More on Cover Garments

The "What Works, What Doesn't," "Recommendations & Experiences"

Moderators: carlson1, Crossfire

User avatar

Topic author
anygunanywhere
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 5
Posts: 7875
Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2005 9:16 am
Location: Richmond, Texas

More on Cover Garments

#1

Post by anygunanywhere »

I read a lot on these forums regarding the Texas heat and cover clothing. A popular fad among packers is the "hawaiian shirt". They are comfortable, and some really look.

How many of you have read the phrase regarding fanny packs - "They SCREAM gun!"

Well, I have never had any piece of clothing or accessory scream before, but I can't help but look for bulges behind every pink or purple orchid hawaiian shirt.

My favorite cover shirts are Colombia fishing shirts. They are vented, are designed to draw moisture away from the body. Put on a tank tee, and your favorite holster, and carry away. You look the part of a true fisherman. All you need are the "raccoon eyes" from wearing your shades while fishing the flats.

Great excuse to hit the sporting goods stores too. Gimme a gift certificate anytime!
"When democracy turns to tyranny, the armed citizen still gets to vote." Mike Vanderboegh

"The Smallest Minority on earth is the individual. Those who deny individual rights cannot claim to be defenders of minorities." – Ayn Rand

SRVA

#2

Post by SRVA »

The discussion on Hawaiian shirts brings up memories of a long time ago, in a country far, far away. Every time you saw a flowered shirt, you knew it concealed a Walther PPK. Everyone else was wearing basic green.

I agree that the fishing shirts are great for this area. They work well and blend in nicely.
User avatar

HighVelocity
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 5
Posts: 3374
Joined: Thu Feb 10, 2005 7:54 pm
Location: DFW, TX
Contact:

#3

Post by HighVelocity »

Well, I have never had any piece of clothing or accessory scream before, but I can't help but look for bulges behind every pink or purple orchid hawaiian shirt.
That statement cracked me up. I wear a hawiian shirt on most days. :lol:
User avatar

stevie_d_64
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 6
Posts: 7590
Joined: Fri Mar 04, 2005 11:17 pm
Location: 77504

Re: More on Cover Garments

#4

Post by stevie_d_64 »

anygunanywhere wrote:I read a lot on these forums regarding the Texas heat and cover clothing. A popular fad among packers is the "hawaiian shirt". They are comfortable, and some really look.

How many of you have read the phrase regarding fanny packs - "They SCREAM gun!"

Well, I have never had any piece of clothing or accessory scream before, but I can't help but look for bulges behind every pink or purple orchid hawaiian shirt.
Great...Now my cool Hawaiian stuff screams gun now...Crap...

And sorry, my wife is the only one allowed to look for bulges on moi... :lol:
"Perseverance and Preparedness triumph over Procrastination and Paranoia every time.” -- Steve
NRA - Life Member
"Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?"
Μολών λαβέ!
User avatar

gigag04
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 2
Posts: 5474
Joined: Wed May 04, 2005 7:47 pm
Location: Houston

#5

Post by gigag04 »

I usually wear an IWB holster in my shorts at 4-5 o clock (almost an SOB, but its FBI cant) and a t shirt. Prints a BIT, not enough to scream gun. Its hot.
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison
User avatar

Topic author
anygunanywhere
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 5
Posts: 7875
Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2005 9:16 am
Location: Richmond, Texas

#6

Post by anygunanywhere »

Maybe we should design a cover garments with built in random bulges. Then only your wife would know for sure. Sounds like a good line for a hair color add. Wait! I'm showing my age again.
"When democracy turns to tyranny, the armed citizen still gets to vote." Mike Vanderboegh

"The Smallest Minority on earth is the individual. Those who deny individual rights cannot claim to be defenders of minorities." – Ayn Rand
User avatar

dws1117
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 1
Posts: 1759
Joined: Thu Dec 23, 2004 11:54 pm
Location: Spring, TX.

#7

Post by dws1117 »

It seems that the only people that certain garments "scream" gun to are people that are looking for a concealed gun. The average she..person doesn't have a clue.

I know relatively few people that carry a gun. I know many more that wear that smae types of garments simply because they are practical or comfortable.

The fishing shirts are a great idea.
User avatar

HighVelocity
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 5
Posts: 3374
Joined: Thu Feb 10, 2005 7:54 pm
Location: DFW, TX
Contact:

#8

Post by HighVelocity »

The thing is that the Hawiian shirt, fishing vest, fanny pack only scream gun to people "in the know". Jane Doe and John Q have no clue.

