Women's CCW — holster suggestions?
Ladies (or guys buying for your wife/gf) — what holsters actually work with women's clothing? I carry a Glock 43X and crossbreed works with jeans.
Need something for dresses.
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Following this thread. Interested to see what others think.
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Following this thread. Interested to see what others think.
For dresses, check out thigh holsters - Safariland makes a decent one, and there's also the Can Can concealment line that's designed specifically for women's clothing. Belly bands work too but can be uncomfortable in summer. I teach women's CCW classes and honestly the clothing is the biggest challenge. Practice your draw from whatever you choose - muscle memory is everything.
My wife swears by the belly band for summer dresses. Not the fastest draw but better than being unarmed. She's got a G26 in a Crossbreed belly band and practices with it regularly. Don't get caught up in the perfect holster - just find something that works with your lifestyle and actually carry it.
Ankle holsters work surprisingly well with longer dresses if you're comfortable with the draw. Seen it work in training scenarios. But honestly, purse carry with a dedicated holster pouch beats off-body carry without one. 22 years LE and the number of purse snatchings I've seen... just make sure whatever you choose allows for a proper grip and trigger guard coverage.