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Posted: 7/8/2014 9:11:00 PM EDT
6 years ago I was a pretty quick swimmer and I want to get back into it as I am starting to gain weight. The problem is I cannot find a method of carry that does not either leave me unarmed for the entire trip or with the high potential for my pistol to be stolen. Any suggestions? I would throw a set of maritime spring cups in my G19 if I could pull off not printing in a speedo
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Posted: 7/8/2014 11:01:37 PM EDT
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You want to carry a gun on your person as you swim?
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Posted: 7/8/2014 11:03:20 PM EDT
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There are times and places one cannot realistically carry all the time. The pool at the gym seems like one of those places.
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Posted: 7/8/2014 11:38:11 PM EDT
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Will have to stay in the car I reckon.
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Posted: 7/8/2014 11:46:17 PM EDT
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My suggestion? Don't wear a speedo. As for the gun I would say leave it in the car it would be rough to keep concealed without the risk of being stolen or seen.
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Posted: 7/8/2014 11:56:20 PM EDT
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Hire a body guard or dig your own pool.
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Posted: 7/9/2014 12:03:43 AM EDT
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Will have to stay in the car I reckon. |
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Posted: 7/9/2014 1:32:02 AM EDT
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Theres ways to keep a gun on you while you workout or go for runs, but swimming requires you completely disarm, then take your eyes off of your weapon. Unless you are ok with taking a mini gun safe with you and then tethering that safe to a pool chair, you have no options that are 'safe' from thieves. Wrapping a gun in a towel or leaving it in a backpack you take with you and then put beside the pool are really your only options unless you want to lose your gym membership.
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Posted: 7/9/2014 1:35:11 AM EDT
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Learn karate? IDK sometimes you just have to realize CC 24/7 is not practical and can become prohibitive to enjoying life.
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Posted: 7/9/2014 11:55:48 AM EDT
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IDK sometimes you just have to realize CC 24/7 is not practical and can become prohibitive to enjoying life. This. Not much more to say. |
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Posted: 7/9/2014 1:55:50 PM EDT
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6 years ago I was a pretty quick swimmer and I want to get back into it as I am starting to gain weight. The problem is I cannot find a method of carry that does not either leave me unarmed for the entire trip or with the high potential for my pistol to be stolen. Any suggestions? I would throw a set of maritime spring cups in my G19 if I could pull off not printing in a speedo I go to a pool near my house frequently. My CC stays locked up at home. I don't like the idea of leaving it unattended in a vehicle, unattended off body, and the efforts to CC are not reasonable. I suppose if I was headed to a pool on an undercover spy missionI might look into a deep concealment holster combined with a very small gun and experiment with some ziploc bags. But for actually swimming to exercise I can't imagine there is a realistic way to effectively CC a pistol. Keep it at home. |
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Posted: 7/9/2014 1:57:13 PM EDT
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WTF ???
Seriously you need to move right now. Get out of that fucked up place you live in. It has to be fucked up if you need to carry while swimming in a pool. |
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Posted: 7/9/2014 2:13:25 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/9/2014 2:14:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Learn karate? IDK sometimes you just have to realize CC 24/7 is not practical and can become prohibitive to enjoying life. |
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Posted: 7/9/2014 2:16:43 PM EDT
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Lcp in a zip lock in the pocket of your boardshorts?
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Posted: 7/9/2014 2:17:50 PM EDT
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OP... keep on keeping on. ETA: put your gun in your hand... then put a opaque bag over your gun and your hand. Rubber band the opening of the bag so it is closed... problem solved. |
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Posted: 7/9/2014 2:29:29 PM EDT
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"Keister" a NAA 22 revolver?
 Be careful not to snag the hammer when you draw. 
In all seriousness, there are times when you just won't have a gun. Do you keep a gun in your shower? What about when you're in the sack? |
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Posted: 7/9/2014 2:34:01 PM EDT
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There are times and places one cannot realistically carry all the time. The pool at the gym seems like one of those places. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 7/9/2014 5:00:55 PM EDT
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Don't know about the pool but my stuff goes in a pretty little make up bag at the beach.
