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Conceal carry after hip replacement.

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#1 ·
My Daddy just had a hip replacement 4 weeks ago. He just started walking with a cane (good bye walker!), we had a father daughter outing, we went to Field & Stream, walking around the store slowwwwwly.. Dad was not carrying, but, I was (as I always do).
He said he hates it because he feels very valnerable a easy target. He can not IWB carry right now, the ankle holsrer would probably also be pointless as he can not bend down to draw it if needed. Anyone else have this issue? What would be the best option for him to carry and feel safe without buying a new gun? He has a S&W9c that is is smallest option, i could do a dule-registration with somthing smaller for him; I have offered but he is not jumping at the offer. Any advice for a good carry option? Christmas is coming and i dont mind purchasing a new holster. Thanks for any help & ideas.
 
#5 ·
I would suggest the Smart Carry system, or an OWB holster.
 
#9 ·
I've been wearing a belly band holster for about a month now and will be writing a review on it soon, IMHO it would probably work out quite well for him.
http://alphaholster.com
 
#11 ·
Just a simple suggestion that may not work for him. But, with winter weather I don't bother with my Uncle Mike's Size 0 Inside-the pants for 38Spl, I just put it in my coat pocket.
Granted I have no idea where ya'll live or how your winter weather is but I have favorite coats usually has 4 velcro pockets with two slash regular pockets. I just drop in side slash pocket and not even noticed.
 
#12 ·
I used to carry full time in an Uncle Mike's horizontal shoulder holster that I canted slightly downward for a good draw. Yes, I know about the dangers of sweeping with this style of holster, but I addition to the manual safety on the pistol I used the best safety of all, the one between my ears. I carried a Taurus PT-92 full-sized pistol with a 5" barrel. It was quite comfortable to carry this way and the weight of the pistol was countered a bit by the two magazines underneath the right arm. The holster is fully adjustable for fit and comfort. It was also not that expensive, I think it was around $35 or so, compared to the $100+ for a leather rig.
 
#13 ·
Thanks! Some great ideas, I'm going to see how he feels about the belly band, the shoulder holster and since it is winter in Western, NY anyway and the hevey coats are coming out- see how he feels about pocket carry with a good pocket holster. I will show him the post ideas and see what he thinks might work best to make him feel confident as he continues to heal. I will also touch on the idea of him carrying one of my compact pistols or snub nose revolver that might be easier. (As we can dully register them on both of our conceal carry licenses). Just need some paper work filled out with a notary).
 
#21 ·
I had both hips replaced about a year & a half apart so I can relate to your dad's dilemma. In central FL jackets are rarely needed. When my hip area was tender I pocket carried my Kel-Tec P3AT in a DeSantes Nemesis holster. I still use it if I choose not to carry my Glock 26 in a OWB holster covered by a size larger tee shirt.
 
#26 ·
Just thought add to your suggestion.
I usually get my shirts in Tall so be a bit longer and covers well.
And like Gun Geezer I usually get a size larger, too. Just not for cover but in case I expand, too! :)
Being a Truck Driver for so many years, I also get mine a size larger for comfort, my suspenders under my shirt keeps them up, my wife says I got no butt to hold them up, and that my chest shook down around my belt. I do make it a little easer to carry my uncle mike size 5 inside the pants holster with my ruger or smith.
 
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