Running at night with a concealed carry.

RunsForFood

http://www.armedinheels.com/undertech-undercover-women39s-ultimate-compression-shorts-p-1705.html

Compression shorts with a holster...once I get my CHL I'll be getting this for long runs too!

srey0701

Need it for what? A deer mugging? :huh:

Put your gun away before you hurt someone

Is this girl serious?? OP is PROTECTING HERSELF!

rydn4h2o

Really... We're going there... :noway:

Do what is necessary to protect yourself. It is crazy people in this world. I don't carry mine when I run, but my husband carries one. He uses a belt holster.

This!

grinner30

Do what you need to do for your protection. It is your right and ignore those who only wish to throw stones

Better to have an not need, then to need and not have.


Thanks for all of the helpful responses! I was looking for something myself.

Kendie74

We should outlaw guns so the bad guys won't have one and we'll all be on a level playing field. :noway:

Excuse me while I piss myself laughing.....

koshkasmum

I am sorry that you feel so unsafe in your own community.

devilwhiterose

First if your not into guns just leave this alone and not comment...she has a right to carry and if she is educated she should. OK for the holster, I have been a Police officer for over 30 years and have been carrying and still do today. I made a holster out of a CD neoprene running holder...I know I just dated myself but it kept the gun close, tight to the body and dry. Good luck with this and stay safe!

That doesn't sound like a bad idea. I bet I could find one off amazon for cheap...and I could stick my phone in there too... Do you keep it in the front or back? Any issues with it bouncing around?

wcj61

If you live in a country where your government forbids you to own a gun, why are you commenting here? It clearly doesn't apply to you and your opinions are worthless. I fully support a law abiding person's right to self-defense. Carry what you want, Honey. There are plenty of options for active conceled weapon carry.

GBOGH_5

This is what I carry. Although I am all about the right to carry a gun if you want to. I feel like where I run, running with a pistol is overkill. But I take a stungun along which will assist with any dogs or people that might feel the desire to mess with me.

spectralmoon

Only in the United States of America!

... You didn't scroll up from your post, did you?


I carry a knife on my waist when I go out at night, and my neighborhood is safe enough to leave the car unlocked all night. You never know who is going to drive through and think of you as an easy target for whatever means. TL;DR- *kitten* happens. Know what to do and be ready.

ninerbuff

Another option is to run with a dog. A BIG dog.

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tikimatt

Fully support you and the Second Amendment !! Aloha is welcome here...

babydiego87

Murrica!

devilwhiterose

Another option is to run with a dog. A BIG dog.

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lol I have three kids and a 14 year old pup (no running for her) but we're not looking for any new pets. :laugh: "If" we were, I may definitely consider this option.

LoveCR22

Need it for what? A deer mugging? :huh:

Put your gun away before you hurt someone

Yes because responsible, law-abiding gun owners are the ones hurting people ... :ohwell:

In case you're wondering, criminals love people who think like you.

Don't try and turn it into some anti-gun nonsense, I could care less if all of America had guns and wore them on a trip to walmart.

But if someone is out running at night in the dark and carrying a gun because they are "nervous" there is a higher risk of someone getting hurt.

Maybe it's the Canadian in me, but if I had to get a run in at night in the dark I'd take my dog or a friend to feel safe but meh if guns in the hands of nervous chicks running makes more sense to you good for you.

linzbreanne

I used to live in a rural area similar to what you described. People might think you are being paranoid, but you are smart to be carrying a weapon. I once was attacked by an insane meth head and it took the cops over 30 minutes to get out there to help me. As long as you know how to use your weapon and you are safe, carry it with you. You never know what can happen. Be safe!

danilynn2

Thank you for posting this. I currently jog with pepper spray (during the day), but would love to safely carry my concealed as I jog, just not sure of the best holster to use. so this is helpful!

rybo

I think there is a website called pistolwear.com? they have an adjustable band that goes around your belly under your shirt that is meant for concealed carry while jogging/walking.

colibaby92

idk y people get so worked up about guns. guns dont kill people. people kill people. and they only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun. common sense. but. in my opinion i know my brother in law hase ankle holsters they also make chest holsters annnd thigh holsters any i would assume would do.

ccr214

5.11 makes a tactical holster shirt. It's pretty nice and is practical. You wont have to worry about replacing
it as you lose weight because it's meant to fit closely.

http://www.511tactical.com/All-Products/Shirts/Concealed-Carry/Holster-Shirt.html

coe28

I live in a rural area, 45mph two-lane road, very minimal houses, all woods and/or fields. I never ran at night so I was really nervous, don't own pepper spray, so I opted for my small gun. It was 9pm, and I can't go out for a run before then... I "know" I'm probably ok...but it's better to have it and not need it, then need it and not have it.

Where do YOU put it??? I kept mine on my waistband at 8 o'clock (I'm a lefty) but I had to keep adjusting it as it was sliding around.

I honestly felt like just running with it in my hand because I was so frustrated... :laugh: Also, if you do carry, what type of holster do you use? I have a belt-clip hard plastic.

I literally just laughed out loud picturing someone going for a run with a gun in their hand. Where I'm from, people would think it was some crazy lunatic on the run and the cops would be after them in no time! :laugh:

Seriously though, it's sad that the world has come to a point where people feel like they need to carry weapons on a run. I too live in a rural area and it never crosses my mind that I need to carry protection with me when I'm out at night.

I would say, invest in some pepper spray or a taser.

sizzle74

This is precisely why I workout in a gym.

I keep my gun in the water holder of the cardio machines.

twelfty

Murrica!

**** YEEEEAAAAHHH!!!!!!!

lindsienygaard

I completely understand. With the way the world is changing, you have to be prepared. My husband is in law enforcement and he's been nagging me for a while to get my conceal and carry. I haven't started running outside yet, it's still too cold in kansas, but once I do, I will need these tips. Thanks for posting this.

dsjohndrow

If you carry, here is what I suggest for running.

http://thunderwear.com/holsters.asp

The rest of the discussion is moot.

littleheidic

I would try the buddy system! No weapons for me. I would end up hurting myself.

Leadfoot_Lewis

Sorry, but I didn't get why any woman would want to run @ 9:00 @ night alone in the pitch dark? I don't care what you're carrying with you for protection, common sense kicks in and it's just not the brightest of ideas, especially being that you think you need a gun to protect yourself. Sell the gun and buy a treadmill or rearrange your schedule so you can run at a time of day that makes more sense.

BrandiBoo84

Really... We're going there... :noway:

Truth. Amen sister.

MissKitty9

This is precisely why I workout in a gym.

I keep my gun in the water holder of the cardio machines.

hahaha

Seriously though, why is everyone freaking out? This is pretty normal in certain parts of the US. Whatever makes you feel better! I doubt she's going to shoot at every shadow; it's just a precautionary measure

samcat2000

Oh COME ON. Some people carry pepper spray, some people carry pocket knives, some people carry guns. Sheesh.

It's pitch-black out where I live. I know I'm not the only person that carries something.

I would carry something too if I was running outside at night. Someone posted a pic of those compression shorts with a gun holder and I thought they were so cool...just need to buy the gun to go with and actually run LOL.