samedi 1 février 2014

What To Look For In Concealed Carry Wear

By Jayne Rutledge


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.

If you want to maintain your cover as an exercise coach or a swimsuit model, you really want to minimize any unsightly or giveaway bulges anywhere on your body. There are a number of options for both men and women. Men can carry their firearm at their side, around their waste (front or rear), or in a holster below the knee. Women may store theirs in a purse, wear a body wrap, tuck it into a heavy-duty, specially designed garter on their thigh or even concealed cleverly in the cleavage.

If you are having trouble with your current holster reaching for your sidearm while seated, if you need to accommodate different sizes of handguns or if it is just plain uncomfortable, then you could try a holster t-shirt. These have a pouch for a handgun built right into the side. These are deceptively robust. People who use them sing their praises.

These CCW t-shirts with integrated holster have a number of benefits. In the summertime, they are convenient. This is especially so if you are wearing shorts and don't want to have them dragged down to your knees by the weight of your firearm. Worn with a carefree, loosely-fitting bowling shirt or other button-down wear, they look great and it is almost impossible to detect. Some have integrated straps or velcro fasteners. Avoid these if you don't want to make that telltale ripping noise when you reach for your gun. On the other hand, that two seconds that your opponent is wondering WTF the sound is can give you a slight advantage.

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.

Women, there are drawbacks to carrying your Colt in a purse. First, they are awkward and do not provide rapid access to your firearm. Second, if your purse gets lost or stolen, you area really SOL, aren't you? Fortunately, there are some excellent concealment holsters for on the market.

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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