I need a new "Shoot Me" vest...aka Safari Vest/Concealed Carry Vest

[BN]

http://www.smithandalexander.com/apparel.html

I have one of these. It's pretty lightweight. Not stiff enough for competition.

I have the light blue but I wish I had gotten the black.

[Tom Givens]

Usually, zipped closed. But I like the optional single snaps so that when it is hot I can unzip it and snap it closed.



I like this one, but can't tell if what looks like a velcro strip is for light closure like a single snap? Perhaps @Tom Givens can let us know?



I like this one quite a bit. Hmm...worth considering, indeed.

The velcro strip allows you to lightly tack the front closed, but yank it open if needed, rather than unbutton it. I always ordered mine with the velcro strip removed. The "male" portion of the velcro kept snagging my shirt.

The CCC vest does a good job. It is not covered with pockets and does not look "tactical". I have presented my gun to actual bad guys from under this vest. From their expressions, I can assure you they did not think I had a gun until it came out. The slate gray color seemed to work best for me.

[RevolverRob]

Thank you for responding Tom. Thanks for suggestions everyone!

I think I'll try the CCC vest and maybe order one of the Smith & Alexander ones as well. It never hurts to have options...especially since the pooch seems to think vests are for eating and not for concealing handguns.

[rdtompki]

I'm glad I dropped into this thread. I've only been carrying a bit over a year and shirts that look good untucked are not all that easy to find. There are few concealed carriers in California, but vests are also a rarity so the shrewd ant-gunner might suspect, but who gives a darn. While I do have a vest used occasionally for IDPA, those tacti-cool vests do say "shoot me". I'm going to give a stealthier vest a try.

[willie]

See this link for a variety of vests. lapolicegear.com

[Dave Williams]

The velcro strip allows you to lightly tack the front closed, but yank it open if needed, rather than unbutton it. I always ordered mine with the velcro strip removed. The "male" portion of the velcro kept snagging my shirt.

The CCC vest does a good job. It is not covered with pockets and does not look "tactical". I have presented my gun to actual bad guys from under this vest. From their expressions, I can assure you they did not think I had a gun until it came out. The slate gray color seemed to work best for me.

Robbery attempt?

[runcible]

http://www.woolrich.com/woolrich/det...vest/_/R-18402

http://m.orvis.com/p/mini-herringbone-vest/2lz8

Now and then I want to try wearing a casual vest again, with something like those linked above. Alas, heat retention is generally an issue. The less granola-y vests are also generally cut a bit higher up front, which doesn't always pair well with an inverted knife up front. Perhaps you can pull it off better than I!

[357carbine]

http://www.berettausa.com/en-us/beretta-quick-dry-vest/
Looks like a nice light vest.

[Stuman]

I have a tan Columbia light weight vest. I'll sell to you cheap. It's like new. When I get off work I'll send you a picture

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[peterb]

http://www.smithandalexander.com/apparel.html

I have one of these. It's pretty lightweight. Not stiff enough for competition.

Does it have inside pockets?