Is a gun belt worth it?

A Gun Belt is essential to a safe and comfortable carry. Being more comfortable is only the beginning; there are plenty of reasons you must wear a gun belt if you are carrying a gun. When people start carrying concealed they often focus on a lot on the firearm and very little on the gear to carry it.

Is outside the waistband concealed carry?

You can’t OWB concealed carry, the naysayers wheedle, only wearing inside the waistband allows you to truly keep a handgun covered. Well, that’s completely wrong. Not only can you concealed carry with an OWB holster, professionals have been doing it for ages.

Do I really need a gun belt for IWB carry?

Do you need a gun belt for IWB Carry? In a word, yes, you do. Your typical belt just isn’t designed to accommodate the weight of your sidearm and other accessories, like a mag carrier. When your belt can’t support the weight, your gun will eventually sag or move into a less than ideal position.

What are the benefits of a gun belt?

A well-fitting handgun belt keeps your gun and holster where they belong – either inside or outside your waistband. A good gun belt won’t cause your pants to sag or droop, which is often experienced when a gun is tucked into a pants pocket. Gun belts also are especially great for those who everyday carry (EDC).

Why is it important to look at your holster when using it?

This is conducive to better control of your gun when drawing, shooting and holstering. If the holster you’re using doesn’t hold its shape when your gun is drawn, either glance at your holster prior to inserting your gun or remove the holster from your waistband.

Why won’t my holster Hold my Gun when I draw it?

If the holster you’re using doesn’t hold its shape when your gun is drawn, either glance at your holster prior to inserting your gun or remove the holster from your waistband. This is a must when using a pliable holster that relies on friction to remain in place and holsters that cover only the trigger guard of your handgun.

Where do you Put Your holsters?

Most often, it occurs with shooters using leather inside-the-waist holsters worn behind their hip, in roughly the five o’clock position for a right-handed shooter.

Will racing to the holster win a gunfight?

“No one ever won a gunfight by racing to the holster” was the mantra. We can’t assume that a prescribed number of hits on our target will have the desired effect. Hurriedly holstering your gun when the assailant still poses a deadly threat could be a fatal error.