Carry suggestions for Lady

[CoolBreeze]

I have heard that it is not a good idea for the lady to carry in her purse. Does anybody have any other suggestions for ladies carrying?

 

[antsi]

There are some down sides to purse carry, but then again, there are down sides to every method.

The challenge is not to find the "perfect" carry method, but to find one (more likely a couple) that has advantages that are significant for you, and its disadvantages are things that you can manage or work around.

This is a great site, written from a woman's perspective, that reviews several different methods of carry along with the pros and cons of each:
Cornered Cat - How Do I Hide This Thing?

The reason I say "a couple" is that how you carry really depends on what you're doing, what you're wearing, and other factors that can change day to day. Some folks here will talk about their "Summer Carry Gun." I have my everyday set up, and my "business suit" set up. Different options for different situations.

 

[CoolBreeze]

Awesome!! That looks like a very comprehensive description of the diferetn options! Thxs a bunch...will forward it on.

 

[dice dealer]

My wife carries her LCP in a fobus paddle holster on her side ...

You should see that lil holster its so cute ....lol

 

[FordMan08]

My wife carries a 32 in a small paddle holster under her shirt. I told her once that all she needed to keep from getting mugged or messed with is to have one of the stayfree minipads sticking out of her purse...that scares every man....I slept on the couch that night and orderd some ShamWOW's at 3 a.m

 

[gage]

Thunderwear: Holsters Gun Holsters

Belly holster works nice. Comfortable enough when on the cycle too.

 

[Soundslikejosh]

My wife carries a 32 in a small paddle holster under her shirt. I told her once that all she needed to keep from getting mugged or messed with is to have one of the stayfree minipads sticking out of her purse...that scares every man....I slept on the couch that night and orderd some ShamWOW's at 3 a.m

ShamWOWs are amazing!! They are every bit as good as the stupid infomercial portrays them.

 

[glockguy07]

My wife carries a 32 in a small paddle holster under her shirt. I told her once that all she needed to keep from getting mugged or messed with is to have one of the stayfree minipads sticking out of her purse...that scares every man....I slept on the couch that night and orderd some ShamWOW's at 3 a.m

LOL man that's freaking hilarious

 

[Mathews 4ever]

I always suggest a small caliber revolver (smith air weight .22 or .38) snub nose..

 

[MACHINEGUN]

I always suggest a small caliber revolver (smith air weight .22 or .38) snub nose..

I was going to say the same exact thing. Perfect for most ladies new to firearms.

 

[smokingman]

My mom carries a 38 snub nose in her purse and grumpe my fiance carries a pt 140 various ways.

 

[belle]

I was asking this question a couple of months ago, myself, and appreciate all the resources I was pointed to, especially Cornered Cat. I decided to try a belly band/belly wrap. Wearing it below the waistline inside jeans was okay, but I hit on an idea I had not heard. It works for me to wear it up high on the ribcage right under the bra, with my .38 special subnose directly under the left breast (to draw righthanded), angled so that the butt and muzzle are pretty much in a vertical line with each other. I had to add some stitching to keep it from shifting from this angle. As long as my blouse/sweater has a little bit of drape to it, it's very well hidden and actually pretty comfortable. To draw, I would just partially raise my blouse with the left hand and reach under with the right. I'm a smallish person, so this should work for anyone who isn't totally flatchested. I would recommend some kind of moisture-proof layer in the "skin" side of the holster pocket.

 

[kludge]

My wife likes the belly band too... she doesn't carry... yet... but she has a belly band and likes it.

I've tried it too... needless to say its very tight on me... but I find it quite comfortable over a t-shirt, and would be even more comfortable in my size.

We have five kids ages 2 to 11, so purse carry is out of the question.

 

[jennybird]

Purses can be stolen way too easily which makes me too nervous to wanna carry it there. Anywhere on your person would be the best bet. I'll have to give the belly band a looksee.

 

[Joe Williams]

I always suggest a small caliber revolver (smith air weight .22 or .38) snub nose..

JOC, is that what you would use to protect yourself?

 

[Joe Williams]

Here's how my wife likes to carry. She's intrigued by the thigh holster offered by Galco, but she'd need a smaller gun for that, and she's not getting another gun until I get one. I hate not having a handgun. It de-mans me, having to borrow my wife's .45 LOL.

 

[plumber man]

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my wife carries a 38 in her purse she likes it because its small