Runners-How do you carry?

[looney2ns]

Friend is an avid runner, trains for marathons. Want's to carry a small gun while running during training.
Runs up to 8 miles at a time.
What choices are there?
I assume it could be difficult with the weight of the gun bouncing around.

 

[MadMan66]

Belly Band Holsters | Holsters | Self Defense & Police

I've never used one, but I heard good things about them from runners.

 

[mk2ja]

A review I wrote for a holster shirt a few years ago that I still use when I go running:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...-review-5-11-holster-shirt-jogging-carry.html


ETA - This thread also discusses options for jogging carry. It was my get-help thread before I purchased the 5.11 holster shirt aforementioned.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/carry-issues-self-defense/79676-jogging-carry.html

 

[Mark 1911]

Belly band in small of back position

 

[Hoosierdood]

I carry in a Galco Under wraps belly band. Holds my gun nice and tight and also has a pocket for my ID and keys.

 

[Bapak2ja]

I use a Taurus TCP .380 in the original carry holster that comes with it. The holster is similar to a phone holster—the kind that fit parallel to the belt. I use a very strong leather belt and draw it down tight. Holster cam be in SOB, 3:00, 1:00. Does not bother me at all.

I tried belly bands and holster shirts. They just did not work for me, always something wrong with it. The TCP in its flap holster works just fine.

 

[45 LongColt]

I use a Taurus TCP .380 in the original carry holster that comes with it. The holster is similar to a phone holster—the kind that fit parallel to the belt. I use a very strong leather belt and draw it down tight. Holster cam be in SOB, 3:00, 1:00. Does not bother me at all.

I tried belly bands and holster shirts. They just did not work for me, always something wrong with it. The TCP in its flap holster works just fine.

Huh! I always get screwed. My Taurus TCP 380 didn't come with a holster.

 

[bakeman]

id go with dual s&W full fram .357's on ankle holsters. it would be great weight training as well

 

[BE Mike]

I would look at the Pistol Wear PT-1 and PT-2.

 

[sloughfoot]

One in each hand?

 

[-Jake-]

I have a ruger LCP with a belt clip that I put inside my jogging shorts, then I draw the drawstring in tight. I give it a 7.5/10 on comfort.

 

[looney2ns]

Thanks for the ideas!

 

[NumberCruncher]

I've got this one that I wear when hiking/walking. I've not run in it, but it's pretty solid and doesn't bounce around. I have a Kahr CW9 that works well with it. My Ruger P95 fits in it, but it's a little too big and the pull tab tends to catch on the sites, so it's not the quickest draw. But it's comfortable.

Some people point and laugh, but just pop one in their ankle and they usually quiet down.

 

[PapaScout]

I have a ruger LCP with a belt clip that I put inside my jogging shorts, then I draw the drawstring in tight. I give it a 7.5/10 on comfort.

Same here only I have the Kel-tec. Super light with clip - no holster, no round chambered. Forget it's even there. Of course it's a .380 so really only use is to allow me to fight my way to my knife... :-P

 

[BigBoxaJunk]

Since I do carry, I don't HAVE to run

 

[jrogers]

I don't. Even my LCP is too bulky to carry comfortably. I just bring some Fox Labs pepper spray.

 

[2500ekW]

Double-Pocket SPIbelt
Kahr P380 in large pocket
Housekey, laminated copies of drivers license, LTCH, health insurance card, and a $20 bill in the small pocket

Just don't carry with one in the chamber because the trigger is not protected. I'm actually considering just carrying a 3" fixed blade knife horizontal along my waist, and skipping the pistol, because it would be quicker to deploy than having to rack the slide.

 

[NumberCruncher]

This is the rig I run with

 

[churchmouse]

I don't......this dog don't run anymore. To old and way to stiff for such things.

 

[TheEngineer]

Runners-How do you carry?...hmmm

A lot of them are too fast for me to catch but I found its easiest to throw them over one shoulder