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How do you carry when you SCUBA? Civilian? Military? Dry suit? Wetsuit?
Clearly you can't shoot well underwater (but I have seen some videos, seems water in the tube would be a problem as doesn't compress well as bullet trying to split. Have also seen the multiple-tube dart contraption) but a handgun may be useful when exiting the water as you're pretty helpless in SCUBA gear - kinda a fish outta water thing.
So how (and what) do you divers carry?
 
A spear gun & multiple knives seem to work well for me. Of course I'm not a "Tactical operator" so I've never felt the need to carry underwater.:confused:

Maybe you should think of looking into a "bangstick", or "powerhead" which is basically a single shot underwater gun.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powerhead
 
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I don't carry when diving. And unless you're diving here in the states, it's pretty difficult to bring a weapon to most diving venues.
 
Oh no, under-water muggings!!! What has the world come to :)

Before you go do any testing underwater, I'd put in some earplugs because I think i remember in middle school hearing that water is a much better conductor of sound waves than air.
 
I thought the OP (if he is not joking - not sure myself) might be referring more to those who dive from boats of a type that might attract hijackers.

Surfacing from an open water dive to find pirates aboard, etc.

(Actually, piracy is a real concern in some areas where diving may be good, too.)

However, I suspect most pirates who are interested in taking a boat will simply weigh anchor and take the boat while the divers are down.

If really a concern, stow the gun in a water-tight box for a dive camera. This will restrict the size of the handgun. Such boxes usually have a lanyard for the BDC.

Or, don't leave the boat un-crewed while diving in dangerous waters.

Better yet, avoid dangerous waters.

Especially if eel-infested, at midnight.
 
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Before you go do any testing underwater, I'd put in some earplugs because I think i remember in middle school hearing that water is a much better conductor of sound waves than air.
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You'd be correct about the sound being MUCH louder underwater. Water is also incompressable so the shockwave diminishes much less than in air.

I fired my 10 gauge magnum bangstick once to see how it felt/sounded/recoiled when the only "grip" is a spear pole. It was horrendously loud, even on the end of a 15' Hawiaan sling that had been fired an additional 8'.

However you absolutely must NEVER EVER wear "earplugs" when diving!
Water pressure doubles for every 33' of seawater (34' of fresh) so "earplugs" will rapidly compress & cause irreperable hearing damages almost immediately on entering water.

FWIW I carried a bangstick occasionally as a shark defence, in areas where sharks & shark attacks are fairly common & you don't have the alternative of leaving the water during decompression, not to ward off hoardes of pirates or anything similar.
 
You don't. They safety guy you leave on the boat is the one that carries.
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Unless your a SEAL or Recon Marine conducting an amphibious direct action. But if you were either of those you wouldn't need to consult the INTERNET for TTP's.
 
Well, maybe he is a recon marine or seal. He just didnt make that class! :D

I'm with Doyle and Archer, leave the roscoe with your safety guy in the boat.
 
Well I'm not rich enough for a boat or fancy enough for boat dives.
Buddy and I are archaic i guess, we park our vehicle gear up and walk in to the water. Some dive sites are remote not even listed in your tourist guide Some are near a parking lot, like Edmonds Underwater Park. So i guess some of you are ok leaving your weapon in your vehicle in a remote location that you won't see again until you come out of the water with fifty pounds of gear, hoses and gauges dangling and wear fins? You believe no one would every accost a diver? I 'spose bad guys would never break in to a home with people in it. I carry when I go in town, ride my motorcycle, or go in to the woods.
It seems that anti-social types sometimes like to go to the sea shore on a nice day for fun and profit. SCUBA gear can be expensive.

The OP stated that not asking about shooting underwater. Rather stated that divers are rather helpless upon leaving the water. After the dive when you are trying to get back to your vehicle.
 
If that is the concern, then like I said you might try a watertight dive camera case. Since those are typically clear, you might need to paint or Sharpie the plastic to keep the gun concealed.

As far as Edmonds, though, you are more likely to be accosted by old ladies who want to chat about the water. (I used to know a couple grandmother types who did that.)

And, there used to be decent, affordable, guided boat dives from Bainbridge Island.
 
Along the same lines as MLeake's suggestion, you could use a dry bag. Would give you more options at a lesser cost for size. since it does not have to resist the pressure just keep it dry. Depending on the depth, a large ziplock might suffice. Most BCDs there should be at least a spot or two to secure the bag.
 
You are talking pretty cold water. Suitable gloves would probably have to be removed prior to any attempted use; numb fingers will add to the fun.
 
Let me bookmark this thread. I have to put it in the same file as the other threads on:

"How to CCW while using a public restroom?"

"How to CCW while showering at the gym?"

"How to CCW while running a marathon?"

"Where do you fellas put your gun while showering at home?"

"How to CCW while pole dancing as a stripper?"

"Where do you fellas put your gun while 'You Know' with your girlfriend?"

"How to CCW at a swimming pool?"

"How to CCW in the steam room at the gym?"

I'm running out of room in my file.

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If you must use some sort of waterproof bag don't trust a baggie. The pressure will have every corner on the contents punch through like an icepick.
Get a Ewa-Marine, they're designed for underwater bagging of sharp-cornered pointy things.
 
I have dove an M-4 for work, we rig up a tube nylon sling so there are two straps, kind of like a backpack. A carabiner is clipped through the front site and to your belt so that if the sling comes off of your shoulders, you don't lose your weapon. This obviously won't work with SCUBA as your tanks are on your back, but it works really well with a re-breather.

As far as recreational SCUBA diving, if I was to surface and see that my boat had been taken over, or there was a hostile situation I'd be going right back under water to think things over. Getting into a gunfight with tanks on your back and fins on your feet is not going to go well.
 
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