Tried and true beltless carry options that wonโt drop your pants.ย
Youโve finally decided to take the plunge into the world of concealed carrying, but does this mean youย have to ditch the yoga pants and put real clothes on? Oh heck no, ainโt nobody got time for that.ย ย
Thereโs a solution.ย
Thereโs not just a solution, thereโs several of them and the great news is you donโt have to pick just one.ย After researching several different beltless concealed carry options and some trial and error, Iโm here toย share my experience with you. Letโs discuss some of the most popular options on the market.ย
Belly bands:
This seems to be what many women start with, likely because you can order off Amazonย and have it at your doorstep by the next day. Although theyโre convenient to order, they arenโt the mostย comfortable, they donโt typically offer a trigger guard and the butt of the gun often sticks out, leaving anย imprint through your clothing.ย
Holsters with clips that attach directly to your pants/shorts:
Thereโs several different holster options onย the market for this category. My first holster purchase was the JM4 Magnetic Holster. Itโs a cute leatherย holster with a magnet strong enough for the refrigerator to grab ahold of you and hold you hostage ifย you stand too close. It simply slips inside your waistband and a magnetic flap holds it in place. This wasย a good starter holster for me, but it was a little too bulky for my liking. Then I discovered that most allย kydex holsters can be mounted with what is called a Fabriclip or Ulticlip. Iโm sure there are otherย versions of this available, but these are the two Iโve personally tried. Both of these options allow you toย fasten a kydex holster directly onto your pants or shorts. This quickly became my preferred way toย carry. Hereโs the drawbackโฆ you need to have a waistband strong enough to hold the weight of yourย gun and ammo. For woman who wear leggings, unless you want your britches sagging, this isnโt theย best option for you.ย ย
Comfort Concealment Belt:
This was a game changer for me and is still what I use as my daily carry method. This fabric belt wraps around your waist and secures with a velcro strip. You then attach your holster of choice to the belt, and voilaโฆ youโre set. If you wear leggings or business attire or need something to wear while jogging, this is a solid choice. I typically wear jeans or jean shorts and I still prefer the Comfort Concealment Belt over anything else.ย ย
PHLster Enigma:
Another type of belt that wraps around your waist that your kydex holster attaches to. This baby comes highly recommended from anyone who has oneโฆ so highly recommended that you have to join a wait list to even get your hands on one.ย ย
Flashbang Bra holster:
Just as the same suggests, this is a kydex bra holster that attaches directly to your bra and holds your gun securely under your tatas. This option doesnโt appeal to me for a variety of reasons,ย but I think itโs important to know this is available and if itโs what works for you, get it girlfriend. Itโs better than being unarmed.
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Definitely Wing it.ย
No really, you need a wing. When you order a holster, you should have the option to add a wing. Do it. This little do-dad pushes the holster in towards your body and helps conceal your gun. One of the most frequent complaints I hear about concealed carrying from women is that their gun is printing. What this means is the gun leaves an imprint under your clothing and is visible from the outside. Adding a wing to your holster will make all the difference and lessen that visibility.ย
If at first you donโt succeed, try again.ย
If you donโt love your current set up, keep trying other options until you find what youโre comfortableย and confident in. Iโm thrilled to see more and more concealed carry options for women coming on theย market. As with all things self-defense related, youโre only as good as you practice. Once you find theย ย
concealed carry system that works best for you, practice and practice some more. Practice drawing,ย practice dry firing, try different outfits and keep wearing everyday so that it becomes your daily routine.ย Just like wearing a seat belt every time you drive because you never know when an accident canย happen, wear your firearm every day because you never know when a predator has decided that todayย is the day they come for you.ย
