Who uses what and for what? Do we use those wrap things I saw online, or do we clip a holster to our pants? More questions Millie wants the answers to! Oh, or do we carry on our ankle?
Women carrying concealed
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How anybody carries concealed, Millie, is a function of several factors, the ones below being (in my opinion) the most important:
- What kind of gun (size and shape).
- Where you wish to carry it.
- How you need to dress.
- Body shape.
First, let's discuss dress. If you're dressed for cold weather, you tend to have more options for concealed carry because you have more (and different) types of clothing with which to conceal the weapon. If you're dressed for warm weather, you tend to have less. Other factors go into this as well...dress codes for work, for example. Styles of clothing you like or don't like.
Next, let's discuss the weapon. In general, smaller and flatter conceals better. But there is a trade off here that people need to figure out for themselves. If you like revolvers, for example, they aren't as flat as nearly every semi-automatic. Larger calibers mean larger guns, in general. Smaller calibers mean it's easier to get a smaller gun which is easy to handle when shooting. All decisions with handguns are trade offs of some kind. If you like a larger caliber, but want it in a smaller gun, then you'll have to deal with more recoil. Larger calibers mean less ammunition capacity in a smaller gun. Smaller calibers mean more capacity, but are generally less effective as self-defense ammunitions.
Body shape. Not many people consider this, but shape is important. With respect to the differences between men and women and how a concealed weapon may be carried, it's VERY important. Why? Hips. Those glorious hips we all adore on women mean women tend to have a bit more restrictions with respect to carrying inside the waistband (IWB) holsters. Sometimes even outside the waistband (OWB) holsters. Or where on the belt a holster can be worn, because of that other glorious bit of anatomy known as the butt.
Body shape is important within the same gender, as well. A person who is overweight, for example, may be more limited on where he/she can carry a holster.
And finally, there's the whole matter of your own individual tastes and desires. In other words, where would you LIKE to carry the weapon?
Opinions abound on every aspect of concealed (and open) carry. But in the end, it's very much a personal choice (logically based by the realities of your own circumstances).
For women, I HIGHLY recommend this website:
https://www.corneredcat.com/
Click on "Articles" and scroll down to "Choosing Holsters" and "Using Holsters".
The whole site is written by a woman, from a woman's perspective, and deals with problems, solutions, products, and more with an eye towards helping women who want to carry a firearm for self-defense.
This lady even has a book on Amazon by the same name.
- What kind of gun (size and shape).
- Where you wish to carry it.
- How you need to dress.
- Body shape.
First, let's discuss dress. If you're dressed for cold weather, you tend to have more options for concealed carry because you have more (and different) types of clothing with which to conceal the weapon. If you're dressed for warm weather, you tend to have less. Other factors go into this as well...dress codes for work, for example. Styles of clothing you like or don't like.
Next, let's discuss the weapon. In general, smaller and flatter conceals better. But there is a trade off here that people need to figure out for themselves. If you like revolvers, for example, they aren't as flat as nearly every semi-automatic. Larger calibers mean larger guns, in general. Smaller calibers mean it's easier to get a smaller gun which is easy to handle when shooting. All decisions with handguns are trade offs of some kind. If you like a larger caliber, but want it in a smaller gun, then you'll have to deal with more recoil. Larger calibers mean less ammunition capacity in a smaller gun. Smaller calibers mean more capacity, but are generally less effective as self-defense ammunitions.
Body shape. Not many people consider this, but shape is important. With respect to the differences between men and women and how a concealed weapon may be carried, it's VERY important. Why? Hips. Those glorious hips we all adore on women mean women tend to have a bit more restrictions with respect to carrying inside the waistband (IWB) holsters. Sometimes even outside the waistband (OWB) holsters. Or where on the belt a holster can be worn, because of that other glorious bit of anatomy known as the butt.
Body shape is important within the same gender, as well. A person who is overweight, for example, may be more limited on where he/she can carry a holster.
And finally, there's the whole matter of your own individual tastes and desires. In other words, where would you LIKE to carry the weapon?
Opinions abound on every aspect of concealed (and open) carry. But in the end, it's very much a personal choice (logically based by the realities of your own circumstances).
For women, I HIGHLY recommend this website:
https://www.corneredcat.com/
Click on "Articles" and scroll down to "Choosing Holsters" and "Using Holsters".
The whole site is written by a woman, from a woman's perspective, and deals with problems, solutions, products, and more with an eye towards helping women who want to carry a firearm for self-defense.
This lady even has a book on Amazon by the same name.
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OK been reading about bra holsters! Actually this might work for the .25 since I have some space ....I'm not going to give the details but the words "prosthetic" and "behind" come to mind. Ask a woman, guys! Fantastic article! Thanks again!
Purse holster, bra holster(flash bang I think), pocket holster, etc...
Check YouTube. There are several great videos on this subject. One of the better channels is
faliaphotography https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCNn90bficsQbycHvrMBFdfw
And another is Melody Lauer aka Limalife: https://m.youtube.com/user/limalife
faliaphotography https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCNn90bficsQbycHvrMBFdfw
And another is Melody Lauer aka Limalife: https://m.youtube.com/user/limalife
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On youtube search concealed carry girl. She has ALOT of different options and very cool girl it seems. Just honest civilian carry reviews.
I have one of each of these Can-Can Concealment. These work with both revolvers and semi-auto pistols.
As mentioned in above posts, there is much to consider. Your style of dress, the season, etc. I mentioned in another thread that I will not off body carry and as a person of small stature, I have spent a great deal of time (and $) finding what works best for me. The can-can holster options work best for me however, reholstering with these is tricky and must be practiced to do so safely. (I have a variety of others as well. Depends on what I am wearing and where I am going.)
Remember. a defensive engagement happens in mere seconds. Can you access and deploy the firearm in time to save yourself?
I teach an entire 45 min segment on this subject in CCH class. I could go on and on and on...
PM me if you have further questions.
As mentioned in above posts, there is much to consider. Your style of dress, the season, etc. I mentioned in another thread that I will not off body carry and as a person of small stature, I have spent a great deal of time (and $) finding what works best for me. The can-can holster options work best for me however, reholstering with these is tricky and must be practiced to do so safely. (I have a variety of others as well. Depends on what I am wearing and where I am going.)
Remember. a defensive engagement happens in mere seconds. Can you access and deploy the firearm in time to save yourself?
I teach an entire 45 min segment on this subject in CCH class. I could go on and on and on...
PM me if you have further questions.
My wife usually carries a Ruger LCP in an in-waist-band holster from High Noon Holsters. We would both prefer a larger gun and caliber, but, considering some the the factors @RetiredUSNChief mentioned, chose that set-up. She is can carry it most anywhere.
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I just listed a cancan concealment holster if you're interested it's in the classifieds