What You Need to Know About Pocket Carry Guns

The best gun to have is the gun you have when you need it. While a big bore auto with a huge magazine is preferable when going against a threat; you might not be able to have that with you. For these occasions, pocket carry guns are a good alternative.

A pocket carry gun generally has a barrel length under 6 1/2 inches. In the old days, that left out .45 ACP or 40 S&W but now you can find smaller guns with these more powerful calibers. Word of warning – make sure you can handle the kick of them.

Your choices are going to dictated by weight, length and width of the gun. You have to think about the type of pants you wear. The average guy’s pants pockets are seven to eight inches but pretty tight. Bigger guys and women will have to thing about what they wear in order to choose the right pocket carry gun for them.

Don’t think about carrying without a holster. You need one to keep your gun safe, concealed, clean and accessible.

As with all firearms, make sure you seek expert advice and practice (including dry fire) before you actually need it.

Here is a great video that explains how to pocket carry correctly and use a pocket holster:

Let us know what tips and tricks you have for pocket carry in the comments.