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Member Section => Handguns => Topic started by: Bic on November 12, 2009, 09:33:08 PM
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Lady Bic has, due to a series of recent circumstances, decided to carry her Walther PPS, under her work clothing - surgical scrubs. Belt holster are obviously out of the question, IWB clips probably not a much better option.
I suggested a 5.11 holster undershirt........and then I was out of suggestions. Yours would be appreciated,
MP
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I wear scrubs at work. The best I could come up with was an ankle holster. Not the fastest to access but I think it is the least likely to be noticed.
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What about one of those "belly band" things
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a belly band will be seen or felt sooner or latter.
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With scrubs, I'd probably go with a top quality ankle rig.
Or maybe a deep concealment rig from Thunderwear... http://thunderwear.com/holsters.asp
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Smartcarry. www.smartcarry.com That's the only suggestion I can come up with. Carry the spare mag in it too to help break up the outline of the top of the slide. (At least I have to when carrying my GLOCK 30 in mine. May not be a probem whit a PPK/S though.)
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Smartcarry. www.smartcarry.com That's the only suggestion I can come up with. Carry the spare mag in it too to help break up the outline of the top of the slide. (At least I have to when carrying my GLOCK 30 in mine. May not be a probem whit a PPK/S though.)
I was going to suggest looking at one of these as well. I really can't think of anything else other than an ankle holster and odds are good that you'll never get to it in time. Better than nothing, but barely. Maybe a fanny pack rig,something small, worn behind the back and designed for a weapon FAG Bag style? If she's a doc, she gets to wear the white coat over her scrubs, maybe something very small like a Kel-Tec .32 or a Bond Arms in .357 in a pocket? Seriously though, I don't kow her work environmet. Give us details and we'll be more helpful. Salty, if you or anyone else uses one of the smart carry rigs or its clones, please post a review.
FQ13
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Don't have any suggestions for carry but...in most places it is against the law to carry in any health care facility. This is not to say some don't but.........
FWIW
Richard
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With what Richard posted I'll preface by saying make sure it is legal and ok with the bosses.
Scrubs are loose fitting, which is good for carry, but they are flimsy, which is bad for conceal. I would take advantage of loose fit and go with an ankle rig. It is one area that would not be noticable, it would allow easy access with the baggy legs, and it would put it in an area that would not interfere with typical health care job duties which are very physical.
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I think the ankle carry is the best solution. I can't wear scrubs because my butt left me sometime ago, and I most assuredly need a belt to keep my pants up.
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What is her job?
I went through this drill when my wife was a PT aide and there wasn't a solution that always worked.
What does she wear under the scrubs?
Scrubs are loose, but often thin enough to see through.
An IWB like a crossbreed inside running tights or biking shorts works surprisingly well for a light rig.
Smartcarry works if you aren't running. Well, maybe a woman may enjoy that... (Off to the corner).
Look for a user named limalife on youtube, she has some really good vids on CCW for women.
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smart carry or horizontal shoulder rig is my best advice.
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Thanks for the help folks, I knew I'd come to the right place.
LadyB. is an Emergency Clinic Veterinarian working graveyards only, she's not happy with the waistband carry as she's concerned about large dogs jumping up and last time I checked there wasn't enough room for a Kleenex in her butt pocket :) (and not in the GOOD way!!) so a SmartCarry is probably out.
I'll get her to try a good ankle holster and a lightweight shoulder rig or 5.11 shirt holster. 'ppppppreciate the help!
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Two words: Open Carry ;D
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I wear scrubs everyday. I work in a dental office and tried about everything. My last favorite was a belly band. It worked well, but I ultimately went with a Maxpedition Versipack. I really like this bag. I get a lot of "man purse" comments but I don't care. I don't like off body carry very much but I remove my pack and put it in my office while working but it is close by. Can't really carry into the rooms with patients. Anyway, I really like it a lot and even carry it now when on the weekends in regular clothes. Look into a safepacker or versipack. Works great for me!
Wheelgun
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I think the ankle carry is the best solution. I can't wear scrubs because my butt left me sometime ago, and I most assuredly need a belt to keep my pants up.
You, my friend suffer from "No ass syndrome".... ;D
LMAO.... oh wait maybe that's what happened.. ;D
Been takin' those noassitol pills again? ;D
P.S.
I found the lost ass.......it split in two......half found it's way into the seat of my pants......the other half got elected president.
;)
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Been takin' those noassitol pills again? ;D
P.S.
I found the lost ass.......it split in two......half found it's way into the seat of my pants......the other half got elected president.
;)
He's not even a half ass president. ;D
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... and last time I checked there wasn't enough room for a Kleenex in her butt pocket :)
So much for gun talk ::)
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I'm not sure what kind of work your wife does; but, if restraining violent/delirious patients is a possibility, just about any on-body carry method has a good risk of exposing the weapon and/or allowing the patient access to it...not a good situation (and one reason I can't carry in my line of work).
I'll second Wheelgun Dunn's suggestion for some type of off-body carry....esp. one that can be placed in a secured area while at work (locked locker, etc). Although the fanny pack carry has been overdone, it's still pretty popular in the health-care field...and there are still plenty of makers (I like Uncle Mike's). You can even get them in different colors...perhaps one to match her scrubs and be less obvious.
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I'm not sure what kind of work your wife does; but, if restraining violent/delirious patients is a possibility, just about any on-body carry method has a good risk of exposing the weapon and/or allowing the patient access to it...not a good situation (and one reason I can't carry in my line of work).
I'll second Wheelgun Dunn's suggestion for some type of off-body carry....esp. one that can be placed in a secured area while at work (locked locker, etc). Although the fanny pack carry has been overdone, it's still pretty popular in the health-care field...and there are still plenty of makers (I like Uncle Mike's). You can even get them in different colors...perhaps one to match her scrubs and be less obvious.
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Thanks for the help folks, I knew I'd come to the right place.
LadyB. is an Emergency Clinic Veterinarian working graveyards only, she's not happy with the waistband carry as she's concerned about large dogs jumping up and last time I checked there wasn't enough room for a Kleenex in her butt pocket :) (and not in the GOOD way!!) so a SmartCarry is probably out.
I'll get her to try a good ankle holster and a lightweight shoulder rig or 5.11 shirt holster. 'ppppppreciate the help!
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BM, you've finally found a good use for that Bobcat of yours.....
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BM, you've finally found a good use for that Bobcat of yours.....
somebody always comes up with the funny photos! good job..