Concealing & carrying pistols while running/working out

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaand this is why I'm happy to be Canadian.

I live in Canada. That stuff doesn't happen here. I'd be more worried about being run down by someone talking on their cell phone.

Maybe not in Cambridge, but it happen last year in St. Catharines. If I knew I was running/cycling in a questionable area, I would do it. Unfortunately in Canada, you don't even have the option.

http://www.pistolwear.com/ProductDetail.jsp?LISTID=ia1321470134895

very creative..

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaand this is why I'm happy to be Canadian.

You're living under a rock (like every other liberal in this country) if you don't think it happens in Canada. Do some research.

Personally I would rather move if I were you, but I know that is not always possible.

I carry, always when I'm out and about when I'm alone and where I can legally do so (following ALL LAWS).

I found a neoprene holster that Velcro's to my waist quite securely and wear a long baggy shirt, and I always have a simple cell phone with me. I found the holster years ago so I can't remember where I got it online. The main problem is with sweat and making the metal rust so I have to keep a nice coating of gun oil on it and wipe it down good after my run. I also have learned to wrap it in a hand towel to both keep the gun dry from my sweat but to protect the grip from being worn down from the Velcro.

Dear God, running with knives and guns?!?!? What?!?

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This! I also live in Minnesota. I am not ignorant that crime exists, and I'm not going to say this person isn't legally entitled to carry a weapon, but unless I'm running at 1:00am underneath highway bridges in South Minneapolis, I fail to see carrying a weapon as necessary.

Maybe try some mace on your keychain?

Mace actually scares the crap out of me. :laugh:

Not judging. Just it's illegal in the UK to carry a weapon. We may speak ( sort of) the same language but it's posts like this that make me realise how different our lives can be.

It's just the idea that even "normal" people are literally running around with guns and knives quite happily, makes me wonder how the crazies are.

I rarely even see an armed policeman here, unless for a SUPER high security risk. I live in Central London.

It's just unfathomable.

Above anything else, I see so many people who are terrible drivers despite the fact they drive almost daily and then think they're better than 90% of other drivers. I dread to think how these people would react to being allowed to carry weapons that they wouldn't use as regularly. How often would it be misused? misfired? badly maintained? Badly aimed?

No wonder all the horror films have to upgrade to loonies with chainsaws when knives & guns are every day

You're right. The London Riots last year where way over stated and were just a bunch of angry protesters holding signs in the streets and giving up on afternoon tea in protest. Right?

Looks like London is a peaceful happy place made up of Rainbows and Unicorns. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_riots_in_London

Imagine the London riots plus guns - you think it would have been BETTER?

The idea of normal people going running with guns strapped to them is absolutely mind-boggling and terrifying to me, and reminds me that for all our similarities, the UK and America are very different places.

If I was running in a rough area I might take a rape alarm I guess.

Actually, it might have been a lot better of people thought they might get shot for acting stupid.

Here's the thing, the bad guys here have guns, so it's only smart if the good guys here have guns as well to protect themselves and others.

The idea that you can't own a gun or that your cops don't carry guns blows my mind, so I guess we're even.

As as far as " normal people going running with guns strapped to them is absolutely mind-boggling and terrifying " to be honest, you wouldn't even know 99.9% of the time unless the person carrying told you. That's why we conceal carry. If you see my gun, it's going to be a bad day for someone.

Carrying a weapon or using one are both serious topics. Most people who carry anything will either injure themselves or have their weapon turned on them. There are few people who are actually trained to use them. Also, just because you have a weapon, doesn't mean you will have time to access it or use it.

I AM the victim of a brutal vicious attack. I had a lot of the same views as most people who have commented on here already. I assure you- YOUR VIEWS WILL CHANGE WHEN/IF THEY DAY COMES AND YOU ARE ATTACKED (and live to learn from it).

My advice- if you are going to carry any weapon 1)Learn how to use it (correctly) 2) Carry as if you are ready to use it

The Most Important Advice I have or will ever give is this: BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS AT ALL TIMES. GO WITH YOUR GUT FEELING ALWAYS (no matter how dumb it may seem or look). NEVER PUT YOURSELF IN A SITUATION THAT YOU KNOW CAN/WILL/COULD/WOULD/SHOULD GO WRONG.

Good Luck!

I run with a kubaton that can easily take down a person when it is shoved right into their sternum, cracking it, eyes, face, stomach, any pressure points. I also have my conceal carry license, but since I have no conceal carry pistol, I want one, I don't carry. I do however carry mace, easily accessible on my bike, because of dogs. Where I'm from, you must have a license to carry mace.

If I were to carry concealed, I would want a tight fitting fanny pack, at the front that I could easily get into, like velcro shut or something... dunno, never even considered going on a run armed, since the concealed I"m looking at is 16 oz and seems too heavy to drag along on a run.

