Made a Fed carrying CCW

mocarryguy · July 13th, 2007, 11:22 PM

A federal investigator came to my employer yesterday to do a background check on a friend of mine for a security clearance. As I sat down with him, I quickly noticed his dress. He had on a nice pair of leather boots, white banded collar shirt and a vest. The vest of course caught my attention right off.
We proceeded to go through the interview, and when we were done, I politely asked him what he was carrying in his vest. The look I got was priceless to say the least. He inquired how and why I thought he was carrying a gun in the vest. I informed him that when I ride my Harley, at times I use the same Coronado vest and for the same purpose. He got a chuckle out of that, and said how observant I seem to be. My reply was simply, always be aware of those you are around. He liked that.

AnimalKracker · July 14th, 2007, 12:26 AM

Remember the old saying "Takes one to know one" that's pretty much true in this case. You carry for awhile you will pay more attention to others that may be carrying also.

LastManOut · July 14th, 2007, 06:24 AM

How do you like the Coronado vest? I'm waiting for a Western Lapel Vest to be delivered.

Wildcat Creeker · July 14th, 2007, 02:52 PM

I have a leather concealed carry vest that is made heavier than the Coranado. The label name is "Park V". The craftsmanship is very good. However I find that any gun that is much good for CCW is way to heavy to carry in the inside vest pockets. Even my Glock 27 is too heavy for it. The weight of the gun pulls down so much that it sags and it looks like you are carrying heavy weight in the pocket, and it becomes uncomfortable in a short time. It might be better if the vest can be snapped togther, but my stomach has grown since I bought the vest and that is no longer an option. It may work with one of the S&W unobtainium 12 ounce J frames, but I no longer own one of those. Had one for a short time but just could not warm up to it. That's about the heaviest gun that could be carried comfortably in my vest. It also helps to carry spare ammo or something in the offside inside pocket to balance the weight out somewhat. YMMV

ebd10 · July 14th, 2007, 03:05 PM

Along this line...
My wife was carrying in a fanny pack while she was at the hardware store with a stroller and our kiddos. While she was in line at check out, the gentleman behind her made small talk and then commented: I bet you are the most secure women in this place. It startled her for a minute, then she smiled sweetly and replied: "always".

sojourner · July 14th, 2007, 03:13 PM

I like the coronado vest. I always put the reloads in the opposite pocket. Keeping it unbuttoned is not a problem for me.

symr00 · July 14th, 2007, 06:33 PM

Those investigators are retired Feds. They are contracted out by OPM.

fed_wif_a_sig · July 14th, 2007, 06:58 PM

Was gonna say the same thing as symr00 did, cept their can also be local officers doing it as well. Very very rarely will you actually see a "real" fed doing a background, instead its typically someone working for a contract agency issued OPM (Office of Personnel Managment) creds. Oh on those creds, their not authorized to carry, so if he was carrying he prob had a license from the agency they retired from or a simple CCW just like you.

mocarryguy · July 14th, 2007, 09:19 PM

He would have been awfully young to be retired. Just was funny to see the same vest I use at times, as typically it would not be something you would expect. It fits my persona of motorcycle rider, so fits when folks see me. It also worked for his dress as well. I can typically spot a cop or other "type" of person at a glance, had not seen one dress like this before.

Thumper · July 14th, 2007, 10:48 PM

I wouldn't mind hearing how you like that vest myself. Maybe a little review with some pictures?

July 13th, 2007, 11:22 PM	#1
mocarryguy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Heaven Posts: 578	Made a Fed carrying CCW A federal investigator came to my employer yesterday to do a background check on a friend of mine for a security clearance. As I sat down with him, I quickly noticed his dress. He had on a nice pair of leather boots, white banded collar shirt and a vest. The vest of course caught my attention right off. We proceeded to go through the interview, and when we were done, I politely asked him what he was carrying in his vest. The look I got was priceless to say the least. He inquired how and why I thought he was carrying a gun in the vest. I informed him that when I ride my Harley, at times I use the same Coronado vest and for the same purpose. He got a chuckle out of that, and said how observant I seem to be. My reply was simply, always be aware of those you are around. He liked that. __________________ I know, I know, you are smarter than me..just ask you..

July 14th, 2007, 02:52 PM	#4
Wildcat Creeker Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 54	Leather vests I have a leather concealed carry vest that is made heavier than the Coranado. The label name is "Park V". The craftsmanship is very good. However I find that any gun that is much good for CCW is way to heavy to carry in the inside vest pockets. Even my Glock 27 is too heavy for it. The weight of the gun pulls down so much that it sags and it looks like you are carrying heavy weight in the pocket, and it becomes uncomfortable in a short time. It might be better if the vest can be snapped togther, but my stomach has grown since I bought the vest and that is no longer an option. It may work with one of the S&W unobtainium 12 ounce J frames, but I no longer own one of those. Had one for a short time but just could not warm up to it. That's about the heaviest gun that could be carried comfortably in my vest. It also helps to carry spare ammo or something in the offside inside pocket to balance the weight out somewhat. YMMV Last edited by Wildcat Creeker; July 14th, 2007 at 03:57 PM..

July 14th, 2007, 06:58 PM	#8
fed_wif_a_sig Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 1,369	Was gonna say the same thing as symr00 did, cept their can also be local officers doing it as well. Very very rarely will you actually see a "real" fed doing a background, instead its typically someone working for a contract agency issued OPM (Office of Personnel Managment) creds. Oh on those creds, their not authorized to carry, so if he was carrying he prob had a license from the agency they retired from or a simple CCW just like you. __________________ Steve "Respect all ... Fear none!!!

July 14th, 2007, 09:19 PM	#9
mocarryguy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Heaven Posts: 578	He would have been awfully young to be retired. Just was funny to see the same vest I use at times, as typically it would not be something you would expect. It fits my persona of motorcycle rider, so fits when folks see me. It also worked for his dress as well. I can typically spot a cop or other "type" of person at a glance, had not seen one dress like this before. __________________ I know, I know, you are smarter than me..just ask you..

July 14th, 2007, 10:48 PM	#10
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,586	I wouldn't mind hearing how you like that vest myself. Maybe a little review with some pictures? __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

July 14th, 2007, 12:26 AM	#2
AnimalKracker Distinguished Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Eastern Arkansas Posts: 1,382	Remember the old saying "Takes one to know one" that's pretty much true in this case. You carry for awhile you will pay more attention to others that may be carrying also.

July 14th, 2007, 06:24 AM	#3
LastManOut Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Emmaus, PA Posts: 420	How do you like the Coronado vest? I'm waiting for a Western Lapel Vest to be delivered.

July 14th, 2007, 03:05 PM	#5
ebd10 Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 62	Along this line... My wife was carrying in a fanny pack while she was at the hardware store with a stroller and our kiddos. While she was in line at check out, the gentleman behind her made small talk and then commented: I bet you are the most secure women in this place. It startled her for a minute, then she smiled sweetly and replied: "always".

July 14th, 2007, 03:13 PM	#6
sojourner Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,035	I like the coronado vest. I always put the reloads in the opposite pocket. Keeping it unbuttoned is not a problem for me.

July 14th, 2007, 06:33 PM	#7
symr00 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 70	Those investigators are retired Feds. They are contracted out by OPM.

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