Have you ever found yourself wondering how you’ll conceal
carry your firearm when wearing a dress? How about when you go out to exercise
or run errands in leggings or jeans?
With this guide, we’ll help you learn all about the
different types of
concealed carry clothing and gear out there and how you can conceal
carry without sacrificing your personal style. The most popular items include:
Leggings
Belts
Purses/Bags
Shirts/Tops
Holsters
Some types of gear will better fit your lifestyle than
others, and that’s okay. You can play around with different outfits and
holsters to see what works best for you and keeps you comfortable.
Leggings
A good pair of concealed carry leggings should protect the
trigger, support you without falling down or making your firearm fall out,
allow for an easy draw and re-holster, and be comfortable. Having a quality
pair of concealed carry leggings is especially helpful if you often go out in
leggings or exercise outside or in a gym. While some leggings come with loops to
attach holsters and magazine carriers to, others require attaching your holster
to a belt or having pockets around the waistband instead of loops.
Belts
If you’re a fan of jeans or often wear dress pants or slacks
to work, you might find yourself leaning toward a belt for your concealed carry
firearm. Concealed carry belts are more secure than regular belts because they
are built to support the weight of your gun and make it easier to draw and
re-holster. They also provide one of the safest and most secure forms of
concealed carry because you can carry it at your waist. As a bonus, you can
wear your concealed carry belt as a normal one without a firearm.
Purses/Bags
There is a wide variety of concealed
carry purses and bags, so if you are more comfortable not wearing your
firearm, you’re sure to find a purse to match your lifestyle and fashion taste.
These bags function as regular purses but always have a pocket specifically for
holding your firearm. While having a concealed carry purse could prove
disadvantageous if someone stole it or if it takes too long to draw your gun,
it does have its merits.
Shirts/Tops
While some shirts and tops come with built-in holsters, this
is not usually the case for your everyday wardrobe. However, any type of top
can be fabricated to make it easy for you to conceal carry without printing, or
the outline of the gun showing through your clothes. Some of the most popular types
of concealed carry shirts include peplum style, empire waist, flowy shirts,
button-downs, and dolman shirts. Many of these are naturally good for concealed
carry, but even tighter tops like tanks and camisoles can be made specifically
for concealed carry, so you can keep your unique style without sacrificing your
safety.
Holsters
There are several options when it comes to holsters, and
most of the time, what you choose depends on your comfortability level (as in,
where you are comfortable putting your firearm and how close you want it to
your body) and your outfit choice. With any holster, it’s important that it protects
the trigger, remains secure, and is comfortable against your body, as
well as easy to draw and put back.
Ankle
Ankle holsters are particularly helpful under long dresses,
skirts, and flared pants. These holsters are worn around your ankle or lower
calf. While thigh holsters are also feasible in this situation, many people
choose ankle holsters when they are wearing longer clothing items in order to
reach their firearm more easily and quickly. One downside of ankle holsters is
that you generally want to choose a smaller gun and be aware when walking in
order to avoid hitting the gun with your other leg.
Bellyband
Bellybands, a type of soft holster, are generally made from
a soft, flexible material that stretches to fit your body shape. They are worn
around the waist or hips. Soft holsters are great for anyone who wants a
compressed holster that is less likely to look awkward or bulge out through
more tight-fitting clothing.
Kydex
A perfect choice for beginners, kydex holsters are shaped to
fit whichever specific gun model you have and are made out of malleable
plastic. They can be worn in the waistband or outside the waistband and come in
many styles. If you choose to wear a belt, some kydex holsters can attach to
it, while others can attach directly to fabric. Many beginners choose kydex for
its flexible styles, consistency, and protective hard cover over the trigger.
Thigh
Want to wear a dress or a skirt? No problem. Thigh holsters
are perfect for business and formal attire, and some even come with built-in
trigger guards. Some thigh holsters are a simple band worn around the thigh,
while others come as a pair of tight-fitting shorts with an inside or outside
holster pocket.
Built-in
There are many types of clothing with built-in holsters,
including dress pants, workout clothes, and jeans. These types of soft holsters
save you the trouble of attaching an outside holster to your clothes and make
it simple to wear what you want without worrying about which type of holster
you need.
With all these different types of concealed carry clothing
and gear available to women, it’s becoming easier to be fashionable and
protected at the same time. Whatever your aesthetic is, there’s a concealed
carry item to fit your look and keep you safe.
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