Personally, I think the worst is the "tactical man purse". Especially if the guy carrying it is wearing a mullet and a dale earnhardt t-shirt. :lol:

Arock
Member
Posts in topic: 2
Posts: 81
Joined: Fri Jul 29, 2005 3:48 pm
Location: Rockwall

#9

Post by Arock »

Negative Ghost Rider the pattern is full. Those Columbia fishing shirts are a dead give-aways. Solid color. Solid colors show every bulge. Light colors worst of all and Columbia shirts are all light colors.

That's the beauty of Hawaiian shirts... the worse the shirt the better they conceal. I mean Velvet Elvis works great.


Image

Bubba
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 1
Posts: 240
Joined: Tue Dec 28, 2004 2:47 pm
Location: Fort Worth, Texas

#10

Post by Bubba »

My favorite cover shirts are Colombia fishing shirts. They are vented, are designed to draw moisture away from the body.
.....
Great idea, I'll have to check into this. Oh gosh, now I *have* to got to the local sporting goods store, darn the bad luck !
:)
User avatar

HighVelocity
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 5
Posts: 3374
Joined: Thu Feb 10, 2005 7:54 pm
Location: DFW, TX
Contact:

#11

Post by HighVelocity »

Bubba wrote:My favorite cover shirts are Colombia fishing shirts. They are vented, are designed to draw moisture away from the body.
.....
Great idea, I'll have to check into this. Oh gosh, now I *have* to got to the local sporting goods store, darn the bad luck !
:)
THis weekend is "tax free weekend:!! Academy has plenty of Hawiian shirts and Columbia fishing shirts. :lol:
User avatar

Topic author
anygunanywhere
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 5
Posts: 7875
Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2005 9:16 am
Location: Richmond, Texas

#12

Post by anygunanywhere »

I own several Colombia fishing shirts in a cross-hatch pattern. They all are not solid. Even under my solids, I am bulge free - well almost.

Not sure if fishin shirts fall under tax-free.
"When democracy turns to tyranny, the armed citizen still gets to vote." Mike Vanderboegh

"The Smallest Minority on earth is the individual. Those who deny individual rights cannot claim to be defenders of minorities." – Ayn Rand
User avatar

stevie_d_64
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 6
Posts: 7590
Joined: Fri Mar 04, 2005 11:17 pm
Location: 77504

#13

Post by stevie_d_64 »

HighVelocity wrote:
Bubba wrote:My favorite cover shirts are Colombia fishing shirts. They are vented, are designed to draw moisture away from the body.
.....
Great idea, I'll have to check into this. Oh gosh, now I *have* to got to the local sporting goods store, darn the bad luck !
:)
THis weekend is "tax free weekend:!! Academy has plenty of Hawiian shirts and Columbia fishing shirts. :lol:
Ok, now you gone and dun it! :lol:
"Perseverance and Preparedness triumph over Procrastination and Paranoia every time.” -- Steve
NRA - Life Member
"Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?"
Μολών λαβέ!
User avatar

stevie_d_64
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 6
Posts: 7590
Joined: Fri Mar 04, 2005 11:17 pm
Location: 77504

#14

Post by stevie_d_64 »

I actually got this really cool "Spiderman" silk material like shirt...Its real loose, and is worn normally untucked...

To me the shirt screams gang-banger...I may be wrong, but thats just what I have seen when I see guys wearing similar shirts...

Like I said its a cool shirt with lots of neat colors and is really nice to wear over a tighter t-shirt that gives you a layered effect...

I think concealing with that shirt is almost better than the thicker (sometimes) cotton or heavier thread shirts...Which I have two Hawaiian shirts of that type which some of you have seen me in...

I guess what needs to happen is to go to a happy middle ground between the two styles...

This weekend may afford some good deals for the "tax free weekend"...

But guys don't really shop...We buy...

I also agree that the only people who might get an idea about the "standard" trend in concealed carry fashion would be those who actually carry...And that may not be such a bad thing, in general...

And I do look for that myself...And I am usually correct in those assumptions...
"Perseverance and Preparedness triumph over Procrastination and Paranoia every time.” -- Steve
NRA - Life Member
"Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?"
Μολών λαβέ!
User avatar

stevie_d_64
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 6
Posts: 7590
Joined: Fri Mar 04, 2005 11:17 pm
Location: 77504

#15

Post by stevie_d_64 »

anygunanywhere wrote:Maybe we should design a cover garments with built in random bulges. Then only your wife would know for sure. Sounds like a good line for a hair color add. Wait! I'm showing my age again.
"Random Bulges"???

"Just for Men"???

You may garner more attention than what its worth... :lol: :lol: :lol:

And that leads to alllll sorts of other problems I figure... :lol: :lol: :lol:
"Perseverance and Preparedness triumph over Procrastination and Paranoia every time.” -- Steve
NRA - Life Member
"Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?"
Μολών λαβέ!
Post Reply

Return to “New to CHL?”