{"id":4517,"date":"2021-12-14T11:54:27","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T11:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/?p=4517"},"modified":"2021-12-14T19:50:46","modified_gmt":"2021-12-14T19:50:46","slug":"finding-the-best-way-to-carry-concealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/finding-the-best-way-to-carry-concealed\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is The Best Way To Carry Concealed?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sorting Out The Best Way To Carry Concealed Takes Time\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying a defensive firearm is an important part of the concealed carry lifestyle. However, just owning a gun does you little good if it isn\u2019t ready for use when you need it the most. A defensive firearm needs to be within arm\u2019s reach when you need it, not locked away in a box under your bed. Finding the best way to carry concealed is absolutely essential to living a safe and secure armed lifestyle. Let\u2019s look at some of the ways to achieve that goal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve already written about choosing a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/concealed-carry-gun\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">concealed carry gun<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and we\u2019ve also talked about finding the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/choosing-the-best-concealed-carry-holster-is-a-process\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best concealed carry holster<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your situation. Now let\u2019s talk about the best way to bring these two elements together so they are with you all the time. Carrying a gun around with you means carrying something that weighs a pound or more and can be the size of a large paperback book. This means that your current wardrobe isn\u2019t going to be up to the task of keeping your gun out of sight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are essentially four types of holsters out there:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outside the Waistband (OWB) holsters, carried on the outside of your pants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside the Waistband (IWB) holsters, where the gun and holster go in between you and your beltline<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appendix Inside The Waistband (AIWB), where the gun is carried on the front of your body in-between your clothing and your body<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pocket holsters, which are suitable only for smaller guns that can fit in a pocket\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s look at pros and cons of each of these types of holsters\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside The Waistband (IWB) Holsters<\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_4511\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/iwb_holster.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-magnific_type=\"image\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4511\" class=\"wp-image-4511 size-medium\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/iwb_holster-300x269.jpg\" alt=\"IWB Carry\" width=\"300\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/iwb_holster-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/iwb_holster-1024x919.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/iwb_holster-768x689.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/iwb_holster-1536x1379.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/iwb_holster-610x547.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/iwb_holster-1080x969.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/iwb_holster-627x563.jpg 627w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/iwb_holster.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4511\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside the waistband conceals well, but it usually means buying a new wardrobe.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reasons To Use An IWB holster<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s going to conceal more of the gun. This is a no-brainer: The gun is mostly tucked into your pants, so less of it shows on the outside. Also, as it\u2019s inside the shape of your pants, your body\u2019s natural curves will help disguise the fact you\u2019re packing heat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s going to be more stable. This one is not-so-obvious. An IWB holster has three points of contact with your body: Two on the belt itself, and one where the holster presses up against your body.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reasons Not To Use An IWB Holster<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s harder to grip the gun. Your gun is a lot closer to your body in an IWB holster, which means it\u2019s going to take a little more effort to wrap your thumb around the grip of your pistol when you\u2019re drawing your gun.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need new pants. A pistol is about an inch or so thick, revolvers much more so, and I don\u2019t need to tell you what adding an inch to your waistline means to your wardrobe.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outside The Waistband (OWB) Holsters<\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_4512\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/owb_holster.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-magnific_type=\"image\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4512\" class=\"wp-image-4512 size-medium\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/owb_holster-300x278.jpg\" alt=\"OWB Concealed\" width=\"300\" height=\"278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/owb_holster-300x278.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/owb_holster-1024x950.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/owb_holster-768x712.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/owb_holster-1536x1425.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/owb_holster-610x566.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/owb_holster-1080x1002.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/owb_holster-627x582.jpg 627w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/owb_holster.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4512\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">OWB Carry is easy to integrate, but only if you&#8217;re already wearing very loose clothing<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reasons To Use An OWB Holster<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less change in your lifestyle. Aside from your gun belt (and no matter which option you choose, you need a good gun belt), you\u2019re ready to roll.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s easier to grip your gun. Your pistol is further out from your body when it\u2019s outside rather than inside your trousers, and therefore it\u2019s easier for you to get a good, firm grip on your gun before you draw. This might not seem like much, but a good grip is essential to both accuracy and a fast draw.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reasons Not To Use An OWB Holster<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s two points of contact on your body versus three. This means that your gun can move around on your waistband if you don\u2019t get a good gun belt to help hold it in place.