What do you say when.....

[birddog]

Hey guys:

I am currently carrying a Kimber Crimson Pro in a Milt Sparks VM2. I am curious if anyone has ever been questioned about the loops that hang an IWB holster on the belt. Right now I have a brown belt and a black holster. I can see questions coming up like "what are those black things on your belt?" Do you guys just let the cat out of the bag or keep it a little more vague? There are some people that I am around that I would rather just not get into the conversation with.

I know that deeper concealment options are out there but I like to think about this stuff in advance and don't want to be like "uhhh, uhhh, well......" If someone ever asks. Thanks in advance for the help.

[hurley842002]

"None ya", that is what I would say, depending on the person of course.

[Not_A_Llama]

High volume colostomy bag.

[birddog]

High volume colostomy bag.

I like it. I bet when you say that things get real akward and the subject changes quickly. That one is hard to argue with [ROFL1]

[gnihcraes]

I'm IWB or OWB with Fobus or Belt slide depending on weapon of choice.

I'm always wearing a 2nd shirt, even in summer, nobody seems to ask. I tell them it keeps the sun off my arms and neck for skin cancer reasons. (true) Keeps my arms and body warmer in the winter months because the office building is kept cold. etc.

Winter: heavy cotton long sleeve shirt from dickies or carhart something, can't remember. Black.

Summer: fly fisherman type shirt, extremely light weight and breaths well, no heat issues, roll the sleeves up if needed or get short sleeve version. If the wind is blowing, button one to keep it from flapping. Light colors too.

Most people I'm around know I carry and they don't care, never been asked by anyone else yet in public or anyone else I know whom doesn't know I carry.

[cstone]

"None ya", that is what I would say, depending on the person of course.

Never been asked. But I'm all for the "None ya bidness."

I do try to wear a black belt to limit the contrast on the black loops. No, I'm not a Black Belt. I just wear one.

[legaleagle]

ROFLMAO - if the grip eas exposed it would be a floater. Its my sig poop 226.

[Irving]

I used to worry about that, but never ended up carrying at the office that it would have been a problem. I used to work in an office with a bunch of bitches (I'm not being insensitive, so much as I'm being serious), who would notice and comment on EVERYTHING, all the time. If I ever go back to that environment, I'll ankle carry. I figure in a crowed office environment, the other people running around and screaming and crying might give me a better chance to draw unnoticed.

You have a legitimate concern though. I've never yet been asked though. All my shirts are too small, and with them tucked in, the clips are noticeable.

[SA Friday]

Tell them they are chinga lettas.

[DFBrews]

Tell them they are chinga lettas.

Translate? I know what chinga means but only know enough spanish to get a beer, get laid and my ass kicked probably with the same sentence.[Beer]

[ldmaster]

Or other medical device, like an external defibrillator - if you give someone an explanation, then their visual memory starts to modify their perceptions so that they can SEe what you told them to see.

[68Charger]

I figure in a crowed office environment, the other people running around and screaming and crying might give me a better chance to draw unnoticed.

Since I'm currently working in the environment you described, I agree with this statement... but you forgot "duck into a cubicle" [ROFL1]

[68Charger]

I used to worry about that, but never ended up carrying at the office that it would have been a problem. I used to work in an office with a bunch of bitches (I'm not being insensitive, so much as I'm being serious), who would notice and comment on EVERYTHING, all the time. If I ever go back to that environment, I'll ankle carry. I figure in a crowed office environment, the other people running around and screaming and crying might give me a better chance to draw unnoticed.

You have a legitimate concern though. I've never yet been asked though. All my shirts are too small, and with them tucked in, the clips are noticeable.


I forgot to add "has anyone seen my stapler?"
'cuz I need it to throw at the shooter... my training class tolled me sew

[SA Friday]

Translate? I know what chinga means but only know enough spanish to get a beer, get laid and my ass kicked probably with the same sentence.[Beer]

Fn thing.

[Hoser]

Tell them they are chinga lettas.

Just like Ganuva-sticks, only smaller.

[Cannon Fodder]

If it's a crossbreed IWB you can just tell people it's a subtle sign that you're hip to helping people connect with Jesus. (you know, the cross mark)

[Zundfolge]

While they won't work with a VMII, both Crossbreed (http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/Holsters/IWBInsideWaistBand/tabid/56/List/0/ProductID/8/Default.aspx?SortField=ProductName%2cProductName) and Comp-Tac (http://www.comp-tac.com/product_info.php?products_id=78&osCsid=n2dldgkq0d129h0ntubg35rdc4) make hidden velcro clips that hide behind the belt.
http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/Portals/0/images/V-Clip_Details.jpghttp://www.comp-tac.com/images/Velcro-Clips-New.jpg

[BigBear]

Black belt, black clips... Never asked. In general, folks are not as observant as you'd like to think.

