I’d like to figure out how to carry without using a handbag also. My problem is I’m 5’6” and 125#. Not a lot of places to hide a gun on my person without an odd bulge showing. (I suppose I could pretend I was a guy.)
Maybe I’ll learn more from the class than I am expecting. 100 people in a class with two instructors. These are NRA certified instructors which makes me somewhat more comfortable about the class.
Small but deadly Kel-Tec P3AT .380Carried daily in the hip pocket of my jeans
in unprintable pocket holster .
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For concealment, skinny is better than fat.
Start wearing large sweatshirts and you can pack a machine gun.
There are holster designs that are comfortable and relatively easy to conceal. If you can get comfortable wearing a belt holster just behind your hip, a light jacket or vest is usually all you need for concealment.
Outside-the-waistband (OWB) holsters are sometimes more comfortable, but require a jacket that covers the entire holster.
Inside-the-waistband (IWB) holsters aren’t always as comfortable, and it might take some experimenting to find one you like. But you only have to conceal the top part of the holster; the bottom is covered by your pants, and the holster breaks up the outline of the gun.
If you try such a belt-mounted holster, don’t forget to also get a belt made specifically for carrying a handgun. A good belt is as important as a good holster for stability and comfort. I wear a 1.5” gun belt for concealed carry. But I’ve read that 1.25” will work fine for small/medium handguns. Will a 1.25” belt fit on women’s jeans or walking shorts? You can also buy tapered belts, so the exposed front of the belt looks more like a slim dress belt.
32 colt. Pocket model. Old and reliable, Very slim about 1in wide, cross draw custom shoulderholster use swede leatherfull drop holster front pull.
Or small of back custom draw rig.