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s further from your body, and therefore, harder to conceal. This can be overcome with a holster like a pancake OWB model that hugs the body a little more than other OWB models, so do your research to find what works for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appendix Inside The Waistband (AIWB) Holsters<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reasons To Use An AIWB Holster\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your belly area is, in general, a flatter surface than the rest of your body. This means it\u2019s easier to hide the flat surfaces of your pistol in this area than it is on your curvier hip region.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on my experience and the experience of my friends, your draw is going to be a little bit faster with this method. With a little practice, I speeded things up by a half-second once I switched to AIWB.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reasons Not To Use An AIWB Holster<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All that stuff we said about increased pant sizes when we talked about IWB holsters also applies to AIWB holsters.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The consequences of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/what-is-a-negligent-discharge-and-how-you-can-avoid-them\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">negligent discharge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are always bad. They are especially bad with an AIWB holster. Be aware of this, and adjust your safety procedures as needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pocket Carry<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reasons To Use A Pocket Holster<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pistol in your pants pocket is almost invisible. Even a bulgy revolver looks like an indiscriminate lump in a holster inside of your pocket.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It really doesn\u2019t matter what kind of cover garment you wear, (more on those later), your gun is hidden by your pants pocket, not by your shirt.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting your hand on your gun inside of your pocket is natural, smooth and innocuous, and having a gun in your hand halves your draw time.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reasons Not To Use a Pocket Holster\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By their very nature, they\u2019re restricted to small guns that you can fit in your pocket. These have pros and cons of their own, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/the-pocket-guide-to-pocket-pistols\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which we discuss over here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but let\u2019s just say that victory in a gunfight against large numbers of attackers or one at longer ranges are theoretical at best if you carry a pocket gun.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your draw is fast with a pocket gun if you start with your hand on your gun, inside your pocket. If not, your draw is\u2026 not fast, probably double the time when compared to using an IWB or OWB holster.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to this, drawing from a pocket holster when you\u2019re sitting down is almost impossible. Plan accordingly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping It Secret, Keeping It Safe<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/wy3jwcgqri.jsonp\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height: 100%; left: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_wy3jwcgqri videoFoam=true\" style=\"height: 100%; position: relative; width: 100%;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_swatch\" style=\"height: 100%; left: 0; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 0; transition: opacity 200ms; width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"filter: blur(5px); height: 100%; object-fit: contain; width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/wy3jwcgqri\/swatch\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we\u2019ve talked about the best way to carry a concealed firearm, let\u2019s talk about some of the ways to conceal it. There are, in essence, two types of concealment garment, or cover garment as they are also called.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first is closed-front cover garments such as an untucked shirt of some kind. The advantages of this type of concealment is that it is everywhere you look, so no one is going to think twice if they see you dressed this way. However, a tight, clingy shirt is going to show off your gun, so loose is good for this type of cover.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second type of cover garment is an open-front concealment, most often an open shirt, light jacket or suit jacket of some kind. These work well with OWB holsters, but these can swing open at inopportune moments, allowing all the world to see that you\u2019re carrying a handgun. Also, open-front garments are not recommended for AIWB carry, as they don\u2019t cover the area where you keep your gun.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holster Choice Is Uniquely Personal<\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_4519\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/shield_w_iwb.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-2\" data-magnific_type=\"image\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4519\" class=\"wp-image-4519 size-medium\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/shield_w_iwb-300x210.jpg\" alt=\"Shield with IWB\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/shield_w_iwb-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/shield_w_iwb-1024x716.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/shield_w_iwb-768x537.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/shield_w_iwb-1536x1074.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/shield_w_iwb-610x427.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/shield_w_iwb-1080x755.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/shield_w_iwb-627x439.jpg 627w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/shield_w_iwb.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4519\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A S&amp;W Shield 2.0 with an IWB holster<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which is best? That all depends on what you\u2019re comfortable with, where you live and what people are wearing around you. I\u2019ve lived most of my life in the sunnier parts of the United States. Jackets of any kind are not commonly seen in my surroundings, so I carry my gun hidden underneath an untucked t-shirt. If I lived in, say, Minnesota, an open-front cover garment might be more of an option for me.