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What’s up, my fellow big dude kings?

Today we are talking all about concealed carry and how to do so efficiently as a big dude. 

We have our own challenges, and I think we need to address them.

As big dudes, we either have cultivated mass around our waist or sprouted like trees into the heavens — or, as is my case, both.

That presents some unique challenges when we start packing a pistol. 

So, we’re going to look at the three big issues big dudes see with concealed carry…concealment, access, and comfort. 

We’ll discuss the challenges (and advantages) to each and I’ll also give you some tips on how I navigate each.

Without further ado, let’s dive in. 

Concealment for Big Guys

Concealing a firearm presents a challenge to most people regardless of weight, height, gender, and body composition.

The big difference is the challenges they face. 

The challenges I face as a 270-pound, 6-foot-5-inch dude are a lot different than the challenges my five-foot-five-inch tall 110-pound wife faces. 

I can conceal a CZ P09 with a TLR-1 in an OWB holster without many people noticing…but it was a long road to figure out how. 

For big guys, finding clothes that fit while also allowing you to conceal a firearm can prove tricky.  

At my height, in particular, a 2XL shirt becomes a crop top when I raise my arms above my chest or even when I shrug my shoulders a good bit.

Even while carrying appendix or IWB, the grip of the gun is exposed when I move my arms at all. 

That’s why, outside the waistband carry tends to be friendly for us of the bigger persuasion.

People are less likely to notice bulges and gun shapes when they are attached to someone who sits on the large side of life. 

On the other hand, with OWB, you need a shirt long enough to conceal the entire firearm rather than just the grip of the pistol. 

It’s critical to find shirts that are baggy and long enough to conceal your handgun, regardless of how you carry it. 

When I found a good brand of tall shirts, I bought a ton of them because they conceal my handgun regardless of how I move.

The Carhartt Workwear short sleeve t-shirts come in tall sizes and are perfect for concealed carry. 

I also stick to patterned shirts, flannels in particular. Patterns break up the shape or outline of the gun, especially when carrying a big ole OWB gun.

Dixxon flannels make tall sizes, and they freakin’ rule!

Concealed carry shirts from 5.11 Tactical are also a rock-solid choice.

5.11 Tactical designs its shirts a little baggier around the midsection which helps conceal a gun.

Accessing the Gun

Access with outside the waistband carry is never an issue. It’s intuitive, fast, and easy.

Most people say the same about IWB and AIWB. 

Big guys know better. 

Accessing your gun from an IWB or appendix position is not always easy for big guys. Your access becomes compromised by that spare tire wrapped around your midsection. 

The fact is, when you are packing a firearm IWB, you deal with your mass smashing itself against your gun. 

When I was at my heaviest, my thumbnail would scrape the hell out of my waist as I tried to establish a good firing grip.

My stomach would press against the gun and make it almost impossible to establish the firing grip necessary to effectively draw the gun. 

That means big dudes must be more selective in their holster choice and position. 

When it comes to finding the right holster, you want to stay away from hybrid designs.

Don’t get me wrong — they are super comfortable. But, that soft, malleable portion is pushed against the gun and makes it even more difficult to draw your firearm. 

I prefer an all-polymer holster — be it Kydex, Bolatron, etc. Personally, I love the PHLster Floodlight for big guy IWB carry. 

It offers tons of room for adjustment and allows you to configure the holster for your body type. 

After that, I’d advise you to test your angles.

If your body is a clock, your 12 o’clock is your centerline, right at your belly button. 

With the clock in mind, there are three positions that work best for big guys.

These are your 2, 3, and 5 o’clock positions for right-handed carriers and your 10, 9, and 7 o’clock positions for left-handed shooters. 

The 2 (or 10, for you lefties) o’clock position provides a little slot between the belly and the love handles…more of a slightly compromise appendix carry position.

Here you can place a holster without that extra mass getting in the way of your draw. 

