Saturday, February 1, 2014

How To Select 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 a Sunday School teacher, you don't want to blow your credibility with a telltale bulge under your warm or around your waistline. There are gender differences when it comes to carrying a firearm. Men do not have the advantage of being able to store a weapon in the cleavage or attached to the thigh. Both men and women have the ability to carry around the waist, under the arm or inside a specially-constructed body wrap.

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.

Apparel for under cover concealed weapon-carrying has come a long way from needing to wear heavy mountaineering gear to hide your ballistics. The perfect pants for the purpose have the facility to store a weapon inside the waistband where it is accessible from either side. Separation of belt loops offers flexibility for belt slide or pancake holsters. Ambidextrous pouches hold concealed magazines.

Carpenter's jeans are perfect for CCW, especially if they have been custom-modified for the purpose. There are numerous pockets for keeping not just your weapon, but also magazines, hand cuffs, flashlights, etc. Make sure the belt loop separation arrangement can accommodate whatever holster you normally wear.

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.

Male or female, the two most important considerations when shopping for concealed carry wear are accessibility and comfort. This is particularly true if you need to remain armed for long periods at a time. It is best to have your firearm with you when trying things on, but if you are using public dressing rooms, be sure to keep your gun in safety mode.




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