The topic of carrying your gun on or off body elicits very strong opinions. The discussions surrounding it can get downright nasty! Typically, those that desire or have no choice but to carry off body are hammered by those that believe it is a mortal sin to do so. Here’s the bottom line, owning a gun but not having it with you in the moment you need it must never happen. So, is one method better than the other? Can you carry off body safely? I’ll dig into these questions as we move through this article. Let’s talk basics… Question: What is on-body carry? Answer: Carrying your gun on and a ..read more

The Concealed Carry Gun What exactly makes a gun a concealed carry gun and what features are important to look for when choosing one? This truly is the very first step as you begin the shopping and trying process. I know this sounds like a simple question, and for the most part it is. But as a woman just starting the process of taking her own self-protection and that of her loved ones into her own hands, this simple question is an important and foundational one. Let’s break it down. A concealed carry gun is also known as CC gun, carry gun, conceal gun or concealed weapon. It is a handgun tha ..read more

Should You Carry an Extra Magazine? If you are looking for a quick answer to this question, the answer is yes! How can I answer that question so quickly and without an in-depth explanation? Simply because for your self-defense and to survive an attack, you need more rounds of ammunition than the bad guy or guys have! How many rounds does the bad guy or multiple bad guys have? You will have no idea! That is why. Let’s take a deeper dive. Whys Is It Important To Carry an Extra Magazine? There is no way to know what an attack will look like. The circumstances, the location, the time, how many ..read more

The IWB Holster When you start trying to decide the best way for you to carry your gun you will come across a lot of different types of holsters to carry in numerous different locations. One of the most popular, if not the most popular holster type is the In The Waistband, (IWB) holsters, worn tucked down inside your pants. Being such a popular way to carry with women, it’s worth a deep dive to discover why so many choose this type of holster. If concealed carry is new for you check out my article, Concealed Carry For Women Part 3: Concealed Carry for Women, Where To Start?  IWB Ho ..read more

OWB concealed carry (on-the-waistband carry) is not only a great way to carry your gun, it’s the most comfortable way. Let’s look at some simple dos and don’ts of OWB carry so you can ensure you are doing it effectively. Here are a few Do’s when you are OWB concealed carrying DO Have a Solid Waistband For OWB Concealed Carry. This means your waistband has to be stable and secure enough around your waist that it can perform two major duties. 1. Hold your holster and gun up without sagging or flopping down. Your pants or skirt waistband must be of a firm enough fabric and snug to your b ..read more

Concealed carry can be very intimidating and we may feel we have a lot of issues or obstacles to master. I think one of the reasons for this is that there really is no “one way” to do it. Each of us is so unique. Our bodies, minds, feelings, and clothing are unique to us. Therefore, our solutions to different challenges may differ. But, there are some areas that we as women will likely have to deal with as concealed carriers. Over the years, I have written about many concealed carry questions and challenges that come up. Of course, there will always be more, and please share your concealed ca ..read more

Should I Conceal Carry? As women all over the country of all ages and from every possible demographic consider gun ownership, the question of should they carry their guns concealed is inevitable. The first question for anyone who is debating gun ownership is Do I need a gun? Once this decision is made and she becomes familiar with all the ins and outs of gun ownership, it is only natural to begin thinking if she should carry on her person. The ultimate tool in becoming her own self-protector everywhere she goes. When wondering, “should I conceal carry”, there are worries and thoughts that ..read more

One of the hardest parts of concealed carry for women is the lack of information geared for women. That’s why The Well Armed Woman exists and I am so glad you found us! When I began my journey of becoming a concealed carrier, there was no information available that I could relate to. Everything I read was for men, the holsters, the techniques, everything! That is why I created The Well Armed Woman. To make it easier for women to become their own self-protectors. So, let’s do just that. At this point, you have gone over the basics of conceal carry and are now ready to start finding the right e ..read more

You have made the decision to carry your gun on your person. Now you need to find out everything there is about concealed carry for women. Now you are asking, “How do I start concealed carrying”? That is where I come in. I have built The Well Armed Woman for this very reason. On this site, there is everything you need to know about concealed carry. It is provided to you in a clear, straightforward, and respectful manner specifically for WOMEN! Now, before you start this journey, it is important to first understand yourself using guns and learn the basics of gun ownership. If you have not done ..read more

Where do women carry their concealed guns? The answer – all over the place! Women have numerous options for carry locations. Given the wonderful curves, “attributes” and the diverse clothing styles women wear, women have the opportunity to utilize numerous options. There are some interesting patterns in the location preferences of women over the years and, some new surprises this year. Let’s take a look at the most popular preferred concealed carry locations for women in 2021 1. In the Waistband 2. Concealed Carry Purse 3. Midsection Belly Bands and Wraps 4. On the waistband 5. P ..read more