How to Use an OWB Holster for Concealed Carry
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
- OWB concealed carry is completely possible, and easier than you'd think. It does, however, take a bit of planning. You have to have the right gear. It also helps to dress a bit around the gun.
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Good concealment with an OWB holster depends on a balance of factors. While it's not hard, it does take prudent selection of clothing, a holster, the gun itself, and also understanding how a gun and holster wear on your body. If successful, you may find it even more comfortable than carrying with an IWB.
The holster must ride high and the belt and tight to the body. In order for clothing to cover up a gun carried outside the waistband, your holster can't protrude too far down from the belt nor stick out too far from your side. That way, minimal clothing is needed to effectively conceal the gun and holster.
You also need to choose the right gun, though your specific shape and size matters in this regard. A taller person will have an easier time concealing a longer pistol. Therefore, you probably will have a harder time concealing a 1911 or a Glock 17 if you're five and a half feet tall. A relatively skinny person with a relatively low waist line will have a hard time concealing a Sig Sauer P226. Most people will conceal a smaller pistol much more easily.
You also want to make clothing selections that set you up for success. Untucked shirts can cover a lot of gun, especially if you wear a tall size. A light outer layer, like a flannel shirt, can also hide a lot of gun with judicious placement.
A vest works well...but is a terrible cliche. That's up to you.
OWB concealed carry is completely possible, but takes a bit of dialing in. If you pick an appropriate gun, holster and clothing, you'll find it's easier than you'd think.
Alien Gear Holsters knows about comfortable concealed carry, as our holsters - including our OWB holsters - are designed with specific use in mind. We have multiple models suited to OWB concealed carry should that be how you want to carry your pistol.
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For service or tactical handguns nothing beats an Alien Gear Holster. Most comfortable holster, bar none!
Glad you took the time to do this. What gun owners may see as printing, the public wouldn’t notice.
Sorry haters, this is a good video. I wish more companies would take the time to make long videos like this showcasing their products. I'm sick of having a huge box of holsters I bought that just didn't work out. Going to order one of these next payday. My problem is that there are so many options on the Alien Gear website, I'm not sure which one to get.
Howd you like it?
@Steven Hughes THAT was my thought - go pull out Biden's floating leg hairs!!!!
@Steven Hughes naw how about you
Try being skinny AND left handed?! Two old bags full of broken promises!
You don't believe in returning or exchanging products that were not the one you needed, or what?
You both were printing from the start .I could tell flannel guy was carrying on both sides.
I have a couple different alien gear holsters, and they are great! Had a couple of issues with the clock tuck 2.0, and they replaced every time, no argument! I’ve sense upgraded to the 3.0, and never a issue, and I’ve also have the shape shift, great product!
They talked me into a Shapeshift OWB holster. And I don't regret it. It came in today after I ordered it last week. I wore it for a couple of hours today and was surprised by the comfortable feeling of the neoprene. Nothing cutting in my love handles and a nice and cool feeling.
Are you still wearing it?? If so, how has it been for you over the 3 years?? Thank you Sir
This was a excellent informative video. When choosing a holster, many other companies cater to the Glock.Gun stores can't carry enough different ones which makes Alien Gear the perfect option.
We appreciate your feedback, Richard!
Most comfortable holster I have ever worn. Sometimes I forget I am even carrying.
Customer service is phenomenal. They take the time to listen to your questions and most of the time a have answers for you right away. Great company to do business with. Excellent job too everybody who works for alien holsters. Keep up the good work.✌🇺🇸👉
So true! I screwed up and ordered the wrong size for my gun and I called customer service and got a pleasant female human on the 2nd ring and sent me out the correct holster without even getting the first one they sent me back very impressive
You need to buy other holsters. You clearly don't understand holsters.
@@inthedarkwoods2022 such as ???
Thorough and informative presentation. Thanks.
Dudes, good video. I've been carrying IWB with my AlienGear holster for years. I hadn't even considered OWB... until now... nicely done.
