Running With A Gun? Open? Concealed? Which Gun? Which Holster? Ideas?

rcawdor57 · Sep 19, 2011

I run a lot and have decided that once I get my "permit" from Wisconsin I will "run with a gun" in my neighborhood. I have a few small guns I can run with but am open to any ideas of gun & holster combination that is comfortable and light weight.

I will dress as a jogger, not a criminal running from the scene of a crime and have not decided yet to run concealed or run openly. That sounded strange.

I have a couple of small guns with waist type holsters but they don't "run well". The guns I have bounce up and down a lot and are very uncomfortable to run with.

Ideas? Suggestions?

I guess the gun runners among us could have a 5K run for WCI or the Veterans or some other worthy cause??

Outdoorsman1 · Sep 19, 2011

Good quality retention ankle holster...???

With shorts, it would be "Open Carry" with sweat pants it woud be "Concelaed Carry"...

Outdoorsman1

McX · Sep 19, 2011

rcawdor57 said:
I run a lot and have decided that once I get my "permit" from Wisconsin I will "run with a gun" in my neighborhood. I have a few small guns I can run with but am open to any ideas of gun & holster combination that is comfortable and light weight.

I will dress as a jogger, not a criminal running from the scene of a crime and have not decided yet to run concealed or run openly. That sounded strange.

I have a couple of small guns with waist type holsters but they don't "run well". The guns I have bounce up and down a lot and are very uncomfortable to run with.

Ideas? Suggestions?

I guess the gun runners among us could have a 5K run for WCI or the Veterans or some other worthy cause??

you need a personal guard- he can carry! i dont run, but have had the runs, does that count?
(still looking for my personal guard)

Outdoorsman1 · Sep 19, 2011

McX said:
you need a personal guard- he can carry! i dont run, but have had the runs, does that count?
(still looking for my personal guard)

I might suggest that after having "the runs", and "looking for a personal guard", maybe something in the form of an "adult undergarment" might be the answer....:lol:

Reminds me of an old joke..

What does an 80 yr. old women smell like...

Depends....

Outdoorsman1

protias · Sep 19, 2011

Remora

[video=youtube;4izM0fiz6kk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4izM0fiz6kk[/video]

This chest holster is one I'm looking at.

Outdoorsman1 said:
I might suggest that after having "the runs", and "looking for a personal guard", maybe something in the form of an "adult undergarment" might be the answer....:lol:

Reminds me of an old joke..

What does an 80 yr. old women smell like...

Depends....

Outdoorsman1

Depends on his situation.

Outdoorsman1 · Sep 19, 2011

Depends on his situation.

"Depends" on a lot of things..

Outdoorsman1

BROKENSPROKET · Sep 19, 2011

[video=youtube_share;NfGBmGTXNJk]http://youtu.be/NfGBmGTXNJk[/video]

If you wanted to conceal, this should work.
It's easily washable. I have a few, but have not used them for execise yet.

When I run/walk or jog, I take water with me so I wear something like pictured below and I put a OC holster for a compact on it.
I already have the weight of the water bottles so a compact handgun is not much more.

I mountain bike mostly. So I put an OC holster on the left shoulder strap of my camelback for a right-handed cross draw, like Steve McGarrets tactical chest holster on Hawaii 5-0.

HandyHamlet · Sep 19, 2011

First, I question the logic.

Why does a person of your import desire to run? It just looks bad and you have vassals for that. I personally strap on twin M14s and have never had to run anywhere.

rcawdor57 · Sep 19, 2011

Thanks Guys! Well, At Least One Of Ya Gave Me An Idea!

HandyHamlet said:
First, I question the logic.

Why does a person of your import desire to run? It just looks bad and you have vassals for that. I personally strap on twin M14s and have never had to run anywhere.

M14's are a bit long and heavy for me! I like the shoulder holster idea.

Still need a light weight "run gun" that won't slow me down but has plenty of firepower.

protias · Sep 19, 2011

rcawdor57 said:
Still need a light weight "run gun" that won't slow me down but has plenty of firepower.

