Charles L. Cotton wrote:You have just described the only situation where I think I would carry a pocket gun. Going to a dermatologist for skin cancer detection is going to result in taking off your shirt and quite likely your pants. I know, I've had one surgically removed from my leg and two frozen from my arms. (Too many years on dive boats, beaches and elsewhere.) There's no way I could hide my 1911 or CZ, so a S&W Model 36/60 might work well in my pocket. Of course, my real gun would go back on when I get in my car.I use Kelsey-Seybold Clinic and unfortunately they post both 30.06 & 30.07 signs so my gun stays in the car.
Chas.
My S&W model 360 PD weighs in at a svelte 11 ounces, so likely around a pound counting ammo and a pocket holster. At my weight a pound is a rounding error, so I wouldn't even worry about it impacting the scale. If I was reasonably certain that I would not need to remove my pants, I would strongly consider my ankle holster instead of pocket carry, though.
You could also bring your "laptop" with you. I carry my work laptop home fairly frequently and if I need to see the doc early the next morning, it is coming with me instead of staying in my car. Just take the charger out of your laptop case and you should be able to easily fit a holstered full size gun in there.