The 3 (or 9) o’clock position is the traditional strong side IWB.

This works well for big guys because their hips push the holster a little bit away from the body which makes it easy to assume a good firing grip on the gun. 

It’s the least concealed IWB position, but as a big guy, people are always less likely to notice lumps and bumps along the body. 

The rear 5 (or 7) o’clock position puts the weapon behind your hip almost exactly where your lower back dips inward.

This small dip allows you to get your hand around the gun and draw it quite easily.

However, it takes a big movement to reach the 5 o’clock position — there is no subtle way to do it. 

Also, it’s not the fastest means to draw your gun and can be compromised by how you sit.

Not to mention, it’s especially difficult for big dudes in normal-sized vehicles. That center console seems a whole lot bigger as you draw your gun. 

That said, it conceals easily in this position and allows you to hide your weapon rather well. 

What’s really important is that you practice a lot.

Not just carrying the gun, but accessing it in various positions. Learn what works best for your body type. 

Us big kings are a diverse bunch, and what works for me might not work for you by any means. 

Let’s Make It Comfortable

Last and actually least is comfort.

I put comfort at the bottom of the list because concealment and access are much more important than comfort. 

Uncomfortable things suck, but if I can conceal and access the firearm, then I feel confident in my carry option. 

That doesn’t mean we can’t take steps to provide comfort for tall and wide kings. 

First, get a good belt…specifically, a belt made for concealed carry. (We have some suggestions here!)

Crossbreed, Caltech, Magpul, Bravo Concealment, and many more make stiff belts aimed at concealed carry.

Invest in a quality gun belt, and you’ll increase your comfort regardless of how you carry. 

Next, while you can carry a large gun easier, you might not want to. A full-sized handgun is a competent fighting weapon, but it can dig in and grit and grind at you. 

Especially something with an aggressively textured grip. (*cough* CZ P10 series *cough*) 

With appendix rigs, the best way to ensure you have a comfortable carry experience is to utilize a good holster.

A good holster gives you the ability to adjust for both height and cant. It also, preferably, comes equipped with a claw to provide better access while being comfortable. 

Don’t forget you can always add a wedge made of foam to your holster to help with both comfort and concealment. 

For IWB or OWB, I do like a nice sweat guard. A sweat guard guards your gun against…well, sweat. It also keeps your belly from pushing its way to the gun.

Having your stomach rub against the steel of your slide is not comfortable by any means. 

What About Other Holster Options? 

We’ve been focusing mainly on waist holsters as these are the safest, most efficient, and accessible holsters on the market.

They are also the most common holsters out there. 

You might be asking, what about other holster options, though? 

You know we have belly bands, ankle rigs, and of course, shoulder rigs.

When I was at my largest, the most comfortable position for me to carry was a shoulder holster. 

You need a good shoulder holster, though, not a crappy nylon one.

The Galco Miami Classic is a favorite, and I use an all-leather Gould and Goodrich rig myself. 

As a big guy, you can conceal a shoulder rig under your arm without creating a big bulge by any means. It’s also comfortable and accessible, especially when seated. 

I used to drive a ton at a job I had years ago, so a shoulder holster was the perfect choice for use in my small company vehicle. 

When you wear a shoulder holster, nothing around my wide waist can pin the gun in an inaccessible way.

It’s the only way outside of OWB, IWB, and appendix carry I’d suggest for concealed carry. 

But again, DO NOT SKIMP on a shoulder holster. Spend the money, or you’ll feel it. 

Conclusion

Concealed carry as a bigger guy doesn’t have to feel impossible. It all centers on finding a good holster, the right on body placement, and investing in a good belt to pull it all together.

At my heaviest, I weighed 335 pounds, and after I lost 55 pounds, I found that concealing a firearm got much easier.

I know that’s not easy, quick, or possible for everyone, though, so hopefully, the above tips help you carry in the now.

