| Story Views | |
| Now: | |
| Last Hour: | |
| Last 24 Hours: | |
| Total: | |
Every Day Carry in Non-Permissive Work Environments, by D., Esq.
I’m a lawyer. I’m a criminal defense lawyer. Every day I put on a suit and I walk though metal detectors and into a courthouse where guns, ammunition, and knives are not permitted. Other days I may visit one or more jails, where it should be no surprise that the above are prohibited, as are lighters, flammable materials, and pretty much everything else.
I also happen to be a prepper. I think I have a pretty good idea what may be coming in the not too distant future, and I want to be ready.
How do I balance these two realities?
My goal was to create a simple carry system that is unobtrusive and unassuming. Something that would blend in and let me carry a little bit of EDC gear without notice. No major bulges or anything conspicuous that could draw attention—from court security, judges, jurors, or even my co-workers.
I considered many different systems. I tried key-ring systems that wound up with 1.5 pounds of metal bulging and jangling in my pocket. I looked at flat wallet-like containers for my back pocket.
And then I looked around me. And I realized. What is less conspicuous than a phone pouch? I see lawyers with one or even two phone pouches on their belts every day.
I began purchasing. Some were too loose or closed with weak magnets. Others rode on a single metal hook that jutted out far from the waist and tended to twist.
About 15 purchases later, I landed on the Phone Pouch Horizontal from Tactical Tailor. It comes in several colors, including khaki and green. In black, it looks exactly like a standard phone pouch–which it is. But there are several very helpful attributes–and one drawback.
The first helpful design feature is that this item secures to a belt with two (plastic) clips instead of the standard single clip. As a result, it hangs tight and conforms to my waist. Other pouches secure with one clip (frequently steel) in the center, which allows a lot of torque and wiggle. But make sure you secure both clips! I broke several clips early on settling into my car seat. In all instances, I had only secured just one clip. I now double check myself when dressing to make sure I have properly secured both.
The second useful design is the flap that covers the pouch. It is perfect for tucking a tactical pen horizontally through the top. My pen is longer then the pouch, leaving plenty of pen to easily and quickly grab with my strong hand or weak hand. So far, I have worn this setup daily for over a year and I have not lost my pen yet. Simply pull the flap tightly, secure the velcro, slip that pen in, and use the pen clasp to hold onto the flap.
The only drawback to the Tactical Tailor pouch design is that it is not “fully enclosed”. Like many phone pouches, it has elastic on the two narrow sides to allow for expansion and add tension to the phone inside.
Source: http://www.survivalblog.com/2013/08/every-day-carry-in-non-permissive-work-environments-by-d-esq.html
