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Speaking from a woman's perspective, I can say that I have tried quite a few different holsters, and finally settled on two favorites;
For most everyday carry, I use a modified bellyband, with straps that keep my piece high on my tummy right up under my....um....well, you know.
As with every carry method, there are pros and cons that each individual has to explore and weigh for themselves. On the pro side, no one in a million years would ever guess I am carrying, and that is the most important for me, having the element of surprise. (If I get surprised first, well, nothing in the world is 100%, and I know where I am going when I cross that threshold into eternity... ) On the con side, it is a little slow to access, but I am generally acutely aware of my surroundings and feel confident enough that I could be ready in a timely manner if I needed to be.
My second favorite carry method for both access and comfort is a simple competition OWB that I wear a cover garment over. I wear this during my classes and while at the range, but am well concealed enough that I can still run around downtown without being made. Because my EDC is a sweet little XDs .45, it is the perfect size for me to conceal, even outside the waistband.
In class we do touch on conceal carry, but I found that most of my students do not carry every day. I do stress that the journey is one that will take a conscious effort, and may require a change in wardrobe choices and comfort. One of my favorite quotes is from Clint Smith, who states, "Conceal carry is not supposed to be comfortable, it is supposed to be comforting." I like that, and I stress that where there is a will, there is a way, and if we really feel something is important, we will make whatever adjustments we need to make to accommodate the changes.
For most everyday carry, I use a modified bellyband, with straps that keep my piece high on my tummy right up under my....um....well, you know.
As with every carry method, there are pros and cons that each individual has to explore and weigh for themselves. On the pro side, no one in a million years would ever guess I am carrying, and that is the most important for me, having the element of surprise. (If I get surprised first, well, nothing in the world is 100%, and I know where I am going when I cross that threshold into eternity... ) On the con side, it is a little slow to access, but I am generally acutely aware of my surroundings and feel confident enough that I could be ready in a timely manner if I needed to be. My second favorite carry method for both access and comfort is a simple competition OWB that I wear a cover garment over. I wear this during my classes and while at the range, but am well concealed enough that I can still run around downtown without being made. Because my EDC is a sweet little XDs .45, it is the perfect size for me to conceal, even outside the waistband.
In class we do touch on conceal carry, but I found that most of my students do not carry every day. I do stress that the journey is one that will take a conscious effort, and may require a change in wardrobe choices and comfort. One of my favorite quotes is from Clint Smith, who states, "Conceal carry is not supposed to be comfortable, it is supposed to be comforting." I like that, and I stress that where there is a will, there is a way, and if we really feel something is important, we will make whatever adjustments we need to make to accommodate the changes.
