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Posted: 4/25/2015 3:47:22 PM EDT

Any females on here that run and carry a gun? My wife makes head bands and her biggest customers are runners, so she wants to start runnin herself. We live in a rural, quiet town, but she is most comfortable having a gun with her at all times. Any options? Think g42 or S&W Shield size

Posted: 4/25/2015 4:20:44 PM EDT

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Any gun is too heavy for a run IMO. I just decided to go with a knife while on runs.

Posted: 4/25/2015 4:35:40 PM EDT

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Not a runner, but I occasionally run with the dog. I usually have a P3AT in a belly band under my shorts. I prefer to carry a G19 in a fanny pack, even if I'm running. I don't really care if it's heavy or bumps a bit.

Posted: 4/25/2015 6:36:38 PM EDT

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lol
My wife has ran 3 marathons carrying a j frame each time. The third marathon was 6 months pregnant.

J frame is a great option

Posted: 4/25/2015 8:00:42 PM EDT

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belly band FTW

just make sure you do a good wipe down afterward because the sweat and humidity soaks right though... (if you're really gettin' it during your run that is)

Posted: 4/29/2015 2:28:08 PM EDT

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Hill People Gear

RUNNERS KIT BAG

OR

SNUBBY KIT BAG

Posted: 4/29/2015 2:31:54 PM EDT

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I really like that, but it would totally make you stand out. Especially if people's eyes naturally go to your chest. Maybe as part of a larger rig it would be more inconspicuous? Like a camelbak or something? I've seen good camelbak rigs on mountainbikers.

Posted: 4/30/2015 10:12:45 PM EDT

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thunderwear or sticky holster. http://www.thunderwear.com/

The stickys really work ! http://www.stickyholsters.com/

Posted: 5/12/2015 10:52:15 PM EDT

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Thunderwear. Glock26.
However... forgot Thunderwear & had to use thick nylon belt (name escapes me sorry) & my Well Armed Woman kydex holster. Ended up doing an appendix carry with my running tights pulled over the holster to stop the bounce. 3 sweaty miles & no chafing.

Posted: 6/12/2015 5:00:41 PM EDT

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I run with the Pistolwear Trump card. I love it. It is a good breathable material and also includes a detachable strap that goes over the shoulder for added stability.

Posted: 8/13/2015 6:33:21 PM EDT

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She could check this out. It's a shirt specifically meant to conceal while running
http://m.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/roswell-woman-invents-shirts-conceal-weapons/nktSJ/

Posted: 10/18/2015 11:39:00 AM EDT

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My wife has ran 3 marathons carrying a j frame each time. The third marathon was 6 months pregnant.

J frame is a great option

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Any gun is too heavy for a run IMO. I just decided to go with a knife while on runs.

lol

My wife has ran 3 marathons carrying a j frame each time. The third marathon was 6 months pregnant.

J frame is a great option

Good for her!

Posted: 10/18/2015 12:26:55 PM EDT

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Take a look at the 380 Bodyguard, small and flat, easy to conceal in a belly band.

Posted: 3/5/2016 8:10:19 PM EDT

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doc2B, which kydex TWAW holster did you use? (The IWB single clip or the convertible OWB/IWB version)? I have the IWB single clip version for my full sized pistol; recently got a more compact 9mm for EDC that I would like to be able to run with. I'm wondering about the comfort of using TWAW's convertible kydex holster if you have any experience with it.

Posted: 3/9/2016 2:17:13 PM EDT

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Most people pick the belly band for running.

Posted: 3/24/2016 9:05:27 PM EDT

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doc2B, which kydex TWAW holster did you use? (The IWB single clip or the convertible OWB/IWB version)? I have the IWB single clip version for my full sized pistol; recently got a more compact 9mm for EDC that I would like to be able to run with. I'm wondering about the comfort of using TWAW's convertible kydex holster if you have any experience with it.

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I've had experience running with both before, as well. I don't know what doc2B uses, but I used the IWB single clip and a thick carry belt of my hubby's. I keep a pair of underwear between me and the holster, and keep it from bouncing by tucking it into my running tights. I wear shirts way too big, so covering it up isn't an issue, unless the wind is blowing... and frankly, if a would-be no-gooder is deterred by my dog and my "is that a pistol?" lump, that's fine by me. I live very close to a largish city in the country on a road where all sorts of peeps travel...

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