Disguised holster

paramedic70002 · October 24th, 2006, 09:12 AM

I'm just more comfortable when wearing OWB. With cooler weather coming in, I was wondering if there exists a holster with the following traits, for use with short/medium length outerwear:

1. Squared off or rounded at the bottom
2. Not boned on the outside
3. Bearing markings (I'm thinking Star of Life for EMS, or some other label, like a fictitious company or reference) or colors that would disguise it's use

Something that might be seen as an accessory pack rather than the bottom of a gun holster, when an outer garment conceals the top. I remember seeing recently someone that customizes holsters, by way of putting a department shield on the outside, but it still looked like a holster.

Greg Dunn · October 24th, 2006, 11:43 AM

KD Holsters does put departmental logos on holsters, but as you said they still look like a traditional holster.

Questions:

What size pistol are we talking about?

What environment are you wanting to carry in (on/off duty), casual attire?

Depending upon the weapon size the case could be disguised as an instrument holster (hemostats,multitool, knife, scissors, pen light, etc....) with a gun pocket.

Is speed a concern with access to the weapon?

randytulsa2 · October 24th, 2006, 11:57 AM

"safepacker". Do a search on here for that. There's a recent thread on it, and it sounds like it may be what you're looking for.

falkon · October 25th, 2006, 12:09 AM

Here are some links

http://www.eholster.com/

http://www.alternativewireless.com/k...ontic-pda.html

http://pockits.radius3.com/index.php...thiscat=2&=SID

http://garritysgunleather.com/In-Dis...im%20-Kahr.jpg

https://www.pagerpal.com/pager.asp

just a start. post some photos when you get something.

paramedic70002 · October 25th, 2006, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg Dunn

KD Holsters does put departmental logos on holsters, but as you said they still look like a traditional holster.

Questions:

What size pistol are we talking about?

What environment are you wanting to carry in (on/off duty), casual attire?

Depending upon the weapon size the case could be disguised as an instrument holster (hemostats,multitool, knife, scissors, pen light, etc....) with a gun pocket.

Is speed a concern with access to the weapon?

H&K USP full size.

Off duty. On duty potentially, if employment circumstances change, or if I start doing volunteer work again.

Speed is not an overwhelming concern.

I see where you are going here. On one hand, I'd like a semi-traditional holster (waist up traditional, waist down "camo"), but a full "camo" holster definitely has it's merits, something like a geek pack with a surprise. I bet that would be hard to pull off with my HK USP without looking like Batman with compensation problems!

I used to use a bagmaster (www.bagmaster.com) that fit the bill well, but the zipper broke and I haven't replaced it. Plus I really didn't like the way the zipper was set up (hard to set up for the presentation), the floppiness of one metal clip, and the difficulty of on/off. Now with another type of holster, where the top of the gun is concealed but could be accessed easily, and there were "camo" props/designs on the front of the holster, that would be awesome, and probably applicable to a great many CCWers.

Greg Dunn · October 25th, 2006, 11:27 AM

USP is pretty big but it can be done, let me do some drawing and see if I can figure out a good setup, or if I see something that fits your needs I will shoot you a link.

dimmak · October 25th, 2006, 11:59 AM

I have a belt pack that looks like a Bible Cover....
Quicktab zipper and all...
If someone asks I just say it holds my "adrenaline pump"......
I dont recall where I bought it though, you may try a Google search...

ArmyCop · October 25th, 2006, 12:42 PM

I took a laptop accessory case and had some nylon straps sewed on for belt loops for this purpose. With zipper opened on the top it's almost like an open carry holster. This link should take you to 6 or 7 Pics about it.
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/twnels...&.dnm=9f17.jpg

October 24th, 2006, 09:12 AM	#1
paramedic70002 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Franklin, VA Posts: 2,682	Disguised holster I'm just more comfortable when wearing OWB. With cooler weather coming in, I was wondering if there exists a holster with the following traits, for use with short/medium length outerwear: 1. Squared off or rounded at the bottom 2. Not boned on the outside 3. Bearing markings (I'm thinking Star of Life for EMS, or some other label, like a fictitious company or reference) or colors that would disguise it's use Something that might be seen as an accessory pack rather than the bottom of a gun holster, when an outer garment conceals the top. I remember seeing recently someone that customizes holsters, by way of putting a department shield on the outside, but it still looked like a holster. __________________ Guns Save Lives. Paramedics Save Lives. But... Paramedics With Guns Scare People!

October 24th, 2006, 11:43 AM	#2
Greg Dunn Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 181	KD Holsters does put departmental logos on holsters, but as you said they still look like a traditional holster. Questions: What size pistol are we talking about? What environment are you wanting to carry in (on/off duty), casual attire? Depending upon the weapon size the case could be disguised as an instrument holster (hemostats,multitool, knife, scissors, pen light, etc....) with a gun pocket. Is speed a concern with access to the weapon? __________________ Ranger Gunleather If light rails were needed on handguns John Browning would have included it on the 1911.

October 25th, 2006, 12:09 AM	#4
falkon Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 377	Here are some links http://www.eholster.com/ http://www.alternativewireless.com/k...ontic-pda.html http://pockits.radius3.com/index.php...thiscat=2&=SID http://garritysgunleather.com/In-Dis...im%20-Kahr.jpg https://www.pagerpal.com/pager.asp just a start. post some photos when you get something. __________________ There are 10 types of people in the world: Those who understand binary, and those that don't.

October 25th, 2006, 11:27 AM	#6
Greg Dunn Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 181	USP is pretty big but it can be done, let me do some drawing and see if I can figure out a good setup, or if I see something that fits your needs I will shoot you a link. __________________ Ranger Gunleather If light rails were needed on handguns John Browning would have included it on the 1911.

October 25th, 2006, 11:59 AM	#7
dimmak Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TN Posts: 1,755	I have a belt pack that looks like a Bible Cover.... Quicktab zipper and all... If someone asks I just say it holds my "adrenaline pump"...... I dont recall where I bought it though, you may try a Google search... __________________ "Ray Nagin is a colossal disappointment" - NRA/ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox. "...be water, my friend."

October 24th, 2006, 11:57 AM	#3
randytulsa2 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,529	"safepacker". Do a search on here for that. There's a recent thread on it, and it sounds like it may be what you're looking for.

October 25th, 2006, 12:42 PM	#8
ArmyCop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chickasaw, AL Posts: 1,041	I took a laptop accessory case and had some nylon straps sewed on for belt loops for this purpose. With zipper opened on the top it's almost like an open carry holster. This link should take you to 6 or 7 Pics about it. http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/twnels...&.dnm=9f17.jpg __________________ Matthew 6 Seek ye therefore first the kingdom of God, and his justice, and all these things shall be added unto you.

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