Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Association
Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 24
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    Pennsylvania
    (Adams County)
    Posts
    21
    Rep Power
    0

    Question how do you sit while carrying?

    Okay guys. I am new to the ccw thing. I have been tucking my gun in the small of my back, iwb, and can't figure out how to sit in a restaraunt without adjusting it or removing it to drive. How do you guys do it?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    (Allegheny County)
    Posts
    99
    Rep Power
    0

    Default Re: how do you sit while carrying?

    Quote Originally Posted by cznut View Post
    Okay guys. I am new to the ccw thing. I have been tucking my gun in the small of my back, iwb, and can't figure out how to sit in a restaraunt without adjusting it or removing it to drive. How do you guys do it?
    I carry mine at 4:00 IWB, and have pretty much stopped noticing it. It becomes automatic to sit with your bum a little forward and then lean back into the seat, and/or to turn the body slightly to the left. Being a pudgy guy, those postures look pretty natural. If I were rail-thin, it might look strange.

    --Len.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Location
    City/Town/Rural, Pennsylvania
    (Westmoreland County)
    Posts
    476
    Rep Power
    64968

    Default Re: how do you sit while carrying?

    You've pretty much answered your own question. Most people find that carrying SoB is uncomfortable. The problem is sitting. There is very little to remedy the situation. The other downside to this style of carry is the risk of serious injury if you fall on your back/pistol.
    Never underestimate the value of early training.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Reading, Pennsylvania
    (Berks County)
    Posts
    838
    Rep Power
    742

    Default Re: how do you sit while carrying?

    Hey cznut,

    After trial and error, I find that what works best for me is carrying my gun inside the waistband strong side at 3:00. Any other way does not work for me at all! Also it's always comfortable when I'm sitting, standing, driving, lying down, eating, etc.

    I'd say my build is slender to medium, and I would also consider myself an extremely good looking guy, lol, just kidding, and sometimes I wear my t-shirts tight but not too tight, and no one ever seems to notice that I'm carrying a weapon.

    Carrying in the small of my back is probably the most uncomfortable in my experience, and it's especially hard on my spine.

    Take care,

    Rand
    Last edited by dnar; May 15th, 2007 at 06:57 PM. Reason: edit text.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Around, Pennsylvania
    (York County)
    Posts
    1,655
    Rep Power
    205

    Default Re: how do you sit while carrying?

    I don't like SoB at all!
    I carry OWB, strongside 8-9 O'Clock (lefty here) with a shirt untucked

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    Pennsyltucky, Pennsylvania
    Posts
    8,076
    Rep Power
    21474862

    Default Re: how do you sit while carrying?

    Simple. Carry OWB and don't worry about it.
    FUCK BIDEN

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Boothwyn, Pennsylvania
    (Delaware County)
    Age
    43
    Posts
    502
    Rep Power
    46191

    Default Re: how do you sit while carrying?

    I usually sit by bending my knees and waist untill my ass hits the chair. I find it works well that way. I carry primarily iwb 3:00 strong side.



    Sorry i had to do it. SOB never worked for me either being a fat guy my glock 26 disappears. I got a bad case of plumbers crack so SOB isnt an option at all.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania
    (Allegheny County)
    Posts
    1,050
    Rep Power
    1108

    Default Re: how do you sit while carrying?

    IWB I carry at about 2:45 just a smidge to the front. with my Don Hume holster.

    Lately, I've just been open carry, most comfortable of all.

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    nretsaehtuos, Pennsylvania
    (Delaware County)
    Age
    65
    Posts
    6,945
    Rep Power
    21474860

    Default Re: how do you sit while carrying?

    I'm right handed, I carry in my front right pocket, no problems.

    Chevmeister, loved your answer.

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    (Allegheny County)
    Posts
    944
    Rep Power
    0

    Default Re: how do you sit while carrying?

    I sit like I would any other day?? I didn't know there was a different way to sit when you are wearing a gun. If you have to sit differently, you might want to reconsider some holster/gun options.

Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. FYI - Carrying in casinos
    By Steve in PA in forum General
    Replies: 33
    Last Post: May 8th, 2009, 05:43 PM
  2. Carrying OC as an EMT or Paramedic?
    By JustinM in forum General
    Replies: 18
    Last Post: May 8th, 2007, 05:05 PM
  3. Carrying Knives
    By Turkeyhoagie in forum General
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: April 9th, 2007, 09:45 PM
  4. Probation + Carrying...
    By LowFlow in forum General
    Replies: 20
    Last Post: February 6th, 2007, 11:57 PM
  5. Carrying laws in PA
    By silverspoon220 in forum General
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: October 14th, 2006, 01:26 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •