Who carries when they are active (ie; hiking/ running/ etc)

[BruiserInd]

I trail run a lot, I also hike a lot and I try to think about things that could be needed in those scenarios. In my trail running bag I have some basic first aide items, tourniquet, and a knife for some "oh ****" simple scenarios. When I hike I carry a little more robust of a "oh ****" kit with some basic survival things, space blanket etc just in case you get to spend a night in the mountains or some weather blows in etc.

with that being said, who carries a gun when they run or hike and what is it? I know a lot of my friends carry revolvers when they hunt and hike. I've been looking at the S&W 327 pug as a good mountain gun (8 shot 357). When I run I don't carry anything typically as I haven't found a super comfortable way to do it yet. I absolutely see the reasons why you would and will once I find a way to do it that is accessible and isn't insanely uncomfortable.

Anyone have any options they use?

[Myles]

Have you tried one of those belly bands with a light revolver? I haven’t personally used one, but have read some runners swearing by them when they are out running.

For general hiking, if I lived outside CA, I would likely use a chest holster.

[BruiserInd]

I've seen those but haven't tried one yet. I have a S&W 640 pro, a p365 or a 938 I guess any of those could possibly work. then again it doesn't take much to justify a new gun purchase

[gunfixrjoe]

This would be an excellent question to ask of Bill Rapier. TONS of experience on this very subject.

[CoachChris]

I carry when I'm fat biking, mtn biking and hiking. Depending on where I'm at, I carry an M&P 9 or 9c when I'm in areas where I don't think there's a likelihood of bumping into a grizzly. In grizzly country I carry a Sig p220 10mm in a chest holster.

I carry my 9c in a belly band when I mtn bike or fat bike.

[Myles]

I carry when I'm fat biking, mtn biking and hiking. Depending on where I'm at, I carry an M&P 9 or 9c when I'm in areas where I don't think there's a likelihood of bumping into a grizzly. In grizzly country I carry a Sig p220 10mm in a chest holster.

I carry my 9c in a belly band when I mtn bike or fat bike.

How do you like the belly band? Do you think it would be secure enough if you went running?

[CoachChris]

How do you like the belly band? Do you think it would be secure enough if you went running?

I like it. I've been using it for 3yrs. I think it would be fine for running with a sub-compact. A compact might be a little heavy. I've ridden some pretty rough, technical trails and even hit some pretty decent airs with it on without the band or gun moving.

[Myles]

Cool. Been looking for something good to use while running. Will give it a try.

[AVRDefense]

Ever since I started hiking I've carried a full sized pistol either on my hip or strapped across my chest. Sometimes I'll carry a big ass knife on my thigh, just to make it fair for anything that wants to eat me.