Fanny pack - no internal "holster"

mhiggi02 · July 15th, 2007, 12:19 AM

I know most folks think they're "uncool", but I bought a leather fanny pack off of the web recently. It's nice quality and looks fine (for a fanny pack). My only gripe is that in the "hidden" gun section (accessed via Velcro) there is no holster to hold the gun. I'd like to get the opinion of the members here about the safety of this design. I currently use a nylon holster with the fanny pack as I'm not comfortable putting the pistol in there without it.

Thanks,
Michael

Bark'n · July 15th, 2007, 12:29 AM

Go to Maxpedition, get one of their Universal CCW Holsters that they use inside a variety of their packs, bags, and pouches and attach it with velcro to the inside wall of your fanny pack gun compartment. It's only $10

The main thing is, it holds the gun snug and covers the trigger/guard. You can use self adhesive "loop" portion of 2" velcro to put on the inside wall of your fanny pack and then sew it in place if you need to, but the adhesive velcro lasts pretty good without sewing. I wouldn't bother trying to sew it in unless the velcro starts to peel off after time.

http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/...5&idproduct=48

rocky · July 15th, 2007, 01:44 AM

A holster is a good thing to have. making sure it doesn't come out with the drawn gun is good too. By securing the gun in the pack it is always in the same location, no groping to find it , when needed quick.

Thumper · July 15th, 2007, 01:53 AM

Also 5.11 makes a velcro holster that works with their vest.

readyme · July 16th, 2007, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thumper

Also 5.11 makes a velcro holster that works with their vest.

I think I am losing it....where is this velcro holster? I looked all over their website and couldn't find it. Can you post a link?
Thanks

Janq · July 16th, 2007, 04:42 PM

CamelBak has a fanny pack they call the 'Goblin' designed specifically for concealed carry of a firearm.
It's been out nearly 3 yrs. now as marketed to law enforcement and can be found at their site under that area.

You will not find it in commercial market /Joe Citizen type stores.

- Janq

Thumper · July 16th, 2007, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by readyme

I think I am losing it....where is this velcro holster? I looked all over their website and couldn't find it. Can you post a link?
Thanks

Cop Quest has it: http://www.copquest.com/45-1300.htm
It holds autos as well as revolvers.

retsupt99 · July 17th, 2007, 02:02 AM

I have a fanny pack that will hold two of my .45's and one of my 9mm's...(one at a time, of course). There is a genaric holster that works quite well. I seldom use it though, as I have found that my Ultra or G-36 are quite comfortable and invisible in my IWB Fist holster at 4:00.

However, I found my wife a thin/slim leather waist band in some leather shop...hand made, I think. It has a zipper in back for a .380 mag and her ID. The front zipper open to leave room for a KelTed P-3AT...without a holster. The gun sits butt up..upzip and it's right there. The leather pouch is quite thin so the trigger is as well protected as if it were in a holster.

My wife loves the fact she doesn't carry a purse, but has her ID and credit card, and pistol...and I'm elated that she now goes almost everywhere with it.

Stay armed...stay safe!

ret

tegemu · July 17th, 2007, 04:00 PM

I took an Uncle Mike's holster and some velcro and made a holster but the one in Thumpers post would have been easier and better, I may just get one. It will probably also work for a 3" 1911 since the 3" 1911 is almost exactly the same size as a snubby. Belay my last, I ordered one and a Mag pouch.

havegunjoe · July 17th, 2007, 04:04 PM

The fanny pack I have has a holster built in. The pocket with the gun pulls open with a rip cord. It works great IMHO. I would get one with a holster.

July 15th, 2007, 12:19 AM	#1
mhiggi02 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 83	Fanny pack - no internal "holster" I know most folks think they're "uncool", but I bought a leather fanny pack off of the web recently. It's nice quality and looks fine (for a fanny pack). My only gripe is that in the "hidden" gun section (accessed via Velcro) there is no holster to hold the gun. I'd like to get the opinion of the members here about the safety of this design. I currently use a nylon holster with the fanny pack as I'm not comfortable putting the pistol in there without it. Thanks, Michael

July 15th, 2007, 12:29 AM	#2
Bark'n VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 4,298	Go to Maxpedition, get one of their Universal CCW Holsters that they use inside a variety of their packs, bags, and pouches and attach it with velcro to the inside wall of your fanny pack gun compartment. It's only $10 The main thing is, it holds the gun snug and covers the trigger/guard. You can use self adhesive "loop" portion of 2" velcro to put on the inside wall of your fanny pack and then sew it in place if you need to, but the adhesive velcro lasts pretty good without sewing. I wouldn't bother trying to sew it in unless the velcro starts to peel off after time. http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/...5&idproduct=48 __________________ -Bark'n Semper Fi "The gun is the great equalizer... For it is the gun, that allows the meek to repel the monsters; Whom are bigger, stronger and without conscience, will prey on those of us who without one, would surely perish."

July 15th, 2007, 01:44 AM	#3
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 13,083	A holster is a good thing to have. making sure it doesn't come out with the drawn gun is good too. By securing the gun in the pack it is always in the same location, no groping to find it , when needed quick. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

July 15th, 2007, 01:53 AM	#4
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,595	Also 5.11 makes a velcro holster that works with their vest. __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

July 16th, 2007, 04:42 PM	#6
Janq VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,536	CamelBak has a fanny pack they call the 'Goblin' designed specifically for concealed carry of a firearm. It's been out nearly 3 yrs. now as marketed to law enforcement and can be found at their site under that area. You will not find it in commercial market /Joe Citizen type stores. - Janq __________________ "Killers who are not deterred by laws against murder are not going to be deterred by laws against guns. " - Robert A. Levy Monday, March 12, 2007 -- Op Ed -- The Washington Post

July 17th, 2007, 02:02 AM	#8
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,817	I have a fanny pack that will hold two of my .45's and one of my 9mm's...(one at a time, of course). There is a genaric holster that works quite well. I seldom use it though, as I have found that my Ultra or G-36 are quite comfortable and invisible in my IWB Fist holster at 4:00. However, I found my wife a thin/slim leather waist band in some leather shop...hand made, I think. It has a zipper in back for a .380 mag and her ID. The front zipper open to leave room for a KelTed P-3AT...without a holster. The gun sits butt up..upzip and it's right there. The leather pouch is quite thin so the trigger is as well protected as if it were in a holster. My wife loves the fact she doesn't carry a purse, but has her ID and credit card, and pistol...and I'm elated that she now goes almost everywhere with it. Stay armed...stay safe! ret __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

July 17th, 2007, 04:00 PM	#9
tegemu Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orange Park, Fla. Posts: 997	I took an Uncle Mike's holster and some velcro and made a holster but the one in Thumpers post would have been easier and better, I may just get one. It will probably also work for a 3" 1911 since the 3" 1911 is almost exactly the same size as a snubby. Belay my last, I ordered one and a Mag pouch. __________________ People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence in their behalf. - George Orwell

July 17th, 2007, 04:04 PM	#10
havegunjoe VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,027	The fanny pack I have has a holster built in. The pocket with the gun pulls open with a rip cord. It works great IMHO. I would get one with a holster. __________________ DEMOCRACY IS TWO WOLVES AND A LAMB VOTING ON WHAT TO HAVE FOR LUNCH. LIBERTY IS A WELL ARMED LAMB CONTESTING THE VOTE. Certified Instructor for Minnesota Carry Permit NRA Pistol and Personal Protection Insrtuctor Utah Permit Certified Instructor

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