Big Boi conceal help

[Danimal619]

Hey, sorry if this has been asked and answered but I perused several pages of threads here and in general and didn't see it.

I am a big boi. Obese. I am going through the process of gaining my conceal carry and am concerned about a decent location to carry. 90% of the time I am in a tucked in polo and slacks. I like the idea of an IWC but all my lovely dude lumps makes that a concern.

Thanks for any help.

 

[wreckdiver]

Prison wallet. Deep cover.

 

[Danimal619]

Prison wallet. Deep cover.

My prison wallet is full 24/7. Between chapstick, butterfly knife and a really cute furry tail there's no room.

 

[308Scout]

It's going to depend on your particular build. I am carrying around some extra weight with all of it toward the front. IWB from 2:30 - 4:00 with a forward cant works well for me.

With regard to the tucked in shirt, if doing IWB, "tuckable" clips will help.

Here's a semi-recent thread on the topic.

CCW for Fat People

I don't know that this will actually help anyone, but its possible, so I'm posting it. This is not for fit, thin, or even a little bit overweight people. This is for fat guys. I'm fat. I have been carrying every single day for a year, since I got my permit. I have gone through many guns, carry...

www.mdshooters.com

 

[Danimal619]

My prison wallet is full 24/7. Between chapstick, butterfly knife and a really cute furry tail there's no room.

And by butterfly knife I obviously mean a knife with a beautiful butterfly painted on it.

 

[Danimal619]

It's going to depend on your particular build. I am carrying around some extra weight with all of it toward the front. IWB from 2:30 - 4:00 with a forward cant works well for me.

With regard to the tucked in shirt, if doing IWB, "tuckable" clips will help.

Here's a semi-recent thread on the topic.

CCW for Fat People

I don't know that this will actually help anyone, but its possible, so I'm posting it. This is not for fit, thin, or even a little bit overweight people. This is for fat guys. I'm fat. I have been carrying every single day for a year, since I got my permit. I have gone through many guns, carry...

www.mdshooters.com

Thank you. I will definitely read that.

 

[Squaregrouper]

OWB Paddle holster with a forward cant at 3:30-4:00 while wearing a loose fitting shirt.
I am a big fan of the Safariland ALS system.

 

[Occam]

Adding a layer or otherwise changing your wardrobe hugely increases your options. I'm almost always wearing an untucked loose outer shirt. When I'm not, it's because I'm usually going into someplace where I can't carry anyway.

Consider a micro carry piece like an LCP-Max in a pocket holster, and choose pants with agreeable pockets. Those little 380s just disappear. Pocket carry isn't as instantly accessible as a draw from the waist, but if you come up with a good pants/pocket holster recipe, it's very viable regardless of your build. All the more so in a cargo pocket style. Goes without saying that this can be one of those motivating things that gets you thinking about fighting off some pounds. I carry at 3:30-4:00, IWB. If I put on more weight, that might get awkward.

 

[Danimal619]

OWB Paddle holster with a forward cant at 3:30-4:00 while wearing a loose fitting shirt.
I am a big fan of the Safariland ALS system.

Yeah, days off that's no problem but I'm considering carrying at work. I'm there for half of my life and they probably have a policy against it but I'm more likely to encounter an issue there given the amount of time I spend there. That's the thought as of now anyway. Maybe after my class tomorrow they convince me against it.

Given I'm at work 90% of my out-of-home life, I'd be in slacks and tucked in polo.

 

[Occam]

Yeah, days off that's no problem but I'm considering carrying at work. I'm there for half of my life and they probably have a policy against it but I'm more likely to encounter an issue there given the amount of time I spend there. That's the thought as of now anyway. Maybe after my class tomorrow they convince me against it.

Given I'm at work 90% of my out-of-home life, I'd be in slacks and tucked in polo.

So, other than advising real caution about carrying at work without having an understanding with your employer, I'll probably reinforce my notion of something LCP-ish and a pocket holster.