If you’re a larger dude who’s cracked the code on CCW, share your tips & tricks below. Need a little more help? Check out Dressing Around Your Gun and the Best Concealed Carry Holsters we’ve tested!

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BELLEVUE, WA — -(AmmoLand.com)- The Second Amendment Foundation has won a significant court ruling in the case of Miller v. Bonta, which challenged the constitutionality of California’s ban on so-called “assault weapons,” with U.S. District Court Judge Roger T. Benitez declaring the state’s statutes regarding such firearms to be unconstitutional.

SAF was joined in this action by the Firearms Policy Coalition, California Gun Rights Foundation, San Diego County Gun Owners PAC, Poway Weapons and Gear, Gunfighter Tactical, LLC, and several private citizens including James Miller, for whom the case is named.

“In his 94-page ruling, [embeded below] Judge Benitez has shredded California gun control laws regarding modern semi-automatic rifles,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “It is clear the judge did his homework on this ruling, and we are delighted with the outcome.”

In his opening paragraph, Judge Benitez observes, “Like the Swiss Army Knife, the popular AR-15 rifle is a perfect combination of home defense weapon and homeland defense equipment. Good for both home and battle, the AR-15 is the kind of versatile gun that lies at the intersection of the kinds of firearms protected under District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570 (2008) and United States v Miller, 307 U.S. 174 (1939).

Yet, the State of California makes it a crime to have an AR- 15 type rifle. Therefore, this Court declares the California statutes to be unconstitutional.”

Later in the ruling, Judge Benitez observes, “The Second Amendment protects modern weapons.” A few pages later, he adds, “Modern rifles are popular. Modern rifles are legal to build, buy, and own under federal law and the and the laws of 45 states.” Perhaps most importantly, the judge notes that California’s ban on such firearms “has had no effect” on shootings in the state. “California’s experiment is a failure,” Judge Benitez says.

“There is not much wiggle room in the judge’s decision,” Gottlieb stated. “Today’s ruling is one more step in SAF’s mission to win back firearms freedom one lawsuit at a time.”

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The Second Amendment Foundation (www.saf.org) is the nation’s oldest and largest tax-exempt education, research, publishing, and legal action group focusing on the Constitutional right and heritage to privately own and possess firearms. Founded in 1974, The Foundation has grown to more than 7000,000 members and supporters and conducts many programs designed to better inform the public about the consequences of gun control.

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I’ve been working on some DIY tool kit buying guides, with Home Depot sponsoring the project (thank you!). This is something I’ve been eager to do for a while, and a couple of reader requests finally pushed this to the front of my attention.

There’s one tool that everyone needs – a good hammer.

I feel that, for most users, a 16 ounce claw hammer is a good place to start, and sometimes a 20 ounce rip claw hammer is a good alternative.

In part two of this series – 5 DIY Tool & Workshop Upgrades Everyone Will Love – I posted about the Husky 27 oz dead blow hammer, a lighter weight dead blow that I have been really enjoying using. That’s definitely on my recommendations list, but everyone also needs a good claw hammer.

I picked up a hammer on my first shopping run, and then a couple of others on my second and third trips to Home Depot.

There’s an inexpensive Anvil/Stanley – the hammers look to be identical but branded differently depending on the store – for testing out for the lowest budget tier, a Dewalt 20 oz I like as a general good-for-everyone quality recommendation (I’ve used this one before), and I also wanted to test out this Husky steel-handle hammer.

I should point out that I own or have tested nearly all of these tools before, but I needed current versions to ensure the their quality hasn’t changed, and for clean photo samples.

Frankly, this Husky steel handle claw hammer surprised me, as it wasn’t part of the plan.

I picked up an Estwing to mirror my preference for lighter nail hammers for more casual tasks, the Dewalt as the more premium experience option, and the entry-level wood-handled hammer as the “for the person who doesn’t want to spend a lot” option. If any further recommendations or suggestions were needed, I have a pile of highly-regarded hammers in my own kit and in my test box from last year.

