Summer Concealed Carry Wardrobe

[Odessa_Prime]

I carry a Springfield 40 XD Compact w/ a paddle holster. In cooler temps that's no problem.

But summers in the Lowcountry can be brutal so my question is, do you ware a light jacket or wind breaker, something like that or do you have a summer weapon / holster system?

I used to travel internationally and spent many hours amongst the locals. As an American I was always at some risk, so regardless of the temps, I always wore a thin wind breaker zipped up a few inches. That way no one really knew whether I was armed or not. I never had a single problem even on the streets of the poorest areas on South America.

I'm 6'3" and weighed in at 190 lbs back then so that might have been a factor.

[rahlquist]

I have to agree, living in west Georgia, the heat and humidity can be rough. Any suggestions of good CCW garments for larger men appreciated too (5' 11" a bit over 250lb). I carry a S&W M&P 40 (full size).

Thanks!

[kudzu]

Though I have always worn my shirts tucked in and don't care for the casual/sloppy shirt tail-out look, the best solution I have found are the "outdoorsy" summer shirts from Patagonia. Worn with khakis, jeans or hiking pants and casual shoes, they don't look too bad. I still don't like it, but I can tolerate it.

Patagonia Men's Puckerware® Shirt

Patagonia Men's A/C® Shirt - Organic Cotton

[IWLAFART]

$70.00 for a summer shirt!! I don't think so.

[StealthDefense]

Summer time is a real test for holster comfort and concealment. My Stealth Defense Holster works well with wearing normal summer clothing however I don’t recommend it for overweight individuals with a large belt overhang. Some people prefer wearing an undershirt which helps to “wick away” perspiration. www.stealthdefenseholsters.com

[Tango Victor]

I agree, I don't particularly care for the "untucked" look either. But untapered shirts designed to be worn untucked work well and look good. Dragon Fly makes some but they are also pricey. I also somtimes wear a colored t-shirt tucked in with a short sleeve button up shirt untucked and un buttoned over it. I'm typically not all that concerned about looking stylish outside of work so it works for me. I understand it may not work for everyone though.

[marionandjohn]

Living in central GA and travel to TN frequently if I want to "CC" I use my kholster at about 4:30 or 5 oclock position with SW99. If my attire just will not allow for me to carry that weapon/holster or I feel like carrying my XD40 (4") I simply drop it in a Blackhawk serpa and OC it. I dont have to worry if I am showing at that point. I'm not getting into OC vs CC but sometimes its more comfortable, easier, and feels right. I have only been asked to leave 1 place while OC and only been questioned about my permit 1 time while OC. The mall dont like weapons blah blah blah b.s. and a Ranger at a state park where I was hiking with my kid on my back questioned why I would OC and asked to see my permit.

I love my Kholster and even was wearing it while loading a 26ft penske truck for the inlaws in TN in the middle of June. I actually had to clean the gun afterwards because I sweated through the leather and into the gun. btw I am 5'7" 170lbs, I consider myself medium frame, a white tshirt and pair of shorts conceal my SW99 with the kholster just fine and even wore it with swim trunks (but didnt swim)

[Naybor]

Last summer my KT P-11 traveled well with an IWB and untucked shirt.
I have a Ruger LCP in layaway (on Social Security) for summer use this year, where hopefully I can get by with just an untucked T-shirt. She sure is small, so that shouldn't be a problem. I had a .380 as my primary for years without a problem, but .380 is about as small as I'd want to go. The LCP is so small it can be carried in a lot of ways.

[SureSight Firearms]

Blackhawk makes a great fanny pack with multiple retention devices (preventing grab n go). Small, med and large with built in holster. I carry XD .40 SC also, works great but you have to train with it.

[eaccents]

I carry a Springfield 40 XD Compact w/ a paddle holster. In cooler temps that's no problem.

But summers in the Lowcountry can be brutal so my question is, do you ware a light jacket or wind breaker, something like that or do you have a summer weapon / holster system?

I used to travel internationally and spent many hours amongst the locals. As an American I was always at some risk, so regardless of the temps, I always wore a thin wind breaker zipped up a few inches. That way no one really knew whether I was armed or not. I never had a single problem even on the streets of the poorest areas on South America.

I'm 6'3" and weighed in at 190 lbs back then so that might have been a factor.

I am a 5'6" 140 pound woman with an aging athletic build. I am lucky enough that my waist is still smaller than my hips (thank God!), and my shoulders are kind of broad (too much swimming?). That said, I can conceal my Kahr MK9 IWB @ 2:30 position all summer long with shorts and an untucked shirt (white or grey T-shirt or a polo shirt).

Some days I conceal a compact gun IWB in the curve of my back @ the 4:30 position if I do not intend to bend and reach too much that day (I sometimes help with inventory duties at work).

I have noticed that for many, having your shoulders as wide or wider than your hips so that the drape of the shirt hides the gun is very helpful.

I have not had success concealing a gun with my shirt tucked in so can not offer any advice for that style of dress.

Best of luck in finding a summer set-up that works for you and your weapon of choice.