Best Concealed Carry Methods

Walter Rickshaw
Dec 1, 2016
3 min read

So, just how do you hide your weapon?

Bear in mind: Allowing your weapon to be seen is called "brandishing", and depending on your area, is most likely prohibited. When you carry a concealed weapon, you have to make sure you take all safety measures so that you can easily conceal your weapon without risking it being seen.

There are several means to carry a concealed weapon. Exactly how you hide your weapon is up to you and will be based on a number of elements, such as clothing, environment, work circumstance, simplicity of access, etc.

Conventional Belt Holster

Conventional Belt Holsters are amongst the most extensively advised approaches of concealing your weapon.

Inside-the-pants holsters, external holsters, shoulder holsters and small of the back holsters are all suggested at different times.

Pros

Easy
Functional
Easily concealed under a jacket or loose piece of clothing
Ideal for a speedy draw

Cons

Can not normally be used with a t-shirt or other tight fitting clothing since it will more easily print
Easily exposed if coat or loose piece of clothes removed
Can be uncomfortable when sitting

Fanny Pack

There are big and small fanny packs especially made to hold a concealed firearm. It is usual for concealed carry fanny packs to come with numerous areas for extra magazines, flashlights, etc

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Pros

Does not interfere in everyday tasks
Completely independent of clothes (you do not need to use a coat or loose piece of clothing to conceal it)
Easy to utilize and remember, as it is connected to your person
Blend in with others who hold fanny packs for individual use

Cons

Does not go with formal dress (suit, dress, etc.)
People carrying concealed weapons, well-informed civilians, or police officers could recognize your concealed carry fanny pack for exactly what it is

Day Pack/Back Pack

If you prefer to carry and conceal a larger firearm, or simply want the extra storage space, a day pack or back pack is an additional option to carry your concealed weapon.

Pros

Extra storage space
Easy to hold
Very discreet

Cons

Poor access
Must take it off to sit down or do some tasks

Purse and Shoulder Bag/Briefcase

Women can easily carry concealed weapons in their purses, and everybody can easily conceal a weapon in a shoulder bag or briefcase. Specific concealed carry models are readily available.

Pros

Can be worn with formal dress (suit, dress, etc.)
Discreet
Extra storage

Cons

Target for thieves (purses especially)
Can be put down and forgotten

Thigh Holster (Women)

When using a dress or skirt, ladies may opt for a thigh holster.

Pros

Very discreet
Can be worn with formal dress

Cons

Must be mindful of the height of your hem when sitting down so it does not ride up
Take care when sitting to keep legs firmly together

Ankle Holster

For little concealed carry weapons, an ankle holster can easily be worn, particularly with boots.

Pros

Very discreet with boots or loose pants
Light and out of the way

Cons

Awkward access
Can not use with tight pants or short pants

Photographer's Vest

A really functional piece with lots of storage space, a photographer's vest can easily be used for concealed carry.

Pros

Large, secure pockets
Lots of storage space
Lightweight

Cons

Does not go with formal dress (suit, dress, etc.)
People carrying concealed weapons, well-informed civilians, or policeman could recognize your concealed carry photographer's vest for just what it is

Holster Shirt

Holster your compact handgun in your shirt with a holster shirt.

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Pros

Lightweight
Easy to wear
Very discreet

Cons

Poor availability (need to unbutton or open your top/outer shirt to access your firearm)

Pocket

If your firearm is little enough, you might be able to fit it inside of your pocket. It is much easier to fit inside of a jacket pocket, but you might additionally be able to use a cargo pant pocket or something comparable.

Pros

Easily available
Can be discreet

Cons

If you are making use of a coat pocket, you might leave the coat behind
Can just fit rather compact weapons in an ordinary pocket
May be unbalanced unless you carry extra magazines in another pocket

Other/Unconventional

There are many other means to conceal your weapon, but you should keep in mind that the first goal is to keep your weapon out of sight and hidden. Below are some unusual concealed carry options, mainly for very little weapons.