Purchased the shape shift holster system and utilize the appendix style for a large 92 Beretta. Amazing concealment, it's the best and most comfortable I've ever had in 17 years of cc.
Thanks, Howard! We appreciate your feedback and are very happy to hear this! :)
I’ve been rocking the shape shift for a few years now. I’m jazzed to see this vid has as many views as it does. Carry on!
Thank you so much for your kind words and thank you especially for being a part of the Alien Gear Holsters community. We appreciate you. Have fun carrying and stay safe!
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Just got the 4.0 iwb, very comfortable, Thanks.
I really appreciate Nate proving to us that you can still have a gut and effectively conceal carry.
Tactical love handles
What gut?
Waiting for my starter pack to come in with added ankle carry attachment. Also got an extra shell for another pistol. Alien Gear did good with their innovation here. Modularity rules.
I have boxes of old holsters in the garage…been packin’ heat for 40 years. Now I make holsters to get them right. This is a good info video
I like the shoulder holster, especially since I like to venture out a lot, keeps my belt free for other things like my knife and flashlight, but also offers a lot of options for the multiple seasons.
Awesome video! I have both IWB & OWB for my Glock 48, first holsters I bought for it and they'll be the only ones. Second to none. Plus, nobody else offers lefty holster for Glock 48 at a reasonable cost. Ordered mine and one for my mom (for Mothers day) who carries a G43. Excellent product, 5 out of 5, highly recommend!
Thank you for taking the time to watch and providing your feedback!
You all have. OUTSTANDING holsters. I just got my ankle one in yesterday. Nice fit. Even with my Smith&Wesson M&P 9mm 2.0 metal. Nice fit, and you can't even tell
Nate, I couldn't agree more, shoulder holsters feel comfy to me, and practical, love it.....
Glad this video is here. Thanks for the information AGH!
We're glad you liked it and found it helpful. Thank you for the comment!
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Your T-shirt Don’t Tread On Me. Good video guys. The Marines were the first to show this Flag. Semper Fidelis
We are very thankful for the servicemen and women who protect this country. That is a good bit of trivia to know! Thank you.
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Great video guys, thanks for the tips.
It's our pleasure! If you'd like to see more videos like this, please let us know! :)
Superb honest review of your products. I am seriously considering your holsters after watching.
We appreciate it! Please feel free to reach out to customer service if you have any questions or concerns before you do at (208) 215-2046 or email them at support@aliengearholsters.com
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This is exactly why I love winter time.. I get to wear my hoodie jackets and owb carry concealed
Thank you for taking the time to watch this video!
I live in Spokane right by you guys. Your holsters are legit!
Thanks! Come in and take a photo with our Alien and you can get a free gun mat!
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Please keep making your holster videos
Great video, but need to try that with a big guy of 6'2" and 275. In my younger, trimmer days I loved owb, but as got a tire around the middle, found it harder to find a holster that would work. There is a whole lot to learn here though, especially for the younger generations.
I only use OWB holsters for open carry. I like Fobus personally. My first holster was an Alien Gear IWB with belt clips for Shield 9. Used it for maybe 8 moths but was just too big. I purchased a Ruger LCP2 which comes with the pocket holster. It is nice warm weather carry and a backup in some instances I pocket carry it sometimes but most of the time I tuck it in may waist between my shorts/pants and my underwear at 4 o'clock. I figured I would get a similar pocket style for the Shield. I ended up with a Sticky holster for it and love it. Stays in place nicely also at 4 o'clock unless you are doing acrobatics.
Same here. Big Fobus fan.
These guys are in love and I fully support it
Excellent tutorial guys! I choose all of them :)
This video will come in handy just purchased my first outside the waistband holster from yes you got it Alien Gear.
Welcome to the Alien Gear family! We are happy to have you. Thanks for commenting, and carry safe out there!
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I love my alien gear holsters. Great products. Great people. Great company. Thanks guys
Excellent demonstration!
We're glad it was helpful! Thank you for taking the time to let us know!
