bright sun, brisk dog walk, shorts and t-shirt

JERRYS. · February 14, 2020, 05:18 PM

so today I take the mutt for a stroll; hes 9 months old and everything is go go go so you can work up a sweat with him.

anyway I wore shorts and a t-shirt today and didn't want to look ridiculous with my G17 OWB, so I went for IWB. I've gained a few pounds over the winter and was not comfortable at all trying to stuff a gun and holster IWB with my overgrown butt in my pants already.

needless to say I went for a smaller gun IWB and a J frame dropped in a pocket. G42 IWB with a Rawdog rig and an AirLight 342PD Ti in an off side front pocket without a holster. Had I planed on spending more time with the J frame it would be in a holster to save the pocket lining, but for a walk it was ok this time.

Hal · February 15, 2020, 05:19 AM

Meh--- shorts ----it was all of 13 degrees here where I live.
I was so bundled up it was impossible to detect the M1 Abrams I had concealed under my parka....

I do know your pain though of the Winter weight gain.
I put back on about 6 of the 110 pounds I lost over the last couple years.

My .45 acp Shield & the IWB holster don't work at present.

USNRet93 · February 15, 2020, 08:24 AM

5 days outta 6 or so-snow..Yuck.

BUT, I often put my G42, with 'ClipDraw' clip either in my pocket or in my bicycle jersey pocket..when it's warmer..works fine....

tex45acp · January 22, 2021, 04:03 PM

As you can see, this KelTec PF9 in 9mm has been carried for many a day and just about everywhere. I can drop it into any pocket of any pants, shorts or anything else I am wearing.

FITASC · January 22, 2021, 04:37 PM

When I walk my dog; it is a brisk walk of 1.5 miles in under 30 minutes. I wear those loose nylon/basketball type shorts so no gun, not even the LCP will work without possibly making those shorts droop or fall; besides, she doesn't like strange folks.

ballardw · January 22, 2021, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FITASC

When I walk my dog; it is a brisk walk of 1.5 miles in under 30 minutes. I wear those loose nylon/basketball type shorts so no gun, not even the LCP will work without possibly making those shorts droop or fall; besides, she doesn't like strange folks.

Suggestion: Belly band holster. No weight on outer clothes. Many have pouches for extra mag or other necessities.

9ballbilly · January 22, 2021, 07:40 PM

No dog, but I wore shorts on my morning walk today too. Had my Para elite commander in a Galco classic light shoulder holster under a sweatshirt. I normally carry it OWB under a loose shirt, but wanted to spend some more time getting used to the shoulder rig.

FITASC · January 22, 2021, 07:44 PM

Ballard - appreciate the suggestion, but my small town, coupled with my dog, is a safe walk from my house to the park and back. I prefer small towns, they just seem to be safer from random acts of violence; here everyone waves to one another; folks swing wide with their cars as I walk her by the curb; you get the idea. Not saying there is no crime, but very little violent, then it is in one certain ethnic neighborhood and if it happens, it tends to be late on a Friday or Saturday after the adult concoctions have been consumed.

tdrizzle · January 22, 2021, 09:47 PM

Two guns for a dog walk? You must live in a bad part of Alabama. And a Para Commander in Florida?

As always, your choice, but whoo, that's a lot more than I want or do carry. Here in MN, I could hide nearly anything under my coat, but I try to be aware enough of my surroundings to avoid trouble. Keeping out of the three stupids has served me well, so far.

Shadow9mm · January 23, 2021, 10:56 AM

tex45acp
I have done similarly with my LC9s. Pocket is a quick and easy way to carry. Lately I have been favoring larger options.

With that said.... why 2 guns to walk your dogs? seems like a bit much...

Prof Young · January 23, 2021, 03:10 PM

I have to echo what FITASC said. I rarely carry around my small rural town.

If I bike ride out into the country or take a walk out at the country park I'll carry. Out side of town is where the meth houses are.

I have a kel tec p3at in a pocket holster and can carry it wearing just about anything.

Trips to the store or walking the dog or church or out to eat (in town) and I pretty much am unarmed.

