I know links to her vids have already been posted in this thread, but I found this particular video truly exceptional for discussing an issue I hadn't even thought about before (and I have young kids and have carried them as infants while carrying on my hip) - again, it's different for women (my wife doesn't carry, so I just don't think of such things).
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- Sat Dec 11, 2010 3:48 pm
- Forum: Ladies
- Topic: Ladies' holster options - requesting pictures
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- Sat Dec 11, 2010 3:44 pm
- Forum: Ladies
- Topic: Ladies' holster options - requesting pictures
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Re: Ladies' holster options - requesting pictures
Haven't had my eyes on this thread in a while, but last night while looking for something else on YouTube I stumbled across the videos that UpTheIrons posted here back in October from "faliaphotography". I had the same "eureka" moment he had. I came back to this thread to post her vids; glad to see I was beaten to it. But did want to additionally post this particular video because it seems especially good as a starting point for discussion of holster/carry issues and options specific to women:
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By the way, seeing how huge that little LCR looks on her tiny frame I now have a newfound respect when small-statured folks (male or female) complain of having difficulty concealing. It's a totally different type of problem than what us big ol' boys experience. But it is an issue that must be overcome with some creativity and multiple available carry methods.
a big tip of the hat to all of the ladies who make the effort to carry on body daily. I yet again have even more newfound respect for the trial and error you go through to do so.
When she's old enough (at least 16 more years to go unless the 18-year-olds in Lubbock case prevail), I hope to use these videos and other similar info to counsel my daughter if/when she decides to get a CHL. I hope she does, and I pray that by then she'll be able to carry to college and at her jobs post-college.
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By the way, seeing how huge that little LCR looks on her tiny frame I now have a newfound respect when small-statured folks (male or female) complain of having difficulty concealing. It's a totally different type of problem than what us big ol' boys experience. But it is an issue that must be overcome with some creativity and multiple available carry methods.
a big tip of the hat to all of the ladies who make the effort to carry on body daily. I yet again have even more newfound respect for the trial and error you go through to do so. When she's old enough (at least 16 more years to go unless the 18-year-olds in Lubbock case prevail), I hope to use these videos and other similar info to counsel my daughter if/when she decides to get a CHL. I hope she does, and I pray that by then she'll be able to carry to college and at her jobs post-college.
- Wed Jul 07, 2010 1:57 pm
- Forum: Ladies
- Topic: Ladies' holster options - requesting pictures
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Re: Ladies' holster options - requesting pictures
Let me first say that this is a fascinating discussion from my perspective. Though I obviously realize that men and women have different carry options and issues, never realized the unique and intricate details that make concealed carry different for a woman (especially the low-rise pants issue). My wife doesn't carry (and only begrudgingly accepts that I do) so I have very little frame of reference for women's carry issues. I've read some of the Cornered Cat web site and believe it will be very useful when discussing carry issues with future female CHL students (instructor class in two weeks!). But are there other resources (other than this informative thread) that I could point to for female students? Heck, would CompVest or TLynn or anyone else care to start a pinned thread or list of women-specific carry issues/suggestions that we could all reference? Would be great info to share at class with female students.
All that said, and a sincere thank you for the ideas exchanged in this thread. One specific idea popped in my head for the OP. Kangaroo Carry
http://kangaroocarry.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.gunblast.com/Kangaroo.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
While these seem from the photos to be designed for men, would this work for a woman's figure (respecting of course the ... ahem ... portion of female anatomy that Charles so delicately side-stepped in his discussion of should holsters above).
Of course, the full wrap around the midsection would introduce some concealment difficulties (no open cover shirt over a t-shirt etc).
Only other advice I'll give is that often multiple carry placements and styles (and even multiple different guns) may be necessary to ensure you always have a viable way to carry regardless of the needs of your wardrobe. I typically carry with strongside IWB with forward cant (medium or large gun) or front pocket (smaller gun). But have on occasion carried on ankle, in fanny pack, in shoulder-type holster, and even off body in briefcase or tote bag (which never left my body). I've even contemplated a Bulldog type case for my LCP ... http://www.cabelas.com/link-12/product/ ... 154a.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... but haven't actually purchased one because I can alway seem to get the LCP into a pants pocket (had to toss out some older pants that were just too tight).
All that said, and a sincere thank you for the ideas exchanged in this thread. One specific idea popped in my head for the OP. Kangaroo Carry
http://kangaroocarry.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.gunblast.com/Kangaroo.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
While these seem from the photos to be designed for men, would this work for a woman's figure (respecting of course the ... ahem ... portion of female anatomy that Charles so delicately side-stepped in his discussion of should holsters above).
Of course, the full wrap around the midsection would introduce some concealment difficulties (no open cover shirt over a t-shirt etc).
Only other advice I'll give is that often multiple carry placements and styles (and even multiple different guns) may be necessary to ensure you always have a viable way to carry regardless of the needs of your wardrobe. I typically carry with strongside IWB with forward cant (medium or large gun) or front pocket (smaller gun). But have on occasion carried on ankle, in fanny pack, in shoulder-type holster, and even off body in briefcase or tote bag (which never left my body). I've even contemplated a Bulldog type case for my LCP ... http://www.cabelas.com/link-12/product/ ... 154a.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... but haven't actually purchased one because I can alway seem to get the LCP into a pants pocket (had to toss out some older pants that were just too tight).