Posted: 7/15/2004 7:35:06 PM EDT
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Anyone out there do much hiking with their firearms? While hiking with a full pack, can anyone recomend a comfortable holster (for a Glock 29) that provides easy access? Keep in mind a fully loaded backpack requires wearing the hip belt and shoulder straps and at times even a chest strap. Thanks. |
| If you're concerned about concealment, Survival Sheath makes a kydex chest holster rig that's adjustable so you can position the holster out of the way of your pack harness. If you're not concerned with concealment, have you considered drop-down or low-ride thigh holsters? |
I have met Robert . He is an upstanding guy who will work with you to custom design any kydex rig you desire. His prices are reasonable. No connection, just putting a good word in for a good guy. Mike |
| Rucking with a thigh rig on is the best was to rub your leg raw on Earth. Stray away from leg rigs for hiking. Try the chest pouch or mount a normal holster of some sort on your waist belt. I rigged a PALS holster to my waist belt in Afghanistan for long movements and it was the trick. Better yet, a paddle holster could swap freely between a pack's waist belt and your pants bely.- |
Probobly not without a carry permit but if I obtain a hunting permit, I don't expect to run into problems. I'll have to see what's game all year round, if anything.
Good lookin' out -
I'll be sure to rig something up along those lines. Thanks for the advice - nothing worse than going on a long hike and not being fitted right. |
Well, I went to the DEC website and it said the following... Protected Wildlife In New York State, nearly all species of wildlife are protected. Most species, including endangered species, songbirds, hawks and owls are fully protected and may not be taken. The few unprotected species include porcupine, red squirrel, woodchuck, English sparrow, starling, wild pigeon, monk parakeet and snapping turtle. Unprotected species may be taken at any time without limit. A hunting license is required to hunt unprotected wildlife with a bow or firearm. I called to double check and the receptionist said "No, only during hunting seasons". So I said (nicely) "Can you define "anytime" then?". She said "Hold on" and transferred me to a ranger. He confirmed that anytime means anytime so it looks like like I'm good to go as long as I have a valid hunting license. |
So, 9mm or .45ACP for, uh, squirrel hunting? |
A little (just a little) overkill but hey, whatever works, right? As long as I can carry legally while I hike, I'm happy.
That might work too. I have some experimenting to do. Thanks! |
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www.copsplus.com/prodnum1609.php This is what our SWAT unit carries, and it would be great for hiking like being out of the way of a back pack or etc.. |
| If you look at pics of military guys doing LONG dismounted movements, you'll see 99% empty legs. Thigh rigs are not made for walking around all day. They make your leg sweat, and in turn rub the damp skin raw within an hour or two. Then you have to deal with it the whole trip. If your upper body is stationary, and your legs are moving...anything connected to both parts of the body is going to have to move. It will move on your leg and give you a nice rash/blister. |