Life is good.
Prof Young

buck460XVR · January 23, 2021, 03:24 PM

This time of year in Wisconsin, dog walks generally consist of wearing a winter coat. Biggest threat where I'm at is another dog. My 637 tucked into my coat pocket is all I need.

RETG · January 24, 2021, 07:39 AM

Wow, to walk this time of the year in shorts and a t-shirt. However, where I live if it is hot and I'm usually in jeans a and a light shirt in the summer, I will just carry open. No one cares, and if I see someone walking their dog(s) or just by themself they will be armed the same, and if Sheriff drives by, they honk and wave (sometimes stop and ask if I have any coffee on back at the house

)

But I also have to ask, as was asked already by tdrizzle, why two guns on a dog walk in AL?

I don't even carry two guns where I walk even though this time of the year, with a heavy winter coat I could conceal an AR. And not unusual to run across a print like this, approx 4" wide. And large cats are not unusual where I live.

And six days out of the week, I walk a minimum of four miles, at 4AM, with two Alaskan Malamutes (120 female/143 male) and they make great early warning devices for any possible four legged problems. And my experience with large cats is three rounds in the ground they are on their way to the next county (or in my case WY is the next county

).

But if I felt I was in danger from two-legged predators, I guess it would still be one gun, but two extra mags.

And if I didn't want to, or couldn't carry open, I guess a small 9mm and a good pocket holster would suffice.

Yea shorts....
My driveway last week....

tallball · January 24, 2021, 08:33 AM

"Keeping out of the three stupids has served me well, so far."

I am curious to understand what that means.

My dogs are large enough that I don't really feel that I need to CC if I am walking one or both of them (though I do anyway).

CDW4ME · January 24, 2021, 03:17 PM

Despite that the thread is over a year old, ...

I walk my GSD and Bullmastiff about 2 miles everyday.
What I carry on those walks is the same as I carry on a bicycle ride, trip to the store, anywhere, everywhere.
Caveat: I live in a exceptionally "good area" in FL, so its always shorts weather.
Glock 23 (or 32) + one spare mag or a 1911 + two spare mags.

Nowhere I'd rather defend myself with a 380/38 snub than a Glock 23 or 1911 and I carry accordingly.

zeke · January 25, 2021, 07:53 AM

For the rare times it may be hot enough, have an agreement with the FAA never to wear shorts. This is a safety factor to insure pilots are not blinded by the sun's reflection. For winter early morning dog walks in heavy clothing, am making sure there is appropriate pistol in pants pocket or jacket pocket. And that's only when it's warm enough to go for a walk.

stinkeypete · January 25, 2021, 10:47 AM

As it’s still hunting season but past pheasant season I now take a .22 rifle (10/22 or cz bolt action depending on weather) as the 12 ga. Can get heavy and I don’t really want to confuse the Labrador by shooting a suicidal squirrel or rabbit. He’s a bird dog.

As such, he loves to hear gunfire, there is no target shooting around him; when he hears the gun it means “go find your bird!” time. He would rather get his bird than ANyTHING.

Sometimes I’ll toss a .38 LCRX 3” in my jacket pocket for stray dogs, coyotes and crippled wildlife, sometimes not.

In the city, I’m not going to shoot any coyotes, keep out of trouble and have a big dog. That’s plenty for me no matter what.

Eddiejoe · January 25, 2021, 10:47 AM

We live in an urban area. Not too much crime, but a lot of transients. A couple years ago, my now wife and I left the house on an errand. We came back to find the handle on our security door was jimmied. This was while a large GSD and a very noisy protective Lab ere still in the house. Desperate times apparently....
I go to the driveway armed. I take out the trash armed.
We went to look at a home 3 hours north of us. Between 3 of us and the real estate agent, we had 7 guns plus several extra magazines. Good thing too, because the property gate was unlocked when we got there. Nothing was awry thank God! Ya just never know.
Lots of wildlife and hunting opportunities, beautiful vistas, and STARS at night!

