Just looking for conversation mostly from people who are doing it. Suit jacket or sport coat is really going to be the only way to go. I haven't wore a shoulder holster since Miami Vice was on the air. Lol.
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Dressing up for Church carry
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Just looking for conversation mostly from people who are doing it. Suit jacket or sport coat is really going to be the only way to go. I haven't wore a shoulder holster since Miami Vice was on the air. Lol.
I'm not sure why I didn't think of this earlier.
So a month or two ago I was nearly kicked out of a store for open carrying.
So I changed my tactic a bit
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HMKM7KQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_euXjFbNWKYSHB
Holds my gun nicely, you can't tell there's a gun on it, and the GF has yet to laugh at me for my silly pouch thingy.
Also no one at that same store as given me the business about it. I figure if anyone asks I'll tell them is either. One of their business or it's simply personal medical supplies.
So a month or two ago I was nearly kicked out of a store for open carrying.
So I changed my tactic a bit
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HMKM7KQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_euXjFbNWKYSHB
Holds my gun nicely, you can't tell there's a gun on it, and the GF has yet to laugh at me for my silly pouch thingy.
Also no one at that same store as given me the business about it. I figure if anyone asks I'll tell them is either. One of their business or it's simply personal medical supplies.
I just pointed out an option to where you didn't have to change the way you dressed. You also asked for what others do when they dress well for church and still carry. When I choose to dress nice (tuck my shirt in), it's pocket carry and or ankle carry. I have also used a tuckable IWB with decent success, but my shirt doesn't like to stay tucked as I would like it to.
As you well know, carrying is a compromise. I was just suggesting my experience with what I've done.
And of course I plan to be successful. Who wouldn't?
I didn't mean to sound snarky
Clay Pigeon
Shooter
Its interesting how some folks can make something so simple so difficult.
The joys of being a Methodist. We dont care if you are dressed up. What counts is you are there. So I have nice casual shirts that have the flat tail that are designed to be worn untucked. Works well for me. In the cool weather I wear a sportcoat.
Them: Excuse me sir, what is in that?
You: Colostomy bag. Want to see whats in it? (as you reach for it and start to fumble awkwardly with the zipper) I just hope I dont spill it again like the last time. Man, THAT was a mess. I still dont think that guy forgives me for ruining his favorite shirt...
Them: Excuse me sir, what is in that?
You: Colostomy bag. Want to see whats in it? (as you reach for it and start to fumble awkwardly with the zipper) I just hope I dont spill it again like the last time. Man, THAT was a mess. I still dont think that guy forgives me for ruining his favorite shirt...
We definitely have some members who are more casual dressers. I have even seen a few guys wear shorts ( the horror!). The elected officers are expected to dress on a fairly traditional church manner.
Based on business casual, I think pocket carrying works the best for me. Tucked in dress shirt so no IWB/AIWB. A PF9/LC9 or even P365 would conceal fine in a Desantis Pocket Holster.
If you are wearing a jacket then maybe a shoulder rig, but I’ve got zero experience with anything like that. What if you have/want to take off your jacket
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If you are wearing a jacket then maybe a shoulder rig, but I’ve got zero experience with anything like that. What if you have/want to take off your jacket
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"What if you have/want to take off your jacket"
I never take off the jacket in public with a rig under it.
Pocket carry works for personal carry. I have different size suit jackets for carry IWB. Why not hollow out a book and put it in a zippered bible purse?
https://www.christianbook.com/embro...MI-oDCyNj96gIVEL7ACh1R3QGgEAQYAiABEgI-T_D_BwE
No one has ever asked to look in my bible purse. Ever! Extra credit for putting a high-lighter and pen in the pocket.
I never take off the jacket in public with a rig under it.
Pocket carry works for personal carry. I have different size suit jackets for carry IWB. Why not hollow out a book and put it in a zippered bible purse?
https://www.christianbook.com/embro...MI-oDCyNj96gIVEL7ACh1R3QGgEAQYAiABEgI-T_D_BwE
No one has ever asked to look in my bible purse. Ever! Extra credit for putting a high-lighter and pen in the pocket.
NOBC.
NEVER OffBody Carry.
A friend had a day planner holster sitting right next to him on the pew. An older man that happened to be a deacon sat down next to him to talk and nonchalantly picked up the holster and opened it and lambasted my friend for having a gun in Church.
NEVER Off Body Cary!
NEVER OffBody Carry.
A friend had a day planner holster sitting right next to him on the pew. An older man that happened to be a deacon sat down next to him to talk and nonchalantly picked up the holster and opened it and lambasted my friend for having a gun in Church.
NEVER Off Body Cary!
I usually do not tuck my shirts in at church, I carry both ways IWB and OWB depending on what I am carrying. If I MUST tuck a shirt in, I changer my carry and use an ankle holster or pocket carry. You need to be a little versatile to cover the needs of the day.
ashby koss
Shooter
1911 in a shoulder holster. Counter balance with 2 or so mags.
Perfection. During the summer look into lighter weight jackets, or downsize. Comes down to your personal priorities.
Perfection. During the summer look into lighter weight jackets, or downsize. Comes down to your personal priorities.
Do yourself a favor, break down and get a couple suits and have them tailored properly. Pick the firearm and holster you want to carry, then go to a tailor to have them select the suit. Certain colors and patterns lend themselves to this better than others. The tailor will make sure the jacket fits properly with the holster. Always button the jacket when standing and unbutton when sitting.
