Boring Stuff, Let's Do More Exciting

DPris · October 21, 2018, 02:48 PM

If parachuting into a remote two-week camping trip location, would you prefer to carry your handgun in:

A. Chest rig.
B. Hip rig.
C. Shoulder rig.
D. Hand

Denis

**Aguila Blanca** · October 21, 2018, 02:52 PM

Lay off the sauce, Denis.

DPris · October 21, 2018, 03:05 PM

Nope.
Let's get out of the usual & into the more interesting.
Denis

reteach · October 21, 2018, 03:22 PM

For the jump, a chest rig seems the safest. Since I'm parachuting in, I guess all my gear will be dropped, too, so I don't have to worry about weight. I'll pack my hip holster to wear during the stay.

reteach · October 21, 2018, 03:25 PM

And by the way, thanks for the questions. I agree - we need more fun.

Dufus · October 21, 2018, 03:38 PM

I would use the shoulder rig that I use now.

It is tough finding suitable gear for a left handed shooter.

In this case, I made my own.

105kw · October 21, 2018, 03:57 PM

I am not bailing out of a perfectly working aircraft

No parachuting unless it's on fire, or got parts falling off.

big al hunter · October 21, 2018, 04:27 PM

Chest rig.

Fla_dogman · October 21, 2018, 05:15 PM

Ok I'll play along but first answer this, what handgun?

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CDW4ME · October 21, 2018, 05:47 PM

No airplanes (have not been on one since 1986), no parachute (aint getting on the plane), no camping.
I'll not intentionally punish myself by denying conveniences I am accustomed to having (camping).
For normal (sane) activities I'll take a Glock 21SF AIWB (Kydex) and a XDs 45 in my pocket (Desantis).

dontcatchmany · October 21, 2018, 06:06 PM

None of the choices.

I would not willingly jump out of a perfectly good airplane. If forced to jump I would use the gun on myself.

No I was not airborne 50 years ago. Only two things fall out of the sky...… fools and bird......well, that was what we told the sergeant recruiting for airborne in basic training.....before we were told to do 100 pushups!

Camping? My idea of camping is staying in a holiday inn.

Charlie98 · October 21, 2018, 07:44 PM

reteach has it... jump with a chest rig, have the hip holster in your gear.

Nothing wrong with jumping out of airplanes, but I'll admit the first time I did it I was probably as scared as I've ever been in my life... and that's saying something.

The big question is... as far as camping in a remote location... how are you going to parachute in the beer and steaks?

big al hunter · October 21, 2018, 08:44 PM

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The big question is... as far as camping in a remote location... how are you going to parachute in the beer and steaks?

The beer is easy. Put it in a box with a chute. The steaks are already there walking around waiting for us. That's what the guns are for

BarryLee · October 21, 2018, 08:58 PM

In the spirit of minimalism I would jump with no parachute and my gun in one hand. Then landing in pine trees allowing the branches to break my fall until nearly down. Then grabbing a branch with my free hand before casually dropping to the ground.

Dano4734 · October 21, 2018, 09:41 PM

I will drive my high end rv and meet you there

Dano4734 · October 21, 2018, 09:51 PM

What would you bring if it was a t-rex chasing you

Charlie98 · October 21, 2018, 10:34 PM

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What would you bring if it was a t-rex chasing you

My communicator... and have Scotty beam me up.

10-96 · October 22, 2018, 12:53 AM

Shoulder rig. I've got the old GI one with all the 30 feet of straps. If I take a crash course in parachuting, I'm sure I'll break something vital and will probably need those straps to try to hasty splint myself up until I eventually die of exposure and/or hunger. Lol

FrankenMauser · October 22, 2018, 12:59 AM

E. Drop-leg.

Clears the harness(es) and other gear better. Still very accessible.

Why am I worried about landing armed and ready to fight?
Stuffing the holster and handgun in a pack seems like a better option.

TruthTellers · October 22, 2018, 03:43 AM

Chest rig. Shoulder holsters are for concealed carry and the waist is fine for the plains and for quick draws against desperados, but the woods it's about comfort and retention.

rodfac · October 22, 2018, 07:00 AM

Chest rig, Dennis...hope it would be out of the way of my reserve. Having landed sideways on the M1 in a leg bag once, I'd not want to do it again....limped through PT for three weeks after. Rod

rep1954 · October 22, 2018, 08:46 AM

It seems to me that whatever means one would use to get picked up at the end of two weeks might be a better way to get to the two week location. I don't know if it's common sense or non-sense but I don't jump out of planes unless they are on the ground and not moving.

DPris · October 22, 2018, 10:58 AM

Interesting choices.
Had not thought of a drop-leg.
Denis

peacefulgary · October 22, 2018, 12:43 PM

I wouldn't parachute in....but I would AIR ASSAULT IN!

And carry my Glock in a hip rig.

jr24 · October 22, 2018, 01:38 PM

Unless I was going to be wearing waders or a heavy parka, Hip.

I used a chest (several actually) in the wilds of AK for a few years and always found I'd rather just have my magnum in a pancake holster on my hip. Most comfortable and didnt get in my way or flop around.

October 21, 2018, 02:48 PM	#1
DPris Member Emeritus Join Date: August 19, 2004 Posts: 7,133	Boring Stuff, Let's Do More Exciting If parachuting into a remote two-week camping trip location, would you prefer to carry your handgun in: A. Chest rig. B. Hip rig. C. Shoulder rig. D. Hand Denis

October 21, 2018, 04:27 PM	#8
big al hunter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,558	Chest rig. __________________ You can't fix stupid....however ignorance can be cured through education!

