This week I’m starting a new series, going through my actual carry setups in various levels attire. I wanted to touch on this for a couple of reasons:
1) The folks out there in the style & fashion space that try to address concealed carry give “tips” and “advice that, while well intentioned, don’t actually hold up to the realities of a defensive confrontation.
2) Many folks in the “tactical” space either just dismiss it with “dress around the gun” cringe or don’t see any value/importance on dressing well, so the thinking is so gear centric as to be limiting to those with actual dress codes or other wardrobe requirements. I’m starting off with what’s closest to my actual everyday reality.
This is one of my more casual go-to options, and I’m still able to carry all the necessary tools. Here’s the overall breakdown:
– Sunglasses: @persol 714s
– Pistol: @glockinc 19 with a @taudevgroup Striker Control Device and a @swampfoxoptics Liberty MRO
– Holster: @darkstargear Orion with Dark Wing, Muzzle Pad and @discreetcarryconcepts MOD2.1 clips
– Pepper Spray: @pompepperspray
– Sap: @bostonleather1928 Midget
– Flashlight: @modlitesystems PLH-V2 18350 configuration with a @ravenconcealment pocket clip
– Knife: @shivworks Clinch Pick in a @keepers_concealment Clipper sheath (discontinued)
– Wallet: @grip6 with optional finger ring
– IFAK: @atlasgroupnw Ankle IFAK with @tadmed_solutions SOF-T Wide & @official_quikclot hemostatic gauze
– Polo: @calvinklein Liquid Touch slim fit polo
– Pants: @duluthtradingcompany slim fit 5-pocket firehose pants
– Belt: @slidebelt
