Holsters and Various Carry Methods

The holster is a very important part of "concealed carry". Pictured on the left, is a Mernickle rig designed for a full size Colt Government Model .45 (pictured with my Officers' Model), one extra magazine and a back-up gun (the Colt Mustang .380). This is a very fine rig. The weight distribution is ideal. This particular rig requires the guns to be cocked (as they should be) to be secured with the snaps. "Some state laws require the use of a holster when carrying. I learned something very important when I began carrying. Always use a good quality holster, even for pocket carry!"

Gun Holsters and Various Methods of Carry: Life Lesson #161, always, use a good holster when carrying a firearm. A high quality holster is not just designed to protect your gun, but to protect you and those you come in contact with while carrying. NOTE: The tighter fit of the gun in the holster, the more wear that will be inflicted on the gun by holstering and un-holstering the gun. The looser the fit, the more wear that will be inflicted on the gun by carrying it.

Methods of Concealed Carry:

• Inside the Waist Band (IWB)
• Outside the Waist Band (OWB)
• Shoulder Rig
• Pocket Carry
• Ankle Holster
• Brief Case, Fanny Pack, Day Planner or Purse

But I carry in my brief case! Or, I carry in my purse! I don't need a holster. It would just get in the way. Wrong, you do need a holster even when carrying in your brief case. I also carry in my brief case. Check out the holster I use in that scenario below.

The holster pictured above was custom made for my Colt Mustang by Ron Graham of PaleHorse Holsters. This holster is one of my all-time favorites. The name of the holster is the "Scorpion" and it is done in ostrich. Visit the Holster Gallery.