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by jeffrw
Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:35 am
Forum: New to CHL?
Topic: Opinions on OWB or IWB
Replies: 23
Views: 4680

Re: Opinions on OWB or IWB

One other thing I forgot to mention about IWB carry is that I can still access my pockets easily. I just raise my T-shirt above the pocket but keep it below the grip of my gun, and all is well. This happens numerous times per day since my cell phone normally goes in the pocket nearest my holster. If I were carrying OWB on my hip I'd probably have to be more careful.
by jeffrw
Tue Apr 24, 2012 5:38 pm
Forum: New to CHL?
Topic: Opinions on OWB or IWB
Replies: 23
Views: 4680

Re: Opinions on OWB or IWB

Welcome to the forum. The wait is no fun, but you'll have your plastic in hand before you know it. Until then, you're doing well to practice carrying at home. You can try a number of carry positions to see what works best for you as far as comfort, concealment, ease of access to the weapon, etc.

You'll get different opinions (which is what the forum is for), but I personally carry IWB. The downside is that it makes your pants fit tighter around the waist. But the upside is that there's just a lot less of the gun to conceal that way vs. OWB. Even with IWB, when you first start carrying, you will be a bit self-conscious/paranoid walking around in public, afraid that everyone is staring at you and can see your gun. In reality, people almost certainly do not notice, but the more of the gun that is hidden, the less of a reason you have to worry about this.

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