In an environment where it has to be well hidden yet easily accessed (pocket, belly band, etc.), what would you recommend for a last stand gun?
I work in an industry where it is not permitted by "the powers" to carry anything other than a stick to protect myself. At any time of my work shift I could be walking in bad areas (at night many have no lighting), without a phone, by myself, and where PD may not know exactly where to get to me for help if I use a radio distress call to coworkers. This applies to both the upright walkers and feral dog and coyote issues. I am entertaining getting a small insurance policy just in case there is no alternative but to be severely beaten, gnawed on, or worse. I am not looking for something to get into a gunfight with. I am looking for something to allow me to stop aggression long enough for me to get safely out of the area. If that means that aggressor loses its life, that is an unfortunate side effect of the choices of that particular being.
I have been considering a P32, and similar sized firearms. I need something that can be easily concealed in a pocket and have multiple shot capacity (no 2 shot derringers). I am not looking for a holster on my hip, but would entertain an ankle holster depending on the firearm size and weight. I do bend over, climb ladders, and do a lot of walking during the course of my duties. I could also use it when not at work as the reason for having it would be the same despite a different operating environment.
I work in an industry where it is not permitted by "the powers" to carry anything other than a stick to protect myself. At any time of my work shift I could be walking in bad areas (at night many have no lighting), without a phone, by myself, and where PD may not know exactly where to get to me for help if I use a radio distress call to coworkers. This applies to both the upright walkers and feral dog and coyote issues. I am entertaining getting a small insurance policy just in case there is no alternative but to be severely beaten, gnawed on, or worse. I am not looking for something to get into a gunfight with. I am looking for something to allow me to stop aggression long enough for me to get safely out of the area. If that means that aggressor loses its life, that is an unfortunate side effect of the choices of that particular being.
I have been considering a P32, and similar sized firearms. I need something that can be easily concealed in a pocket and have multiple shot capacity (no 2 shot derringers). I am not looking for a holster on my hip, but would entertain an ankle holster depending on the firearm size and weight. I do bend over, climb ladders, and do a lot of walking during the course of my duties. I could also use it when not at work as the reason for having it would be the same despite a different operating environment.