Guns & Ammo – October 2019

THE CARRY RIG

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MARY HELEN SHASHY developed a sports bra about 10
years ago for the equine industry. Not exclusive to female
horse riders, upper torso instability is an obstacle for any
woman active in physical fitness, firearms use and com-
bat training. Five years later, a number of police officers
started wearing the Cheata sports bra at work, which
improved their performance and fit of body armor. The
U.S. military has recently acknowledged breast mass as an
issue for females serving, and it provides an allowance to
women for acquiring their own undergarments. Shashy’s
Cheata sports bra is an interesting story in of itself.
The performance capability of the sports bra has
transferred to compression holsters. Ron Shashy, a doctor
and Mary Helen’s brother, recognized the potential of the
proprietary Stretx fabric and asked his sister to develop an
ankle rig that would be inconspicuous underneath a suit.
Mary Helen applied her clothing-designer background and

used her fabrics to design the “Original” Gun Sox.

Vicki Farnam, a veteran firearms instructor, experienced

the benefits of Cheata’s sports bra among large-busted

students who unconsciouly lost precious time collecting

themselves before moving and shooting. Soon after, she

and her husband, John, learned of the brand’s leg holster

and have been vocal advocates ever since.

For this evaluation, I ordered Cheata’s Original Gun Sox

holstering system in a size medium (M) for a calf measuring

between 15 and 161/2 inches. To put it on, I simply pulled

it over my leg like I would a sock. The medical-grade

compression material feels tight, but in a secure way that’s

comfortable and reassuring. It doesn’t restrict blood flow.

Two layers of moisture-wicking material gives the layer

against your skin a cool feeling. Cheata indicates that the

material is heat dispersing and breathable. The fabric is

also antimicrobial and odor resistant. You can wear a crew

CHEATA TACTICAL ÒORIGINALÓ GUN SOX

A secure, comfortable leg holster.

Cheata Tactical offers com-

fortable ankle-carry solutions

utilizing moisture-wicking

materials found in sports bras

to protect virtually any small- to

medium-size handgun. Extra

pockets are great for carrying

spare magazines, tourniquets

and other life-saving accessories.

Securing the cover flap prevents

a firearm from moving, even

while running. $70