Fanny Pack Gun Carry
Super versatile problem solver for all weather concealed carry!
Last issue I discussed hot weather concealed carry. As a follow-up, I wanted to take a look at the fanny pack as an option worthy of your serious consideration. I think it offers some real advantages when the temperature dictates you wear a single layer of clothing. For-instance: As this is being written (early June) the southeast is undergoing a major heat wave. In the small town in North Carolina where I live, it’s supposed to reach 105 degrees Fahrenheit today. Fanny pack weather for sure. As a summer bonus the fanny pack solves the problem of how to carry your spare ammo concealed and it does away with the problem of perspiration coming in contact with your handgun.
We might as well tackle the biggest complaint most often heard as a negative for this method of concealed handgun carry: If you are wearing a fanny pack everybody knows you have a gun. As with most general observations we need to factor in maybe or maybe not, but certainly this is most likely not always the case. More to the point, we need to decide for ourselves, is this something we need to concern ourselves with, or do we take it into consideration and then move on? I suspect it will depend on how you answer these questions. Are you concerned that a gun-savvy person might think you are armed? Are you concerned that a bad guy might think you are armed? Some consider a vest to be a good option, but in really hot weather, doesn’t a vest draw more attention than the fanny pack? Will it work for you in your area?
February 10th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
The pack with the blue gun in it is the TDI Fanny Pack. View it & purchase it here: http://www.tdiohio.com/products.html and read more about it here: http://www.tactical-life.com/online/products/ka-bartdi-fanny-pack/
The Pack pictured on the gentlemen’s waist is an Uncle Mike’s product. You may locate it by visiting http://www.unclemikes.com
The leather pack pictured in the same image as the TDI fanny pack is a Galco product. You may view it by visiting http://www.galcogunleather.com
February 10th, 2009 at 10:04 am
I would also like to know the answers to the first 2 questions posted. Thanks, Tommy
February 10th, 2009 at 10:01 am
I would also like to know the answers to all 5 questions posted. Thanks, Tommy
January 23rd, 2009 at 9:59 pm
What kind of pack is that in the picture with the blue practice pistol in it. It is exactly what we are looking for.
December 1st, 2008 at 8:22 pm
What brand pack is pictured on the gentleman’s belt? Looks like he is pulling a Glock out of it.
September 21st, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Galco carrys the fanny gun packs for a lot of models
usgalco.com
September 3rd, 2008 at 8:47 am
http://www.tommysgunpack.com
August 27th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
I have read Ed Lovette’s article on “Fanny Pack Gun Carry” from the November issue. Great article but he didn’t tell where to go to find the Tommy’s gun pack. I am looking for a hot weather alternative and want to look at this fanny pack. Where do I go to find it? I will thank you ahead of time for a quick response.
I love your magazine and read every issue.
Thanks,
Rich Collins