Viper225 · February 15, 2021, 04:30 PM

A year after this post was started.
15 Feb 2021 started out here at -3 and is supposed to heat up to +3 in the afternoon. My dogs are only going out to water the flowers that are covered by 6 inches of snow, and still snowing. I will be glad to wear shorts again. Wearing long handles and a long sleeve flannel shirt in the house is not my idea of a good time. This is supposed to be the coldest weather here in 33 years. When I get back out of the house again I will be carrying my Glock G38.3.

Bob R

jr24 · February 15, 2021, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper225

A year after this post was started.
15 Feb 2021 started out here at -3 and is supposed to heat up to +3 in the afternoon. My dogs are only going out to water the flowers that are covered by 6 inches of snow, and still snowing. I will be glad to wear shorts again. Wearing long handles and a long sleeve flannel shirt in the house is not my idea of a good time. This is supposed to be the coldest weather here in 33 years. When I get back out of the house again I will be carrying my Glock G38.3.

Bob R

Yeah, it was -22 yesterday here, not counting wind. Dogs didn't do much walking and I didn't leave the house without my parka.

That said, I always IWB, warm or cold so it doesn't much matter. If I'm wearing flannel I'll put the extended mag in the gun instead of the flush fitting 15 round mag.

rodfac · February 17, 2021, 09:49 PM

RETG, ...What the hell are you doing out at 4 am?..

Quote:

And six days out of the week, I walk a minimum of four miles, at 4AM

It's 20 out now at 9:45 pm, snowing and the temp is dropping. My Short-hair Pointer exits the back door and looks like she's auditioning for a ballet...all tippy toes til she squats.

Went out this am for our 3+ mile walk on the farm road out front and could have been carrying a bazooka with all the jackets, vests, scarf, gloves and ear warmer head band parafinalia (Sp?)...but still had room for a M60 3" Smith in an OWB.

Looking fwd to spring and cargo shorts/t-shirt weather...but then I'll be witching with a "B" about the humidity...but that outfit sure makes a draw easier...in my present outdoor garb, it'd take me twenty minutes just to find the darned thing, let alone get a finger through the trigger guard with my mitts on....

YMMv, keep those FL shorts and t-shirts weather reports coming...I'm jealous sick.Here's the view out the back door a cpl of hours ago.....Rod

rc · February 17, 2021, 11:34 PM

Hit the mid 60s in Central CA today. Low will be in the low 30s and WINDY! Not really shorts and T shirt weather but tolerable at least.

February 15, 2020, 08:24 AM	#3
USNRet93 Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2018 Location: Republic of Boulder, USA Posts: 1,475	5 days outta 6 or so-snow..Yuck. BUT, I often put my G42, with 'ClipDraw' clip either in my pocket or in my bicycle jersey pocket..when it's warmer..works fine.... __________________ PhormerPhantomPhlyer "Tools not Trophies”

January 22, 2021, 04:03 PM	#4
tex45acp Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2005 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 1,032	As you can see, this KelTec PF9 in 9mm has been carried for many a day and just about everywhere. I can drop it into any pocket of any pants, shorts or anything else I am wearing. __________________ “All that is required for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.“

January 22, 2021, 04:37 PM	#5
FITASC Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 2014 Posts: 6,440	When I walk my dog; it is a brisk walk of 1.5 miles in under 30 minutes. I wear those loose nylon/basketball type shorts so no gun, not even the LCP will work without possibly making those shorts droop or fall; besides, she doesn't like strange folks. __________________ "I believe that people have a right to decide their own destinies; people own themselves. I also believe that, in a democracy, government exists because (and only so long as) individual citizens give it a 'temporary license to exist'—in exchange for a promise that it will behave itself. In a democracy, you own the government—it doesn't own you."- Frank Zappa

January 22, 2021, 07:40 PM	#7
9ballbilly Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2008 Location: northeast Florida Posts: 610	No dog, but I wore shorts on my morning walk today too. Had my Para elite commander in a Galco classic light shoulder holster under a sweatshirt. I normally carry it OWB under a loose shirt, but wanted to spend some more time getting used to the shoulder rig. __________________ may God eternally bless the American Rifleman--- as long as one stands, resolute, liberty shall not perish.

