{"id":5313,"date":"2023-07-12T02:13:45","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T02:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/?p=5313"},"modified":"2023-07-12T02:13:45","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T02:13:45","slug":"galco-fastrax-pac-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/galco-fastrax-pac-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Galco FasTrax PAC Review: CCW Fanny Pack"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Galco FasTrax PAC is a concealed carry fanny pack that gives shooters the ability to carry a gun without having to use a traditional holster. After seeing a competitive shooter practicing with the FasTrax PAC on Instagram, I was curious if it would be a feasible option for off-body carry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I picked up a pack and used a weighted Smith & Wesson M&P Shield blue gun to test it out. I carried the blue gun in the FasTrax PAC through various daily tasks and practicing my draw for two weeks. Keep reading this Galco FasTrax PAC review to see my overall thoughts and why I think there are better concealed carry fanny pack options.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Galco FasTrax PAC: What Is It?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The Galco FasTrax PAC<\/a> is a fanny pack-style waistpack that features a gun compartment with an adjustable, steerhide holster. The holster rotates upward with the pull of an external activation cord, bringing the gun’s grip upwards and to a horizontal position for easy access. The holster is fairly thin and flexible, can be made ambidextrous, and can be adjusted to fit many different guns. It also has a small zipper front pocket not connected to the gun compartment that can be used to store small items. The FasTrax PAC comes in two sizes, compact and subcompact, allowing for a number of popular carry guns.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Use the Galco FasTrax PAC<\/h3>\n

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The way the draw works <\/span>according to Galco<\/span><\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Simultaneously grasp the activation cord with your support hand and the top zipper pull with your primary hand.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Completely unzip the holster compartment.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Pull the activation cord up and towards the centerline (solar plexus area) of your body. This will rotate the holster almost 90 degrees, with the butt of the firearm coming out of the firearm compartment.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Grasp the butt of the firearm in a firing grip while keeping your trigger finger straight. Pull the firearm up and out of the holster, while simultaneously releasing the activation cord from the support hand. Allow the activation cord to fall away from the support hand. Your support hand should remain in position on your chest. Once the firearm is pointed towards the target and before extending your arms, grip the firearm with both hands using a proper shooting grip as taught by an accredited firearms safety and training course.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    To reholster your gun into the FasTrax PAC:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Return your support hand to the center of your chest while visually confirming that the holster is not obstructed and in the vertical position.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. With your finger well clear of the trigger and along firearm\u2019s frame, gently ease the firearm into the holster.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Slowly seat the firearm completely in the holster.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Pivot the firearm and holster component so it is completely enclosed in the holster compartment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Galco FasTrax PAC Review: The Good<\/span><\/h2>\n
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      The back of the FasTrax PAC is an extremely comfortable padded mesh material.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

      The first thing I noticed with the FasTrax PAC is how comfortable it is. It features an adjustable (up to 50\u201d) 1.5\u201d wide elastic waist strap that is incredibly comfortable to wear. The back of the pack uses Galco\u2019s own proprietary padded mesh backing that is also moisture wicking.<\/span><\/p>\n

      The front pocket is big enough to fit my iPhone 13 Pro Max and a small keychain which is nice when I\u2019m out running errands. It also has a passthrough port for earbud cables for those who have yet to upgrade to bluetooth headphones.<\/span><\/p>\n

      The FasTrax PAC comes in three different colors. While I was using the black and gray for testing, I found the multicam black pack<\/a> to be an attractive pattern and not overly-tactical.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Galco FasTrax PAC Review: The Bad<\/span><\/h2>\n

      Now, let\u2019s look at some of the downsides to the Galco FasTrax PAC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Holster Safety<\/span><\/h3>\n

      In order to evaluate the FasTrax PAC, we need to know what to look for in our carry gear. A safe and functional holster should do the following:<\/span><\/p>\n