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This is by far my favorite way to carry
I have several conceal holsters from Alien, the absolute damn best you can buy! A loyal customer here.
Thank you!
Very nice commentary and presentation! Semper Fi
Best iwb holster i have found in 30 years
Wow, that is high praise. Thank you so much!
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Great in depth detail and info. Thanks!
We appreciate it. Thank you for watching and especially for being a subscriber!
Awesome video guys! Waiting on my shape shift core, extra shell, mag carrier and alien mat. 👽
Every first time gun buyer buys Alien Holsters. Once they learn they suck they get a better one.
Casting couch always starts by saying “why don’t u take that jacket off”
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Great video
Great information!!!
very helpful video, thank you.
We're glad you found it helpful. Thank you for your comment!
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Nice information there. Had no idea so many different types available. Not tell you two had so many guns on you during the video. Nice job on it.
Great demo!
Thanks! We appreciate the feedback and we're glad you enjoyed it.
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Excellent video.
Good job on the video and information!
Ordered... thanks guys, awesome!
Hope you enjoy it!
I use a Cordura material, nylon webbing for retention and nylon piping on the edges. I use really wide (2") HD nylon strapping for the belt loop. My belt loop is positioned so that I have the center of balance below the top of my belt. I live in Amish country and I have an Amish harness maker make my belts. (haven't had one wear out yet)
Gotta get one of those my way Tom!!!
Love the ShapeShift !!!! For $99 bucks get 4 choices of holsters in one kit. Well thought out! It’s the “AR” of holsters. What ever the mission is that day, you have a holster for it. 👍👍👍👍
It seems like a complicated system but i have not looked too close at it. Is it easy to learn how to use all the parts the kit comes with?
@@jeremys5904 Yes sir, to me to! I guess the company wants you change your holoster when you change your rotation of your EDC...I am not a troll all I've seen seems complicated for the 71 year young man!!
@@douglassalley9117 I bought it and it all still sits in the box...A waste of money for me. Dedicated items work better and dont waste time.
I wish the belt slide OWB came with the Shape Shift. I like how it hugs so close the body
Great video. I have a shield as well that I carry. I also have my Glock34 winter carry gun. I would love to see some larger pistols in this demo.
very informitive looking to become a first time gun owner and soaking in all the info i can before i buy
It's smart of you to do your research first. Thank you for your kind words, we're glad to be able to help.
I always try and avoid wearing skinny jeans wether I caring or not. Love the video content. Great job demonstrating your product offerings.
Thanks for watching! Check out our site for additional information and to see what holsters we provide for your firearm. aliengearholsters.com/
I have the Tulster Holster Owb and I love it
That's great. Glad to hear of anyone who is responsible enough to use a holster to carry 😊
Excellent & informative video.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video!!
Great choices and thanks for the video.😎
We appreciate the kind words! Thank you!
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I do not understand why there are negative comments, the smart ass trolls extremely aggravating to come across in the comments. Alien Gear is the most progressive thinking and innovative company in the firearm community. Name me 2 other holster companies that have anything near to the Shapeshift modularity, or any other innovative products that they offer.
Any negative comments on here are coming from people who DO NOT carry.
Much love to you guys at alien gear, and this video is great guys, keep up the amazing work!!
Hi C.C, we appreciate your positive feedback! :)
I know, right??? And look at the new rapid force. Alien Gear is finally giving Safariland some competition to worry about!
When I'm in the woods, I like to wear my kyvek paddle holster with the paddle in my pocket. It keeps my 9 at a very convenient location, almost a quick draw position. Of coarse, this is a little off topic, not concealed, but very comfortable.
It's great that you have a set up that works! It is very important and can be hard to find. But when you are ready to upgrade from a Kydex holster, let us know! ;-)
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Thanks for the shoulder holster tips! I’ve been looking into shoulder holsters and a lot of the cheap ones look like you’d print too much.
It is our pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Pretty good video
Love my AG Holsters
We appreciate your feedback! :)
@@Aliengearholsters Do you have an IWB that works with a Smith 2.0 compact, good concealable with out buying into a modeler system?
