Pocket carry with no holster

[LSUTiger]

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5 Rules To Follow If You Pocket Carry

Pocket Carrying a firearm is becoming more and more popular as manufacturers make the pocket pistol even better. There has been an explosion of these firearms flooding into the market in recent years and in turn has driven up the desire for people to use this method of carry.

Each different method of carrying has it’s own set of rules that should be followed, and pocket carry is no exception. To be as safe as you can and avoid any negligent discharges, follow these 5 rules below if this is your carry method of choice:

1) User a proper holster and/or trigger guard

Carrying in your pocket with a naked firearm is an absolute no-no. If you don’t want to be a ticking time-bomb, get some adequate protection for that trigger. A simple pocket holster that covers your entire trigger guard is the best option.

2) Keep your pocket a strict ‘Pocket Gun Only’ pocket

The safest and most effective way is to keep your pocket clear of everything except your firearm and it’s holster. That means no keys, money, wallets or anything else. We don’t want anything that could potentially hit the trigger, and we want to be able to draw the firearm easily if needed.

3) Watch your muzzle

If you have a firearm in your pocket with the muzzle pointing toward the floor, you’re pretty good while you’re walking around. What if though, you’re at a restaurant with someone that is sitting directly across from you? Now, your firearm may be pointing directly at them. Keep the orientation of your firearm in mind when you’re moving about with your daily activities. Don’t break any of the 4 Rules of Gun Safety.

4) Keep your hands out of your carry pocket

Just as if you were carrying IWB, don’t touch your firearm all day. If you need to adjust, do so in a manner that doesn’t draw attention to yourself. Yes, pocket carry is much different than other methods where you may stand out more, but keep the touching to a minimum.

5) Don’t wear really tight pants

Even though you’re responsibly carrying in a proper pocket holster, your firearm may still cast it’s outline in your pants pocket. Try not to print when your firearm is in your pocket (or anywhere for that matter). Remember, we’re going for concealed here.

As always, make sure that you practice with any method of carry that you choose. Being unprepared if the time comes when you need your firearm is not a good situation to be in. There is no such thing as practicing too much.

[treadlightly]

If you don't want to wear a belt, why not a muzzle-down shoulder holster? Even if a paddle holster was reasonably secure, why give away the extra security of a belt?

Besides, a belt is another resource. Cordage is a sailor's best friend, a heavy strap is bound to be useful in some circumstances, too.

Like you spin a main bearing. Drop the pan on the side of the road, use your knife to shave down a section of your belt to fit, torque the bearing cap down against the leather - just sayin', a belt can be useful in a pinch.

[jmra]

If you don't want to wear a belt, why not a muzzle-down shoulder holster? Even if a paddle holster was reasonably secure, why give away the extra security of a belt?

Besides, a belt is another resource. Cordage is a sailor's best friend, a heavy strap is bound to be useful in some circumstances, too.

Like you spin a main bearing. Drop the pan on the side of the road, use your knife to shave down a section of your belt to fit, torque the bearing cap down against the leather - just sayin', a belt can be useful in a pinch.

For my purposes a belt is a tool, not a fashion statement.

[ArmedAndPolite]

Is their any holsters that work without wearing a belt? The only time I wear a belt is at work. I refuse to wear one any other time. Seems like the whole belt thing is from my fathers generation.

I'm glad there's so much input in this thread.

I'll be ordering a new Remora soon. They work well without belts and don't shift much at all. More of a clipless IWB than a pocket carry holster though. I used one with my old G27 and it never shifted.
I recommend the reinforced one because it doesn't collapse when you draw.

I did some tests and the holster would not shift even when jumping around purposely trying to make it fall out.

Based on every ones' input ITT I'll be picking up a trigger guard ASAP

[oljames3]

Belts are for geezers?

Who knew?

What other fashion faux pas do geezers commit?

Perhaps, wearing a belt with suspenders?

Black socks with sandals?

White socks with a dark suit?

I'll stop now, I feel faint...

Yep. Belt and suspenders. Equipment attaches to the belt, suspenders carry the load. BTA90 13+1 strong side, 15 round extra mag weak side. Cinching the belt tightly enough to carry the load alone is uncomfortable for long periods and/or strenuous activity. Using suspenders solves the issue.