Comments on: Belly Bands for Concealed Carry

By: Sabelle

Sabelle — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:43:42 +0000

If you go with a belly band – PRACTICE drawing your gun every time you take it off at night. If you can’t get it out in a controlled situation, you can’t get at it in a panic situation. Other drawback – no positive retention. I use a velcro belt with a positive retention holster, worn high on my torso. Gun is hidden under my dominant arm. Can I draw & fire from here? Yes. I qualify every 6 months with this rig. Good article!

By: Susan Flor

Susan Flor — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:29:15 +0000

My issue is I am often in athletic type pants that have so looking for a concealed carry that would work well for that type of clothing. My jeans that I own are too tight so for those I’d probably carry in my purse although that is not ideal.

By: Kip Cowher

Kip Cowher — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:30:17 +0000

https://www.crossbreedholsters.com/MiniTuck/tabid/91/List/0/ProductID/6/CategoryID/1/Level/1/Default.aspx?SortField=ProductName,ProductName It’s a Crossbreed Check out this girl and her holsters…. great help when carrying !https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogGBPVk5GQk

By: Tess Ailshire

Tess Ailshire — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 11:09:05 +0000

I’ve worn one a lot. I was sick, on IV feeding, and the tubing interfered with normal waistband carry (I carry openly 90% of the time or more).

It works well with loose-fitting clothing, like scrubs, big shirts, and oversize T-shirts. Since I don’t worry about printing, I’m okay with a little bulge, but I really don’t want the silhouette thrown off big-time.

It’s a conscious choice. If stuff hits the fan, are you willing to unbutton, or lift your shirt, or do what’s necessary to get to the gun. I am.

When I wear it, I wear it slightly above the natural waist, with the gun centered between my breasts. That allows either hand to fumble with clothing to get to it.

By: Queti M Porta

Queti M Porta — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 05:25:12 +0000

@ Kip, what brand is your mini tuck? you have a link you could share?

By: Anastasia Avramidis

Anastasia Avramidis — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 02:55:33 +0000

I’ve carried as large a gun as my Sig229 in a belly band holster. Little tip: if you get a belly band small enough go fit around the high part of your waist just under the breasts, it hides really well (almost the same gun position as the Flashbang). Nice to have options for when you can’t carry on your belt.

By: Cindy Newman

Cindy Newman — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 02:28:17 +0000

Yes, if I’m carrying a .380 the Flashbang is great. Discovered it at the 2011 NRA Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh this past April. But I do prefer to carry something of higher caliber most often!

By: Girl's Guide to Guns

Girl's Guide to Guns — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 02:17:15 +0000

Agreed. Im more of a Flashbang Bra Holster kind of girl, myself.

By: Kip Cowher

Kip Cowher — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:23:20 +0000

My concern with a belly band holster is if carried in front, your gun hasn’t a safety and you pull the trigger on the way out of the band….. you could shoot your femoral artery. I have a Crossbreed mini tuck on my right rear for my Ruger LCP, VERY comfy ! and VERY concealable !

By: Girl's Guide to Guns

Girl's Guide to Guns — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:10:46 +0000

Thanks, Anastasia – good to know.