Archive for April 14th, 2010

When it’s that hot

Tactical PantsWhen it’s that hot out that your risking dehydration, you seriously need to consider the type of clothing you are wearing.   Those wearing body armor or carrying more gear than the usually CCW gun owner need as many pockets as possible.  Trading your tactical pants in for tactical shorts that have almost the same pocket designs is hard to find.    There is also a very diverse opinion on the inseams of the shorts that people wear and there’s no real in between.

Eotac is now making their tactical shorts in a 7 1/2 inch inseam and a 9 inch.   The fit in the seat is the same as the pants and the hand pockets and back pocket designs are exactly the same.   There are no side cargo pockets, but the face of the shorts have the same useful pockets as all of the Eotac tactical pants.  You can put a 20rd AR15 magazine in this pocket or something like a Kimber Guardian.   The hand pockets have that deep wide design that can fit a large set of keys or firearm.   The lightweight cotton ripstop design will keep you as cool as you can possible be.

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The one that doesn’t look like a fishing vest

CCW VestI’ve heard that line asked about 5 times a month.  You have to realize the number of people that carry guns in our society vs. the number that don’t.  I’d say that in most cases, 98% of people in our society aren’t looking to spot a CCW holder and won’t suspect that are unless that are sloppy at concealing it.  I highly recommend that most gun carries consider atleast 3 ways of carrying a firearm concealed.   In most parts of the Country people have to consider a warm weather and cold weather method, then there is always a reason to consider what method one could carry a full size auto.

You have to think about how to blend in with your environment.  If you are in an environment where people are always wearing vests, you’ll easily fit in.  But if you are at public event and it’s 95F out and you’re wearing anything more than a T-Shirt you’ll easily stand out.   The reality is who really cares if someone *thinks* you might be carrying.  Police carry openly and they still have to watch out for being targeted.   Be aware of your surroundings before you worry about incoming sniper fire while your using a CCW Vest for concealment.

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