If they did ask, depending on the person:
1. My holster
2. IWB Belt money clip.
A. Neat, can I see it? - No.

[TFOGGER]

Black belt, black clips... Never asked. In general, folks are not as observant as you'd like to think.



Agreed. Most people wouldn't notice if you walked around with a katana slung across your back... [Tooth]

[ghettodub]

Yeah, I've never been asked, and I don't really care when I print or anything. Wouldn't really care if someone did ask me, and what Bear said

[Irving]

You'd care if you were at work.

[BigBear]

You'd care if you were at work.


I did carry at work, and again, people are not as observant as most people think. Subject of "what is that" never came up.

[ghettodub]

You'd care if you were at work.

Sure, but I don't carry at work, and that's not what the OP was asking, so...

[ronaldrwl]

I've been carrying for 14 months and nobody has said anything. At first I was sure everyone was starring at my cosealed gun. Now I'm sure non-gun owners have no idea. If I was asked what the loops were for my answer would be it's for clipping on accessories. Now that I carry I see so much more. (tinny aliens. Matrix resets...)

[Irving]

I have to assume that he meant at work, because otherwise, who cares if someone asks you? Just walk away.

[spleify]

I got it out of a magazine. It's magnets that clip against your hip and are supposed to ease your pain from sitting in chairs too long by mending the 4th shakra or something. I dont know, but it might work, I feel better sometimes but it still hurts like a sob, old football injury there. You can get them online on amazon, I don't remember how I found it. No, I wont show you because I'd have to take my pants off. Unless....

(excellent bullshitter)

Failing that, point to someone else and yell "Hes got a gun!"

This is the best answer yet!!! [ROFL3] [ROFL3] [ROFL3]

Holy crap thats funny!

[Zundfolge]

...people are not as observant as most people think...
^This.

I have a friend who is not a big guy and he open carries a 3" S&W 629 and he's said that most people don't seem to notice it (and its a giant, shiney, stainless steel revolver with pretty Nill grips).

[Storm]

You can tell them you have back problems and it's a tens unit you wear to alleviate pain (electrical unit that stimulates the muscles).

Also, I agree that people are not as observant as you may think. I was once carrying a Glock 26 IWB under a tucked dress shirt and had mistakenly tucked my shirt behind the gun (instead of over it) walked around for 5 mins amongst co-workers (small crowded office space) and no one noticed.

[Monky]

Mine always show.. and when/if they ask.. I usually ask them why they're staring at my ass.. Ends the conversation very quickly. Doesn't work as well w/ the girls...

[Lochinver]

They are external antenna for a wireless network detector.


Never used it though. No one has ever asked.

[BPTactical]

I have never had a print problem and I am pretty skinny. Choose your holster carefully.

I did have a an issue a couple of weeks ago with a blatant "show". I had gotten out of my truck and did not realize that my shirt had hiked up a bit and was revealing the grip of my Micro Compact. I am standing in line to get a pack of smokes and this 20 something chick behind me ask's "Are you a cop"? I just looked at her and said "Why, did you do something wrong?"

[Zundfolge]

I am standing in line to get a pack of smokes and this 20 something chick behind me ask's "Are you a cop"? I just looked at her and said "Why, did you do something wrong?"

Oh I am SO stealing that one! [Beer]

[Lex_Luthor]

I am standing in line to get a pack of smokes and this 20 something chick behind me ask's "Are you a cop"? I just looked at her and said "Why, did you do something wrong?"

THat's GREAT! hahaha[ROFL1]

[Byte Stryke]

I have never had a print problem and I am pretty skinny. Choose your holster carefully.

I did have a an issue a couple of weeks ago with a blatant "show". I had gotten out of my truck and did not realize that my shirt had hiked up a bit and was revealing the grip of my Micro Compact. I am standing in line to get a pack of smokes and this 20 something chick behind me ask's "Are you a cop"? I just looked at her and said "Why, did you do something wrong?"



She must have been a blond or "learning challenged"
there is NO WAY anyone could mistake your mug for a cop :)

[BPTactical]

She must have been a blond or "learning challenged)

Nope, just your sister

[ROFL1]

[Byte Stryke]

Nope, just your sister

[ROFL1]


My only sister died when I was three and my mother punished me for it my entire life.

Thanks for bringing that up...

[MCarp71]

If it's a crossbreed IWB you can just tell people it's a subtle sign that you're hip to helping people connect with Jesus. (you know, the cross mark)

Love this one! Have 3 different ones my self. Great explanation.[ROFL2][ROFL3]

[Glock Shooter]

All these posts reminded me about when I used to play Poker in Blackhawk 6 days a week. At any given time I could spot at least 1 Galco "fanny pack" holster and make an educated guess as to where 5 other firearms were. Best nobody know until you need it is my motto.