If you’re new to carrying a daily firearm, it can be a little bit of an adjustment. With the right choice of sidearm, the weight is negligible, and the right accessories go a long way to streamlining both the appearance and draw speed you can count on. If you’re looking for a first-time setup, here are three accessories that will make it easier to conceal carry comfortably.
- Tactical Clothing
Until you’re used to a daily carry, concealed carry coats and jackets provide storage and concealment with a lower chance of inadvertently exposing your firearm to the view of those around you. They’re built to make the weapon invisible until you draw, and often they have additional hidden storage for extra magazines or small valuables such as your wallet.
- Additional Magazines
When you carry a concealed weapon, a low-profile carry kit is the key to successfully maintaining concealment. At the same time, it’s tactically unwise to go into an active situation with just the magazine in your gun, so there are limits to how light you want your kit to be. Investing in a couple of magazines that fit into a tactical pocket or even a purse can go a long way toward being prepared. One or two should be enough in most situations, but if you carry professionally, your needs may vary.
- Your First Holster
A holster is ideal for when you want to bring your firearm with you in situations where a jacket just doesn’t make sense. When that’s the case, it’s a good idea to figure out your ideal holster placement and purchase it early. It gives you a chance to get used to the holster in practice and in daily wear around the house.
Whether you choose to use a holster or conceal carry clothing, having the right accessories allow you to carry your gun comfortably without exposing it to others.