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of this, however, is built on the foundation of a good gun belt. A gun belt is significantly stiffer than a normal belt. This allows you to spread the weight of your gun around your entire waist, rather than have it concentrated where your holster is attached to your belt. This accomplishes two things. Your gun is now a lot more comfortable to carry for longer periods of time, and it has less tendency to tilt out and become noticeable to others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll note that I\u2019ve not talked about purse carry or some other form of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/off-body-carry-done-right\/\">off-body carry<\/a>. There\u2019s a reason for this. Purse carry or backpack carry or whatever is suitable only when you\u2019ve tried every single thing we\u2019ve talked about here, and it hasn\u2019t worked for you. Off body carry is your worst-case scenario: Use it when you have no other alternative.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s Talk With Some Experts<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you find those other alternatives we enlisted the aid of Alex Sasone, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thesuitedshootist.home.blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Suited Shootist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. He\u2019s dedicated to helping people get a better understanding about what might be the best way to carry concealed based on how you dress and where you live.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n\u201cIt\u2019s very common for people in the gun world to tell newcomers that they should \u2018dress around the gun,\u201d Sasone said. \u201cThis is well intentioned advice, but it\u2019s superficial. What it really means is that you need to integrate your personal safety into your lifestyle. Is the time and effort you need to find a way to carry a large gun, like a Glock 34 or a full size 1911, better spent elsewhere, like learning how to de-escalate a sticky situation, or getting into better shape?\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhen you\u2019re figuring out the best way to carry concealed,\u201d Sasone continued, \u201cmake sure what you\u2019re doing is appropriate to where you live. Not just your circle of friends, but the larger environment as well. You and your friends might look completely normal hanging out at the range, but the range isn\u2019t real life. Take a look at what other people in your social circle are wearing, and do your best to match that. I\u2019ve found that a polo shirt and khaki pants are acceptable for almost any occasion.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women And Concealed Carry\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_4520\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/shield_w_owb.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-3\" data-magnific_type=\"image\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4520\" class=\"wp-image-4520 size-medium\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/shield_w_owb-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"Shield with OWB Holster\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/shield_w_owb-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/shield_w_owb-1024x689.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/shield_w_owb-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/shield_w_owb-1536x1034.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/shield_w_owb-610x411.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/shield_w_owb-1080x727.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/shield_w_owb-627x422.jpg 627w, https:\/\/www.ammoman.com\/blog\/media\/shield_w_owb.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4520\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An S&amp;W Shield with an OWB Kydex Holster<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women have some unique challenges when it comes to finding the best to carry concealed for their lifestyle. We enlisted the help of Annette Evans of On Her Own to help women work out the best way to keep their concealed carry gun on them, not near them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWomen can own a personal style and yet still create a consistent look that is friendly to concealed carry. A gun is an interruption to your silhouette, so the same clothing that helps disguise bumps, lumps and muffin tops helps us disguise our gun,\u201d said Annette. \u201cStiffer fabrics don\u2019t drape as much, and that can make them better to conceal your firearm. Keep in mind, though, that overly formal, overly informal and overly baggy clothes stand out like a sore thumb, so tailor your look to who is around you.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOne of the biggest problems women have with concealed carry is a lack of pockets and a lack of belt loops,\u201d Evans continued. \u201cThose can be overcome with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phlsterholsters.com\/enigma-landing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the PHLster Enigma<\/a>, which is an absolute game-changer for women and concealed carry, and I\u2019ve also found that the Flashbang bra holster is a very viable option for more experienced gun owners. You may also want to look at some method for clipping your gun onto your slacks or skirt. However, keep in mind that the weakest link in that setup is the fabric of the clothing it\u2019s clipped to. The weight of your gun and holster can create sagging with stretchy fabrics, which is both uncomfortable for you and can give away the fact you\u2019re carrying a gun. My suggestion is to start by carrying your gun in either an IWB or AIWB holster, and see what works best for you.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s The Best Way To Carry Concealed For You?\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to carry concealed is going to differ from person to person. Everyone is shaped slightly differently, so the holster and gun combination that\u2019s right for me might not work for you. Personal choices in clothing and dressing for the weather will also affect how you\u2019re going to conceal your defensive pistol. On top of this, there is your choice of pistol. A large 1911 or full size Glock is a lot harder to conceal than a small 38 revolver.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where should you start? I started out carrying a small 9mm single stack pistol in an IWB holster, hidden under an untucked t-shirt. I stuck with that combination for years and years. It worked with my tastes in clothing and blended well with where I lived at the time. If more discretion was needed, I carried a small 380 in a pocket holster. Everybody is different and your needs may be different, but if you\u2019re looking for the best way to carry concealed, that\u2019s where I\u2019d start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whichever combination of holster, gun and cover garment you chose, it\u2019s important to emphasize once again that concealed carry means carrying your gun whenever and wherever it\u2019s allowed by law. You may not wish to carry it every day, but you will certainly wish you had it with you when it will be needed. Avoid that problem and keep yourself safe by making carrying your gun a part of your daily routine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sorting Out The Best Way To Carry Concealed Takes Time\u00a0 Buying a defensive firearm is an important part of the concealed carry lifestyle. However, just owning a gun does you little good if it isn\u2019t ready for use when you need it the most. 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