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Ok - Outside the waistband . OWB. Worn on a belt or might be a ''paddle'' which has a piece attached to go inside pants.
Inside the waistband . IWB - usually worn so that belt picks up on loops but holster resides inside pants - usually needing a slightly larger size of pants.
Shoulder .. a rig attached to straps which go around shoulders and holster hangs under armpit area. Sometimes using tie-downs to belt to avoid it swinging out when bending.
Ankle holster - all but self-explanatory. A ''cuff' of leather or stretch fabric maybe - with small ''pouch'' holster attached. Needs worn under suitable size pant legs.
Pocket holster . a small rig to hold a (usually) small gun. Protects from lint and camoflages gun shape to better stop it printing thru.
Those are the main types but also we have to include fanny packs, Thunder wear and the like ... pouches of different types. Some worn externally others worn under pants.
We also have ''belly band'' - where a stretch band goes around waist next to skin and has a portion for holding a gun.
Maybe too purses should not be excluded. Also specialized containers with carry built in like cases, pager look-alikes etc.
These are the main methods I think of - does this help any? All have their advantages and disadvantages and the subject in total is pretty broad.
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I you take time to browse thru many of our threads in holster section I am sure you will find some pics that could help.
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Chris - P95
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"To own a gun and assume that you are armed
is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!."
If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug
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