How to carry a handgun (legal issue)

vjha55 · Post by **vjha55** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 1:49 pm

That's right, but what people like us have to do?

amk · Post by **amk** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:38 pm

While in the city I just carry a copy of my license; I don't want to carry a book around and damage it. I know this is not entirely legal (is it legal?) but usually authorities here overlook the fact that you're not carrying the original but ask you to produce it.

Not being allowed to carry open without a "display" license as reported by Marksman is a little scary. No matter how hard I try; the size of the 1911 doesn't always allow full concealment all the time.

Not that I carry it fully open and holstered. Even acquaintances start whispering when they see a gun. There's some sort of a stigma associated with people who pack; we're either gangsters or connected to gangsters. Well, this is the mentality at least in Mumbai.

AMK

YouTube · Post by **mundaire** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:50 pm

AMK, they have some nice belt holsters that fit into the backside of your waist, but you would either need to wear your shirt outside OR wear a jacket on top. While the latter is not always possible in India, the former is a possible option considering the extremely casual dress code prevalent in India. If you are wearing Indian attire like a shalwar kurta/ chudidar kurta etc. you have a bit more options as to concealing the firearm. Outside of business circles, ethnic attire is quite acceptable these days...

I tried a shoulder holster for a while, but a 1911 simply makes too much of a bulge to be comfortable OR inconspicuous using one of those.

Cheers!
Abhijeet

amk · Post by **amk** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 3:24 pm

Backside of the waist is no good as it's a problem sitting down. I have a Galco belt holster (straight and cross draw) now but with any holster I can't tuck my shirt in. An IWB holster is too uncomfortable for me cause I'm a fairly large guy (being kind to myself).

AMK

hellfire_m16 · Post by **hellfire_m16** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:06 pm

How about wearing a coat/jaket and keeping the fourty five in the innner pocket.
just my 2 cents

amk · Post by **amk** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:54 pm

If only I was in a place where the weather is conducive to wearing an outer garment over a shirt.

AMK

Olly · Post by **Olly** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:23 pm

***Deleted - Dodgy advice.***

Regarding carrying the license, a reduced colour photocopy of the relevant pages of the license clearly showing the picture of the holder, address, endorsement, the validity of the license and the area validity, all laminated.. should be OK... only when you are about 30-45 minutes away from your home / office from where the original license can be produced, if required. This way, the license looks like your driving license... and easily fits in the purse. However, for distance travel with the firearm, the original will be a must have....

amk · Post by **amk** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:57 pm

Thanks for the ideas Olly, I carry black and white original license size copies of only the relevant pages. I'll switch to the colour copies now.

AMK

hellfire_m16 · Post by **hellfire_m16** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:09 pm

amk-Get a colour photocopy of your licence a CTC(certified true copy)by a first class gazetted officer-then it becomes'nearly' as good/genuine as the original.
Best
-Vinayaka

Post by **Mack The Knife** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:25 pm

hellfire_m16";p="36323 wrote:amk-Get a colour photocopy of your licence a CTC(certified true copy)by a first class gazetted officer-then it becomes'nearly' as good/genuine as the original.
Best
-Vinayaka

Take a bow.

Post by **Mack The Knife** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:27 pm

This way, the license looks like your driving license... and easily fits in the purse.

A DD to his nail polished finger tips, if ever there was one.

Olly · Post by **Olly** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:43 am

Olly";p="36318 wrote:***Deleted - Dodgy advice.***
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Now what was wrong with this view point.... ??? When you carry large amounts of money to / from the bank... where else can one carry his handgun, except tucked neatly inside the waist band... I seriously need more advice on this... MODS ???

Post by **dev** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:46 pm

Mack The Knife Bana";p="36325 wrote:
This way, the license looks like your driving license... and easily fits in the purse.
A DD to his nail polished finger tips, if ever there was one.

Stop it Mack The Knife

the poor chaps been sulking as he sips tea with his pinkie finger up. Its no fun at the kitty parties anymore!

Dev

marksman · Post by **marksman** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:13 pm

AMK,
Tuck the 1911 inside left front of your trouser from inside the shirt if it's parkerized or Wrap the 1911 in a small thin plastic bag that covers up to the trigger guard to prevent rusting. The old slabsided is flat enough and conceals well. It works for me and I see no reason why it shouldn't for others. Southpaws, do the reverse.
Marksman

Post by **Mack The Knife** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 3:00 pm

Olly";p="36367 wrote:Now what was wrong with this view point.... ??? When you carry large amounts of money to / from the bank... where else can one carry his handgun, except tucked neatly inside the waist band... I seriously need more advice on this... MODS ???

Some banks do not permit firearms on their premises. You advocated carrying one into the bank surreptiously without permission of the bank. What's more, you did this on an open forum which shows the board in a bad light.

What you seriously need to do is get yourself a wallet.

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How to carry a handgun (legal issue)