Possibly a strange question.

nhyrum · February 21, 2017, 05:39 PM

So I've reverently started to carry a Hk vp9 aiwb. It really has made me more aware of my surroundings and making sure it stays concealed(even though no permit is needed here in Wyoming for either carry)

The other day I was traveling and stopped at a Gas Station to relieve myself after a few hours on the road. Now, since I was in a different state, and with no formal permit, I can't carry there, but as I approached the urinal I began thinking of how I would deal with undoing my belt, etc at a urinal, and hence leaving the pistol out and flapping in the wind... How do you guys deal with using public restrooms that are rather large, like at larger gas stations or restraunts where you can't lock the door.

Maybe... Instead of using male and female restrooms, I want to use a restroom based on my carry status.

Would using a stall be a better bet? Pretty soon my urban carry g2 will be arriving because I sit/drive most the time and also have my shirt tucked in. I'm thinking the urban carry will present a similar difficulty. .

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Gbro · February 21, 2017, 06:08 PM

Yes a VERY strange question;

And why do you have to..................??

nhyrum · February 21, 2017, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Gbro

Yes a VERY strange question;

And why do you have to..................??

Well, I guess the real question is how do you guys deal with using a public restroom and carry?

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jmhyer · February 21, 2017, 06:34 PM

For urinal work, I just unzip my fly. No need to unbutton pants and/or loosen belt. Doesn't affect anything in terms of concealment. For sit-down work, of course, there's the relative privacy of a stall.

nhyrum · February 21, 2017, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jmhyer

For urinal work, I just unzip my fly. No need to unbutton pants and/or loosen belt. Doesn't affect anything in terms of concealment. For sit-down work, of course, there's the relative privacy of a stall.

So THAT'S what that flap is for!

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cw308 · February 21, 2017, 08:32 PM

Only a problem if your carrying your firearm in your fly. Other then that, it's a question l wouldn't want to answer. Maybe best not to carry.

nhyrum · February 21, 2017, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cw308

Only a problem if your carrying your firearm in your fly. Other then that, it's a question l wouldn't want to answer. Maybe best not to carry.

Basically. I do appendix carry at about 12:30

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dakota.potts · February 21, 2017, 10:27 PM

It becomes a lot easier to just use the stalls.

Scorch · February 22, 2017, 02:40 AM

You just look around and say "Excuse me while I whip this out!"

g.willikers · February 22, 2017, 08:56 AM

Just head for the woods instead.
Less germs there, too.

Glenn E. Meyer · February 22, 2017, 01:23 PM

This has been discussed into the ground in the earlier days of internet gun forums. So a search might help.

As stated there is no reason to undo your belt.

You may find that many common carry guns will fit in a pants pocket if you have to sit down. So empty the pockets and do such.

Also, in larger shopping venues, there are large handicap stalls or family bathrooms that would allow you room and space to put the gun on the floor if you needed to - with some paper, I would suggest.

Given that these suggestions cover thousands of posts from the past and I see the tendency for silly suggestions, please search and thus I close this.

February 21, 2017, 05:39 PM	#1
nhyrum Senior Member Join Date: March 9, 2016 Posts: 588	Possibly a strange question. So I've reverently started to carry a Hk vp9 aiwb. It really has made me more aware of my surroundings and making sure it stays concealed(even though no permit is needed here in Wyoming for either carry) The other day I was traveling and stopped at a Gas Station to relieve myself after a few hours on the road. Now, since I was in a different state, and with no formal permit, I can't carry there, but as I approached the urinal I began thinking of how I would deal with undoing my belt, etc at a urinal, and hence leaving the pistol out and flapping in the wind... How do you guys deal with using public restrooms that are rather large, like at larger gas stations or restraunts where you can't lock the door. Maybe... Instead of using male and female restrooms, I want to use a restroom based on my carry status. Would using a stall be a better bet? Pretty soon my urban carry g2 will be arriving because I sit/drive most the time and also have my shirt tucked in. I'm thinking the urban carry will present a similar difficulty. . Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Last edited by nhyrum; February 21, 2017 at 06:21 PM.

February 21, 2017, 06:08 PM	#2
Gbro Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,084	Yes a VERY strange question; And why do you have to..................?? __________________ Gbro CGVS For the message of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, But to us who are being saved, It Is The Power Of God. 1Corinthians 1-18

February 21, 2017, 10:27 PM	#8
dakota.potts Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2013 Location: Keystone Heights, Florida Posts: 3,084	It becomes a lot easier to just use the stalls. __________________ Certified Gunsmith (On Hiatus) Certified Armorer - H&K and Glock Among Others You can find my writings at my website, pottsprecision.com.

February 22, 2017, 02:40 AM	#9
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	You just look around and say "Excuse me while I whip this out!" __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

February 22, 2017, 08:56 AM	#10
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	Just head for the woods instead. Less germs there, too. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

February 21, 2017, 06:34 PM	#4
jmhyer Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2012 Location: MS - USA Posts: 899	For urinal work, I just unzip my fly. No need to unbutton pants and/or loosen belt. Doesn't affect anything in terms of concealment. For sit-down work, of course, there's the relative privacy of a stall.

February 21, 2017, 08:32 PM	#6
cw308 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2010 Location: Plainview , Long Island NY Posts: 3,863	Only a problem if your carrying your firearm in your fly. Other then that, it's a question l wouldn't want to answer. Maybe best not to carry.

February 22, 2017, 01:23 PM	#11
Glenn E. Meyer Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 20,064	This has been discussed into the ground in the earlier days of internet gun forums. So a search might help. As stated there is no reason to undo your belt. You may find that many common carry guns will fit in a pants pocket if you have to sit down. So empty the pockets and do such. Also, in larger shopping venues, there are large handicap stalls or family bathrooms that would allow you room and space to put the gun on the floor if you needed to - with some paper, I would suggest. Given that these suggestions cover thousands of posts from the past and I see the tendency for silly suggestions, please search and thus I close this. __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. - Aux Armes, Citoyens