Brando1992
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Ive finally started going to the gym and am trying to figure out the best way to carry while in gym clothes. I'm considering buying a ruger LCP Custom to fill this role, what holster system do y'all use for the gym?
how do you carry when you workout/run/are at the gym?
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I've never carried a weapon while working out in a public gym. (Even as the guy who was the commonly designated 'gun nut' when I was a younger man.)
Is the gym you attend so dangerous you anticipate being threatened with serious bodily injury or death?
I'd not leave a weapon in a public gym locker, either.
Is the gym you attend so dangerous you anticipate being threatened with serious bodily injury or death?
I'd not leave a weapon in a public gym locker, either.
I don’t carry at the gym, but do sometimes carry if walking/running in less populated areas. I carry a S&W 442 in a 5.11 Select Carry Pistol Pouch. I find it looks less like a fanny pack than some other options and really tends to disappear with an un-tucked t-shirt. It has room for the gun, ID/Weapons License and keys, but little else.
oldandslow
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br,
During my twice weekly 5 mile runs I carry a SW 642 revolver in a waist pack. Been working well for over ten years.
best wishes- oldandslow
During my twice weekly 5 mile runs I carry a SW 642 revolver in a waist pack. Been working well for over ten years.
best wishes- oldandslow
Brando1992
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its not that I am at an uncomfortable place but I go right after work and at work I can wear gym clothes and go straight to the gym. I would like to find a system that would work during work and during working out. Also I would like to be able to jog with this set up since I often jog at night.
Kreyzhorse
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I run and bike and don't carry when I do. If I did though the regular LCP would be my choice in a waist pack.
throttleup
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Gym Gun
Kel-Tec 3AT in a Galco Horsehide pocket holster. I use gym shorts with pockets, obviously.
Kel-Tec 3AT in a Galco Horsehide pocket holster. I use gym shorts with pockets, obviously.
Tactical Jackalope
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I carry while being active, yes.
You name it. Appendix. Glock 19 w/ 1-2 spare mags.
- Biking
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Running
- Beach Running
You name it. Appendix. Glock 19 w/ 1-2 spare mags.
Brando1992
New member
Constantine - I'm curious about your set up. What holster belt and workout attire do you use?
Tactical Jackalope
New member
Jeans or cargo shorts, T-shirt, Brow Coat Tactical belt, PHLster Skeleton holster and single mag carrier. The mag carrier is at 11 o'clock and the Glock 19 in the Skeleton is at 1 o'clock.
I ride bicycle every day I can. I carry a gun for dogs and Pepper spray for owner 
.
One day I came home on bicycle. Neighbors dog came charging me as I pulled into my yard. I pulled my Bulldog 44 sp. from the J frame shoulder holster and fired a shot in the dirt in front of the dog. He turned around immediately. I reported that incident to the dog warden. He was nice, but never came out to fill out a report.
Another time I had my LCP at contact distance with a big dog while I was sitting on my bicycle. The dog did not know what the gun was. I had no fear and he sensed that. After a short while, he responded to his owners calls. I do not know if the owner saw the LcP or not.
Never used or wanted to use pepper spray.
At the gym I put my LCP in the right rear pocket, same as on the bicycle. I have arrived at the gym with a smith 637 in an ankle holster. Not good at all.
Not really worried at the gym, cameras everywhere. I could leave the LCP in the truck or locker, but would NEVER do that.
David
. One day I came home on bicycle. Neighbors dog came charging me as I pulled into my yard. I pulled my Bulldog 44 sp. from the J frame shoulder holster and fired a shot in the dirt in front of the dog. He turned around immediately. I reported that incident to the dog warden. He was nice, but never came out to fill out a report.
Another time I had my LCP at contact distance with a big dog while I was sitting on my bicycle. The dog did not know what the gun was. I had no fear and he sensed that. After a short while, he responded to his owners calls. I do not know if the owner saw the LcP or not.
Never used or wanted to use pepper spray.
At the gym I put my LCP in the right rear pocket, same as on the bicycle. I have arrived at the gym with a smith 637 in an ankle holster. Not good at all.
Not really worried at the gym, cameras everywhere. I could leave the LCP in the truck or locker, but would NEVER do that.
David
Carry...
This is going to sound paranoid but look at all the places whack jobs have shown up shooting...schools, churches, fast food places, beauty salons, Fort Hood for Pete's Sake...
I'd say you just don't know.
Plus you usually have to walk from your car to the place your going and back and that might be problematic.
Something like a Seecamp or the now ubiquitous Ruger LCP .380 ($250 anytime at Cabelas) can go practically anywhere.
This is going to sound paranoid but look at all the places whack jobs have shown up shooting...schools, churches, fast food places, beauty salons, Fort Hood for Pete's Sake...
I'd say you just don't know.
Plus you usually have to walk from your car to the place your going and back and that might be problematic.
Something like a Seecamp or the now ubiquitous Ruger LCP .380 ($250 anytime at Cabelas) can go practically anywhere.
Tactical Jackalope
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"The car is not a holster. Carry your bleep-ing gun. All the bleep-ing time." - Pat Rogers, may he rest in peace.
fanny pack, preferably with an athletic logo or designer style, anything but tactical. a fanny pack may "scream gun" to a cop but for gym, beach, picnic, hiking, etc it blends in better than a holster. besides, i have a ccw permit and im doing nothing unlawful.
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