Tips & Tactics | S6 E20: "Carrie Lightfoot: Personal Concealed Carry System"

Published on October 4, 2016
Duration: 5:18

Carrie Lightfoot, founder of The Well-Armed Woman, outlines the four essential components of a personal concealed carry system: your gun, your body, your clothing, and your holster. She emphasizes that these elements must work together for safe and effective concealed carry, addressing unique considerations for women such as body shape and clothing styles. The guide stresses finding the right firearm fit, adapting clothing for concealment and access, and selecting a holster that retains the firearm securely while allowing easy drawing.

Quick Summary

A safe and effective personal concealed carry system (PCCS) is comprised of four interconnected components: the firearm, the carrier's body, their clothing, and the holster. The firearm should fit the hand and body, clothing must allow for concealment and access, and the holster must retain the firearm securely while enabling a quick draw.

Chapters

  1. 00:24Introduction to Concealed Carry Factors
  2. 00:38Carrie Lightfoot on Personal Concealed Carry System
  3. 00:51Four Components of a PCCS
  4. 01:20Component 1: Your Gun
  5. 01:45Component 2: Your Body
  6. 02:20Component 3: Your Clothing
  7. 02:56Clothing Tips for Concealment
  8. 03:32Component 4: Your Holster
  9. 03:55On-Body vs. Off-Body Carry
  10. 04:20Building Your Unique System
  11. 04:38Adapting Your System to Needs

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the four essential components of a personal concealed carry system?

A personal concealed carry system (PCCS) consists of four key components that must work together: your firearm, your body, your clothing, and your holster. Each element plays a vital role in ensuring safe and effective concealed carry.

How does body shape affect concealed carry, especially for women?

Women's body shapes, with curves, bumps, and narrower waists, require specific considerations. These unique physical attributes can limit space for drawing and may render traditional holsters less effective, necessitating personalized solutions.

What are some clothing tips for better concealed carry?

To improve concealment, consider low-rise pants for more draw space, looser shirts, patterned fabrics to hide printing, and longer untucked shirts. Slitting pockets in skirts or dresses can also aid access to thigh holsters.

What makes a holster suitable for concealed carry?

An effective concealed carry holster should securely retain the firearm, cover the trigger guard to prevent accidental discharge, attach firmly to the body, and allow for easy and quick access to draw the weapon.

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