Ruger SP101

Vandil · Sep 19, 2011

Pistol Wear PT-1
http://www.pistolwear.com/holsters.htm

Zeus · Sep 19, 2011

Personally, I swing my arms a lot when I run and a shoulder holster would get in the way of that. I am more of a cyclist than a runner, but I plan on carrying an Kel Tec 380 type gun on my 4 o'clock or mid back when on the bike under my jersey. I wear bib shorts which protect from the holster rubbing a hole in my hip/back and the pockets on the back that I carry a power bar and my cell phone in will cover the gun holster. If I were running I would wear an under armor layer beneath the holster and a loose shirt over it with a custom kydex holster that makes the gun look like a cell phone case or iPod. If it doesn't look like a gun under your shirt, then your not printing. If a bad guy says, "Hey MF'er, give me that iPod!" I would reply, "Sure, give me a sec and I'll get it for ya!" :lol: Something like this might be an idea http://masterofconcealment.com/pgro...rTech+UnderCover+Concealment+Shorts/?return=? Maybe sew in your own on your running gear. Just my $.02

davegran · Sep 19, 2011

rcawdor57 said:
.... The guns I have bounce up and down a lot and are very uncomfortable to run with.

Ideas? Suggestions?

A good jockstrap usually works.... :dude:

BROKENSPROKET · Sep 19, 2011

Zeus said:
Something like this might be an idea http://masterofconcealment.com/pgro...rTech+UnderCover+Concealment+Shorts/?return=? Maybe sew in your own on your running gear. Just my $.02

$70 is alot of money just to have a holster apart of the underwear. I would prefer to have then seperate. A belly band from the same company would work better I think with whatever compression underwear you wear. You could put the gun where you want it.

I have not tried to conceal while I exercise yet. Always kept it legal, OC.

hermannr · Sep 20, 2011

one thing to consider is that sweat will damage a firearm very quickly. You need to consider that. saying that, I know a gal that carried when she jogs, she uses an IWB holster at about 2 o'clock and religously cleans her weapon after every run.

bluehighways · Sep 20, 2011

Have you considered trying out a chest rig? You can get them made out of lightweight and super strong nylon webbing and synthetic fabrics, and a chest rig would hold your pistol snugly and securely against your chest, keeping it from bouncing around while you run. It could be easily concealed inside a lightweight windbreaker. Best of all it would work with your G36. You wouldn't have to sacrifice any firepower and could still carry comfortably on a jog or run.

Try this link:

http://www.gunnersecurity.com/produ...g-driving-skiing-outdoors-concealment-holster

BROKENSPROKET · Sep 20, 2011

bluehighways said:
Have you considered trying out a chest rig? You can get them made out of lightweight and super strong nylon webbing and synthetic fabrics, and a chest rig would hold your pistol snugly and securely against your chest, keeping it from bouncing around while you run. It could be easily concealed inside a lightweight windbreaker. Best of all it would work with your G36. You wouldn't have to sacrifice any firepower and could still carry comfortably on a jog or run.

Try this link:

http://www.gunnersecurity.com/produ...g-driving-skiing-outdoors-concealment-holster

I like the one posted be Vandil better. http://www.pistolwear.com/pt1.htm

Though a BellyBand might work for faster draw.

amaixner · Sep 20, 2011

hermannr said:
one thing to consider is that sweat will damage a firearm very quickly. You need to consider that. saying that, I know a gal that carried when she jogs, she uses an IWB holster at about 2 o'clock and religously cleans her weapon after every run.

Yes, that can be an issue on some lower quality weapons. I had a bersa .380 that pitted on one side of the slide after I carried it for a couple months one summer.

With a glock, you probably wouldn't need to worry much at all. Not sure about other major makers.

mja1000 · Sep 20, 2011

amaixner said:
Yes, that can be an issue on some lower quality weapons. I had a bersa .380 that pitted on one side of the slide after I carried it for a couple months one summer.

With a glock, you probably wouldn't need to worry much at all. Not sure about other major makers.

Diamondback Firearms makes a 9mm http://diamondbackfirearms.com/DB9 that is super small and light (about the same size as a LCP). I think it is available with an EXO/FailZero coating by UCT Coatings that would protect the slide from moisture. Might be a good choice for an exercise carry gun.

McX · Sep 20, 2011

in some parts of town, if you go running, if you carry someone's toaster, or tv under your arm, you'll blend in well.

if you go running you should leave your gun with me, if you dont come back, i get to keep it.

i'm always here to help.

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