Don’t forget the number rule of a gunfight. That sets the stage for another fascinating TNP discussion on carrying a concealed pistol. What’s the best way? The vast majority of CCW, CCP guys will run an IWBC (Inside the Waistband Carry) system. For sure this is the fastest way to get to your gun in an emergency defensive situation. A properly fitted, high quality IWBC system will work in daily, high percentage carry life. However the IWBC has some distinct and real disadvantages that somehow have escaped the “gun media” as group has descended and crowned this method the “best and smartest” way to carry your handgun. Time to balance the discussion. Based on decades of my own carrying (Glocks, Kahrs, S&W Snubbies, Keltecs, Beretta 950 & Model 21, Serling 302), I point out some serious drawbacks to IWBC. Brandishing, discomfort, clothing sizing, belt selection and importance, costs, taking dumps, bump checks and more are covered. In Rule of Law where gun presentation will be infinitesimally small for civilians, other carry methods such as the under-shirt Galco Classic Lite should be considered. A well-chosen carry method is used daily and achieves “gear transparency.”
Shoulder holster that carries easily underneath a loose shirt, the Galco Classic Lite series:
For both Glock 43, Springfield XDS:
Ruger LCP, KelTec P3AT or P32 (this tiny holster carries almost invisibly):
Galco “Miami Classic” for Glock pistols:
Still excellent IWBC systems (we use several of these, shown in vid):
Galco “Tuck-N-Go” IWB suede holster, 9mm subcompacts (very thin, secure):
“Everyday Holsters” Glock 43 Hybrid Holster (xlnt, only $40):
“Everyday Holsters” M&P Shield Hybrid Holster (xlnt, only $40):
“Everyday Holsters” Glock 19,23 Hybrid Holster (xlnt, only $40 too):
“FoxX Holsters” KelTec PF9 Hybrid holster:
“FoxX Holsters” Glock 43 IWB $39:
“FoxX Holsters” Glock 43 mag carrier (xlnt, shown):
“Flashbang Holsters” Hybrid Holster:
DeSantis “Intruder” Hybrid IWB Glock 43 $40:
Galco RH Black “KingTuk” for XDS:
Galco RH Black “KingTuk” for Glock 9mms:
“Fierce Defender” Glock 43 Kydex $32 looks to be xlnt):
