Five tips for pocket carry

Trebor · June 1, 2012, 02:02 PM

Here's my latest Michigan Firearms Examiner article with more tips for CCW holders:

Five tips for CCW pocket carry

"One popular concealed carry option is pocket carry. Some concealed carry permit holders chose pocket carry as their primary carry mode while for others prefer to use it as an alternative for those times where they can’t carry a larger gun in a belt holster. Whatever the reason, here are some tips on how to effectively pocket carry a defensive handgun."

If you missed them, here are two of my previous articles with more CCW tips.

Advice to new concealed carry permit holders

Advice to new CCW holders: Part 2 - Carry like a pro

TexRussell · June 1, 2012, 05:22 PM

Will refer them to those new to CCW.http://www.americanfirearmsacademy.com

Trebor · June 3, 2012, 01:57 PM

Thanks for the kind words. Glad you liked the article.

DetSpec · June 4, 2012, 09:54 PM

Good advice. We need more of it with all of the new CCW folks out there.

govmule84 · June 4, 2012, 10:57 PM

...and tip 6:

CLEAN OFTEN! Pocket-carried guns accumulate filth really quickly, and their small size usually means that can cause unwanted jams.

and tip 6a:

Turn your pants pockets inside out before you toss 'em in the hamper - the lint won't build up nearly so readily in the pockets that way.

weldonjr2001 · June 7, 2012, 11:26 AM

Good stuff. I never thought about turning the carry pocket inside out while laundering.

#4, carrying in the weakside pocket is what has taken pocket carrying a backup gun from sometimes to always for me. Until I tried it, I never realized what perfect sense it makes. It didn't take long to get proficient with the weak hand, and actually forced me to practice that.

kcub · June 7, 2012, 01:36 PM

Five tips

June 1, 2012, 02:02 PM	#1
Trebor Member Join Date: December 19, 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 89	Five tips for pocket carry Here's my latest Michigan Firearms Examiner article with more tips for CCW holders: Five tips for CCW pocket carry "One popular concealed carry option is pocket carry. Some concealed carry permit holders chose pocket carry as their primary carry mode while for others prefer to use it as an alternative for those times where they can’t carry a larger gun in a belt holster. Whatever the reason, here are some tips on how to effectively pocket carry a defensive handgun." If you missed them, here are two of my previous articles with more CCW tips. Advice to new concealed carry permit holders Advice to new CCW holders: Part 2 - Carry like a pro

June 1, 2012, 05:22 PM	#2
TexRussell Junior Member Join Date: June 1, 2012 Posts: 1	Excellent articles! Will refer them to those new to CCW.http://www.americanfirearmsacademy.com

June 3, 2012, 01:57 PM	#3
Trebor Member Join Date: December 19, 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 89	Thanks for the kind words. Glad you liked the article.

June 4, 2012, 09:54 PM	#4
DetSpec Member Join Date: October 24, 2011 Posts: 42	Good advice. We need more of it with all of the new CCW folks out there.

June 4, 2012, 10:57 PM	#5
govmule84 Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2005 Location: Up on a hill Posts: 398	...and tip 6: CLEAN OFTEN! Pocket-carried guns accumulate filth really quickly, and their small size usually means that can cause unwanted jams. and tip 6a: Turn your pants pockets inside out before you toss 'em in the hamper - the lint won't build up nearly so readily in the pockets that way.

June 7, 2012, 11:26 AM	#6
weldonjr2001 Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2001 Location: San Antonio, Tx. Posts: 462	Good stuff. I never thought about turning the carry pocket inside out while laundering. #4, carrying in the weakside pocket is what has taken pocket carrying a backup gun from sometimes to always for me. Until I tried it, I never realized what perfect sense it makes. It didn't take long to get proficient with the weak hand, and actually forced me to practice that.

June 7, 2012, 01:36 PM	#7
kcub Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,332	Five tips