The Best and Worst Carry Methods

If you were to ask twenty people which carry method they felt was best for a small pistol, you may get a lot of different answers. Everyone has a preference and most of them are not afraid to say that they prefer this position over another. The interesting part is, if you ask anyone the worst way to carry concealed weapons, most will reply the same thing. Do you know the best and worst carry methods?

Worst Way to Carry Concealed

It seems to be a universal thought that the worst possible way for you to carry a concealed handgun is in your purse or bag. The reasons for this are numerous. Part of the reason people carry a pistol is to ensure that they have something to protect themselves or others if necessary. When it is in your backpack or your purse, you are less able to access it quickly. You are also taking a chance on it getting damaged. There is also a concern that when you have it in your purse, that is one of the first things a robber will attempt to snatch. A handgun does you no good if it is in the hands of the person trying to mug you.

Best Ways to Conceal a Handgun

This is where the answers become even more varied. Some people prefer to carry on their ankle or calf, while others are devoted to the underarm carry. There are pros and cons with both of these carrying styles, but overall, they can be effective if it is what you are most comfortable with. With that though, there is a method that is preferred by more people than all others and that is at the waist. You may choose IWB or OWB holsters to meet your specific needs, but in all cases, people agree that grabbing for the waist is the most effective way to go. They have a great retention built into the holsters to ensure that your weapon is secure until you need to pull it out.