5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Carried Concealed
These are probably different than what you think
I’ve carried concealed for over a decade now and it looks a lot different than it did in the beginning.
When I started, I would throw my Ruger LC9, with a manual safety, into my purse. No holster, no separate pocket, nothing. I just let it mingle with the rest of my stuff and pretended like I’d be able to get it out under stress.
It took me a few years to wake up and start the long process of building a solid setup and practice routine. If I could start over, I’d obviously do things differently, which is why I’m here to help others.
Five things I wish I had known before I started carrying concealed:
Your choice of holster can make it or break it when trying to build a habit of carrying daily. Cheap, poorly made holsters are uncomfortable, and they will discourage you from carrying.
You will not be confident carrying until you are confident handling your firearm. Learn how it works. Take it apart and put it back together. Understand what’s happening when it fires. Drill the four basic safety rules into your head and follow them every single time. All of this can be done in dry practice at home, so you have no excuse not to.
If you’re a woman, you’re going to need multiple holsters. Just get over it now and commit to spending the cash on your safety. Different outfits require different holsters and sometimes alternate carry positions.
What works for someone on the internet is probably not going to work exactly the same for you. Bold statement from someone who built a platform showing women how to carry, I know. What I mean is we all have different bodies. So yes, the general method can work for you, but you’ll need to learn to adjust to your needs.
If you stick with this and continue to learn, your preferences will change. You’ll find a new holster that you like better or a new firearm that conceals easier. If this is a lifetime journey, expect it to look different in the future.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or intimidated by this process, don’t feel bad. It’s a serious undertaking. But it doesn’t have to be a struggle.
My inbox is always open, and I’d love to help you!
Have a great weekend. Stay casual+tactical.