when in Curlew do NOT snicker and make fun of the old dude in short shorts with long socks and a fanny pack. Check.

That's a big 10 Roger on that. No socks though, just shorts pulled up to my chest........ :tup:
Title: Re: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: sirmissalot on January 15, 2014, 03:15:42 PM: Even if it were smaller, how would you carry it? Seems to me it would be the same dilemma.
Title: Re: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: kenzmad on January 15, 2014, 03:25:11 PM: Smart Carry. I use this holster almost daily in the summer. Also real good for those places that dont want you to carry. Even get past metal detectors at ball games if you wear this with jeans and a belt. Metal detector "thinks" it is reading your belt buckle. I carry my glock26 in my swimtrunks when at places like wildwaves.
Title: Re: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: lagnar on January 15, 2014, 03:58:50 PM: I have these "sliding shorts" find them at most big sports stores. They are NOT the spandex things, Those creep up. They area a tight material that helps "keep things in place" at all times. I can easily put keys etc and play Basketball in them. no Probs. Try "Bike" Sliding shorts (bike is the manufacturer not a biking short) in the baseball section. Avoid the slippery and shiny stuff, smaller fits better and tighter.
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Title: Re: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: lagnar on January 15, 2014, 04:00:01 PM: Just caught the SIR miss a lot title. DONT PM PIX!!!!!!
Title: Re: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: ICEMAN on January 15, 2014, 07:07:59 PM: This whole thread is way too creepy.
Title: Re: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: deaner on January 15, 2014, 07:16:54 PM: only really got creepy when lagnar threw his hat in. shoot him some pics missalot!
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Post by: bmonti76 on January 15, 2014, 09:12:50 PM: My first thought was maybe try running faster and leave the gun at home?
Title: Re: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: follow maggie on January 15, 2014, 09:33:56 PM: Crossbreed makes a belly band that gets good reviews:
http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/BellyBand.aspx (http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/BellyBand.aspx)
Title: Re: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: Come Get Some on January 15, 2014, 09:42:09 PM: Crossbreed, Banana Hamik, Girlfriends Spandex. Have you proof read any of these posts :chuckle: Put a little testosterone in it please. Cant wait until this gets on facebook.
Title: Re: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: HardCorpsHuntr on January 15, 2014, 10:01:03 PM: Pistolwear.com
Title: Re: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: KFhunter on January 15, 2014, 10:10:19 PM: http://www.511tactical.com/holster-shirt-v-neck.html (http://www.511tactical.com/holster-shirt-v-neck.html)

toss a loose fitting mesh jersey or something over top of it everyone will think it's just an under armor shirt under
Title: Re: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: woodchucker on January 15, 2014, 10:17:45 PM: :yeah: I've been thinking about trying one of those.
Title: Re: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: sirmissalot on January 16, 2014, 07:36:41 AM: Undertech makes a shirt similar to that, as well as the shorts. I might just give them a shot, just was hoping someone had real experience with them.
Title: Re: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: Alchase on January 17, 2014, 05:50:44 PM: Switch the gym shorts for some shorts with a belt.
When I want to wear shorts and carry, I use cargo shorts with a wilderness instructor belt. Basically the same as my pants, LOL
With an OWB holster or my Galco Super Tuck, it stays concealed an fairly comfortable with a t-shirt when going for a run.

I have to admit, I have never tried to carry wearing gym shorts. Then I have not worn gym/basketball shorts (outside my own home) in many many moons, LOL
Title: Re: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: bmonti76 on January 17, 2014, 07:06:27 PM: Quote from: Alchase on January 17, 2014, 05:50:44 PM
Switch the gym shorts for some shorts with a belt.
When I want to wear shorts and carry, I use cargo shorts with a wilderness instructor belt. Basically the same as my pants, LOL
With an OWB holster or my Galco Super Tuck, it stays concealed an fairly comfortable with a t-shirt when going for a run.

I have to admit, I have never tried to carry wearing gym shorts. Then I have not worn gym/basketball shorts (outside my own home) in many many moons, LOL

I like to run around my neighborhood in my wife's swimsuit I don't carry then though that would look weird
Title: Re: Concealed carry in gym shorts
Post by: TheSkyBuster on January 17, 2014, 07:26:53 PM: Quote from: ICEMAN on January 15, 2014, 07:07:59 PM
This whole thread is way too creepy.

Thanks for the new Signature Iceman :chuckle:

But there is a serious side to this thread..........Seriously, Don't Shoot yourself in the Testicles:

http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2012026554_shooting04m.html?syndication=rss (http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2012026554_shooting04m.html?syndication=rss)