October 21, 2018, 05:47 PM	#10
CDW4ME Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Posts: 1,321	No airplanes (have not been on one since 1986), no parachute (aint getting on the plane), no camping. I'll not intentionally punish myself by denying conveniences I am accustomed to having (camping). For normal (sane) activities I'll take a Glock 21SF AIWB (Kydex) and a XDs 45 in my pocket (Desantis). __________________ 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.

October 21, 2018, 07:44 PM	#12
Charlie98 Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2006 Location: Great state of Texas Posts: 1,077	reteach has it... jump with a chest rig, have the hip holster in your gear. Nothing wrong with jumping out of airplanes, but I'll admit the first time I did it I was probably as scared as I've ever been in my life... and that's saying something. The big question is... as far as camping in a remote location... how are you going to parachute in the beer and steaks? __________________ _______________ "I have this pistol pointed at your heart!" "That is my least vulnerable spot."

October 21, 2018, 08:58 PM	#14
BarryLee Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2010 Location: The ATL (OTP) Posts: 3,946	In the spirit of minimalism I would jump with no parachute and my gun in one hand. Then landing in pine trees allowing the branches to break my fall until nearly down. Then grabbing a branch with my free hand before casually dropping to the ground. __________________ A major source of objection to a free economy is precisely that it ... gives people what they want instead of what a particular group thinks they ought to want. Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself. - Milton Friedman

October 21, 2018, 02:52 PM	#2
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,466	Lay off the sauce, Denis.

October 21, 2018, 03:05 PM	#3
DPris Member Emeritus Join Date: August 19, 2004 Posts: 7,133	Nope. Let's get out of the usual & into the more interesting. Denis

October 21, 2018, 03:22 PM	#4
reteach Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 379	For the jump, a chest rig seems the safest. Since I'm parachuting in, I guess all my gear will be dropped, too, so I don't have to worry about weight. I'll pack my hip holster to wear during the stay.

October 21, 2018, 03:25 PM	#5
reteach Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 379	And by the way, thanks for the questions. I agree - we need more fun.

October 21, 2018, 03:38 PM	#6
Dufus Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2014 Posts: 1,965	I would use the shoulder rig that I use now. It is tough finding suitable gear for a left handed shooter. In this case, I made my own.

October 21, 2018, 03:57 PM	#7
105kw Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2017 Location: Columbia Basin Washington Posts: 414	I am not bailing out of a perfectly working aircraft No parachuting unless it's on fire, or got parts falling off.

October 21, 2018, 05:15 PM	#9
Fla_dogman Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2015 Posts: 265	Ok I'll play along but first answer this, what handgun? Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

October 21, 2018, 06:06 PM	#11
dontcatchmany Senior Member Join Date: July 19, 2010 Posts: 460	None of the choices. I would not willingly jump out of a perfectly good airplane. If forced to jump I would use the gun on myself. No I was not airborne 50 years ago. Only two things fall out of the sky...… fools and bird......well, that was what we told the sergeant recruiting for airborne in basic training.....before we were told to do 100 pushups! Camping? My idea of camping is staying in a holiday inn.

October 21, 2018, 09:41 PM	#15
Dano4734 Senior Member Join Date: October 6, 2014 Posts: 730	I will drive my high end rv and meet you there

October 21, 2018, 09:51 PM	#16
Dano4734 Senior Member Join Date: October 6, 2014 Posts: 730	What would you bring if it was a t-rex chasing you

October 22, 2018, 12:53 AM	#18
10-96 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Tx Panhandle Territory Posts: 4,159	Shoulder rig. I've got the old GI one with all the 30 feet of straps. If I take a crash course in parachuting, I'm sure I'll break something vital and will probably need those straps to try to hasty splint myself up until I eventually die of exposure and/or hunger. Lol __________________ Rednecks... Keeping the woods critter-free since March 2, 1836. (TX Independence Day) I suspect a thing or two... because I've seen a thing or two.

October 22, 2018, 12:59 AM	#19
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	E. Drop-leg. Clears the harness(es) and other gear better. Still very accessible. Why am I worried about landing armed and ready to fight? Stuffing the holster and handgun in a pack seems like a better option. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

October 22, 2018, 03:43 AM	#20
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,887	Chest rig. Shoulder holsters are for concealed carry and the waist is fine for the plains and for quick draws against desperados, but the woods it's about comfort and retention. __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

October 22, 2018, 07:00 AM	#21
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,623	Chest rig, Dennis...hope it would be out of the way of my reserve. Having landed sideways on the M1 in a leg bag once, I'd not want to do it again....limped through PT for three weeks after. Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.

October 22, 2018, 08:46 AM	#22
rep1954 Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2009 Location: Mid Western Michigan Posts: 1,187	It seems to me that whatever means one would use to get picked up at the end of two weeks might be a better way to get to the two week location. I don't know if it's common sense or non-sense but I don't jump out of planes unless they are on the ground and not moving.

October 22, 2018, 10:58 AM	#23
DPris Member Emeritus Join Date: August 19, 2004 Posts: 7,133	Interesting choices. Had not thought of a drop-leg. Denis

October 22, 2018, 12:43 PM	#24
peacefulgary Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2011 Location: USA Posts: 714	I wouldn't parachute in....but I would AIR ASSAULT IN! And carry my Glock in a hip rig.

October 22, 2018, 01:38 PM	#25
jr24 Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2011 Posts: 870	Unless I was going to be wearing waders or a heavy parka, Hip. I used a chest (several actually) in the wilds of AK for a few years and always found I'd rather just have my magnum in a pancake holster on my hip. Most comfortable and didnt get in my way or flop around.