Fanny Pack Recommendation

[certifiedfunds]

Wife finally had a drug seeker in her exam room today that didn't end well. I need to strike while the iron is hot and get her carrying while its fresh in her mind.

I think we've settled on a fanny pack for comfort and considering her attire (scrubs, lab coat).

What I'm looking for is the smallest, most inconspicuous, lightweight fanny pack designed for CCW. It will holster a G26.

I'm also open to other suggestions for method of carry from any medical professionals out there who dress in a similar fashion.

[allcd88]

With scrubs and a lab coat, a smartcarry might be the ticket.

[walangkatapat]

Check into the Galco Model Escort.

[petedalaw]

My recommendation would be to forget about a fanny pack. Look into the Smartcarry. Fannypacks scream one of two things; "Look at me, I have a gun in this little 80's trendy bag", or something else...

[ICARRY2]

I have an Eagle Industries. Very durable and comfortable.

[certifiedfunds]

Thanks for the recommendations! Fanny pack will not be for general carry.....primarily for in the office (and in transit). It will generally be concealed on her right hip by a white lab coat. It will also allow her to rotate it to the SOB when on a stool doing close up work.

As for the smartcarry, it was my first choice but I don't believe it will work with the fit of a lady's scrubs (less bagginess in the crotch area).

If someone has information to the contrary, please advise.

Only other option I can think of would be a belly band.

[rvrctyrngr]

A GOOD belly band might be a viable option (Galco comes to mind...leather holster, not just a slot). With all the bending, etc...she's going to do, I'd ensure a thumb break or other active retention.

As for waistpacks, Coronado leather makes very nice, discreet, well-constructed packs. My wife has one that she's used every day for over 10 years. Still looks new.

[BuckyP]

I have an Eagle Industries. Very durable and comfortable.

Got linky?

TIA?

[BuckyP]

A GOOD belly band might be a viable option (Galco comes to mind...leather holster, not just a slot). With all the bending, etc...she's going to do, I'd ensure a thumb break or other active retention.

As for waistpacks, Coronado leather makes very nice, discreet, well-constructed packs. My wife has one that she's used every day for over 10 years. Still looks new.

I have a Coronado leather fanny pack. I'd think it would look somewhat out of place in scrubs. Probably best bet would be a casual Nylon model, like used for jogging. Also, I have a standard zipper and presentation is kind of slow. I see certain models have a pull through zipper. I'd like to get something like that for myself. I think maybe even some kind of velcro system would be even better.

[woodasptim]

With scrubs and a lab coat, a smartcarry might be the ticket.

What he said. I personally think a fanny pack would go over like a turd in a punch bowl with scrubs and a lab coat. The smart carry would be invisible and scrubs are loose enough to accommodate it.

[Glocktex]

Well. I am in the medical field. If you have ever worn scrubs you would know that there is not a lot of good pockets or thickness of the material at times to cover weapons, etc. A fanny pack in this setting makes perfect sense. The pt's are going to think that the 'Dr.' has the tools of his/her trade in the pack. I think that the people who think that a fanny pack screams gun are the ones who discuss or use them. I don't think that lay people automatically think that.
Having said all that, I just purchased a new fanny pack from www.bagmaster.com. I have not written up a review of it yet but I intend to. I am very impressed with the quality. The customer service was outstanding. I would not hesitate to order from them again. Just my medical .02 :cool:

[ICARRY2]

I am also the proud parent of a G26. I think a gun of that size is going to start getting heavy and in the way after a while. Not to mention working in such close proximity to patients and staff that it will soon be discovered. I would try something a little smaller like a .380 carried in a money belt used for traveling. Also what about ankle carry?

http://www.shoebuy.com/eagle-creek-undercover-silk-moneybelt/24384/112803?cm_mmc=bizrate-_-none-_-none-_-none

[oldgraygeek]

Safepacker.

[bennwj]

I have a De Santis gunny sack. Mine is blue and I use it quite often carrying a G27. It may scream GUN to some people, but go to a touristy place and you will see them everywhere. It works great at the beach here in NC and last summer I used it at Colonial Williamsburg, VA.

[Javelin]

My advice; Don't do it.

:)

[GreenBeret1631]

How about a .38 S&W Model 442 in a Kramer pocket holster? :wavey:

[gunsite]

I'm not a fan of the fanny pack for carrying a weapon. Only under extreme conditions, i would do whatever i had to not to use a fanny pack.

[smoke]

Tha Safepacker requires a belt to be worn. I'd go with a Galco Escort. If you know someone that sews, they can make it less obvious by adding patches or an off-color panel or pocket to it. You may want to just get a HD fanny pack like a Jansport or similar and use it with a DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster.

[mortpes]

I would go with a shoulder holster and replace buttons on blouse with velcro. Order some extra scrubs, have the custom work done. She would flash in a draw but by then that would be a distant concern.

