{"id":1438,"date":"2019-11-12T08:21:43","date_gmt":"2019-11-12T08:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/?p=1438"},"modified":"2020-06-29T17:01:42","modified_gmt":"2020-06-29T17:01:42","slug":"choosing-the-best-concealed-carry-holster-is-a-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/choosing-the-best-concealed-carry-holster-is-a-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing The Best Concealed Carry Holster Is A Process"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let’s Openly<\/em> Discuss the Best Concealed Carry Holsters<\/span><\/h1>\n

I know too many people who think that the firearm they purchased, by itself, will protect them when their lives are at risk. Not their skill with a firearm, just the firearm itself. It\u2019s as if they believe that owning a gun, in and of itself, is what makes them safe. Not practicing with it. Not training so they can make the shot or carrying it with them. Just owning it is what keeps them safe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re one of those people, relax. It doesn\u2019t have to be this way. You can do more with your gun than just keep it in its box under your bed. You can learn to shoot it well<\/a>, and with the proper permits (if required) you can carry it with you so it will be there when you need it the most. Some may choose off-body carry<\/a> for this task. However, I\u2019m not that big of a fan of carrying a gun in a purse and day planner because that method of carry makes it easier for a crook to separate you from your firearm. Carrying a gun should mean carrying it on you<\/a>. This means taking the time to choose the best concealed carry holster for you and your lifestyle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What We Want In A Holster Isn\u2019t Always What We Need<\/span><\/h3>\n

One of the more interesting things about the gun culture is what new gun owners think makes the best concealed carry holster versus people who have taken a class with their carry gear. <\/span><\/p>\n

People who are new to the concealed carry scene tend to place a priority on comfort. I can understand this. When you make the decision to carry concealed, you are deciding to carry over a pound of metal on your hip. For most of us, this is a new experience. Carrying that weight comfortably becomes a high priority.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, our first priority should be safety. Relentlessly following the four rules of gun safety means nothing if your holster can\u2019t keep the trigger safe as it rides on your hip. <\/span><\/p>\n

Safety also applies to holstering and re-holstering your gun. If you have to point your gun at your support hand as you take your gun out or put your gun back in your holster, is it really pointed in a safe direction? Also, a holster that doesn\u2019t hold your gun securely and lets it fall out isn\u2019t a safe holster. If your holster doesn\u2019t cover the trigger guard it’s not a good idea for concealed carry. In addition, if your holster has flaps or a soft backer than can get inside the trigger guard and make it go \u201cBANG!\u201d when you don\u2019t want it to, throw it out and get something else.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n