Concealed Carry Holsters

Here are some of the more popular concealed carry holster types.

Smart Carry Holster

Lower Abdomen/Belly Band Holsters

The Smart Carry is a holster that straps around your waist like a fanny pack, but tucks inside of your pants instead. The gun is held in a soft pouch where an object could push on the trigger, so this holster is only recommended for use with guns with a manual safety. The Smart Carry is praised for its comfortableness and concealability. Unlike a normal holster, the Smart Carry does not require a belt to latch onto.

Comp-Tac MTAC Holster

Inside the Waistband Holsters

Comp-Tac’s Minotaur MTAC Holster features a Kydex portion for the gun, and leather for the portions that will be against your body. Many people claim that the MTAC is the most confortable inside the waistband holster available due to its adjustable clips and leather construction.Also available is the CTAC, which is similar to the MTAC but without leather padding between the gun and your body.

Aholster Pocket Holster

Pocket/Wallet Holsters

Pocket/Wallet holster are meant to slide into a pants or coat pocket like a wallet. Some of these holsters feature hooks that will grab your pants when drawing the weapon so you do not have to manually take off the holster before firing, like the Aholster Pocket holster. Some holsters allow the weapon to be fired from within the holster.

Galco Ankle Glove Holster

Ankle Holsters

Ankle holsters are meant to be worn around the leg and covered with a pants leg. These holsters are often criticized for their difficulty in drawing the weapon due to having to crouch down and pull up the pants leg. Kneeling down puts you in a vulnerable position and will make a mugger suspicious that you are reaching for something.

Bianchi Tuxedo Shoulder Holster

Shoulder Holsters

Shoulder holsters, like ankle holsters are often considered a compromise to the inside the waistband holster, and also raise safety concerns. While drawing the weapon from a shoulder holster, you will have to cross your own arm or body with the muzzle of the weapon, one of the first things that a shooter is taught never to do. In order to conceal a shoulder holstered weapon, you will need a coat or shirt capable of easily being parted to give you access to the weapon.

Holsters for Women

The majority of the holsters out there are designed for men, which poses a problem for the different shape of a woman. While concealed carry purses or bags may seem appealing, it would be best to stay away from methods that do not place the weapon on your body, as bags and purses are the first thing that a mugger will want. CorneredCat has excellent advice for holsters for Women.