There were two rows of this Husky hammer at the store, but I didn’t see the price. I picked one up and wow, it’s lighter than I thought. A couple of air swings later, and wow, I like the balance of this hammer.

Not all 16 oz hammers feel the same, this one had a lighter feel to it, or rather a lighter and easier swing.

It looks like the hammers were just put out, and they were waiting for a pricing tag. I looked it up on my phone – $10.

$10? That cannot be right. $10 for a fiberglass-handle hammer? Maybe, but that one’s $12. This steel-handled hammer cannot be $10.

I added it to my bucket, was surprised to see it ring up at $10, and brought it home.

Wow. This is the bargain of the year.

There’s something wrong with this price – I’m sure of it. A $10 hammer with a magnetic nail-starter? That seems unheard of.

What’s more, it was *perfectly* implemented.

A couple of years ago, Kobalt came out with a then-new high velocity hammer. Since then, if I’m at a store and checking out claw or rip hammers that have built-in nail-starter magnets, I check out all the hammers in a row to see if they’re installed properly and consistently.

Aside from some loose and easily cleanable metal shavings, everything here looked good.

The bent nail claw looked good, with nothing notable to report.

Ah, I found the catch.

So when looking through the hammers on the shelf, there seemed to be different levels of grinding attention given to the transition between the strike face and central body. Meaning, some hammers had more defined (sharper-looking) transition steps, while others were finished a little better.

Basically, some hammers are a little prettier than others. This doesn’t seem consequential at all, and so I grabbed a hammer and was done with it.

I brought the hammer home, drove in some test nails, and WOW, it was a life-changing experience! Sorry, that’s not true. This is a well-made hammer and I like its balance and feel. I wouldn’t call it amazing, but it’s also definitely not a generic nail hammer.

I also like the axe-style handle flare, a feature that helps to keep my hand on-position. This can be a polarizing opinion, with some people for it, others against it, and I’m sure there are plenty of people who don’t have any preference.

I’ve been trying to figure out how to plainly discuss this hammer, and it’s been difficult. Quite simply put, this is the best hammer I’ve ever used for under $20.

Was the price a mistake, with someone at Home Depot forgetting to add a “1” in front of the $9.97? Is this a special buy? How is this just $10?! I cannot figure it out!

I cannot formally review it yet, as that might take a few months of project use, but initial testing showed me that it won’t disintegrate upon contact with a nail – not that this was ever a real concern.

I prefer 16 ounce nail hammers to have a claw hammer – as opposed to a rip claw. Steel handles are more durable than other materials, and this one doesn’t seem to have added heft. I like the weight, balance, and feel. There’s a magnetic nail-starter, a typically more premium feature found on pricier hammers. The handle is great, the claw is great, everything about this hammer says “this is a good hammer.”

The only cost-cutting measure seems to be slight inconsistencies involving a cosmetic transition grind.

Wait – is the strike face malformed? No – it’s as perfectly circular as I’ve seen. (That’s always equally disappointing and amusing, whenever I check a hammer at a store and find its strike face to be oval in shape, but not this one.)

So… yeah, Home Depot has hidden this (new?) Husky steel-handled hammer on store shelves, and at just $10 it’s an absolute steal.

I cannot find any other name-brand steel-handled hammer even close to this price.

I’m giving up on trying to understand it.

So how do I share about this hammer? I’m embarrassed to say it’s taken me a couple of weeks and I still cannot find an eloquent way to sum everything up.

On one hand, this is a good hammer – I put it in my shopping bucket before I verified the price. On the other hand, this is a fantastic bargain at just $10. How can it be both?

Check it out at your next visit to Home Depot, maybe even give it a controlled air swing (something I hope becomes commonplace so it’s less unusual when I do it), and tell me what you think.

Price: $9.97

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Lastly, I should point out that Husky has a lifetime “no receipt required, no questions asked” hand tool warranty.

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