P.S. for a RDS 507C and inforce WML??
P.S> p.s.Smith, 2.0 compact with Holosun 507C and inforce WML, 4" barrel
Retention. Important for the FBI while dancing.
Hi Mark, we always do our best to offer the best quality of holsters! :) We offer a 30-day trial period on all holsters if you would like to try this out!
We offer level one and two retention holsters.
If you have any other questions please send us a message at support@aliengearholsters.com.
What ever happened to that agent? Did he get charged with anything?
Haha it's funny cause it's true
yarp...lol
@@Dialysisforever ...yes he was charged..
www.foxnews.com/us/dancing-fbi-agent-who-shot-man-at-denver-bar-after-doing-backflip-pleads-guilty-will-avoid-jail-time
I had the 3.0 and thought it was great.. Then I bought the 4.0 and it was an improvement. It's slightly smaller, and has a better backing. It's sooo comfortable, I forget it's on. I also have the 4.0 ankle holster. IF you have bigger ankles.. then it's probably not a great fit. I have not tried the shoulder holster yet. I do have a G&G Shoulder Holster and a Galco Miami Classic for my smaller guns and they are nice, but the great thing about the Alien Gear one, is the stretchable belt hooks. You definitely need those belt straps because when sitting, the shoulder holsters will ride up to your neck. Sitting and standing in a shoulder holster will shift it's position. Those back straps will most likely keep it positioned correctly. Every time I climb out of my car I have to re-position my shoulder holster and move it back down my back away from my neck. The G&G is a pain. The Galco is better with a smaller gun. Ill have to order the Alien Gear and try it out. Great video. You guys are kind of normal size. You obviously don't have "DAD Bods".... Things are a little different the heavier you are.
Hey Grey, we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us! :)
Alien Gear Holsters now I find out you have a pocket carry rig. Impressive !
Three reasons I, like Nate, like to carry with a shoulder holster. First, it is comfortable and I can carry it all day long. Second, I can easily cover it with any open light jacket, button down shirt, etc. In the summer, I wear a colored t-shirt with a snap western shirt over it. I can leave the shirt open in most scenarios but if there's a situation where I need to be sure not to show my gun or just need to look more civilized, I can snap the shirt which is very easy to open if I need quick access to my gun. Third, and last, the best reason for a shoulder holster is that I don't always have a belt on. In fact, I don't always have pants on (I know TMI) but I always have my shoulders everywhere I go.
Those are good reasons! That's is why the shoulder holster is so great. It sounds like you have found some ways to carry that work well for you.
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Check out the phlster enigma system for carrying without a belt or pants
You guys are good🤣😎🤔 thank you!! Great info!!!
Nice review.
Thank you, we appreciate it!
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I luv my shap shift holster. My ONLY! gripe is for us 1911 guys is one size fits all Nerve racking sometimes. But other then that there great. The only time i use owb is in the winter when coats required
I hate how a lot of companies just throw up a bunch of holsters on their site and you're just supposed to already know how each on wears or what's required to conceal it. This is why I'll be buying an Alien Gear. They let me know what I need to know instead of forcing me to scour the net to figure it out for myself.
7:50 big fan of a shoulder holster as well. I wear a vest of some sort pretty often, which is a pretty easy way to conceal. I just picked up the shape shift core kit, and may have to get the shape shift shoulder holster to go with it at some point.
Very good video
Thanks for the visit
Thank you, guys. Excellent video. 👽 I going with Cloak Tuck 3.0 IWB conceal carry holster for revolver. Stay safe 💚
Very informational
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for commenting.
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Can wait for mine to come in the mail
Love Alien Gear holsters
Thank you for taking the time to watch this video!
Beer belly carry =
High ,belt slide leather , strong side at 2:30 ..Sp101 2.25" barrel..worked it for years 👍🇺🇸
Beer belly carry is challenging for a lot of people, it's a good thing you've got a solution that works for you, and we're happy that you've found a solution that works for you. Thanks for sharing it with us as well!
