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Paco · February 10th, 2009, 06:17 PM

Great looking boy! If you can come up with a carrier for Moms, let me know as I am now looking in to option for when my Wife gets her CHL.

I'm going to echo the Maxpedition, only because I think a fanny pack would put too much around your waist when you may have to move the baby around and the Maxpedition is over the shoulder and seems like it would be easier to slide out of the way.

gg12 · February 10th, 2009, 06:37 PM

Remember that in two more months the child will be much more agile and will begin exploring the world with his hands----ie he'll be grabbing at any and everything. I'm thinking a holster in his carrier might not be such a hot idea, YMMV of course.

A man wearing a baby carrier is not the same as a woman wearing the same carrier. And men rarely need to nurse while wearing the baby (course you may not either, I'm just assuming since you're doing cloth diapers you're probably nursing), this adds a whole new dimension of difficulties concerning what to do with the gun, and the baby carrier, and the baby.

Some form of purse carry/diaperbag carry in combination with companions who carry will likely serve your new motherhood best, as the child grows and becomes more independant from you physically the IWB option may open back up to you.

Best of luck!

sass20485 · February 10th, 2009, 06:55 PM

How about an LCP in a pocket holster sewn into a hat, like the sneaky BG's in the old west did with derringers? Now that's using your head!!

S3ymour · February 10th, 2009, 08:23 PM

Lima,
Check out this carrier!

BabyBjörn Baby Carrier Original is what we used for my daughter, and it is worth it. The way the straps reside, you can easily still carry with a strongside in or outside the waistband holster, all while being able to draw and keeping the little one close by. It also allows the child to either face you, or to face out which is a definite plus as the get older and want to explore more! Anyways, I'd take a look at it! Good luck.

archer51 · February 10th, 2009, 08:49 PM

Good to see you back Lima. Can't be of much help to you. When my kids were little they didn't have all these neat carrying contraptions! OK, I'll admit it, I'm an old fart.

Probably the easiest option is going to be a fanny pack.

Spike32 · February 10th, 2009, 09:05 PM

How about a Molle type of holster attached to the rear of the baby carrier in the top picture? When wearing the sling type of carrier, you can carry on the opposite side or at 6 o'clock. With the way ladies jeans are designed pocket carry might be dicey as you would print pretty easily.

f8lranger4x4 · February 10th, 2009, 09:07 PM

Welcome back Lima

TX-JB · February 10th, 2009, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by limatunes

What about a pocket sewn to the inside of this carrier, between you and the baby. Then add a velcro type holster, or nemesis, inside the pocket. If the pocket had a zipper on the right side it would add to security and retention, but be accessible to your strong hand.

How about a belly band, with the gun between you and the baby? Your shirt and the baby would conceal it pretty well.

Paymeister · February 10th, 2009, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by limatunes

...And as to all those who recommended the P3AT or LCP. I've thought of it but simply can't swing another gun right now (as much as I'd like to). So I have to stick with carry options for the guns I already have. We have some pretty small ones (like the Mustangs) so that's what I'm looking to accommodate. If I could get another gun right now it might broaden my options but unfortunately that's not an option.

...

Lima, we have greatly profited from your posts (and JD's), and we all want to keep that little one safe. You need a P3AT/LCP or some custom holster/babybag work, thus:

I propose a Garrett Protective Fund
I am willing to start it off with a whopping five bucks, and
I challenge all of the rest of you big talkers to add your own fiver.

C'mon, everyone: let's contribute - heck, it's cheaper than had you bought something for the baby shower! You won't notice the loss of five bucks, and if even just the ones who have posted on this thread so far participate, that will take her a long way towards her goal. She can stop us when she has what she needs.

Lima, please post a PayPal account or let us know to IM you with an email address so you can send us a PayPal link. This ain't charity - it's us being good uncles to little Garrett.

uphill · February 10th, 2009, 11:45 PM

First, since I'm new enough here I missed the news....
Congratulations!

As another poster mentioned looks like a good possibility might be SOB. Extra mags on the ankle? I'm right handed but use a left hand IWB holster for SOB so draw is palm out. You don't have to twist your shoulder so far, it's easier and no, I don't sweep my leg, foot or anything else while drawing like some would say.

February 10th, 2009, 06:17 PM	#31
Paco VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 2,763	Great looking boy! If you can come up with a carrier for Moms, let me know as I am now looking in to option for when my Wife gets her CHL. I'm going to echo the Maxpedition, only because I think a fanny pack would put too much around your waist when you may have to move the baby around and the Maxpedition is over the shoulder and seems like it would be easier to slide out of the way. __________________ "Don't hit at all if you can help it; don't hit a man if you can possibly avoid it; but if you do hit him, put him to sleep." - Theodore Roosevelt If you are not willing to stand behind our Troops, feel free to stand in front of them! -Paco

February 10th, 2009, 08:23 PM	#34
S3ymour Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 459	Lima, Check out this carrier! BabyBjörn Baby Carrier Original is what we used for my daughter, and it is worth it. The way the straps reside, you can easily still carry with a strongside in or outside the waistband holster, all while being able to draw and keeping the little one close by. It also allows the child to either face you, or to face out which is a definite plus as the get older and want to explore more! Anyways, I'd take a look at it! Good luck. __________________ "All war is deception" --Sun Tzu MOΛΩN ΛABÉ

February 10th, 2009, 09:05 PM	#36
Spike32 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southeastern VA Posts: 248	How about a Molle type of holster attached to the rear of the baby carrier in the top picture? When wearing the sling type of carrier, you can carry on the opposite side or at 6 o'clock. With the way ladies jeans are designed pocket carry might be dicey as you would print pretty easily. __________________ You'll rock, with a 357 Glock "Life's tough......It's even tougher if you're stupid." -John Wayne

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February 10th, 2009, 06:37 PM	#32
gg12 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 132	Remember that in two more months the child will be much more agile and will begin exploring the world with his hands----ie he'll be grabbing at any and everything. I'm thinking a holster in his carrier might not be such a hot idea, YMMV of course. A man wearing a baby carrier is not the same as a woman wearing the same carrier. And men rarely need to nurse while wearing the baby (course you may not either, I'm just assuming since you're doing cloth diapers you're probably nursing), this adds a whole new dimension of difficulties concerning what to do with the gun, and the baby carrier, and the baby. Some form of purse carry/diaperbag carry in combination with companions who carry will likely serve your new motherhood best, as the child grows and becomes more independant from you physically the IWB option may open back up to you. Best of luck!

February 10th, 2009, 06:55 PM	#33
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,937	How about an LCP in a pocket holster sewn into a hat, like the sneaky BG's in the old west did with derringers? Now that's using your head!!

February 10th, 2009, 08:49 PM	#35
archer51 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: VA Posts: 6,316	Good to see you back Lima. Can't be of much help to you. When my kids were little they didn't have all these neat carrying contraptions! OK, I'll admit it, I'm an old fart. Probably the easiest option is going to be a fanny pack.

February 10th, 2009, 09:07 PM	#37
f8lranger4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: virginia Posts: 894	Welcome back Lima

February 10th, 2009, 11:45 PM	#40
uphill Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 19	First, since I'm new enough here I missed the news.... Congratulations! As another poster mentioned looks like a good possibility might be SOB. Extra mags on the ankle? I'm right handed but use a left hand IWB holster for SOB so draw is palm out. You don't have to twist your shoulder so far, it's easier and no, I don't sweep my leg, foot or anything else while drawing like some would say.