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Okay show me how to push a tire under the rear axle of a jeep on the side of a hill with out bending over.

RocTrac wrote:Okay show me how to push a tire under the rear axle of a jeep on the side of a hill with out bending over.

You could try kneeling with your gun-side knee on the ground, while maintaining proper lumbar curvature; this will keep your torso upright and prevent the butt of your gun from sticking out more than usual.

Or if you have kids that are big enough, it might be a good hands-on learning opportunity for them, while you give them instructions.

Maybe try tucking your shirt in? Your gun would print, which seems unavoidable in your situation but at least it would not be exposed. Other than that, pocket carry seems like a good idea as well.

If the only time your current carry style failed you was when changing a tire on difficult terrain... do you really need a new one?

RocTrac wrote:I was wearing 5.11

Everyone already knew you were carrying.

At 11.3 oz, it was even lighter than my old 642's 15 oz, but chambered in a more powerful round.

That's my choice for concealing when it is hot, i.e., pocket holster. Only mine is the S&W 12 oz Airlite .38. Suggestion: Do your off-road in Colorado, where it is open carry. I Open carry a SW99 when out of town there.

TX CHL 1997
CO CHP 2005

Well, it looks like I will be doing mostly the same thing and trying some tall T-shirts. I don't see changing my posture while changing a tire but thanks Doc.

You need to wear proper cloth. Here are some examples of highly concealing attire:

Frost wrote:If the only time your current carry style failed you was when changing a tire on difficult terrain... do you really need a new one?

A new carry style, or a new tire?

yerasimos wrote:vasectomy carry

First time I've heard it called that! I think I'm going to use it quite often now

I have come into simular issues while wearing shorts and shirts. I wear tank top undershirts beneath everything in the summer to wick away sweat. I simply tuck my "wife beater" in over my gun and leave my t-shirt untucked, that way if the t-shirt comes up, the beater still covers my piece. The tails on Hanes tank top undershirts are extremely long and tuck well. Not too innovative but it works for me. I typically cover a Pro sized Kimber or an HK USPc with this method.

I have just started taking to wearing the old 'wife beater' under a T for the exact same reason, plus if I don't tuck anything into the Crossbreed Supertuck it creaks like crazy. Nothing says 'carrying' like a creaky holster ...other than a Hawiian shirt of course...oh and 5-11s...oh and a wearing a jacket in summertime

but really who knows what 5.11's are except those in the know, then they would know anyway. Ya know.

Kevinf2349 wrote: I have just started taking to wearing the old 'wife beater' under a T for the exact same reason, plus if I don't tuck anything into the Crossbreed Supertuck it creaks like crazy. Nothing says 'carrying' like a creaky holster ...other than a Hawiian shirt of course...oh and 5-11s...oh and a wearing a jacket in summertime

And a tactical vest. Vests are a quick give away also.

JDJ wrote:And a tactical vest. Vests are a quick give away also.

I saw a young guy at the Highland Games in Arlington today who was wearing a long sleeved 5.11 shirt tucked into 5.11 pants, and a barely distinguishable bulge at 3:30 underneath his tucked in shirt. Normally, I wouldn't have looked for the bulge, except for the tactical clothing. He had an otherwise unremarkable appearance.