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Posted: 7/9/2014 5:39:04 PM EDT
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I was at the gym today and started laughing because I thought about this thread. Made me start thinking about how I would CC and be comfortable using machines/ free weights.
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Posted: 7/9/2014 5:45:19 PM EDT
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Wear one of those rubber swim caps and put in between the cap and the top of your head. If you get a red one, it will look like the comb on top of a rooster's head.
No one will notice.  Serious answer? When I go to the gym I lock mine up in the locker. Yeah, it's not on me, but it's closer than the truck. |
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Posted: 7/10/2014 7:56:51 AM EDT
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I've got lots of swimming time with full sized guns but I don't think you want to go my route. I would suggest as you look at a small pocket pistol in a ziplock bag carried in your swimtrunks pocket. Swimming pools are not saltwater so easier maintence if you do get it wet. I just normally swim in the pool with my Syderco clipped inside the shorts, gun locked up in the truck.
CD ETA When I run/workout I use a Bianchi Belly Band to hold my Smith 442. |
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Posted: 7/10/2014 8:26:01 AM EDT
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6 years ago I was a pretty quick swimmer and I want to get back into it as I am starting to gain weight. The problem is I cannot find a method of carry that does not either leave me unarmed for the entire trip or with the high potential for my pistol to be stolen. Any suggestions? I would throw a set of maritime spring cups in my G19 if I could pull off not printing in a speedo Zip lock?
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Posted: 7/10/2014 8:28:10 AM EDT
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This. Not much more to say. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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IDK sometimes you just have to realize CC 24/7 is not practical and can become prohibitive to enjoying life. This. Not much more to say. |
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Posted: 7/10/2014 11:38:19 AM EDT
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It amazes me that some people on this site even get out of the basement.
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Posted: 7/10/2014 6:40:01 PM EDT
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I've got lots of swimming time with full sized guns but I don't think you want to go my route. I would suggest as you look at a small pocket pistol in a ziplock bag carried in your swimtrunks pocket. Swimming pools are not saltwater so easier maintence if you do get it wet. I just normally swim in the pool with my Syderco clipped inside the shorts, gun locked up in the truck. CD ETA When I run/workout I use a Bianchi Belly Band to hold my Smith 442. Chlorine is a very good oxidizer as well, I'd just as soon leave the gun in the truck too. |
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Posted: 7/11/2014 2:16:03 AM EDT
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"Keister" a NAA 22 revolver? Be careful not to snag the hammer when you draw.
In all seriousness, there are times when you just won't have a gun. Do you keep a gun in your shower? What about when you're in the sack? You can build a waterproof box and take a shower with your pistol (I have not done this yet): DIY: $15 Shower Gun Box When I sleep I use a Blackhawk Bedside holster that fit between the mattress and box spring. The holster is large enough to have handgun and a light mounted to the handgun. Blackhawk Bedside Holster If am carrying on my car then a use a Gum Creek Vehicle Holster. Gum Creek Vehicle Holster |
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Posted: 7/12/2014 11:29:46 PM EDT
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Quoted:
6 years ago I was a pretty quick swimmer and I want to get back into it as I am starting to gain weight. The problem is I cannot find a method of carry that does not either leave me unarmed for the entire trip or with the high potential for my pistol to be stolen. Any suggestions? I would throw a set of maritime spring cups in my G19 if I could pull off not printing in a speedo I manage a public pool. No way in hell I would leave my gun in the car or a locker there. Too many break ins, however, I know at least 3 of our patrons that do. |
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Posted: 7/15/2014 7:07:06 AM EDT
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I don't.
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Posted: 7/15/2014 11:00:42 PM EDT
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Quoted: 6 years ago I was a pretty quick swimmer and I want to get back into it as I am starting to gain weight. The problem is I cannot find a method of carry that does not either leave me unarmed for the entire trip or with the high potential for my pistol to be stolen. Any suggestions? I would throw a set of maritime spring cups in my G19 if I could pull off not printing in a speedo |
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Posted: 8/15/2014 10:16:17 PM EDT
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I hate threads like this, go to a dif a gym dude where you don't feel like you will need to wear a gun.
