FWIW, I carry a Kel-Tec P3AT often while running by myself. I keep it in a little zip-up bag and hold it in my hand. It is not particularly sneaky, but I really don't care whether someone makes me.
There are other options. For instance, I can carry the pistol in a clip-on IWB holster...the draw-string on my running shorts is more than adequate to support it due to it's extremely small size. However, the rubbing of the pistol bouncing up and down chafes.
As for what to carry: It is largely personal preference. But I suggest you at least consider this line of pistols: Kel-Tec makes the P3AT which is a very inexpensive, small, lightweight pistol which is chambered for .380 giving it a reasonable amount of ass should you need to use it. The better (and more expensive) option is a Ruger LCP, which is basically the Kel-Tec design supped up a little bit and made a bit slicker/more reliable.
Any pistol can handle the water. When you get home just rinse it off with tap-water to get rid of any dirt, pat it dry, and spray a little CLP on it. Nothing else is necessary.
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