(my mentor and a very close friend is wrong handed and taught me the benefit of learning, practicing and shooting with BOTH hands!) this carry method allows me to easily and comfortably carry in a manner that is where my hands hang naturally.Īdditionally, I train to be moving and crouching and in non-standard shooting positions which means that my body is never going to be exactly lined up with the target as it is on a normal practice range. My personal favorite carry method is the 1-3 o’clock or 9-11 o’clock method, depending on whether you are right or wrong handed. Modified extends this to 11 o’clock or 1 o’clock from the standard 12 o’clock position) (appendix and modified appendix are carry methods that have the firearm seated in front of the body, basically where your belly button is at, this carry approach works equally well for females and males with less body weight, but can be made to work for those who have more body weight as well. This approach to carry is beneficial simply because it allows draw regardless your size and is relatively easy to conceal due to shirt hang and tuck if needed. This way when walking you can tighten the belt and carry lower, and when seated loosen a bit and bring the firearm up. Here are just a few ways you can carry when you are overweight…Īppendix or modified appendix carry works when you are a fat guy, simply make sure you purchase pants that can be hiked up above your belly crease (that area where your belly hangs down in front). Get some training and do not be afraid, even us fat guys and gals can train and keep up with the skinnies of the world! I have learned much being hit with sticks during Escrima/Kali training, being shot with simmunitions, airsoft and paintballs and lastly during training blade fights. Pain is a wonderful way to ensure training sticks. Learn to move and exercise enough that when you may need to defend yourself you can do it professionally, legally and with a solid approach. I can get really small when I want too, and during practice, with simunitions, air-soft, and paintball guns I have learned to be aware of my surroundings and seek cover. Move off the X, this means always be moving sideways to an attack and finding cover. If you find that carrying causes pinching, buy one size larger pants and belts, this will help you easily fit the firearm or alternative defensive devices easily within your belt line allowing for positive concealed carry. They provide movement ability which is essential because let’s face it, we fat guys are REALLY BIG targets. I love my Levi Relaxed Fits in shorts and blue jeans/khakis. You do not need to wear 511 tactical cargo pants either, in fact, all you need is to wear clothing that fits relaxed or lose. I see fat people on all sides of that argument wearing them with abandon, and honestly, if you want to carry concealed drop the skinny jeans. First, men and women, skinny jeans are not beneficial for many reasons. This article addresses concealed carry for fat guys, and gals as well.Īmong some in the concealed carrying community, there are approaches taken when you are fat. For now, I can honestly say I am a fat guy who successfully carries concealed. Now for the record, I have lost 12 pounds and counting over the past couple of months. However, carrying concealed is still a priority and I have adjusted appropriately. Being disabled and partially sedentary I have put some weight on.
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