January 22, 2021, 07:44 PM	#8
FITASC Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 2014 Posts: 6,440	Ballard - appreciate the suggestion, but my small town, coupled with my dog, is a safe walk from my house to the park and back. I prefer small towns, they just seem to be safer from random acts of violence; here everyone waves to one another; folks swing wide with their cars as I walk her by the curb; you get the idea. Not saying there is no crime, but very little violent, then it is in one certain ethnic neighborhood and if it happens, it tends to be late on a Friday or Saturday after the adult concoctions have been consumed. __________________ "I believe that people have a right to decide their own destinies; people own themselves. I also believe that, in a democracy, government exists because (and only so long as) individual citizens give it a 'temporary license to exist'—in exchange for a promise that it will behave itself. In a democracy, you own the government—it doesn't own you."- Frank Zappa

February 15, 2020, 05:19 AM	#2
Hal Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 1998 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 8,563	Meh--- shorts ----it was all of 13 degrees here where I live. I was so bundled up it was impossible to detect the M1 Abrams I had concealed under my parka.... I do know your pain though of the Winter weight gain. I put back on about 6 of the 110 pounds I lost over the last couple years. My .45 acp Shield & the IWB holster don't work at present.

January 22, 2021, 09:47 PM	#9
tdrizzle Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2007 Location: St Paul Posts: 209	Two guns for a dog walk? You must live in a bad part of Alabama. And a Para Commander in Florida? As always, your choice, but whoo, that's a lot more than I want or do carry. Here in MN, I could hide nearly anything under my coat, but I try to be aware enough of my surroundings to avoid trouble. Keeping out of the three stupids has served me well, so far.

January 23, 2021, 10:56 AM	#10
Shadow9mm Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,963	tex45acp I have done similarly with my LC9s. Pocket is a quick and easy way to carry. Lately I have been favoring larger options. With that said.... why 2 guns to walk your dogs? seems like a bit much... __________________ I don't believe in "range fodder" that is why I reload. Last edited by Shadow9mm; January 24, 2021 at 01:00 PM.

January 23, 2021, 03:10 PM	#11
Prof Young Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2007 Location: Illinois - down state Posts: 2,403	small town and dog walking and carry guns . . . I have to echo what FITASC said. I rarely carry around my small rural town. If I bike ride out into the country or take a walk out at the country park I'll carry. Out side of town is where the meth houses are. I have a kel tec p3at in a pocket holster and can carry it wearing just about anything. Trips to the store or walking the dog or church or out to eat (in town) and I pretty much am unarmed. Life is good. Prof Young

January 23, 2021, 03:24 PM	#12
buck460XVR Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2006 Posts: 4,342	This time of year in Wisconsin, dog walks generally consist of wearing a winter coat. Biggest threat where I'm at is another dog. My 637 tucked into my coat pocket is all I need.

January 24, 2021, 07:39 AM	#13
RETG Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2009 Location: Somewhere in Idaho, near WY Posts: 507	Wow, to walk this time of the year in shorts and a t-shirt. However, where I live if it is hot and I'm usually in jeans a and a light shirt in the summer, I will just carry open. No one cares, and if I see someone walking their dog(s) or just by themself they will be armed the same, and if Sheriff drives by, they honk and wave (sometimes stop and ask if I have any coffee on back at the house ) But I also have to ask, as was asked already by tdrizzle, why two guns on a dog walk in AL? I don't even carry two guns where I walk even though this time of the year, with a heavy winter coat I could conceal an AR. And not unusual to run across a print like this, approx 4" wide. And large cats are not unusual where I live. And six days out of the week, I walk a minimum of four miles, at 4AM, with two Alaskan Malamutes (120 female/143 male) and they make great early warning devices for any possible four legged problems. And my experience with large cats is three rounds in the ground they are on their way to the next county (or in my case WY is the next county). But if I felt I was in danger from two-legged predators, I guess it would still be one gun, but two extra mags. And if I didn't want to, or couldn't carry open, I guess a small 9mm and a good pocket holster would suffice. Yea shorts.... My driveway last week.... __________________ I give MY OPINION (not often) based on many years shooting at, other than paper targets. I will not debate my experience vs. your experience based on dreams and "what ifs." I'm 73; I'm too damn old to care.

