I know some folks that carry a .380 pocket pistol as their primary weapon. I never thought much of this idea, although in testing this method some years ago, it is simple and comfortable but it was easy to see that it would not be the best option for me. If you are properly prepared and practice how to be safe with it, you can easily carry it concealed without drawing attention, which is the biggest plus. The main concern is the weapon falling out of your pocket, depending on the type of pants you wear. I hate those little in-pocket holsters. Drawing rapidly from those is awkward and slow.
I will say this without equivocation, I do not recommend off-body carry in a bag or purse, or fanny pack. Don’t do this! Learn to carry on your person.
Here are some other thoughts on IWB and Pocket carry.
Carrying a gun can be complicated. Not always, and not even most of the time, but sometimes life gets in the way. Sometimes that means changing how you dress, which can often cause issues when it comes to concealed carry. Deep concealment exists because certain clothes aren’t carry-friendly. When you find yourself in a less-than-stellar means of dress, you aren’t left with many options, and the two most consider are pocket carry or a tuckable IWB rig.
Today we are going to compare and contrast the two methods of concealed carry and try to dig into the advantages and disadvantages of both. This isn’t a contest where we declare option A is better than option B. Instead, we want to deliver the truth about both carry styles so you can make a more informed decision.
Upon a promotion at the day job, I found myself in a new style of dress, and that style wasn’t carry-friendly. This led me down the road to figuring out what best worked for me.
Deep Concealment Carry Methods
There are more than two ways to dive into deep concealment. We have options like ankle carry, the Phlster Enigma, belly bands, and more. In the future, we plan to explore more options, but to maintain focus, we are going to keep this conversation at pocket carry and tuckable IWB rigs.
Pocket Carry
Pocket carry has been around for about as long as guns have been. Back in the day, guns like the original Philadelphia Derringer were designed for the coat pocket. In the early 1900s, the idea of pocket carry was common enough that it made its way into the names of weapons. The Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless, for example, emphasized pocket carry.
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