Sara Tipton: Off-Body Carry is A Non-Starter

By Sara Tipton

I recently read RF’s article on off-body carry. It included a news story about a three-year-old who grabbed his mother’s gun from her purse and shot himself. I scrolled through the comments. Most agreed with RF. Some argued – in no uncertain terms – that many women are “forced” to carry off-body. They don’t have other, viable carry options. As a woman who conceal carries from sunup to sundown (and beyond) I disagree . . .

As a resident of The People’s Republic of California, I have a limited number of carry guns from which to choose. I’ve worked hard to find on-body carry solutions that fit my frame and my gun (an Springfield XD Compact). I carry in jeans, dresses, heels, and boots. I carry in blouses, skirts, t-shirts and yoga pants. I use four different on-body concealed carry holsters depending on my outfit. They’re sexy and comfortable and offer quick, reliable access to my firearm.

As my experience proves, as faliaphotography illustrates, there are a large number of carry methods for a large number of clothing configurations for women. It just takes research, money and practice.

That said, carrying a gun on-body can be …read more

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