January 24, 2021, 08:33 AM	#14
tallball Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2014 Posts: 2,444	"Keeping out of the three stupids has served me well, so far." I am curious to understand what that means. My dogs are large enough that I don't really feel that I need to CC if I am walking one or both of them (though I do anyway).

January 24, 2021, 03:17 PM	#15
CDW4ME Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Posts: 1,321	Despite that the thread is over a year old, ... I walk my GSD and Bullmastiff about 2 miles everyday. What I carry on those walks is the same as I carry on a bicycle ride, trip to the store, anywhere, everywhere. Caveat: I live in a exceptionally "good area" in FL, so its always shorts weather. Glock 23 (or 32) + one spare mag or a 1911 + two spare mags. Nowhere I'd rather defend myself with a 380/38 snub than a Glock 23 or 1911 and I carry accordingly. __________________ Strive to carry the handgun you would want anywhere, everywhere; forget that good area bullcrap. "Wouldn't want to / Nobody volunteer to" get shot by _____ is not indicative of quickly incapacitating.

January 25, 2021, 07:53 AM	#16
zeke Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 1999 Location: NW Wi Posts: 1,671	For the rare times it may be hot enough, have an agreement with the FAA never to wear shorts. This is a safety factor to insure pilots are not blinded by the sun's reflection. For winter early morning dog walks in heavy clothing, am making sure there is appropriate pistol in pants pocket or jacket pocket. And that's only when it's warm enough to go for a walk.

January 25, 2021, 10:47 AM	#17
stinkeypete Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2010 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 1,289	As it’s still hunting season but past pheasant season I now take a .22 rifle (10/22 or cz bolt action depending on weather) as the 12 ga. Can get heavy and I don’t really want to confuse the Labrador by shooting a suicidal squirrel or rabbit. He’s a bird dog. As such, he loves to hear gunfire, there is no target shooting around him; when he hears the gun it means “go find your bird!” time. He would rather get his bird than ANyTHING. Sometimes I’ll toss a .38 LCRX 3” in my jacket pocket for stray dogs, coyotes and crippled wildlife, sometimes not. In the city, I’m not going to shoot any coyotes, keep out of trouble and have a big dog. That’s plenty for me no matter what. __________________ My book "The Pheasant Hunter's Action Adventure Cookbook" is now on Amazon. Tall tales, hunting tips, butchering from bird to the freezer, and recipes.

January 25, 2021, 10:47 AM	#18
Eddiejoe Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2018 Posts: 206	We live in an urban area. Not too much crime, but a lot of transients. A couple years ago, my now wife and I left the house on an errand. We came back to find the handle on our security door was jimmied. This was while a large GSD and a very noisy protective Lab ere still in the house. Desperate times apparently.... I go to the driveway armed. I take out the trash armed. We went to look at a home 3 hours north of us. Between 3 of us and the real estate agent, we had 7 guns plus several extra magazines. Good thing too, because the property gate was unlocked when we got there. Nothing was awry thank God! Ya just never know. Lots of wildlife and hunting opportunities, beautiful vistas, and STARS at night!

February 15, 2021, 04:30 PM	#19
Viper225 Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2009 Location: SC Missouri Posts: 663	A year after this post was started. 15 Feb 2021 started out here at -3 and is supposed to heat up to +3 in the afternoon. My dogs are only going out to water the flowers that are covered by 6 inches of snow, and still snowing. I will be glad to wear shorts again. Wearing long handles and a long sleeve flannel shirt in the house is not my idea of a good time. This is supposed to be the coldest weather here in 33 years. When I get back out of the house again I will be carrying my Glock G38.3. Bob R

February 17, 2021, 11:34 PM	#22
rc Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: CA Posts: 1,759	Hit the mid 60s in Central CA today. Low will be in the low 30s and WINDY! Not really shorts and T shirt weather but tolerable at least.

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