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SewTexas I've given crossdraw some thought too. I think I've ruled out 4:00 position. It's the one I've practiced the most but it just feels too awkward for me. I don't think I would have very good control with it when the adrenaline is pumping. The 3 contenders are appendix, crossdraw and shoulder holster carry. Ankle carry not so much. I think I'll pick one, stick with it for a while until I'm confident with it and then move on to another one. Probably moreso with women than men, our clothing often dictates are ability to conceal. I can see how being confident with several can benefit with our dress and perhaps if one is injured. I'm going to start with appendix carry. It seems to have the shortest learning curve and until I can take the classes I have put on the back burner, it will make the most sense. Hopefully by the end of the week or early next week I'll have my license to try it out. I bought a Don Hume appendix carry holster. I'll let you all know how it works out.

It's amazing how much you do without thinking about it until you have to because you have a gun strapped to your side. I can imagine the reactions I would get from the ladies at work if they saw a 9mm dangling from under the stall in the ladies room. Out of habit I've always taken the holstered gun off when using the restroom. That would not be a good idea when out and about. Thanks for the heads up. I'll have to put it to practical use before I scare half the staff to death.

I think I can take advantage of both shoulder holster and appendix carry depending on what I'm wearing. I often wear jackets in the colder months so I could advantage of shoulder holster during those times and appendix in the warmer ones.

Longtooth it would be great if you were in the DFW area. I've postponed a few scheduled classes due to work requirements but I intend to get to them soon. I think there's a portion of one class that teaches how to draw from the various positions so I can get some pointers.

I have very little experience carrying a firearm so its the little things that I don't think about that can very easily become a very big something if I don't handle them appropriately. I really appreciate all the feedback. Everyone on this forum has been very helpful and I'm glad to be a part of it.

Thanks for all the suggestions. There is more info out there than i was finding. All worth more investigating. I knew I came to the right place.

If that does not work well for you then shoulder carry is another good option. If you
do choose shoulder carry you do need some training from someone competent to
teach shoulder carry , draw, & retention. Not hard to learn & also easier to defend
than 3: 00 to small/back.

I had not really thought about this option but I think i will give it a try (with the proper training of course) .

I don't have my CHL yet so I can only carry when I'm home so I've not had a lot of practical experience. I have a crossbreed supertuck wanna be IWB holster which I've tried wearing somewhere between 3:30 and 4:37 position . I don't find it comfortable at all. If I put it too far back, it's very awkward to unholster and reholster the firearm. Too close to 3:00 when I sit down it pokes me under the rib cage. I've looked at the right hand Comp-tac neutral (appendix) carry holster. Do any of you ladies appendix carry? I have a little bit of a tummy so I just wonder where it might poke me when I sit down. Are they harder to conceal? It seems like the most natural draw position. Or if you have any other suggestions to something I might try, all feedback is welcomed.