Holster Advice

     Usually, the bottom line here is...whatever is comfortable and easily accessible.

Holster Types

Belt - Worn outside the pants/shorts.  Works great with a loose fitting shirt to cover the firearm.  For example, I can wear a large shirt, but since I started carrying, I now wear a 2x, to ensure the gun is concealed.

Inside the Waistband - A holster that attaches to your belt loops, but fits inside your pants/shorts.  Can also be worn in the middle of the back.  This conceals the bottom portion of the holster.  However, with a gun, you will typically fasten your belt a notch tighter to hold up the extra weight of the gun, so the gun will dig into your side, and after a few hours will be uncomfortable.  Best for short trips.  Usually a loose fitting shirt is worn over the gun to conceal it. 

Fanny Pack - Great for women, not so much for men.  Men with fanny packs is usually not considered cool, and if you have one, a bad guy could correctly assume that you have a gun in it.  (Sorry guys, just repeating what we learned in CCW class from a law enforcement official.)

Purse - Works great, but be sure you have control of it.  A purse thief could snatch your purse, and then he would have your gun too!  I generally do not recommend purse holsters.

Ankle - good for smaller guns, but not as accessible.  If you are confronted as you walk, it will take you longer to access your firearm.  Works better from a seated position.

Waist (Belly Band) - Worn around the waist, this is usually an elastic band.  Can usually be worn higher up on the body, at chest level, if desired.

Coat - You can buy coats and vests with built in holster pockets at chest level.  Works great in wintertime.

Shirt - A tight fitting shirt with a built-in elastic holster, usually located at chest level under the arm. 

Shoulder Harness - Like you see on police shows.  Works if you wear a suit coat, or jacket in wintertime.  However, if its hot and you want to take your coat off...too bad. 

      

 

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