With so many concealed carry options available, how do you determine which option is right for you? Most gun owners will tell you that they own many carry options based on their daily activities. They will also tell you that many that they tried are stuffed in a drawer to one day be sold on eBay.com.
Curves of a woman’s body make it even more challenging to find the perfect concealed carry option depending on the firearms that she chooses for everyday carry. The options are limitless as women’s interest in firearms for self-defense and sport continues to soar.
Inside Waistband Holster
An inside the waistband holster is by far the most convenient for women on the move. There are numerous inside the waistband holsters available but when thinking about concealed carry, you want to choose a holster that is comfortable enough to wear all day. The Crossbreed Minituck is one of my favorites when used for appendix carry. No matter which brand you choose, make sure that the backing (the side that touches the body is flexible for maximum comfort.
Belly Band
Belly Bands holsters are another great option for those who like to conceal carry close to the body. Belly Bands are practically invisible under the right garment and come in a variety of pricing options. Most belly bands have a place to house multiple handguns, extra magazines, a smartphone, flashlight, knife, and other personal items!
Gander Mountain sells the PS Products Belly Band Holster with 2 Magazine Pouches for a low $14.99, while Can Can Concealment has a fancier women’s only Hip Hugger style that retails for $79.99. The Can Can comes in three sizes, micro, classic, shebang,
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Corset Holster
The most beautiful and most popular corset holster for women is by far, the Dene Adams Brand. The Dene Adams corset holster comes with a universal trigger guard that secures your handgun firmly into place and works for those who are right or left handed and those whose prefer to carry in a cross draw position. The Dene Adams corset holster retails for $109 for the classic edition and $139 for the limited edition.
Garter Holster
Garter holsters are a perfect option for summer fun and Sundays. Both Femme Fatale and Can Can offer beautiful garter holsters that are perfect when you want to wear a dress or skirt. The Femme Fatale holster comes in a lace design while the Can Can garter holster comes in micro, classic, and shebang sizes.
Ankle Holster
Another great option for women is the Femme Fatale Ankle SoxXx holster. The Femme Fatale Ankle SoxXx holster has a 5″ wide pocket that holds your handgun. The pocket is designed to hold a variety of handguns allowing your handgun to be positioned to the contour of your leg allowing for total concealment. There is a plastic shield that is hidden between the ankle and the handgun for added comfort.
Bike Shorts
UnderTech Undercover makes women’s Concealment Short Shorts. The are perfect for wearing with skirts, jeans, and slacks when you don’t want to wear a belt. Dene Adams now make the body shaping Thigh Holster Shorts that smooth the tummy and conceals your handgun with a built-in trigger guard and a breakaway retention tab.
Tank Shirt
UnderTech UnderCover Concealment tank is designed to carry the handgun close to the body. It has a holster pocket on the left and right side and is perfect for those that prefer to cross draw their handgun. You could also one pocket for extra magazines.
No matter which option you choose, always make sure that your trigger guard is completely covered for maximum safety.
