So I am a bigger woman and I want to conceal carry more. The problem I’m having is that there really isn’t a comfortable spot to carry that I have found and I want to know how you guys do it. I do not want to carry in a purse or anything like that because I don’t think that’s practical. I am currently carrying it on my 3 o’clock but when I sit its kinda uncomfortable. Thanks in advance.
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Welcome to the family @Sharnna And it is wise that you decided not to carry off body. I can suggest shoulder holsters and belly bands. A few of my neighbors use them and feel them to be comfortable. A lot of women also wear bra holsters and thigh holsters. I hope this helps.
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Welcome to the forums ma’am, if I have to sit for along period of time I usually have it in the 4:00 - 5:00 since I am right handed. Or 7:00 - 8:00
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Yes please. That would help Tremendously.
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Women’s clothing is not designed for carry. I personally have a few pair of jeans that are a size larger (well, they were before working remotely 
) which makes it a bit easier to carry.
I’ve switched to appendix carry because it is more comfortable sitting, driving and in public.
What holster are you using? I’ve found that a leather holster is the most comfortable for me. Kydex and neoprene are great options, the leather is just more comfortable for me. A softer holster might help??
I’ve never worn a corset holster, but I hear great things about them from numerous women I know who carry. Definitely an option. I’ve heard that they aren’t too hot to wear in summer either (which is always a positive if you ask me).
Let us know what you try!!
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Welcome to the form ma’am. I’m a big guy and I carry a full size firearm iwb at the 4-5 o’clock range. I use a alien gear 3.5 holster and I love it. Fits comfortably for me. But of course it always depends on the individual on what they feel is comfortable. There’s a discussion with the other women on here that have expressed their views on what they use. Might be worth checking out. Stay safe.
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She is not a big woman, but her video does provide a number of ideas: SUMMERTIME CONCEALED CARRY | How to carry (and DRAW) from different outfits and holsters! - YouTube
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Everybody or every body is different. What is comfortable for you may be awkward or uncomfortable for others. All of us can give ideas but it is all up to you if they work. I am not presumptuous enough to say what will really work but, I have a beautiful bigger women that I go shooting with and She wears baggy pants and a pocket holster. So, just play with it and move it around., Try to find a place that you can get to it and draw it, a place that is secure, a place that is comfortable. I think of this question like, What underwear should I wear? Whitey tighties, boxers, bikini, or G string? The answer will be, what ever you are comfortable wearing and whatever does the job. By the way, If I had the perfect answer to this question I would market it and get rich!
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The Warrior Poet Society guy showed his wife’s holster. It was a sidecar holster made for appendix carry that clipped onto pants, not a belt. I have no data whatsoever about how well it works, but I assume that if John Lovell’s wife uses it, he’s probably vetted it.
Women’s clothing is a pet peeve of mine. It’s almost always skintight, it’s cheaply made, thin, and costs way too much. It’s a big portion of the reason I got a sewing machine.
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That, right there.∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆ Best advice to give anyone, man or woman, especially if you have issues of fit of comfort which the commercial makers can’t be bothered to address.
Sewing clothes isn’t that difficult at the basic and intermediate levels, which covers most garments of the day-to-day sort. It is a new skill set to learn, but so is shooting or cooking or reloading. There are some very good self-teaching resources out there and sewing machines can be had on the cheap at thrift stores. Trust me, a machine that will sew forward, reverse, and zig zag will sew most anything. You absolutely don’t need the dozendy million decorative stitches they want to sell you, or the computerized convenience neither!
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As someone who got more into firearms recently, this has also been a problem for me. I decided that I am going to start vlogging my experiences on YouTube.
Being a plus size woman, there are very few social media outlets that cater to the “normal” woman, show us what works for them, and other resources. Most women on GunTok I see are MIL/LEO/EMS and they are super fit and beautiful. While there is nothing wrong with it, it is hard to transfer that experience to yourself.
Having a “mom apron” can make concealed carry so difficult. I’ll be talking about how I carry appendix with a leather kydex hybrid. This is the “Ada” from Flashbang Holsters. The original flashbang holster that sits at the bottom of the bra may be an option, I feel my stomach gets in the way.
When I realized just how big of a hole in the social community there was for larger people support, I knew something had to be done. Self-defense is for everyone! Let me know if you want more info about my experiences.
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Greetings, CwgrlCourtney, welcome to the community!
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Welcome @Cwgrlcourtney !!!
Personally, I’m a “dad bod” and find it impossible to carry appendix.
It’s soo bad for me that I converted my enigma holster into a cup phone open carry vehicle holster!
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Welcome to the family @Cwgrlcourtney and we are glad you are with us.
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I am an extremely large woman (Richard’s wife) with a large belly. Conceal carry is difficult but have used a gun belt which is thinner than the belly band which folds over with fat and is extremely uncomfortable. I prefer the nexbelt and iwb holster for less printing. Just my personal preference.
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Try a Nexbelt. They are thin and go through your belt loops. If you don’t wear jeans that have belt loops, then you may have to convert for carry purposes. I wear jeans with loops and a nexbelt. It easier to carry iwb. That way it prints less. Good luck. ……Connie Gibbs
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Welcome to the community, Mrs. Richard964, we’re glad that you’ve joined us and hope that you enjoy taking part in the various discussions!
Take care & be well
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Welcome to the family @Richard964 and we are happy to have you with us.
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