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jb2012 wrote: ↑Mon May 25, 2020 12:44 pm Just curious here, but why open carry iwb? Personally I conceal 24/7, and have been known to carry iwb/owb. I felt that the purpose of an iwb holster, was to conceal the weapon better, at the expense of being generally more uncomfortable than an owb holster.

I personally do it so I don't bang the gun on walls, door frames, seat belt buckles, etc. It happens a lot when I OWB carry. It's just far more manageable to maneuver IWB. Also, it is far more comfortable to carry it with my shirt tucked in between the gun and my skin than it is to tuck the gun in between my shirt and my skin. I have tried many holsters, and a 100% kydex iwb with my shirt in between the holster and my skin is far more comfortable than it being concealed in an Alien Gear, Cross Bread, etc holster. I sweat a lot less, and it doesn't feel nearly as yucky. If I need to conceal it, I just pull my underwear up a bit and suck it up. Life goes on. Of course, what works for me may not work for others. YMMV.

Oh, I should mention, I would only IWB a slim frame gun like my Glock 43x. The 1911 and Beretta full size can stay outside my belt thank you very much.

IWB/open is exactly how I've been carrying this past week, including this morning when I was running errands.

IANAL, but this is how I interpret the laws: as long as the holster is a shoulder or belt holster (regardless of design), it is fine to use. Open carrying with a belly band, pocket holster, or ankle holster is not fine because the letter of the law does not have an exception to these methods of carry. For those wondering about open carrying in a pocket holster, imagine carrying a large pocket pistol (eg LC9s, P365, etc) in a pocket holster designed for jeans pockets that are bigger than the ones you have. It is perfectly safe and well retained for carry, but the grip is very much sticking out of your pocket.

The only type of holster I can think of in a gray area is a drop leg holster. Technically, your belt is a critical attachment point, but does it really qualify as a belt holster if it also has critical attachment points to the leg.