Carry at the gym?

MrEarp · February 17th, 2009, 01:47 PM

Usually my work out at the gym is where I go to relax and unwind with out my cell, two-way radio and most the other stuff I carry. I usually go later at night due to my work schedule. Last night I came out and the police were investigating an attempt armed robbery down the street. So I've decided to start carrying while I am inside the gym.

I usually CC a PM9. Anyone have any preferred ways to carry while working out? I have a smart carry, but I've never tried working out while wearing it. I don't generally bring a bag with me as I don't change at the gym since I'm only a 5 minute ride from them to get home.

I also considered getting one of the blackhawk fanny packs and I could always use it to carry my mp3 player also.

Any thoughts?

sigmanluke · February 17th, 2009, 02:07 PM

Sounds to me that the smart carry/fanny pack idea is the best since you could also carry your mp3 player in it. People wouldn't think anything of it when they see your headphone wire coming out of it. If you saw someone at the gym wearing a fanny pack with no apparent reason, wouldn't that look a little strange. With a wire coming out, no one will think twice about it.

jowgafist · February 17th, 2009, 02:24 PM

I workout at the gym using smartcarry. The only time it "kinda" gets in the way is when on a stationary bike, just move it to the side a little.

MrEarp · February 17th, 2009, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jowgafist

I workout at the gym using smartcarry. The only time it "kinda" gets in the way is when on a stationary bike, just move it to the side a little.

How about on the recumbent bike? I had injured my knee and so my doctor has me on it a lot for PT.. Trying to get the stregnth back.

Napa Nick · February 17th, 2009, 02:51 PM

You may also consider a belly band type set up.

Thumper · February 17th, 2009, 08:55 PM

My weapon stays in the truck while at the gym... locked in a small safe bolted to the floor out of sight.

C9H13NO3 · February 17th, 2009, 09:12 PM

I also don't carry while at the gym. I don't have anything small to carry though either...P229 and gym shorts just wouldn't work together. I think it would be incredibly uncomfortable to work out while carrying too though.

JerryM · February 17th, 2009, 09:15 PM

I carry a P3AT to the gym, but keep it in a locked locker while there. For some reason I am not worried about the gym being shot up.

Regards,
Jerry

usmc7980 · February 17th, 2009, 09:21 PM

I vote fanny pack and you can hang a towel or strap your gloves if you use them, from the belt section. Nobody will even look a first time it will be totoally inconspicuous.

TN_Mike · February 17th, 2009, 11:18 PM

You and I have the same workout/gym schedule. I work out at night due to work and family time.

When I do carry while in the gym, I use a SmartCarry. Even though I live just 5 minutes away and I do not change at the gym, I carry a gym bag that I can put my carry gun in and I lock it all up in a locker.

I never go anywhere, even in the little town I love in with its almost nonexistent crime rate, without a gun. You just never know.

February 17th, 2009, 01:47 PM	#1
MrEarp Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 33	Carry at the gym? Usually my work out at the gym is where I go to relax and unwind with out my cell, two-way radio and most the other stuff I carry. I usually go later at night due to my work schedule. Last night I came out and the police were investigating an attempt armed robbery down the street. So I've decided to start carrying while I am inside the gym. I usually CC a PM9. Anyone have any preferred ways to carry while working out? I have a smart carry, but I've never tried working out while wearing it. I don't generally bring a bag with me as I don't change at the gym since I'm only a 5 minute ride from them to get home. I also considered getting one of the blackhawk fanny packs and I could always use it to carry my mp3 player also. Any thoughts? __________________ Live in the Grand Rapids, MI area and have a CPL?

February 17th, 2009, 02:07 PM	#2
sigmanluke Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 1,643	Sounds to me that the smart carry/fanny pack idea is the best since you could also carry your mp3 player in it. People wouldn't think anything of it when they see your headphone wire coming out of it. If you saw someone at the gym wearing a fanny pack with no apparent reason, wouldn't that look a little strange. With a wire coming out, no one will think twice about it. __________________ "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." Thomas Jefferson

February 17th, 2009, 02:24 PM	#3
jowgafist Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 436	I workout at the gym using smartcarry. The only time it "kinda" gets in the way is when on a stationary bike, just move it to the side a little. __________________ Stay informed, Join VA-Alert NRA Certified Instructor Jow Ga Kung Fu "Gun on, Pride off." ~John Murphy

February 17th, 2009, 08:55 PM	#6
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,597	My weapon stays in the truck while at the gym... locked in a small safe bolted to the floor out of sight. __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

February 17th, 2009, 09:12 PM	#7
C9H13NO3 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,188	I also don't carry while at the gym. I don't have anything small to carry though either...P229 and gym shorts just wouldn't work together. I think it would be incredibly uncomfortable to work out while carrying too though. __________________ -Ryan All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.

February 17th, 2009, 02:51 PM	#5
Napa Nick Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Napa, California Posts: 66	You may also consider a belly band type set up.

February 17th, 2009, 09:15 PM	#8
JerryM Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,694	I carry a P3AT to the gym, but keep it in a locked locker while there. For some reason I am not worried about the gym being shot up. Regards, Jerry

February 17th, 2009, 09:21 PM	#9
usmc7980 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: florida Posts: 40	I vote fanny pack and you can hang a towel or strap your gloves if you use them, from the belt section. Nobody will even look a first time it will be totoally inconspicuous. __________________ www.snipercentral.com "My first priority will be to reinstate the assault weapons ban as soon as I take office. In the first year, I intend to work with Congress on a national no carry law, one gun a month purchase limits, and bans on all semi-automatic guns." -Barack Obama, VPC Fund Raiser, 2007

February 17th, 2009, 11:18 PM	#10
TN_Mike VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: West TN Posts: 7,720	You and I have the same workout/gym schedule. I work out at night due to work and family time. When I do carry while in the gym, I use a SmartCarry. Even though I live just 5 minutes away and I do not change at the gym, I carry a gym bag that I can put my carry gun in and I lock it all up in a locker. I never go anywhere, even in the little town I love in with its almost nonexistent crime rate, without a gun. You just never know. __________________ A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. -Barry Goldwater 1968

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