Is a shoulder holster considered concealed carry?

Choosing the right holster is a key part of concealed carry. However, shoulder holsters aren’t just for TV, they can be an extremely effective method of concealed carry, especially if you’re a jacket wearer.

Does anyone use a shoulder holster?

In old western movies, you will most likely see a cowboy or a sheriff wearing a concealed carry shoulder holster. Although this was the norm back in the day, in today’s day and age, it’s rare. In fact, rarely does anyone even talk about shoulder holsters anymore.

How do you carry a gun without a holster?

The methods are: The first method of carrying concealed without a holster is the belt carry method. Typically, the person will place the weapon inside the waistband of their pants. The tension of their belt holds the firearm in place. This method is similar to the inside waistband carry (IWB) method, with one potentially fatal difference.

How should I Carry my IWB holster?

Some IWB holsters can be carried in the small of your back, which can put those nearest you (to your left or right depending on your draw hand) at risk. Other IWB holsters require you carry it near your appendix, and we cover the dangers of this method in an earlier section.

Is the shoulder holster still popular for concealed carry?

A shoulder holster once was the defacto method of concealed carry. Everyone from movie heros to everyday people carried their guns in a shoulder rig. And yet the shoulder holster seemingly has fallen out of favor in recent years. Perhaps it’s due to the advent of new materials such as Kydex and new carry styles such as Appendix IWB.

What happened to the shoulder holster?

A shoulder holster once was the defacto method of concealed carry. Everyone from movie spies to everyday people carried their guns in a shoulder rig. And yet the shoulder holster seemingly has fallen out of favor in recent years. Perhaps it’s due to the advent of new materials such as Kydex and new carry styles such as Appendix IWB.