Posted: 12/16/2012 8:49:08 PM EDT
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Any suggestions, i went skiing the other day and just felt weird without my concealed.
Wonder if anyone had any ideas that would work. |
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I gotta say that the there is probably a negative percent possibility you would need a gun skiing. You're not going to get robbed by all the other rich people and all the animals are asleep. Yeah unless you Back country ski out - of - bounds alone, get injured and it could save your ass. |
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I gotta say that the there is probably a negative percent possibility you would need a gun skiing. You're not going to get robbed by all the other rich people and all the animals are asleep. Yeah unless you Back country ski out - of - bounds alone, get injured and it could save your ass. exactly what i was going to say. just because there's no 2 legged critters attacking you while sliding down a mountain doesnt mean anything. can be used as an emergency signaling device if you crash and burn. 3 paced shots = help where i come from (both deer camp teachings and military). if you are skiing on some remote ass mountain and got introuble its atleast a possibility of gettin food assuming you slid a lighter and a pocket knife into your suit also. op, i personally wouldnt worry about anything quick draw, i would probably opt for osmething with level 2 retention inside my suit just so the gun can't work itself out while moving (or go flying if you face plant. gun aint gonna do you any good if it gets launched 100 feet from you and you cant find it). hell a plain ole blackhawk serpa or something inside the suit for cross draw would be fine enough for me. |
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I gotta say that the there is probably a negative percent possibility you would need a gun skiing. You're not going to get robbed by all the other rich people and all the animals are asleep. While I agree with this it is much better than leaving it unattended in a vehicle while skiing IMO. Plus - what makes you think everyone on the hill is rich? I put in more days than most folks and am far, far from rich (although my lifestyle abounds with wealth  ).As others mentioned: backcountry skiing. I have done a bit of that and almost always have a gun with me.
Think Snow !!! -JC |
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I gotta say that the there is probably a negative percent possibility you would need a gun skiing. You're not going to get robbed by all the other rich people and all the animals are asleep. A web search for cougar attacks on skiers will prove that incorrect. I worked a season at a local resort and twice saw a cougar crossing the road while driving down at about 6pm. I agree the chances are slim, but it COULD happen. Better to have and not need.... That being said, I have used a GunMate Guide "chest" holster carrying under Carhartt bibs and a jacket while out in the winter, not skiing though. They are adjustable in various ways. I have mine adjusted for about a 45 degree muzzle down carry, centered on my chest. Something like this: 
Another idea: http://www.survivalsheath.com/main/home.htm |
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Outdoor activities are one of the few areas where a fanny pack works well. Slap some brand name label on it, throw some Clif bars in the front packet and call it good. +1 I use a fanny pack holster a lot. Nobody thinks twice and I keep my wallet and change in a separate pocket. Shit I used to carry at Disney World. |
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First I do not want to discourage the legal carry of concealed weapons. I have a ccw. However, growing up near Breckinridge and somewhat near Vail, CO Im pretty sure your chance of encountering violent crime is extreamly low. Skiing is expensive, not everyone is rich but it changes the demographics. Nobody goes skiing to rob someone. I would be much more worried about injuring myself falling on my gun. Also solo backcountry skiing is just plain dumb. Avalanches are of real concern and you need a buddy or better yet, a group of people. I could see where a gun in the backcountry would be useful, but I can think of several things, oz for oz that would have a bigger impact on saving my life.
All that being said, I would probably go for backpack care. |
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I gotta say that the there is probably a negative percent possibility you would need a gun skiing. You're not going to get robbed by all the other rich people and all the animals are asleep. However, Getting to the slope there is a risk. Be while waiting for the shuttle to take you from the town to the ski slope, of hiking through the 20 acre parking lot. So once you are at the slope, what does on do with their carry peace? Store it your boot bag at the bag storage area? Trust the lockers? |
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I gotta say that the there is probably a negative percent possibility you would need a gun skiing. You're not going to get robbed by all the other rich people and all the animals are asleep. However, Getting to the slope there is a risk. Be while waiting for the shuttle to take you from the town to the ski slope, of hiking through the 20 acre parking lot. So once you are at the slope, what does on do with their carry peace? Store it your boot bag at the bag storage area? Trust the lockers? +1 3Speed holster. M&P 9c. Always under my control and no one ever knows about it. As it should be. |
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ya I do it all the time. The summit style jackets have two large chest pockets (vertical) I found the easiest thing for me since I don't think drawing is much of a risk on the mountain as opposed to retention is I have a cheap soft holster with velcro retention (I stole it out of a fag bag that someone gave me, its a basic cheap holster) that I keep on my chest while on the mountain. I also depending on whether its downhill or xcountry and where I am generally leavy my c-tac on my hip empty and then when I go in for a while or whatever ill transition bavck to IWB at some point. I do this so I don't have to worry aobut locking my pistol up in a locker or the car or something like that. |
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Subcompact 9mm (LC9 currently) in a pocket holster in the right chest pocket of my midlayer (fleece vest or pullover) is the usual method of carry for "resort days". Change back to jeans for apres ski activities and it goes back IWB or in the front pocket of my jeans.
Backcountry and touring days is usually the same as above, plus my GP100 4" in a full-cover (flap) holster on the waist belt of my pack, same as my hiking setup. I drag my both my GP100 (.357) and my SBH (.44) to hell and gone in the woods during hunting season, so it's not like a little snow is going to hurt them in the winter. Benefit of a SS finish... There is a micro-vault discreetly mounted in both my vehicles in case I need to leave my carry in the vehicle, or decide to bring a spare. Hell, heading up into the mountains, there is almost always a rifle stashed behind the seats too, JIC. I don't want to fall on my gun anymore than the next guy, but considering I'm usually already carry any avy shovel and ice axe, the gun is the least of my worries! 
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