The first rule to a gunfight is to have a gun. Without one you will have to be really good at throwing rocks! Pocket carry, while not the most practical in all situations, is a viable option when other methods are not practical.
Concealed Carry
I have been pocket carrying since prior to my law enforcement career. While I often opt to carry a larger firearm on my hip, there are times it isn’t the best option. Pocket carry allows you to be able to conceal a handgun without any type of cover garment. It is also comfortable but does require some additional practice verses belt carry.
Drawing quickly is difficult from the pocket, so you would need time and opportunity to do so. But with practice you can become efficient.
Pocket carry isn’t limited to just two legged critter defense. This is the most common way I find myself carrying a gun when out in the prairie or fishing.
Rattling Danger
My general threat when out in the grasslands or wading a stream is rattlesnakes. Although I try to avoid the snakes there are times where you end up quite literally on top of them. And sometimes this leaves you with no other option. I found myself in just such a situation when setting up steel for Handgun Hunter’s Competition this year. I jumped off the four wheeler and landed on a rattler! Luckily I landed near the head of the snake and it could not bite me. Backing off wasn’t a good option as i was blocked by the ATV and terrain on the other side.
I was able to reach into my pocket, draw my S&W J frame which was loaded with three rounds of snake shot and two self defense rounds, and quickly dispatch the rattler.
Decades of pocket carry experiance.
For decades I have carried my J frames in Uncle Mikes pocket holsters. These holsters protect the firearm and keep it from printing.
They do have some down sides tho. On those hot summer days they will hold sweat against the gun and they often get stuck to the gun upon the draw.
I regularly practice drawing and having to strip the holster off of the J frame in the process. While this takes more time I had accepted it as a required practice.
Vedder Holster
Recently I decided to try a new holster. I contacted Vedder Holsters and had one of their Pocket Lockers on the way. As you can see above the holster is a bit larger than the Uncle Mikes and is made of Kydex.
Kydex has some advantages over other holster materials such as nylon and leather. Kydex won’t hold sweat or water. It also won’t loose its shape over time like soft holsters.
Features
The Vedder Pocket Locker has some other unique features that with training will allow it to be faster than my old stand by soft pocket holster. The shape of the holster will ensure the gun stays upright within your pocket.
The Advantage
When drawing, the hook designed into the holster will allow it to grab onto your pocket and strip the holster away. This is a clear advantage over the Uncle Mikes pocket holster.
The Vedder Pocket Locker is larger than the Uncle Mikes that I have used for decades and may require a little additional clothing shopping to find the right pocket size. But even with the increased size there are plenty of features to help you become more efficient at pocket carry.
Kydex holsters have become one of the primary options for concealed carriers, and for good reason. They don’t loose their shape, require minimal maintenance, and don’t hold moisture. If you are looking for concealed carry options, contact Vedder Holsters.