Concealed Carry Holsters - How To Choose The Best One For You

Concealed Carry Holsters - How To Choose The Best One For You

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The phrase "concealed carry holster" seems to have many different meanings to different people. To some, it means any holster that can be somewhat hidden. According to Webster's dictionary, the word concealed means "to prevent disclosure or recognition of, or to place out of sight." In reality, a concealed carry holster needs to hide the weapon from the view of others, while still allowing for quick access.

Concealed carry holsters include a number of different holster styles such as pocket holsters, ankle holsters, inside the waistband holsters, and belt holsters.

When selecting a concealment holster, there are several elements that need to considered. These elements include the following:

Weapon size

Build

Climate

While each variable listed above plays an important role, they are also related to each other. Let's address each element individually.

Size of the weapon - This is the one factor that seems to overlooked when trying to choose a concealed carry holster. The size of the weapon will play a significant role in the type of concealed carry holster and the extent that it can be concealed. Obviously, the smaller the weapon, the easier it tends to be to conceal. At the same time, a really small weapon may not have enough firepower or round count to adequately protect you. The route for most people is to decide on an appropriately sized weapon and then start holster shopping. Generally, the problems start to arise when the selected weapon is a bit too large and proper concealment becomes an issue.

Here are a few methods to help overcome the weapon size issue. For starters, if you haven't already decided on a specific handgun yet, or are considering a new purchase for concealed carry; try to match the weapon to the application. Which in this case, is concealed carry. Shop with this idea in mind and don't get sidetracked by other factors. Decide between revolver or semi-auto, and then narrow the selection down within each of those groups. Keep in mind as you evaluate these weapons that you'll be trying to conceal it either directly on your person or near your person in some form of off-body carry. Let me also point out that the size of the weapon will also play a role in the various types of possible concealed methods that you can use. Larger weapons will virtually eliminate the options of ankle carry or pocket carry.

Build - Aside from weapon size, this is another factor that is seldom considered before searching for a concealed carry holster. Let's face it; not everyone is built the same so not all forms of concealed carry holsters are going to work for everyone. Probably inside the waistband holsters are the biggest issue for different body types. If an inside the waistband holster won't work for you, look at a high riding belt holster, a pocket holster, or an ankle holster as a possible alternative.

Climate - Although many people don't think that much about it, climate can and will play a major role in concealed carry. To a certain degree, climate will dictate the type of clothing that you wear, which in turn will play a part in your concealed carry. Hot or humid climates will usually require shorts and short sleeves, while cooler climates allow for more clothing, which translate to easier concealment. Warm climate locations can pose the biggest challenges to concealed carry as clothing is minimal. In this situation, weapon selection becomes paramount. Warmer climates also can eliminate some potential concealed carry methods. For example, if shorts is the preferred pants in that climate, ankle carry and ankle holsters won't be an option. Take climate into consideration when holster shopping.

Although it may take some thought and testing, finding a good concealed carry holster isn't impossible. At the end of the day, stick with what works the best for you. I hope you found this information useful. If you happen to have any other questions about concealed carry holsters, or if we can help in any way; feel free to give us a call or e-mail.

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