[Cookster]

If it's the fanny pack you are leaning towards, take a look at Tommy's Gun Pack:

http://www.tommysgunpack.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=1

Rob

[Cookster]

Also, what about ankle-carry?

Rob

[Javelin]

Yeah C'mon its called a http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/aktion/action-smiley-075.gif pack..... for a reason.

http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/aktion/action-smiley-081.gif

:rofl: :tongueout:

[certifiedfunds]

Some great ideas on here and thanks to everyone for their input.

Unfortunately, my wife doesn't have great passion for the subject......not enough to significantly change her way of dress, comfort, etc. She has just enough fear/concern to consider something that she will consider reasonable. For instance, her first inclination is to "keep one in her desk drawer"........which is of course a bad option.

The input about the scrubs from the member who wears them is pretty accurate. In general, a guy in scrubs has more bagginess that would lend itself to the SC. Looking at her in scrubs, the fit just isn't there. Scrubs in general just don't offer any real backbone.

I'll check out the fannypack recomendations.....thanks for them. The more I dig into this the more I think that while it may not be an ideal option, it may be the best in this situation. And, I do believe that fanny packs only scream gun to those of us who spend time and effort concealing.....not your average sheeple. I've seen plenty of med school students, residents, etc wearing f-packs.

I have a p32, p3at and Ruger LCP that could be an option for rear pocket carry in desantis nemesis if I could ever get any one of them to be reliable. I'm leaning more toward picking up a little J frame......she has a sp101, but its too pocket heavy for her IMO.

The shame of it is, I wish like hell we could train and arm the front desk girl....she'd be willing.....but, atty consult has indicated it is far too much liability should that person make the WRONG call.

[PJohnson]

I have a Roma Leather fanny pack that I carry when riding a custom motorcycle. Which is about the only time I use it because otherwise it screams GUN. But with no saddle bags or other luggage compartments on the bike, the fanny pack looks natural in that context. And I can use it to also carry other items like ear plugs, night lenses, etc.

If you are set on a fanny pack the Roma is a good choice. And it comes in 3 sizes. I carry a G30 in a size medium.

[BuckyP]

If it's the fanny pack you are leaning towards, take a look at Tommy's Gun Pack:

http://www.tommysgunpack.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=1

Rob

I am very interested in this. Can you explain how the double breakaway zippers work? I have two fanny packs, both you have to unzip to access the gun. I saw Todd Jarret doing a demo on CCW for Shooting USA and he had a pack (a Blackhawk) that seem to just pull open, like it was closed via velcro. Didn't see anything like that on their (Blackhawk's) web site, but did see another reference to the breakaway zipper.

[RickD6023]

Here's another option.

http://www.opticsplanet.net/belt-pouch-holster.html#options

[Bill Lumberg]

SmartCarry would be the last think I would want anyone I cared about to use. A quality waistpack in a medical setting would be fine, if your wife trained with it. A holster worn on an inner belt would be better.

[Graham Smith]

Before you spend any money, she needs to be sure that she can have a gun with her. Many places (particularly places where the public comes and goes a lot) will not permit concealed carry.

Even if she can, there is the question of who needs to know. It's possible she could loose her job if any of her superiors were opposed to this and she did it anyway.

Bottom line, concealed carry in a medical facility just sounds like trouble. A pocket screecher and a can of pepper spray are far more politically acceptable to most people.

[vtachrn]

Wife finally had a drug seeker in her exam room today that didn't end well. I need to strike while the iron is hot and get her carrying while its fresh in her mind.

I think we've settled on a fanny pack for comfort and considering her attire (scrubs, lab coat).

What I'm looking for is the smallest, most inconspicuous, lightweight fanny pack designed for CCW. It will holster a G26.

I'm also open to other suggestions for method of carry from any medical professionals out there who dress in a similar fashion.

Fanny pack in the office setting, or hospital setting is normal for alot of medical folks as we keep a lot of our gear in it and the pitch it in the locker at the end of shift. No I dont pack on the job, not allowed. But oh to be armed in some of the ERs I have worked...........

We have a Doc that packs and she carries in one of those undershirt holster type of setups, or so she says. I did not get what make and model pistol she has.

[certifiedfunds]

Before you spend any money, she needs to be sure that she can have a gun with her. Many places (particularly places where the public comes and goes a lot) will not permit concealed carry.

Even if she can, there is the question of who needs to know. It's possible she could loose her job if any of her superiors were opposed to this and she did it anyway.

Bottom line, concealed carry in a medical facility just sounds like trouble. A pocket screecher and a can of pepper spray are far more politically acceptable to most people.

Thank, man. We own the medical facility, so its private property, and she has no superiors (other than her husband of course:supergrin:)

And for the record: She has a degree of defensive handgun training, having taken an extended handgun class for women and private instruction. She's just a sheeple when it comes to this stuff.