CCW in atypical clothing?

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DrDragon

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I live 6 days a week in scrubs, from when I wake up to when I go to bed. I can't carry in the hospital, but there is plenty of time during the day when I am grabbing lunch or running errands etc. in draw-string scrubs. I am about to get my CHL and was just looking for suggestions on how to carry my PX4 Storm subcompact. Also wondering if anyone else has strange work attire that presents special challenges to CCW. Thanks!
 
I have used a Don Hume IWB (with the metal clip style attachment) while wearing flannel pajamas to take the garbage down to the road, etc. It actually works quite well provided the draw string is strong:). Things could get ugly if the string snaps though. As a point of reference, guns concealed in this manner were XD9SC and a XD45C.
 
hmmm, not a fanny pack type of guy, but now that u mention it i guess i could try a shoulder pack, like something from maxpedition,might suck having to put it on every time I leave the car/house though. Anyone carry these and actually use the concealed carry pockets?
Belly band would be an option too I guess as I would have nothing to untuck or unbutton. Thanks for the suggestions.
 
Fanny pack keeps it on you & reasonable fast draw. What it comes down to, you have to dress to cover the weapon. Its not going to be the way you dress with out it. Screw the look Secure and fast is what you want when the S--t hits the fan. Plus you do not want to print your weapon
 
In addition to being a LEO I'm a respiratory therapist. When I work in the hospital I wear scrubs and carry a j-frame in an ankle holster. I've carried that way for a couple of years now, no troubles.
 
5.11 or Kramer carry undershirt...

For regular concealed carry of a small frame pistol, like the PX4 sub compact, I'd look into a black or white color undershirt or tank top design.

5.11 Tactical Kramer Holsters and Lenny Magill's website(s) stock clothing you may want to look into. See www.gunvideo.com www.5.11tactical.com .

I'd also review the medical center's security SOPs or your state/local gun & use of force laws. You wouldn't want to get fired or have a criminal charge.

Clyde F
 
Atypical clothing is a pain sometimes. I wear overalls almost all the time and it is difficult to carry with them and not look goofy.
 
I would do smart carry or ankle carry. For my body size, the bulge from a double stack in smart carry while wearing scrubs would be quite "revealing." If you really need to be covert consider a smaller gun. A P32 in smart carry is pretty much undetectable. I would not recommend off body carry in something like a shoulder bag. Too easy to forget or become a victim of a purse snatcher. Good luck drawing from a shoulder bag while someone is trying to pull it off you.
 
I am about to get my CHL and was just looking for suggestions on how to carry my PX4 Storm subcompact.
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You can pick your CCW gun or you can pick your mode of dress while carrying, but it's hard to pick them both.

What I'm saying is that if you want to carry in clothing not really set up for a conventional carry method you may have to compromise on the size of your carry gun to make things work. I can conceal without altering my mode of dress at all but it requires that I carry a much smaller/thinner gun than I can manage when I'm carrying in a conventional holster with a cover garment/untucked shirt.
 
Perhaps one of the following would work: ankle holster, belly band, shoulder holster, a small tote, or Galko (Sp?) did make a "day timer" holster that fit any number of handguns.
 
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Search the net for Kangaroo holster. They are comfortable and concealed easily. The carry position is just to the side of your chest and slightly tucked below the armpit. made fron cotton fabric and do not sweat or snag. carry a Para 10.9 or XD with ease. a small revolver or 3" 1911 works great.
 
You can pick your CCW gun or you can pick your mode of dress while carrying, but it's hard to pick them both.

What I'm saying is that if you want to carry in clothing not really set up for a conventional carry method you may have to compromise on the size of your carry gun to make things work. I can conceal without altering my mode of dress at all but it requires that I carry a much smaller/thinner gun than I can manage when I'm carrying in a conventional holster with a cover garment/untucked shirt.
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Well said John. As for the original post, I'd suggest a small pocket gun like a Ruger LCP or Keltec. In a pocket holster, they should work very well in scrubs.
 
Well said John. As for the original post, I'd suggest a small pocket gun like a Ruger LCP or Keltec. In a pocket holster, they should work very well in scrubs.
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Before I started carrying the j-frame/ankle holster combo I carried a Kel-tec P3AT IWB using the pocket clip it came with. It's light enough that it won't drag your scrub pants down.
 
For your scenario you might want to think seriously about gettting a Ruger LCP .380. They're tiny and very light but highly reliable... and it'll only cost you @ $300.

Like a previous poster... I also wear the 511 nylon conceal-carry T-shirts sometimes. They are high-quality and conceal great. I wear a thin cotton t-shirt underneath mine 'cause I don't like tight nylon feel against my skin. But for cool weather, they're quite nice. Comfy way to carry a small gun. Come in white or black. I prefer the V-necks.
 
Concur with previous ....

... comments about the CCW firearm has to match the clothing.

You work in scrubs six days of the week -- IMHO you should look for a weapon that will be concealed in those clothes.

The PX4 subcompact is a great pistol - but those scrubs are basically daytime pajamas. You may have to bite the bullet and look for something smaller than the PX4.


My challange is planning CCW for bicycling in the city when it can be in 90+ degree heat and humidity for four months of the year.
The answer for me involves two .32 pocket pistols:
  • Wear gun A when I walk out the door. When I come back in - Rinse gun A under the sink and set it under a small heat lamp to dry
  • Carry gun B when I go back outside.
Strip, clean, oil both weapons once a week.

When the weather is cooler - I can use something more substantial.
 
I hate to say it, but I'd just look for something smaller. An LCP or the new LC9 would be a good option. Fit with a Clip-Draw and carry in the waistband/string of the scrubs.

If you want off-body, the Maxpeditions are nice. I use a Jumbo-Veripak for hiking and such (carries my lunch) and the conceal pocket works great for when I don't want to carry on my body. Not sure how well I'd trust such things if I had to carry around people (whom I can't size up before getting close) or if I were to leave it unattended. An option, but consider it carefully.
 
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