For the active woman - SHOT Show

[grantar2]

Some of you have mentioned that your looking to holster during athletic activities. I think this idea is great. We saw the first units at SHOT and feel there is more to do with holster, retention, and affordability. It will retail at $99. but it is creative, unique and should work for many.

I have attached the promo video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy10CKkqNdM

[grantar2]

So the burning question for me, is does anyone in this group think they would purchase one if their local gun store carried it?

[Glock Girl in CA]

I don't like the shirt that much, so no. I would aim for getting a holster I could wear with athletic clothing rather than having one athletic shirt that can carry my gun. But I'm so happy to see that companies are trying to accommodate CC in a variety of clothing. That's definitely a step in the right direction.

[beb]

Agreed with Glock Girl... I'm not a fan of the design of that shirt. I wear a tank when active and a sweater in rain/cold... But please keep coming up with new ways to carry!

[kaligaran]

I don't like the shirt that much, so no. I would aim for getting a holster I could wear with athletic clothing rather than having one athletic shirt that can carry my gun. But I'm so happy to see that companies are trying to accommodate CC in a variety of clothing. That's definitely a step in the right direction.

Yup, agreed.

[BonnieB]

Yup, agreed.

I agree too, that it's great if more companies are trying to solve this difficult problem. I don't love the shirt design, but it's a step in the right direction.

[Off the Roster]

So the burning question for me, is does anyone in this group think they would purchase one if their local gun store carried it?

+1 to the "no thank you" group

[kaligaran]

I agree too, that it's great if more companies are trying to solve this difficult problem. I don't love the shirt design, but it's a step in the right direction.

I agree.

So now we've received a few pro-gun female votes on this shirt.

Makes you wonder if this company actually had any focus testing on their product.

I normally carry AIWB but that won't work in sweats or jogging pants with no sturdy belt to clip it to. Belly bands are strange to me but they are becoming more prevalent. Maybe I should reconsider it?

Something like (minus the cross-draw, that would make me crazy):

[Off the Roster]

Something like (minus the cross-draw, that would make me crazy):

This looks like it was designed by a guy - maybe the same guy who designed my kitchen so that one can not open the oven door and dishwasher door simultaneously.

Anywho, the Lethal Lace holster has me kind of intrigued and it potentially does what you say that you seek. In the product vids she never shows a full speed draw from her concept (they gym segment suggests it but does not portray it), and it looks as though once drawn from that it requires a full removal and re-application. What keeps me from making a purchase is the $57 price for $10 in materials.

[tacticalcity]

There were a lot of cool products for women at SHOT show. I liked the Bedazzled Shooting Ear Muffs. They were something a lot of the women in my life would wear. The Flashbang women's holsters looked pretty cool as well. Hoping to have them for sale in the next month or so.

So many suppliers wanted to work with us, that it is gonna take me a year to get all their products added. By that time we'll be head back to SHOT Show to find more.

Worse problems to have for sure.

[kaligaran]

This looks like it was designed by a guy - maybe the same guy who designed my kitchen so that one can not open the oven door and dishwasher door simultaneously.

LOL yeah maybe.

I was just meaning to post an example of a band on a female. Most do not have suspenders.

[grantar2]

[QUOTE=kaligaran;15726666]I agree.

So now we've received a few pro-gun female votes on this shirt.

Makes you wonder if this company actually had any focus testing on their product.

Concealed Carry has been in the business for a while, and yes I think they have tested their concept, but I feel it's over priced. I also feel it needs more stability in the holstering concept.

As for the modified belly band shown above, the can't of the weapon is wrong. Access will require a button up blouse. If the person is a LEO which is implied by the handcuffs shown, it may be the best option.

Belly bands work very well, and can be used from just below the bust as this one is, to low across the hips. Depends on clothing. The nice thing about a standard belly band is it does not have the shoulder straps (easy enough to add) which means the belt can be rotated, to put the weapon wherever the wearer is most comfortable. They are also inexpensive. The belly band shown is much larger than necessary for a civilian.

[grantar2]

Anywho, the Lethal Lace holster has me kind of intrigued and it potentially does what you say that you seek. In the product vids she never shows a full speed draw from her concept (they gym segment suggests it but does not portray it), and it looks as though once drawn from that it requires a full removal and re-application. What keeps me from making a purchase is the $57 price for $10 in materials.[/QUOTE]


I don't know about the $10 in materials, she seems to use nice stuff, but their has to be some worth to the intellectual property, cost of production and marketing, as well as liability insurance costs.

I think it's to complex a way to carry a weapon, but give her credit for figuring it out.

[grantar2]

How does this solution appeal to you. The holster, mag pouch, money purse/cell phone holder are Velcro'd in allowing cant of the weapon to be customized.

[kaligaran]

How does this solution appeal to you. The holster, mag pouch, money purse/cell phone holder are Velcro'd in allowing cant of the weapon to be customized.

For what situation?

Me personally, I carry AIWB in a holster very similar to a Crossbreed (just a different brand) for daily use with pants and a nice belt.

The shirt holster you linked seems bad for active clothing since it requires something to be worn over it or it's exposed.

Also, I prefer to carry around the same position all the time for muscle memory. For working out, I just can't wear sweatpants or elastic waistband pants, I still use something I can wear a belt with and just use my normal holster. Which is fine. I should pick up a belly band at some point just to try it for carrying in dress clothes.