Beautiful dog, my wife sang out to him.
Nice pistol, too, I added in a pleasant tone with a smile.Hissmile nervously disappeared.
I hope he understood that I meant well.
When you carry a concealed firearm for personal protection, it is important to ensure the gun is well concealed. In addition to the tactical considerations, some jurisdictions require it by law.
We have to realize that X number of people are scared of guns.
Hell, a certain number of people are scared of guns on the hips of cops.
Also, in some jurisdictions, exposure can literally cause revocation of concealed carry rights.
A jacket that is too short can expose a hip holster. Would anyone consider that “concealed”? Image: Gail Pepin
It made sense then and it makes sense now.
Concessions have to be made between dress code and armament.
Concealed carriers speak of the clock position, in which the belt buckle is 12 oclock.
This appendix-carried revolver produces an obvious bulge under a too-tight t-shirt. According to the author, “If it’s obvious you’re carrying a gun, it’s not concealed.” Image: Gail Pepin
Need to bend down for something?
Bending forward at the hips will cause a gun butt to bulge obviously.
Remember use your knees, not your back?
The author’s Ronin 1911 rides inside the waistband in classic Milt Sparks Summer Special holster. The rig holds the gun tight against the body in 3:30 position for maximum concealment. Image: Gail Pepin
That will save back painandprevent gun printing.
Inside the waistband conceals better than outside, no question about it.
That can get uncomfortable.
The fore and aft belt loops of Mitch Rosen Express OWB holster pulls a full-size Springfield 1911 tight against the body to enhance concealability. Image: Gail Pepin
Get the pants a couple inches larger in the waistband and the discomfort should disappear.
(Old age has taught me that sciatica can change that, though.)
You prefer an outside the waistband holster?
When both hands are available, drawing from an AIWB holster can be extremely fast. Without the ability to use your support hand, drawing from a strong side holster can be faster with an open front garment.
Wanna dress cool?
You picked a good time for it.
Un-tucked shirts, even un-tuckeddressshirts when you get down around Miami, are in vogue now.
Once again, inside the waistband and cover garments one size larger make sense.
Solid or patterned colors help distract from possible gun outlines.
Bottom Line
Obviously, you still want fast access.
Finally, when you carry concealed, practice drawing from concealment with an empty gun!
With proper technique and practice, you arent giving up that much draw time.
In a lot of ways, the operative term in concealed carry isconcealed!
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