You can't safely put a gun in a bag next to the pool unless you are just going to sit in the pool and stare at your gym bag. Stupid thread... |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 12:09:30 AM EDT
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WTF ??? Seriously you need to move right now. Get out of that fucked up place you live in. It has to be fucked up if you need to carry while swimming in a pool. +1 Sometimes your CCing is just not practical. Or you could just go in there Waving it around. CC it in your Speedos make it look like a banana hammock. Speaking of stupid questions. You have got to be kidding right? |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 12:26:48 AM EDT
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Have you heard about the people who smuggle guns into jails...try that.
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Posted: 8/17/2014 3:10:00 AM EDT
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Keep your gun in a car. There is no safe place to carry at a gym even with a locker. Be safe and be smart.
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Posted: 8/17/2014 3:18:02 AM EDT
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I lock mine in my locker.
a. I use a quality lock b. I don't workout in a place frequented by animals and thieves |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 3:46:25 AM EDT
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There are times and places one cannot realistically carry all the time. The pool at the gym seems like one of those places. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile +1 I leave it locked in my glove box. If I had a regular locker I could see leaving it in there, but we don't have lockers that are able to be individually assigned. I live close enough I just drive home to shower anyway. |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 3:49:01 AM EDT
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duct tape the gun to your chest
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Posted: 8/17/2014 3:53:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Learn karate? IDK sometimes you just have to realize CC 24/7 is not practical and can become prohibitive to enjoying life. That's crazy talk.  |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 10:06:46 AM EDT
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6 years ago I was a pretty quick swimmer and I want to get back into it as I am starting to gain weight. The problem is I cannot find a method of carry that does not either leave me unarmed for the entire trip or with the high potential for my pistol to be stolen. Any suggestions? I would throw a set of maritime spring cups in my G19 if I could pull off not printing in a speedo Iv'e been to the beach several times wearing swim trunks and using a Belly Band to carry. There is a bulge if I don't wear a Tshirt but that's if I carry my P229 or P3S0 M642 is easier |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 10:15:17 AM EDT
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WTF ??? Seriously you need to move right now. Get out of that fucked up place you live in. It has to be fucked up if you need to carry while swimming in a pool. I carry/swim/fish/walk beach . Really I do all 3 walk while fishing and swim when I get over heated. One could go miles without seeing another person! Plus Ive had gators swim behind me as I`m fishing the sandbar. Not to mention the sharks and crocks, panthers , black bears. and the evil humans who prey on the tourist ! So far I haven't shot any crocs or gators or panthers or bears but I have shot a few sharks. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 10:32:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Hire a body guard or dig your own pool. This. Everything's better with an overwatch  |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 12:56:03 PM EDT
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I've had pretty good luck with the following method: have your swimbuddy lend you his poncho. Place anything you wish to keep dry on top of his poncho. I recommend placing your rucks in the middle and the boomsticks on either side. Snap your poncho to his and roll up the sides as best you can to keep the edges above the waterline and water out. Oh yeah, be sure to cinch the hoods down good and tight. If you toss this thing in the obstacle, you and your buddy now have a kick board which should keep most of your stuff dry and more importantly your rucks afloat until you get to the other side.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 12:58:56 PM EDT
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If you're in a pool, you are pretty safe since certain members of society can't swim too well.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 1:11:39 PM EDT
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good question,
i was going to participate in this crossfit competition, so ill be doing a lot of squats, running, and hand stand pushups... i was wondering where i could carry my S&W 500 (snub nose of course, dont want to be a little overzealous) 
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Posted: 8/28/2014 1:43:58 AM EDT
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Ruger LCP stuffed in a tied condom in the butthole... Maybe a piece of paracord for a drawing device...
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Posted: 8/28/2014 1:53:00 AM EDT
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Ruger LCP stuffed in a tied condom in the butthole... Maybe a piece of paracord for a drawing device... This is the most realistic response considering the OP. Best of luck. |
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Posted: 8/28/2014 9:16:49 AM EDT
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If you're in a pool, you are pretty safe since certain members of society can't swim too well. shame on you |
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Posted: 8/28/2014 9:18:20 AM EDT
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Ruger LCP stuffed in a tied condom in the butthole... Maybe a piece of paracord for a drawing device... I bet that hurts |
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