Concealing at Work - Waitressing

[Wildscar]

If you are not dead set on a holster then my review on the MTAC may help you make up your mind some. Just take look at my signature for the link. I got it when they first came out and its been the only carry holster that I have ever bought.

[randomoutburst]

Yes. This. One guy didn't know how his firearm operated, and another barely passed his shooting test. Still another managed to sweep the entire class not once, but twice with his gun before he was asked to leave . I think there were 5 renewals, and 3 of them scared the snot out of me with their lack of knowledge, skill, and/or safety.

Btw, I'm in Sherman too and I don't think you'll have any issue with Blankenship's class at Red River. When I first saw your initial photo and noted location, I said...hmmm looks like Johnny Carinos. But then you said it wasn't you. Now I've got to play the game when we go out to eat of trying to spot the 1911 on the waitresses hip....and not getting punched by the wife. Sounds challenging. Always did love a challenge!!!

Scary people in those classes. My hubby took their course and said he was pleased with it, so I'll likely qualify down at Red River Firearms as well. :)

I won't leave you guessing (since I've posted it elsewhere anyway) and will reveal that I work at that crazy place called Chili's. I can't say I dig the food, but I make decent money and can eat for 1/2 price at all Brinker concepts, not just Chili's.
If you want to swing in and see if you can spot the waitress who's packing, I work shifts from Friday night to Sunday lunch. Have fun trying to spot me!!

[troglodyte]

I didn't see this mentioned as a scanned through the posts

5.11 holster shirt may be an option.http://www.511tactical.com/browse/Home/ ... 01/I/40021 They also make a crew neck.

I wear another underarmor shirt under mine. The seams are a little rough. It fit's snug and keeps the gun right up next to you. I carry a XD9SC or a Colt Defender 3" 1911.

The touchy-feely part at work may be an issue although it does tuck up under your arm pretty well. I haven't got around to it but I'll probably put a stich or two across the botton of the pocket to raise my 3" guns up a little. They kinda get lost down there.

Just something else to look at.

Good Luck.

[randomoutburst]

I didn't see this mentioned as a scanned through the posts

5.11 holster shirt may be an option.http://www.511tactical.com/browse/Home/ ... 01/I/40021 They also make a crew neck.

I wear another underarmor shirt under mine. The seams are a little rough. It fit's snug and keeps the gun right up next to you. I carry a XD9SC or a Colt Defender 3" 1911.

The touchy-feely part at work may be an issue although it does tuck up under your arm pretty well. I haven't got around to it but I'll probably put a stich or two across the botton of the pocket to raise my 3" guns up a little. They kinda get lost down there.

Just something else to look at.

Good Luck.

I cannot shoulder carry, even with that 5.11 shirt, because I am wearing a polo shirt. No access to the gun even after I'm off the clock if I wear that. Also, my back/shoulders/side are what people generally touch (a hand placed there to alert you to someone's presence if you can't see them) and I would be much too worried about getting made there, even if I had access to the gun.

I'm going to go with something like the Crossbreed or MTAC...but I am going to wait until I actually have my gun in hand before getting one. Seems like IWB under my apron is my best bet because it has the best concealment and quickest access.

There's a bartender at my restaurant who previously offered to get me a discount if I ordered through Gander Mountain...ultimately I didn't order through GM though. Anyway, I told him I was getting my CHL and that I was getting an STI Ranger II. He grinned and asked me if I would be packing at work. I said, "Why, that would be against company policy as I understand it." He smiled and I wonder if he carries, too...I wouldn't be surprised, but he'd have to be pocket carrying to conceal it.

[Teamless]

If you are an NRA member, Crossbreed will give you 10% off, not sure about Comp-tac, but probably

[randomoutburst]

Wildscar, after comparing them both I think I will be going with the MTAC. :) Thanks for the suggestion and review!

Teamless, not an NRA member, but that discount sounds nice

[Wildscar]

Glad to know I helped another shooter. And the great thing is they are right here in Texas. And when they tell you that it will take about 2 weeks. Done fret. I would be willing to bet that you will have it by the end of the week that you order it.

[gunaddict312]

I had a friend in the same situation as you and very easily i sewed in a false pocket with a zipper on the backside of her apron.

