• We are now running on a new, and hopefully much-improved, server. In addition we are also on new forum software. Any move entails a lot of technical details and I suspect we will encounter a few issues as the new server goes live. Please be patient with us. It will be worth it! :) Please help by posting all issues here.
  • The forum will be down for about an hour this weekend for maintenance. I apologize for the inconvenience.
  • If you are having trouble seeing the forum then you may need to clear your browser's DNS cache. Click here for instructions on how to do that
  • Please review the Forum Rules frequently as we are constantly trying to improve the forum for our members and visitors.

What is Open Carry?

R

Resistor

New member
Joined
Sep 19, 2009
Messages
3
Location
, ,
imported post

I just got my first pistol - a Kimber Pro Carry Series 1, with a paddle holster.
I'm not a resident, but I am in S. central MO, atm, so I'll be checking in the MO forum.

I think .gov is coming after We the People. I'm behind the curve, and time is short. To make matters worse, some locals have no clue, and even continue to trust .gov...

With cold weather, a jacket would cover a piece holstered on a belt. It seems that would be concealed.

So, how do you open carry, while trying to keep warm and/or dry?
I will do no paperwork, for a right that shall not be infrnged. A CCW denies the right, and makes paperwork and unnecessary costs.
 
T

Task Force 16

Campaign Veteran
Joined
Jul 20, 2008
Messages
2,615
Location
Lobelville, Tennessee, USA
imported post

For cold weather OC, you might look into a bandileer style rig that can be worn over a coat. I think their are some jackets that are slotted for a hip holster as well.

Be sure to study up on the gun laws of your state, as well as, other states that you may fequent. They do vary.
 
hp-hobo

hp-hobo

Regular Member
Joined
Jun 24, 2008
Messages
399
Location
Manchester State Forest, SC
imported post

Three words. Drop leg holster.

soe_drop_leg_holster_socom_04.jpg


They're available just about everywhere.
 
ixtow

ixtow

Founder's Club Member
Joined
Nov 25, 2006
Messages
5,038
Location
Suwannee County, FL
imported post

I'd like to see an OC hat holster. Wear your gun smack in the middle of your forehead.

Or, maybe, like those beer straw hat things... except instead of cup holders for beer, have dual holsters and they hang down like flaps over your ears to keep them warm.... Big furry holsters on your head.
 
Sonora Rebel

Sonora Rebel

Regular Member
Joined
Aug 6, 2008
Messages
3,956
Location
Gone
imported post

ixtow wrote:
I'd like to see an OC hat holster. Wear your gun smack in the middle of your forehead.

Or, maybe, like those beer straw hat things... except instead of cup holders for beer, have dual holsters and they hang down like flaps over your ears to keep them warm.... Big furry holsters on your head.
Click to expand...
'You gotta quit smokin' whatever that is... :uhoh:
 
ixtow

ixtow

Founder's Club Member
Joined
Nov 25, 2006
Messages
5,038
Location
Suwannee County, FL
imported post

Sonora Rebel wrote:
ixtow wrote:
I'd like to see an OC hat holster.  Wear your gun smack in the middle of your forehead.

Or, maybe, like those beer straw hat things...  except instead of cup holders for beer, have dual holsters and they hang down like flaps over your ears to keep them warm....  Big furry holsters on your head.
Click to expand...
'You gotta quit smokin' whatever that is... :uhoh:
Click to expand...

i'm just like this naturally... :celebrate
 
T

Task Force 16

Campaign Veteran
Joined
Jul 20, 2008
Messages
2,615
Location
Lobelville, Tennessee, USA
imported post

ixtow wrote:
Sonora Rebel wrote:
ixtow wrote:
I'd like to see an OC hat holster. Wear your gun smack in the middle of your forehead.

Or, maybe, like those beer straw hat things... except instead of cup holders for beer, have dual holsters and they hang down like flaps over your ears to keep them warm.... Big furry holsters on your head.
Click to expand...
'You gotta quit smokin' whatever that is... :uhoh:
Click to expand...

i'm just like this naturally... :celebrate
Click to expand...
I don't think I'd ah told dat..... ;)
 
S

spyderdude

Regular Member
Joined
Oct 1, 2006
Messages
240
Location
Anchorage, Alaska, USA
imported post

Another option would be to get a duty belt, belt keepers, and a duty holster with the jacket slot. I think a drop leg holster is a bit "tacticool" for my tastes.
 
ixtow

ixtow

Founder's Club Member
Joined
Nov 25, 2006
Messages
5,038
Location
Suwannee County, FL
imported post

I wonder if I could make it into a servo-controlled turret.... You know, in case you're too lazy to turn your neck...
 
J

JBURGII

Regular Member
Joined
Aug 9, 2008
Messages
612
Location
A, A
imported post

I googled bigfurryholster .com and came up with something I doubt is the right one. I just wear a waist length coat and tuck the jacket behind my holster.. but I have many 3/4 and full length dusters and it does cause a problem with OC, I do not have a CHL so have to worry about such things as well..
 
ixtow

ixtow

Founder's Club Member
Joined
Nov 25, 2006
Messages
5,038
Location
Suwannee County, FL
imported post

JBURGII wrote:
I googled bigfurryholster.com
Click to expand...
Good lord, knowing that 80% or more of the internet is of a certain type of material, I dare not imagine what I would find if I actually went to that address.....
 
R

Resistor

New member
Joined
Sep 19, 2009
Messages
3
Location
, ,
imported post

rodbender, I appreciate the welcome.
I know a lot of stuff, but I ain't too smart...

Thank you, Taskforce 16. The bandilieer style might be a little better option, than a new jacket. I have a hard time, finding what I like. It is more a practicle consideration.

hp-hobo wrote:
Three words. Drop leg holster.

soe_drop_leg_holster_socom_04.jpg


They're available just about everywhere.
Click to expand...
Thanks for that picture. That could well be a good option.

Thank you, spyderdude. I'll look into the duty belt options. I'm with you, on the tacticool aspect. If they're everywhere, there might be some versions that are slimmed down.

JBURGH, the waist length coat sounds like it is my best option. Such a coat is my favorite, as well. I guess I just need to put it on, and see how it goes.

Thanks for all your replies.
This is going to be an all new experience.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top