Just like mentioned in another thread, I finally have gotten my wife to apply for her CWP, and pickout a weapon and get into shooting. She's finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel, and realized she has NO way to protect herself against someone who wants to rape her or rob her. I was mean and graphic to her about what could happen, but it's the truth.
The problem lies in her dress code.
She is required to wear scrubs to work. Not sure how IWB will work here?
I thought of a purse carry, but if someone snatched her purse she would be up poops creek.
Ankle carry would be difficult I would imagine.
Her weapon of choice is a Glock 26. I may suggest he to persue other options for something maybe a bit smaller--but I prefer the glock for the reliability.
Her weapon of choice is a Glock 26. I may suggest he to persue other options for something maybe a bit smaller--but I prefer the glock for the reliability.
Why does she need a gun when in scrubs? Scrubs indicates to me she is either a nurse or dental? Does she need to carrya gun on person while working? Are you looking for a carry method in scrubs from and too the car? Need more information please.
Scrubs to me says "Hospital" where she is most likely not allowed to carry a firearm. To and from the car may be different, but I would have her check her employer's policy regarding the firearms issue. Short of that, why only the Glock? If you are looking for ultimate concealment in a semi, then something in the Kahr MK/PM line might be something to consider. Smaller than the Glock and lighter if you go to the PM. Not to say the Glock is a bad handgun, far from it. But there are other handguns out there that would help her conceal if that was the ultimate goal.
She does not work in a hospital. She works @ a doctors office, and does HR/policy books, etc. Policy books have nothing about firearms/weapons and shes keeping hush about that.
Here as far as I know, according to the statues you can carry in a hospital, or anywhere else except a few places. The signs on the doors mean nothing
She does not work in a hospital. She works @ a doctors office, and does HR/policy books, etc. Policy books have nothing about firearms/weapons and shes keeping hush about that.
Here as far as I know, according to the statues you can carry in a hospital, or anywhere else except a few places. The signs on the doors mean nothing
Awesome! As long as you know the rules and laws concerning the carry, then get the best thing that fits and feels good. In NH, myself and my wife can carry anywhere except for a courthouse. Everything else is fair game. I unfortunately cannot carry at work since our dept. SOGs strictly forbid it (for now).
I'd look at the belly band type. I worked in a M.D. and three of us (including one doctor) carried. Ankle holster might work. I belive the kel-Tec .32/.380's also have a neck attachement/holster.
From someone who has carried in scrubs: Fanny Pack. They are extremely common, and low-profile on someone in this particular uniform. Unless she wears a top that is fairly loose (as in loose to the point that most women would not be comfortable with, given gapping in front when she leans forward) a belly-band would be horribly slow and awkward, also, given that women are more "touchy", and given the close quarters in many offices, there is a greater possibility of a co-worker seeing/feeling something out of place.
The dual-zipper weapon compartment will open more quietly, but the velcro with pull-the-dot snap is less visible. In an office environment (if something were to happen) I would suggest the zipper closure, as she will be less likely to have the covering noises more common to the ED. Spend good money for a good bag-particularly with fanny packs- "cheap" can be dangerous.
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Edit to add: One more thought, against the belly-band. They require the ability to reach through, up under, or down into, the shirt to access the weapon. Again, a scrub top that loose will provide a glimpse of more than fine scenery. Trust me.....
I see medical personnel in scrubs using fanny packs on a regular basis, due to lack of a practical way to carry everyday necessities; a fanny pack is very practical. Instead of picking the typical “gunny sack” look for something with a little extra camouflage, this is what the wife has been using…
No way on the office ankle carry. Think she might be the topic of the water cooler if she happens to cross her legs in a meeting and her pantsuit rides up a bit to expose the piece? Probably not too good for the career.
I have a friend who is the former President of our IDPA club until she married the President of another club and the two clubs then merged. This lady is on the staff of a congresscritter and carries a Glock M21 45ACP. She's a GunSite grad three times: Pistol (two levels) & shotgun! She carries in her purse and has been in the presence of the son of a President before he became our Governor...Secret Service agents all over the place and they never knew she was armed.
Most good purses come equipped with a steel reinforced strap so that a snatcher can't cut the purse off the shoulder. The answer to not getting the purse snatched doesn't lie with the equipment, but rather the tactics of the user.
Sounds like she's in need of the Scandium Frame 38 series.........or a Kel-Tec 380 type..
Light and easy to hide.. The two above mentioned handguns, might just fit the bill. With her wearing scrubs, she can slide either one into her waistband, then puffing out the top of her scrubs, thus hiding the handgun. OR.....where she might have the ability to wear the T Shirt type holster, as mentioned in an earlier Thread.. Might also work for her, as the scrubs are loose fitting.
With all do respect, I can't believe the opinions for a fanny pack. How can she walk around all day in the hospital wearing that? If she wears it into the building then what does she do with it? Unless she has a locker she can secure the weapon in, it'll need to be on her person. I also disaree with those who think a belly band is out of the question because the top has to be too loose and thus it's too revealing???? Not sure where that comes from as a modest top is simply pulled up to expose the belly band, no one reades in from the neck down.
The smart carry is a reasonable choice but it depends on the ladies size. If she's quite petite, it can be bit bothersome bending, crouching, etc, even with a KelTec .380, a setup I happen to have. Ankle carry with a small keltec would also be a possibility but I've never understood how you can sit naturally with even a j frame without printing unless you never cross the legs or have huge pants.
I think she's going to face the same challenges many face in office/professional environmnets where it's not easy to wear a cover garment.
Now, a BIG point is whether-or-not the scrubs are always tucked or out loose. If loose, the right IWB would work with a Kel-Tec but even a J frame loaded w/.38's would weigh down scrubs.
I've tried a belly band and think it would be perfect with loose fitting comfortable scrubs but mine is rather stiff and itchy.
Let's face it, if she's going to carry she'll have to find what works best but I do believe there is always going to be a trade off carrying a weapon with regards to comfortable.
As for tough, if you're going to carry you have to watch for folks putting their arm around your waste, etc.
I still haven't found an ideal way to carry but use the smart carry system the most when I'm in dress cloths without any cover garment. I think this would probably be most practical for someone in scrubs.
Thanks and God Bless!
Gideon
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