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Is that a Glock in your pocket ... ? With the right concealed carry wear, you can avoid awkward questions like how happy you are to see someone when you want concealed to mean concealed. Apart from not wanting your weapon to disrupt the sleek lines of your designer outfit, you also want fast and smooth access to your shooter when you need it. Nothing spoils the mood like getting your Beretta caught in your belt loop and blowing a whole in your designer jeans, not to mention your gluteal region.
When you're under cover, it's hard to look like a kindergarten teacher with an unsightly and telltale bulge at your waist or on your backside. Men have the option of carrying their CW in their shirt or trousers, while women have the added advantage of being able to use a gun purse, body wrap, thigh holster or attached to the bra between the two cups in the center (this arrangement allows easy access when wearing a shirt, sweater or blouse.
If you carry a different type of handgun from time to time, if your current holster chafes or does not allow easy withdrawal when you are sitting down, you may want to have a look at one of the new holster t-shirts on the market. The holster is built right in at the side, under the arm. They are remarkably sturdy and very popular among those who wear them, although they may not be everyone's cup of tea.
Wearing a CCW t-shirt has numerous benefits. Combined with a loose-fitting bowling shirt or other breezy top shirt, someone would really have to be looking for your weapon in order to see it. The weapon is also easy to reach for and to remove and replace. Some models have integrated straps or velcro fasteners, but you may not want the telltale velcro noise to give your opponent the heads up that you are armed. On the other hand, he may be so preoccupied with where the funny noise is coming from that he won't notice.
There was a time not so long ago when, if you wanted your weapon to be truly concealed, you had to wear bulky winter clothing. Not any more. These days you can walk around in a T-shirt and shorts and still keep your secret. Special CCW pants exist with ambidextrous access around the waistband. The belt loop separation arrangement keeps your pancake or belt slide holsters looking tidy. Some have magazines where you can store your magazines.
Carpenter's jeans work well for CCW. There are ambidextrous pockets for your weapon, magazines, flashlights, hand cuffs, etc. Here, again, the belt loop separation design accommodates pancake and belt slide holsters.
While there are indeed specially designed purses for women with CCW, there are drawbacks to this arrangement. For one thing, you are SOL if you lose your purse or have it taken off you. Secondly, firing, if necessary, from your purse can be capricious at best. There are lots of good concealment holsters out there, so you can maintain cover at a wedding or on the club scene.
When you are looking for concealed carry wear, the two most important considerations are comfort and accessibility. Try to have your firearm with you when trying different systems and garments on for size. If you are using public changing rooms, make sure your weapon is unloaded.
When you're under cover, it's hard to look like a kindergarten teacher with an unsightly and telltale bulge at your waist or on your backside. Men have the option of carrying their CW in their shirt or trousers, while women have the added advantage of being able to use a gun purse, body wrap, thigh holster or attached to the bra between the two cups in the center (this arrangement allows easy access when wearing a shirt, sweater or blouse.
If you carry a different type of handgun from time to time, if your current holster chafes or does not allow easy withdrawal when you are sitting down, you may want to have a look at one of the new holster t-shirts on the market. The holster is built right in at the side, under the arm. They are remarkably sturdy and very popular among those who wear them, although they may not be everyone's cup of tea.
Wearing a CCW t-shirt has numerous benefits. Combined with a loose-fitting bowling shirt or other breezy top shirt, someone would really have to be looking for your weapon in order to see it. The weapon is also easy to reach for and to remove and replace. Some models have integrated straps or velcro fasteners, but you may not want the telltale velcro noise to give your opponent the heads up that you are armed. On the other hand, he may be so preoccupied with where the funny noise is coming from that he won't notice.
There was a time not so long ago when, if you wanted your weapon to be truly concealed, you had to wear bulky winter clothing. Not any more. These days you can walk around in a T-shirt and shorts and still keep your secret. Special CCW pants exist with ambidextrous access around the waistband. The belt loop separation arrangement keeps your pancake or belt slide holsters looking tidy. Some have magazines where you can store your magazines.
Carpenter's jeans work well for CCW. There are ambidextrous pockets for your weapon, magazines, flashlights, hand cuffs, etc. Here, again, the belt loop separation design accommodates pancake and belt slide holsters.
While there are indeed specially designed purses for women with CCW, there are drawbacks to this arrangement. For one thing, you are SOL if you lose your purse or have it taken off you. Secondly, firing, if necessary, from your purse can be capricious at best. There are lots of good concealment holsters out there, so you can maintain cover at a wedding or on the club scene.
When you are looking for concealed carry wear, the two most important considerations are comfort and accessibility. Try to have your firearm with you when trying different systems and garments on for size. If you are using public changing rooms, make sure your weapon is unloaded.
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