[randomoutburst]

I had a friend in the same situation as you and very easily i sewed in a false pocket with a zipper on the backside of her apron.

I have pockets on the outside and "inside", but again...I don't want to carry in my apron at all since I tend to spill liquids on it at some point during every shift.

I have it figured out...I'm just waiting on the gun, then I have to get my holster. I'm going to go with the MTAC and carry it somewhere IWB in front -- wherever is most comfortable -- so it's concealed by my apron but still allows for quick access.

The week after my birthday there are three different class times I can choose from to qualify for my CHL, so I'll be doing that ASAP. Then I'll be carrying at work once my plastic comes in!

Sad thing is, the new fall semester starts the same month I'll (probably) be getting my plastic, so most of my time outside the home won't even be spent carrying.

[Keith]

Wow lots of posts and I havent read them all. I wear a Ruger LCP .380 in a Smartcarry when I workout. Its so thin im able to wear shorts and it looks very natural. You could totally pull it off with your outfit. I use the standard size Smart Carry holster carrys the gun nice and deep so I wont sweat on it.

[Texas Dan Mosby]

Old post...however....

I would TOTALLY max out the tip of ANY waitress that carried ANY type of 1911 during her service!

I'm just sayin....

[USA1]

Old post...however....

I would TOTALLY max out the tip of ANY waitress that carried ANY type of 1911 during her service!

I'm just sayin....

And get her number..er uh that is if I were single.

[Purplehood]

I didn't see this mentioned as a scanned through the posts

5.11 holster shirt may be an option.http://www.511tactical.com/browse/Home/ ... 01/I/40021 They also make a crew neck.

I wear another underarmor shirt under mine. The seams are a little rough. It fit's snug and keeps the gun right up next to you. I carry a XD9SC or a Colt Defender 3" 1911.

The touchy-feely part at work may be an issue although it does tuck up under your arm pretty well. I haven't got around to it but I'll probably put a stich or two across the botton of the pocket to raise my 3" guns up a little. They kinda get lost down there.

Just something else to look at.

Good Luck.

I cannot shoulder carry, even with that 5.11 shirt, because I am wearing a polo shirt. No access to the gun even after I'm off the clock if I wear that. Also, my back/shoulders/side are what people generally touch (a hand placed there to alert you to someone's presence if you can't see them) and I would be much too worried about getting made there, even if I had access to the gun.

I'm going to go with something like the Crossbreed or MTAC...but I am going to wait until I actually have my gun in hand before getting one. Seems like IWB under my apron is my best bet because it has the best concealment and quickest access.

There's a bartender at my restaurant who previously offered to get me a discount if I ordered through Gander Mountain...ultimately I didn't order through GM though. Anyway, I told him I was getting my CHL and that I was getting an STI Ranger II. He grinned and asked me if I would be packing at work. I said, "Why, that would be against company policy as I understand it." He smiled and I wonder if he carries, too...I wouldn't be surprised, but he'd have to be pocket carrying to conceal it.

I heat up in my 5.11 t-shirt in no time...

When I carry somewhere that my XD40 or Glocks just won't work, I carry my MDE (.380) in a pocket holster that I keep in my - pocket. The .380 in a pocket holster seems like a very good bet for a situation such as the OP describes.

[randomoutburst]

Old post...however....

I would TOTALLY max out the tip of ANY waitress that carried ANY type of 1911 during her service!

I'm just sayin....

Come visit me in a couple months once I have my plastic then...I could use the money!

I had a table last night who knew my gun-friendly bartender friend. He told them I'm getting my CHL next month and they asked me where I was getting it, what I was going to carry, if I would carry at work ("That would be against company policy" ), and other questions.

They also tipped me well, and I'd like to think it was, in part, because of our conversation.

I'll post a photo of my uniform with my carry next month once I have it. I wish next month would hurry up and get here!

[maximus2161]

well first kudos to you for thinking this through. I would have to say maybe look into a small frame revolver or something like a Walther PPS or Ruger LCP. Thos can just dissapear in a pocket. I used to pocket carry a SW 638 daily and it just vanished in my pocket especially when wearing jeans.

Yea I think we need to go support you waitressing! (Whispers: just think maybe you can get enough tips you can go buy you a small gun!)

Seriously good luck and be safe!