The ideal concealed carry outfit blends security and style. Your clothing should conceal your weapon without printing and provide quick, reliable access in a self-defense scenario. A well-designed concealed-carry jacket works over a shirt and provides ambidextrous pocket holsters and a premium brass zipper. It also looks like a coat you might wear on safari or to work in a rough environment.
Tuck-In Shirts
Suitable concealed carry coats and jackets must do more than keep you warm; they should also hide your weapon discreetly and allow rapid, uninhibited access. Look for a coat with an exterior cargo pocket concealing the handgun storage area and a large side pocket accommodating most outside waistband holsters. The bags should be easy to open, and the holsters shouldn’t bind or bind around the shoulder/arm areas.
Many officers and soldiers prefer appendix carry, which positions the pistol against the front of the body to maintain situational awareness and make it easier to draw in close-quarters struggles. This type of carry isn’t ideal with loose-fitting shirts, so practice your garment clearing and remove stroke when you wear a tucked-in shirt. In addition to concealed carry clothing, a wide range of gun accessories and furniture combine style with security. Gifts like Kydex holsters fit snugly into the dress and offer quick access, while gun safes and cabinets secure firearms and backup magazines behind locked doors.
Tie-Front/Knot-Front Shirts
The proper clothing is critical to concealing a gun without drawing unwanted attention. A concealed carry jacket can be shaped to work well over top layers and facilitate easy access to the sidearm without sagging or pinching. It should also be oversized to accommodate a handgun, extra mags, and other gear. Many peace officers and soldiers wear a shoulder holster for their guns, which keeps the firearm close to the body for quick access in self-defense situations. But, for civilians, an appendix holster may be more comfortable.
Storage remains one of the most sought-after gifts for gun owners, as it can help protect and secure their favorite pieces. Look for Kydex holsters that fit the weapon snugly into the body and lock, travel cases that keep their favorite rifle ready to go from the range to the hunting lease, and customized range bags that can safely hold ammo, targets, and other gear.
Tie-Down Shirts
When carrying a handgun outside the waistband (OWB), you don’t have to wear a full uniform like some people who attend 3-gun matches, but it is essential to have clothes that work with your holster and your preferred carry method. For example, a regular t-shirt or polo shirt with a straight hem won’t fit over a gun holster because it will cling to the butt of your weapon. The classic trick for those who carry OWB under a jacket or blazer is to leave the bottom-most button undone. This creates a little slack in the fabric, making it easier to clear and draw. Another way to avoid printing is to choose a blazer or sport coat with vents. These can add a nice touch of style while still providing the roomy interior needed for your holster and allowing you to move more comfortably. Lastly, look for a blazer or sports coat with deep pockets to accommodate your gun and holster.
Jackets
A good concealed carry jacket must be warm, comfortable, and stylish. It also must allow the user to quickly and easily access their handgun in self-defense. The skin should have ambidextrous pocket holsters that are large enough to accommodate a pistol and other EDC gear, and it should feature snaps rather than zippers, which can snag on a firearm holster. Many CC jacket options come with right/left ambidextrous pocket holsters to allow the wearer to access their pistol on both sides of the body. This allows for a fast, uninhibited draw no matter which side the gun is positioned on.
