r/concealedcarrywomen

So i currently conceal carry in a fanny pack, which is fine, but it bounces on my hips and is hard to get tight enough to not slide and bounce.
I am looking into getting a chest holster or vest, and was hoping someone could point me in some good directions??

I am no opposed to open carrying but given i am a small female, concealment may be a better option?

I’m looking to put together my first EDC, looking for a few recommendations. I’m a woman, so concealability and comfort matter a lot. Most recommendations I find are directed toward men, so I’d appreciate suggestions from women or anyone with experience helping women find an EDC. Preferably would like to avoid .380 acps more so looking for a 9mm. For reference I’m average build with smaller hands, so ergonomics are important. I’m open to any suggestions and would love to hear what your EDC setups look like and why you chose it. A few guns I have looked at and shot recently would be the Hellcat pro, p365 X macro (which I felt was a little big but this was the one I chose when I went to get my cpl), AGX legion (I liked the metal frame and that definitely helped with recoil and hitting targets better but it was kinda big), Canik mete9?, Glock 43x, and a m&p shield X. Haven’t shot an fn reflex but I was looking at it and leaning more towards getting one. Unfortunately I am also very indecisive and that is making it harder for me to make a decision about what I want. I appreciate the help in advance :)

Hey everyone, I’m looking for some input, primarily from women who carry daily.

My wife is 5'2" and plus size. She has taken her concealed carry class, and I’m ready to buy her first true carry gun. We’ve been looking at options like the Shield X and P365X, but before I focus too much on the gun itself, I want to better understand what actually works for women day to day.

For those of you who carry regularly, what setup has been the most comfortable, safe, and reliable for you? I’m especially interested in hearing from women with a similar body type or anyone who has had to experiment with different carry methods.

Things I’m curious about:

What holster/carry method worked best for you?

AIWB, strong side, belly band, Enigma, purse/crossbody, etc.

What did not work for you?

How much did clothing choice affect your setup?

Any tips for making carry consistent instead of something that only works with certain outfits?

A little extra context: she likes gothic/alt style stuff and currently carries a BlackCraft handbag I gifted her. So if anyone has recommendations for safe concealed carry bags, crossbody bags, or anything in that general style, I’d love to hear those too. But the main thing I’m looking for is real-world input on what helps women conceal comfortably, safely, and consistently.

Thanks in advance.