Yeah, nothing bad ever happens to people in Europe and Canada. Nothing. Ever.

Well of course bad things happen to people in Europe and Canada. Bad things happen everywhere, but I have never, ever heard of anyone carrying a weapon whilst they were jogging - that's insane. The cops over here don't even carry guns so why should I if I'm out jogging?

Well the cops here are carrying guns because of the war that's going on. We will have a lot less violence in America once the government gives peace a chance and stops declaring war on her own people.

Umm what? No that's not the reason cops carry guns.

The more and more I think about it, the more I wish I had a gun. I will probably take a safety class and learn about them before actually purchasing one. We have a few (hubby has a shotgun and an AR15) but I would like one that I can carry in my purse that is mine. I would like to think that I will never need to use it. But I would rather have one and not need it than need it and not have it.

Not judging. Just it's illegal in the UK to carry a weapon. We may speak ( sort of) the same language but it's posts like this that make me realise how different our lives can be.

It's just the idea that even "normal" people are literally running around with guns and knives quite happily, makes me wonder how the crazies are.

I rarely even see an armed policeman here, unless for a SUPER high security risk. I live in Central London.

It's just unfathomable.

Above anything else, I see so many people who are terrible drivers despite the fact they drive almost daily and then think they're better than 90% of other drivers. I dread to think how these people would react to being allowed to carry weapons that they wouldn't use as regularly. How often would it be misused? misfired? badly maintained? Badly aimed?

No wonder all the horror films have to upgrade to loonies with chainsaws when knives & guns are every day

You're right. The London Riots last year where way over stated and were just a bunch of angry protesters holding signs in the streets and giving up on afternoon tea in protest. Right?

Looks like London is a peaceful happy place made up of Rainbows and Unicorns. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_riots_in_London

Imagine the London riots plus guns - you think it would have been BETTER?

The idea of normal people going running with guns strapped to them is absolutely mind-boggling and terrifying to me, and reminds me that for all our similarities, the UK and America are very different places.

If I was running in a rough area I might take a rape alarm I guess.

Actually, it might have been a lot better of people thought they might get shot for acting stupid.

Here's the thing, the bad guys here have guns, so it's only smart if the good guys here have guns as well to protect themselves and others.

The idea that you can't own a gun or that your cops don't carry guns blows my mind, so I guess we're even.

As as far as " normal people going running with guns strapped to them is absolutely mind-boggling and terrifying " to be honest, you wouldn't even know 99.9% of the time unless the person carrying told you. That's why we conceal carry. If you see my gun, it's going to be a bad day for someone.

Like I said, very different countries

I love America and visit often, so don't think I'm criticising. Guns are just bloody scary if you haven't grown up around them.

I couldn't imagine living in a society that is so full of fear. The difference between American's and the rest of the first world is that you expect the worst from people, and everyone else suspects the best.

http://gawker.com/5932846/american-becomes-laughingstock-of-canada-after-letter-to-editor-lamenting-lack-of-handgun-during-mild-confrontation]Case in point - It later came to light that those 'hooligans' were in fact working for the stampede and giving away free tickets.

The US has far and away the most gun holders, and at the same time has the highest murders with firearms in the "developed" world. This would be the opposite trend of what one would expect if guns made you safer.

Looking around at the caliber (no pun intended) of people out there, it scares me to think that in the US some of those people could be legally carrying a firearm.

EDIT - Forgot the link -->

http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/cri_mur_wit_fir-crime-murders-with-firearms

I couldn't imagine living in a society that is so full of fear. The difference between American's and the rest of the first world is that you expect the worst from people, and everyone else suspects the best.

http://gawker.com/5932846/american-becomes-laughingstock-of-canada-after-letter-to-editor-lamenting-lack-of-handgun-during-mild-confrontation]Case in point - It later came to light that those 'hooligans' were in fact working for the stampede and giving away free tickets.

The US has far and away the most gun holders, and at the same time has the highest murders with firearms in the "developed" world. This would be the opposite trend of what one would expect if guns made you safer.

Looking around at the caliber (no pun intended) of people out there, it scares me to think that in the US some of those people could be legally carrying a firearm.

And where are you getting these "facts"?

I see some naive people here thinking bad things won’t happen to them. Well, I am sure that’s what the others thought when they were assaulted. I am from Montana, our crime rate is very low but I plan for the worst. We also have quite a big population of wildlife here, just another reason to pack. I pack a Kimber Carry .45. I prefer the 1911 style because it has a lot of safety features, if you don’t know how to handle guns well I suggest a revolver would be best for you. Very easy to handle and fire.

A well fitted shoulder holster is nice. I have used a hip holster that is used on the inside of the band it works well but is harder to get to. I have seen the thigh ones as well… never tried but they seem to look good. I have not had any pain with mine, I did have discomfort but if you get the right holster and adjust it well then it should be minimal.