5 Best Ways to Conceal Carry: Ultimate Guide

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In this ultimate guide we will take an in-depth look at the 5 best ways to conceal carry in 2021.

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Carrying a concealed weapon has become an essential everyday carry activity.

It provides you with unequaled protection when you need it during a self-defense situation.

Table Of Contents

Appendix Carry

Hip Carry

Small of Your Back Carry

Ankle Carry

Shoulder Holster Carry

Pocket Carry

Final Thoughts

Appendix Carry

Appendix Carry is when your gun is tucked away inside waistband IWB in the the front between your pocket and belly button.

Pros	Cons
Easy and Quick Access To You Weapon Easy concealment	Attacker has easy access to your weapon Holster may be pushing into your legs Barrel pointing into your legs and private area

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Hip Carry

Hip Carry method is when your gun is carried in a holster on the either one of your hips. This method is good for both CCW or open carry style as well as IWB or OWB.

Pros	Cons
Easy and quick access to your weapon Comfortable to carry Allows for carrying more verity of holsters and weapons Better protection for your weapon from attacker Comfortable for seating	Difficult to draw with non dominant hand May be more difficult for concealment of your weapon

Small of Your Back Carry

Small of your back carry method is when your a gun is carried holstered near your spine at about the 6'Oclock position.

Pros	Cons
Comfortable Easier to conceal your weapon	More difficult to access your weapon Easier access to your weapon for an attacker from behind

Ankle Carry

Ankle carry method is when you're carrying a gun in a holster on either one of your ankles.

Pros	Cons
Good method for back up weapons Good method to draw your weapon from a seating position Good method for carrying if other methods are not suitable	More difficult to access your weapon from standing position reaching down pulling the pants leg off the weapon Takes your eyes of target when drawing your weapon Puts you in vulnerable position Not suitable for running

Shoulder Holster Carry

Shoulder Carry method is when your carrying a gun in a holsters that's mounted on your shoulders with straps.

You would typically carry your weapon on your weak side and a magazine pouch on the strong side of the shouldered holster.

Pros	Cons
Easy for concealing your weapon under clothing Allows you to carry more ammunition Also a good choice for carrying back up weapon	Not very comfortable May cause discomfort to your shoulders and neck Good for smaller handguns Allows only for one hand access depending on your strong side

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Pocket Carry

Pocket Carry method is when your carrying your gun holstered inside any of your pockets or mounted on the opening of your pocket using a clip.

Pros	Cons
Good method for back up weapons Convenient Good for concealment if inside of the pocket Easiest method for concealed carry	Only good for smaller weapons May be more difficult to draw your weapon inside of your pocket One hand access only

Final Thoughts

Above are some of the most common and the top 5 best concealed carry methods for EDC.

The bottom line is it's really up to you how you want carry your concealed weapon so that you are the most confident and comfortably.

Some may be more advantages to your lifestyle or profession. But, whatever method you choose to use we recommended that train using that method if it's unfamiliar to you.

Training will give the skills and the knowledge to be proficient when drawing your weapon. Lastly, some of the carry methods can be used in combination to improve increase your ability to defend yourself.