Concealed Carry

Although “concealed carry” primarily implies that the firearm is directly on your body, certain situations may require alternative options. Sometimes the appropriate clothing is restrictive. Other times one may wish to have more than a standard sidearm. Regardless of the reason, it is good to have options when hiding a firearm.

An option I use during warmer weather, when wearing shorts that make carrying a sidearm less ideal, is a fanny-pack that can hold a tourniquet, spare magazine, and pistol; along with a wallet, phone, and keys. @eberlestock offers one that I enjoy with the slight downside being that it looks a bit too “grey man” depending on the color choice.

Depending on your line of work, a firearm can be concealed in a bag. Whether it is a tool box or a briefcase, something that you carry daily and nobody would bat an eye at is a smart choice. A PDW can easily fit in a backpack, briefcase, etc. without raising any suspicion.

This can also be expanded from work bags, to personal bags. I know that it may sound odd, but as a father, I have had to travel with a “diaper bag” quite often. I have found that this option not only avoids raising attention on what is hidden inside, but discourages attention when a soiled outfit or messy bib is the first thing found during an inspection.

Like most activities that I, and others, have covered, this is only limited by your imagination. Think outside the box and evaluate where chinks in the armor are. It is important to remember that, for the most part, modern security’s goal is to provide a false sense of safety while discouraging any attempts to break through it. Because of this, with a little planning and effort, much of it can be penetrated. With that said, do not be a fool and understand the consequences of what your actions could result in. #FindYourHill