Guest Post: How to wear a belly band holster, by Igor

There are people today that carry arms with themselves everywhere they go. It is perfectly fine because it is their right. They always want to feel save and if things get bad, they want something to protect themselves and those close to them. If you are one of those people, you only have two ways of carrying your gun. First is placing it in a traditional holster and second is getting a belly band.

If you have a traditional holster, you are constantly presented with difficulties. You may feel that it doesn’t fit you, on occasions, it may feel uncomfortable, or sometimes it isn’t really good for everyone to see that you are carrying a gun with you. Some people like to be active, and they may want to go on a run or go hiking with their friends, but they also want to stay safe. So, carrying your gun in a traditional holster can limit your movement.

That is why today, many people are opting for the belly band. The belly band can help you carry your gun, even if you are going for a run, even if you are wearing something more casual and sporty. Just go out or browse online for the best belly band holster today, and make sure that it can fit you comfortably.

Ways to Wear a belly band holster

Getting a belly band holster will help you out massively. There are a lot of ways you can put it on and wear it. The main thing is to experiment and see what is the best way for you. Wearing it under your arm, on your hips, across your chest, are some of the ways you can wear it.

Under your arms

By wearing it this way, it may be the quickest way of taking your gun out. You would want to wear it this way when you are planning to carry a gun for yourself and the ones you love around you. First, just connect the band at your front, then just adjust it the way it is comfortable on your shoulder.

At the stomach

Wearing it around your stomach will prevent the gum from showing, and no matter what you are wearing that day, a simple t-shirt, a jacket, it will always fit nicely. It is smart to wear it this way because you will always kind of feel it and know where to reach in order to get to your gun.

Around the hip

Unlike getting a traditional holster, which you have to get for your preferred hand, the belly band is perfect for right and left-handed people. Just like when you are placing it at the stomach, wrap around the band and get it as tight as you need with the Velcro and position it on your preferred side.

What to look for when choosing a belly band holster

On the market today, there are loads of shapes and sizes the belly bands come at. This gives you more options and the comfort that you will find the ideal belly band for your body shape and size of your gun.

Make sure that you know the weight and size of your gun so that you don’t get a holster that will not hold the gun safely. Holsters range from 4-inch width to 8-inch width, so make sure you get the right one for you. Also, see how many pockets it has because some people like to carry extra magazines with them, they even carry pocket knives and a pocket knife sharpener.

As belly bands get more popular, new ones come out that have additional features. On the market today, you can find belly bands that protect your gun from slippage and rust that may be caused by sweat. Some people carry their guns all day long, so in the summertime, when it is hot, they could get sweaty, and you don’t want a slippery gun when it is time to protect yourself.

Final thoughts 

Again, avoid getting a traditional holster. Back in the day, they were created so that people could hold their guns more firmly. Now, people want their guns to be concealed and want whatever gun they have to fit perfectly in a holster. If things go south, you want to be able to have your gun in hand quickly and a belly band allows you that.

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About the Author: NC Scout

NC Scout is the nom de guerre of a former Infantry Scout and Sergeant in one of the Army’s best Reconnaissance Units. He has combat tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He teaches a series of courses focusing on small unit skills rarely if ever taught anywhere else in the prepping and survival field, including his RTO Course which focuses on small unit communications. In his free time he is an avid hunter, bushcrafter, writer, long range shooter, prepper, amateur radio operator and Libertarian activist. He can be contacted at [email protected] or via his blog at brushbeater.wordpress.com .

11 Comments

  1. jrg August 13, 2020 at 07:44

    I have a belly band holster, but my environment of Deep South high humidity and heat does not make me a fan of the design. But I do remember the firearm more concealed, so I guess I should give it another try for the features you mention. Synthetic frames and coated slides did not exist back then so maybe a small Glock 30 would work better than my former choices. Thanks for the write-up.

  2. Anonymous August 13, 2020 at 08:46

    5

  3. Lowell August 13, 2020 at 10:43

    Really. This a joke article. I laughed after reading this.

    • NC Scout August 13, 2020 at 11:08

      It’s a guest submission. You’re welcome to write better.

    • johnyMac August 13, 2020 at 20:06

      Lowell, part of AP‘s Mission Statement is to open our magazine to anybody who wishes to submit an article to post. If you would like to submit something better, please drop me a line at [email protected]. One of the editors will read your ‘pitch’ and get back to you with the parameters for your proposed article.

      My point is, put up or shut up. ;-)

      73 & God Bless.

      • SheepDog August 14, 2020 at 09:17

        Lowell is not out of line here. Perhaps he could have stated his criticism in a more subtle manner, but then so could you. I frequently find articles posted here offer little substance, but then I also find some that are very informative, which is why I continue to read this site. If you want to be the best you can be, you need to be able to accept criticism. Or you can just tell me to put up or shut up as well, in which case I will tell you, no.

        • johnyMac August 14, 2020 at 09:47

          Thank you SheepDog for your comments.

          There is a way of offering enhancements or constructive criticism and there is a way not too. You just gave an excellent example of how to do it correctly. I thank you.

          I have been involved is several blogs and sites since I retired. I am stoked to be involved in this one because of the subscribers and the authors I work with. The knowledge base spans decades. One thing that I insist is professionalism from our subscribers and authors. After all, we are all in “this” together. ;-)

          73 & God Bless Brother.

  4. Alf August 13, 2020 at 10:53

    I didn’t like the retention, or lack there of, of my belly band and the retention strap it came with was terrible for quick draws. I purchased a cheap Kydex holster and removed the belt clip then wrapped it in hook and loop. I also sewed hook and loop on the inside of the belly band holster pocket and did the same for a spare mag. Now I have a belly band with a Kydex holster and adjustable retention that I can wear with althetic shorts and a t-shirt, noneed for a belt. Ive even done light workouts in the park while wearing it.

  5. Anonymous August 13, 2020 at 20:18

    4.5

  6. pk47 August 14, 2020 at 11:47

    While I own one and don’t use it much, I would add elastic material like these bands has a limited life compared to traditional holsters. You’ll likely need to replace them every decade or so as the elasticity fades. Worth factoring in as you look at long tern options.

    As Alf mentions, home grown or modified solutions that fit our needs are often best. A few of my holsters have a significant flaw or two, and modifying them so they work was worthwhile – I kept the major advantages (which is why I bought them) and lost the problems I found.

  7. Joe lawson August 14, 2020 at 13:28

    Belly band holsters work best if you don’t have a belly, and work progressively worse, the more of a belly you have. The only focus should be on draw-ability. And accessibility! When I was young and studly, just out of the military, a belly band holster worked. Then reality set in, and sagged, and I switched to a Eagle Industries aircrew LE shoulder holster. 25 years later, my go to holster is still the Eagle Industries shoulder rig. Concealable, accessible, non printing. Give it a look. And it doesn’t slip down, or pull your pants down. Keep the discussion going, just remember that as everyone has an opinion, readers are 100% full spectrum on experience levels.

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