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I had a second suit experience. I attended a career fair in downtown Houston. My suit had no room for an IWB holster, so I wore the holster on the outside. It fit snugly and it worked very well. I had extra mags in my pockets. As I was walking around the convention area, talking to employers, I had no concerns of printing until I stopped at law enforcement desks. I stopped to chat with a police officer who was representing the Sheriff's Department. The Department was looking for administrative employees. I also chatted with a lady CIA agent who was recruiting. She told me that the agency doesn't have enough young black women and are recruiting heavily for them. I was wondering if the policeman and the CIA agent could tell that I was carrying. I tried to see if the CIA agent was carrying, but could not tell. Eventually the walking around caused my body temperature to rise, but I wasn't about to remove my jacket.

I normally don't wear business suits, so I don't worry about best ways to carry while wearing a suit. I donned one of my old suits for an employment interview. I r wasn't sure how I would carry my gun during the interview. Fortunately the suit pants were a little big because I've lost weight since purchasing the suit some years ago. My Milt Sparks Versa Max II holster fit inside the pants with comfort. If not for losing a little weight, I would not have been able to carry during the interview, because I don't have a shoulder holster.

Entering the office building where the interview was scheduled, I made eye contact with a security guard, nodded and smiled. There were no 30.06 signs around, so I was okay. I met my interviewer and we talked. During the interview, I forgot about my firearm because I am accustomed to IWB carry. At one point I started to cross my legs and then reversed my action. I wasn't sure if crossing my legs might open my jacket too much. That was the only uncertain moment I had. After the interview was over, I went downstairs, passed the security guard again - no nod this time.

I've never before thought about getting a should holster because I've never liked the idea of being trussed up, even in cool leather gear. Now I see that when one has to wear a business suit, a shoulder holster might be a good thing. I know that a horizontal type holster isn't good for me because I'm a skinny guy. A horizontally hanging gun will make my jacket poke out. If I get a shoulder holster, it has to be the vertical style. I invite holster suggestions from shooters who wear them. Which do you like and why?