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I open carry, and I'm using one of your holsters to do it. I just bought a replacement for it because I don't like having to undo my belt to remove it. Great holster though.
Thanks! We appreciate the kind words.
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When I was taking my CCW permit class, the instructor about midway through the class asked how many guns we thought he was carrying. Other than the 1911 on his hip and an ankle hold steer he showed us. Most guess about 4 or 5. He had 11 of coursed some were pretty small.
You guys are printing so hard...like the fed. 😆! Thanks for showing some great rigs.
Nice work Nasty Nate 💥
Guy with the hat and 4 guns resembles Russel Crow. Nothing to do with this video, just a side note. I hope that's a compliment lol BTW great Holster options!
I love my shapeshift holster kit. Love the idea of a modular multi type system. My only gripe is that it seems to be only for "stock" guns. I'm already thinking of putting lights and red dots on my firearms so might have been all-for-not.
Unfortunately, Shapeshift is not compatible with any form of attachments at this time. Due to the injection molding, it can be difficult to mold for it accurately while still keeping the overall shell durable. We do realize here that a good majority of our audience has some sort of light or laser on their firearm. Keeping that in mind, we may expand our options in the future as we continue to create further variety with our Shift shells.
@@Aliengearholsters That's understandable. I can save it for when I feel like carrying my G23 barebones or buy a shell later for a real compact sized gun. I exchanged the extra Beretta shell I bought with it for a cloak OWB holster and can't wait to get it and try it out.
Need to have a summer and winter clothing portions for the video.
Works great...in winter.
I wish they made a holster for my Xds mod.2 9mm from Springfield which has a 4" barrel and a CT1500 red dot.. I just can't find a good holster for it anywhere.. I like iwb, owb, with a cant to it, appendix style and for times that I wear a jacket I also like the shoulder holster.. Hopefully they will come up/out with one soon.. Great video guys thanks for the share...
2:07
hahahahahahaha, yes!! Love that guys personality! 😂
Love your holsters! I have a Canik TP9SA and both your IWB (cloak tuck 3.5 ) and OWB (cloak belt holster). Both are so comfortable that its easy to forget i'm carrying. Which is not an easy feat on someone like me who is 5'11" @ 150 pounds. I plan on ordering a shoulder holster in the very near future, but i was wondering if there was any plans are making a shapeshift system for the Canik searies? Thanks for the quality holsters, you guys have earned a loyal customer with your superior quality and service.
Did you ever get a shoulder holster? They sell a shoulder holster system now that is supposed to work with the cloak holsters and your current shell fits into it.
I would like to see a single or dual carry options for Desert Eagle .50 ae added to the shoulder holster please.
I want you 2 on my team , like Always ?.. hahaha. Great video . I am hooked . Thanks .
I just ordered the Paddle holster for my Beretta and plan on ordering one for my 1911 as well ..
good stuff
We appreciate the feedback! Thanks!
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@@Aliengearholsters 100
In Texas in summer I wear a small leather belt slide and a Guayabera Shirt
I have no intention on carrying concealed with the paddle holster. I will have it open with my Beretta M9 and have my shoulder Alien gear for my Sig P938 . Being from Ohio I can do both . Love all the Alien gear products !
Pleaseeeeee make holsters for optics and suppressor height sights! I love the modular system, but I use red dots.
cool holsters
Thank you!
11:51 is my favorite. The guy in the jeans.
Hurry and make the shapeshift for Springfield XDS MOD2!!!! I really would love to try owb concealed!!😀
Hello Victor. We have great news concerning that!
The Springfield XDs Mod. 2 is on our agenda for release this month or next.
If you are subscribed to our email newsletter, you will be notified once the system becomes available! :)
when did Russel Crow start doing gun holster reviews? :p
Was just going to post that :)
He needed a second career for his rebound after Tugger died.
Let me answer your question with another question. Are you not entertained?
I was just thinking he reminded me of Russel Crow!
I thought it was Ernest T. Bass