Have you just purchased a gun or rifle and excited to start out with concealed carry? Great! Now that you are done with the permits and buying a gun, there are a few other things left to figure out. For instance, how do you plan to carry your gun?

For your conceal carry, you need to buy a gun holster that is suitable for both your weapon and yourself. But before you make a decision, read the following guide to know what choices you have so you can find the right one or yourself.

Size and fit of gun holster

The point of using a holster is to proper conceal the weapon. A good holster will be the one made for your particular model.

A proper size, it will cover most protruding areas of your gun. It can be very uncomfortable if your gun has protruding levers and latches, but the holster does not cover them. This will result in you avoiding carrying it outside. The holster should also fit the gun; if it’s too loose it can be lost easily.

How to carry your gun?

You can carry your gun over the waistband, in the waistband, in a pocket or on your shoulders. There are so many ways to carry a properly concealed gun.

Shoulder holsters fit under your arm and must be covered by a jacket or a coat. Pocket holders are good for thin, small guns but render a pocket useless for other items.

Waistband ones allow you to either wear them over your belt or tuck them under your shirt. Ankle holsters can also be worn over or under your pants. They are either used for the extra weapon or for very light ones. Note that these holsters may restrict your movement.

What holster material suits you best?

Either uses a leather holster or a molded plastic one. The former will take some time to stretch over- this should keep in mind while making the purchase. Molded plastics may get altered with heat so it is not a good idea to leave it in the car.

Level of weapon retention

You want to use a holster which keeps your gun properly in its place. Levels of retention I, II, II and so on are particularly defined. Level I is very basic; while level two involves at least two retention methods. Higher level retention holsters make it difficult to draw out the gun.

Retention methods include a thumb break which is a strap to cover the trigger guard. Another way of retaining the weapon is using an adjustable screw; you have to pinch the holster for securing your gun. Open tops do not have any retention ability.

Depending on whether you want an open or concealing holster, you can buy efficient ones from a number of online stores. A huge range of guns holsters and gear are available at WRB.