Where should my wife conceal and what holster would be best?

[cheese]

Worried about her carrying in her purse or diaper bag because that would be the first thing someone snatches if she isn't paying attention.. Just got her lifetime carry in the mail and bought her s&m shield today.. Any help would be great

 

[VERT]

That is a personal decision that she has to make for herself. Best choice in my opinion is strong side belt carry, but a person has to adjust their wardrobe. I am one of the few people who is not anti purse carry. Just remember that some bad habits might need to be broken if she carries off body. With a proper purse carried in the correct manner purse carry can work.

 

[88GT]

I second VERT. Carry method is entirely personal. I also feel that strong-side belt carry offers the greatest benefits with the least drawbacks, but that includes the "all things being equal" caveat. If all things aren't equal and there are additional details that need to be considered, obviously strong-side belt carry may not be the best.

Having said that, I'm going to go on my anti anti-purse carry rant. How many years has she been carrying a purse? How many times has it been stolen/snatched? Does she keep her wallet, ID with name and address, house keys, or other personal information in the purse? Are you not worried about those items being stolen? Why does she not carry her wallet and keys on her body? I'd rather a criminal get my gun than get my identification, name, address, and means to enter my house any day.

Mind you, I am not saying she should carry in a purse. I am only saying that if your primary concern is that the gun might be stolen, you should re-evaluate your priorities.

Purse carry is just another way of carrying. It comes with some different issues, and the individual needs to be aware of them and have a plan. Behavior modification may be in order, as VERT said. I firmly believe that situational awareness eliminates most of the timing issues associated with purse carry.

Having said that, if you're really worried about your wife not paying attention, I would be more concerned about her situational awareness in general than whether or not she might lose track of her firearm.

 

[Snapdragon]

Would rep you if I could, 88.

When I CC, I do it IWB, but my wardrobe consists mostly of jeans and khakis, so it's not a problem. I use a small suede clip-in holster like this.

I have tried the flashbang bra holster and was not impressed. The gun was awkward to get out and impossible to get back in. Other women swear by it. Since I carry a small revolver, I have actually clipped the above holster to the front of my bra when wearing a sweatshirt or other bulky top. Don't know if your wife could do that with a shield.

 

[Ricnzak]

This is what my wife uses for a small auto and loves it.

Concealed Carry Holsters

 

[THE BIG SITT]

This is what my wife uses for a small auto and loves it.

Concealed Carry Holsters

Your wife looks like quite the colts fan.

 

[Midskier]

my wife uses a cheapo nylon holster with steel belt clip and carries a cw380 appendix - that happens to be where it fits her best.

 

[cheese]

I second VERT. Carry method is entirely personal. I also feel that strong-side belt carry offers the greatest benefits with the least drawbacks, but that includes the "all things being equal" caveat. If all things aren't equal and there are additional details that need to be considered, obviously strong-side belt carry may not be the best.

Having said that, I'm going to go on my anti anti-purse carry rant. How many years has she been carrying a purse? How many times has it been stolen/snatched? Does she keep her wallet, ID with name and address, house keys, or other personal information in the purse? Are you not worried about those items being stolen? Why does she not carry her wallet and keys on her body? I'd rather a criminal get my gun than get my identification, name, address, and means to enter my house any day.

Mind you, I am not saying she should carry in a purse. I am only saying that if your primary concern is that the gun might be stolen, you should re-evaluate your priorities.

Purse carry is just another way of carrying. It comes with some different issues, and the individual needs to be aware of them and have a plan. Behavior modification may be in order, as VERT said. I firmly believe that situational awareness eliminates most of the timing issues associated with purse carry.

Having said that, if you're really worried about your wife not paying attention, I would be more concerned about her situational awareness in general than whether or not she might lose track of her firearm.

The only reason I think she would get distracted from the purse carry would be we have 2 small children. So between stroller diaper bag purse it just concerns me. You are right about the important everyday things she carries in her purse anyway.

 

[cheese]

Would rep you if I could, 88.

When I CC, I do it IWB, but my wardrobe consists mostly of jeans and khakis, so it's not a problem. I use a small suede clip-in holster like this.

I have tried the flashbang bra holster and was not impressed. The gun was awkward to get out and impossible to get back in. Other women swear by it. Since I carry a small revolver, I have actually clipped the above holster to the front of my bra when wearing a sweatshirt or other bulky top. Don't know if your wife could do that with a shield.

This is is what I suggested she try first. She has a smaller chest so flash bang wouldn't work for her. But she has booty so easier to conceal lower on the body

 

[cheese]

This is what my wife uses for a small auto and loves it.

Concealed Carry Holsters

This sparked her interest probably going to order this. I don't mind having more holsters. Eventually you will find a use.

 

[Bigtanker]

As long as she's not nursing there is this option.

[video=youtube_share;h8r6CY5UZyw]http://youtu.be/h8r6CY5UZyw[/video]

 

[bingley]

It's important to clear your clothing when you draw. For instance, with strong side carry, you still might have to sweep aside your jacket to reach the gun. It seems like she could improve her draw time if she were to lift up the shirt higher. Reaching under seems slow and perhaps even ergonomically unsound.

 

[cheese]

As long as she's not nursing there is this option.

[video=youtube_share;h8r6CY5UZyw]http://youtu.be/h8r6CY5UZyw[/video]

She may have to try that out.


thanks for all the help!

 

[Hawkeye]

As long as she's not nursing there is this option.

[video=youtube_share;h8r6CY5UZyw]http://youtu.be/h8r6CY5UZyw[/video]

I'd like to help her with her technique!

 

[Crossbow]

When I CC, I do it IWB, but my wardrobe consists mostly of jeans and khakis, so it's not a problem. I use a small suede clip-in holster like this.

I wear cowgirl boots a lot, and I use a holster similar to this, for my LCP 380, that just clips to the top (inside) of the boot. My jeans are loose enough, it doesn't take much to pull them up and the gun out.

 

[OccasionalSh00ter]

My wife carries a 9mm Shield and my daughter a Ruger LCP .380. Both of them are very happy with a 4" Belly Band holster from The Well Armed Woman: Holsters

 

[ConcealedCarryCutie]

I love my flashbang for my 380 taurus tcp. Around small kids it feels like its in the safest place. Never had it touched when they hug me or im carrying them. Id prefer something a little more accesable, but when its carried right its totally concealed and safest for kids around you.

 

[CLowe]

My ex carried in a conceal purse with a holster made into it .

 

[BehindBlueI's]

My wife likes Sticky holster. Most of get outfits don't support a good belt.

 

[Jackson]

I'd like to help her with her technique!

I didn't watch the whole video, but I have a pretty quick draw time when I only have to clear leather and there is no aiming involved. I'm not sure how that proves anything.

I meant to quote the video but got the wrong one. I'm too lazy to fix it from my phone.