 

[Danimal619]

Adding a layer or otherwise changing your wardrobe hugely increases your options. I'm almost always wearing an untucked loose outer shirt. When I'm not, it's because I'm usually going into someplace where I can't carry anyway.

So, other than advising real caution about carrying at work without having an understanding with your employer, I'll probably reinforce my notion of something LCP-ish and a pocket holster.

That's fair. I've never considered pocket as I'm afraid of bulge, it flopping around as well as debris/Lint. This is all likely due to my ignorance of pocket holsters.

 

[Danimal619]

Adding a layer or otherwise changing your wardrobe hugely increases your options. I'm almost always wearing an untucked loose outer shirt. When I'm not, it's because I'm usually going into someplace where I can't carry anyway.

Consider a micro carry piece like an LCP-Max in a pocket holster, and choose pants with agreeable pockets. Those little 380s just disappear. Pocket carry isn't as instantly accessible as a draw from the waist, but if you come up with a good pants/pocket holster recipe, it's very viable regardless of your build. All the more so in a cargo pocket style. Goes without saying that this can be one of those motivating things that gets you thinking about fighting off some pounds. I carry at 3:30-4:00, IWB. If I put on more weight, that might get awkward.

Yeah I might try the 3-4 area and see how that feels. I've read that here today a few times so maybe that's the sweet spot.

 

[eruby]

Spider sense is tingling, but welcome aboard

I'm getting stalked by these guys, looks interesting:

The VNSH Holster

This Holster is rapidly becoming one of America’s best-selling holsters… and for good reason too! The VNSH holster is the most comfortable holster you will EVER wear, and works with any clothing imaginable. That’s because the built in waistband simply goes around your torso like a belt, and...

vnsh.com

 

[Danimal619]

Spider sense is tingling, but welcome aboard

I'm getting stalked by these guys, looks interesting:

The VNSH Holster

This Holster is rapidly becoming one of America’s best-selling holsters… and for good reason too! The VNSH holster is the most comfortable holster you will EVER wear, and works with any clothing imaginable. That’s because the built in waistband simply goes around your torso like a belt, and...

vnsh.com

Funny enough, I did buy that holster. Was disappointed with the price but there was a $35 discount for the holiday. Still pricier than many of the holsters I saw out there.

I just ordered it yesterday so haven't obviously received it yet.

 

[Topher]

Hawaiian shirts are your friend. Polos... not so much.

 

[Danimal619]

Hawaiian shirts are your friend. Polos... not so much.

If I wear a Hawaiian shirt I'll look like Gabriel Iglesias except at least HE can do pretty cool voices. Me, not so much. (I'm not as big as he is, jk but I am pretty large and in charge).

 

[eruby]

Funny enough, I did buy that holster. Was disappointed with the price but there was a $35 discount for the holiday. Still pricier than many of the holsters I saw out there.

I just ordered it yesterday so haven't obviously received it yet.

$95 isn't outrageous for a holster

Look forward to your report on it

Previous screen name?

 

[Topher]

If I wear a Hawaiian shirt I'll look like Gabriel Iglesias except at least HE can do pretty cool voices. Me, not so much. (I'm not as big as he is, jk but I am pretty large and in charge).

I hear you, but it's function over fashion.

 

[davela]

Dan, I saw these mentioned somewhere (likely here). If you go this route I’d recommend carrying a full sized piece to impress the ladies.

Denim Jeans Concealed Carry Pants

Concealed Carry Denim Jeans provide all-day-long comfort, convenient holstering, and a faster draw from deep concealment

ccwbreakaways.com

 

[Danimal619]

Previous screen name?

Glad to hear $95 isn't terrible. Everything I saw was $45-85. I was mostly concerned with the price given it's one of those Ad companies, does that make sense?

Will absolutely report back on my impression.

I don't have a previous screen name. When I joined a few days ago I might*? have signed up under a generic name before I changed it to this but this has always been my name.