Even at 6'2, I sometimes have the same problems with untucked shirts and OWB carry. The IWB holster will help, but it does take some getting used to.rlowe wrote:My 10 year old daughter has been educated on guns. She is a member with me at Austin Rifle Club and shoots with me. I just never explained to her that it is a personal choice that must be kept between her and us. Never dawned on me until that moment. She completely understood and is not a concern now.
I also ordered a belt from Bullard to go with the holster. I ordered it a size larger as I thought I would be carrying IWB most the time. I am on the last hole on that belt when carrying OWB. A new belt is in order for OWB carry.Also , I don't know if you're using a good quality gun belt , but it will help solve the problem
of constantly pulling up your britches.
I will opt to carry IWB on occasion. I can't seem to carry comfortably IWB with the Bullard. I tried a friends crossbreed and it was very comfortable. I will be ordering one of those soon. I also have an LCP for shorts and tees when the bulk and weight of a larger gun is not an option.
On the wallet issue. I am seriously thinking of just switching my "strong" hand to right. I am fairly ambidextrous and can make the transition with ease. That would solve the wallet issue.
On the long shirts topic. I am 6'6" so that is probably some of the issue. I agree on the tall size clothes for OWB. I really could get away with taller sized clothes regardless.
As for the kids, I have found that my kids take it completely in stride--They don't really pay attention to whether Dad has his cell phone, pager, billfold or car keys--they become just as accustomed to the pistol.
That being said, reminding them of the basic "concealed is concealed" has always worked for us. All my kids shoot, and know how to load/unload every one of my guns.
And I'll never forget the time my best friend's 6-year old ran to me, head-butted me and hugged me...he stepped back and rubbed his forhead and said "Uncle Chris, your side is HARD!" (he'd just ran headlong into my 1911!)
