| As more and more shooters apply for concealed | | | | conceal an oversized weapon, choose a weapon that |
| carry permits, the need for concealed carry holsters | | | | is moderately sized and then select a concealed carry |
| is going to become more important. By concealed | | | | holster. |
| carry, I'm talking about a holster or carrying method | | | | Body type - Body type can also play a direct role in |
| that allows the weapon to worn in such a manner | | | | the types of holsters that you will be able to use in |
| that it is completely concealed from the view of | | | | concealed carry. If you have or are growing a spare |
| others. A number of states that allow concealed | | | | tire (like me), IWB carry may not be a good option |
| carry permits have specific requirements that the | | | | as it will be difficult to conceal the handgun. If you |
| weapon has to be completely concealed or they are | | | | have a thin build, you may also be faced with the |
| in violation of the terms of the permit. | | | | same problem. How do you get around it? Review |
| Concealed carry holsters include a number of | | | | your options with other types of carry. There are |
| different holster styles such as pocket holsters, ankle | | | | some really nice OWB holsters that conceal very well |
| holsters, inside the waistband holsters, and belt | | | | under a T-shirt. I have personally found that front |
| holsters. | | | | pocket carry works best for me as it's easy to put |
| Depending on a number of variables, each style of | | | | on and virtually disappears. You may need to spend |
| concealed carry has different strengths and | | | | some time testing, but I'm sure a carry method that |
| weaknesses. At the same time, with proper | | | | works for you can be found. |
| selection, nearly any of those holster styles would | | | | Weather & Climate - The climate where you will be |
| work for concealed carry. Some of the variables that | | | | carrying concealed can and will play a role in your gun |
| come into play with concealed carry holsters include | | | | holster selection. Warmer climates mean less clothes, |
| the following: | | | | which means you will have to conceal a handgun |
| - size of the weapon | | | | under a T-shirt or in a pocket. Warmer climates |
| - body type | | | | generally means shorts so ankle carry is also |
| - climate | | | | eliminated as a possibility. Cooler climates don't really |
| Let's a take a second and talk about each variable | | | | pose a problem as more clothing means it's easier to |
| individually, although they all somewhat tie together in | | | | conceal a pistol. Rapidly changing climates can cause |
| the end. | | | | even bigger problems. Take climate and weather into |
| Handgun size - While this may seem unimportant on | | | | account as you search for holsters and realize that |
| it's face, it becomes very important in terms of | | | | you may have to pick up more than one holster to |
| concealment and comfort. The bottom line is larger | | | | meet those needs. |
| weapons are more difficult to conceal, no matter | | | | In the end, you'll have to find the best handgun |
| what steps to you. The size of the weapon will play | | | | holster combo that works for you. Hopefully the |
| a direct role in how effectively it can be concealed as | | | | information provided here will be valuable and |
| well as how comfortable it is. Rather than try to | | | | relevant for you. |