Ankle Carry Holsters

There are some people who feel that carrying in the waistband or on their hip is not practical. Perhaps they work wearing suits and their suits make it impossible to hide a pistol if they are wearing it near their hips or have a shoulder carry harness. Therefore, they seek out other options, one of which includes the ankle carry holsters that are available. There are both pros and cons to the ankle carrying. You will have to give it a try to find out if it is right for you or something that simply doesn’t work.

Reasons to Ankle Carry

Ankle carrying weapons is ideal if you want to make sure that your firearm is well hidden. They also lessen the risk of you being uncomfortable by having your pistol on your waist or riding under your arms. There are a lot of different holster styles that you can try to make sure that you find the one that gives you the most comfort. The ankle carry holster is also a great way to carry a second gun for times when your primary does not fire or when you are in a situation that requires you to be more casual about getting your weapon out. Most bad guys will not expect you to grab a gun while you are “tying your shoe”. For many women, an ankle holster is often ideal because it allows them to keep their form fitting clothes and not show off the fact that they are carrying a firearm.

Reasons for Avoiding Ankle Carry Holsters

In situations where you need to react quickly to prevent someone from being injured by an active shooter or something of that nature, ankle carried weapons can be a hindrance. You have to bend down, lift pants legs, retrieve, stand up, aim, etc. This is why most people suggest that you save the ankle for a secondary weapon. There is also the risk of the pistol sliding throughout the day because of its weight. For instance, say you like it to sit high on your ankle or lower calf so that your pants cover it completely, but by the end of the day you will have to worry that when you sit down, it will be visible. This can be remedied by choosing a larger, more secure holster that is usable on the calf.