Learning how to Properly Conceal Carry

Learning how to conceal carry and 'place' your holster and firearm can be an undertaking for a first-timer. Tessah walks Shelby through the basics of figuring out how to start her conceal carry journey. The two discuss useful information on how to find what is best for you. In this video, Tessah has Shelby try a belt mounted holster and the PHLster Enigma holster - check out this video for details!
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS:
Finding the most comfortable and concealable carry 0-1:36
Belt Mounted holsters 1:36-6:45
PHLster Enigma 6:45-9:04
Holstering and removing your firearm safety 9:04-10:01
Adjusting with Cant 10:01-11:13
Fabrics and concealment 11:13- 13:15
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[@calvinthomas1642]

Tessah is a great ccw resource. She's clearly put a lot of thought into the subtleties of safe, effective holstering and carry. I feel like that's a really underappreciated component of the weapons *system.* Great work!

[@LangdonTactical]

We agree! Tessah is top notch.

[@willo7734]

One of the best most informative CCW presentations I’ve seen. She is very knowledgeable.

[@LangdonTactical]

Thank you!

[@DadHominem]

This is an excellent video. I sent a link to my wife, who is taking her CCW class shortly. Thank you for making a women-specific video.

[@mikelastpass689]

One of the best demonstrations on holster set-up I've seen yet. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@LangdonTactical]

Glad you liked it! Thank you!

[@invictawarrior]

I'm glad I'm an older dude and would just tell people if asked what that is and I'll tell them it's a "colostomy bag" - thank you very much. This is a very good analysis of possibilities for a viable concealment system - take it seriously under consideration.

[@Syddybear1]

😁

[@Mattpdx1]

Don't reach for my bag or you might 💩 yourself 🤘🤣

[@user-vz5lu7bu3y]

Social camouflage, as an older person you'll also get away with covering up things on your back with your hands while bending down, or just bending down in very unusual motions, as long as you moan and groan while doing so.

[@YureiOni]

You’re a genius. Mind if I use your strategy?

[@v.german11b]

Excellent presentation! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Appreciated.

[@Ron-bo6tb]

Best video I've seen to date on CCW for not only women. I've been carrying for about 30 yrs. and my setup now is close to what she is suggesting here. I wear it appendix position just to the right of center. I would suggest a holster with a leather backing that covers the top of the slide from being against your skin because of sweat unless you wear a t-shirt. I'm 80 yrs old and have a belly sticking out some. I wear jeans that are relaxed fit with expandable waist to give more room for the holster. I also use a Kore belt that has fast and easy adjustment. Thanks for a great video!!!

[@LangdonTactical]

you're welcome!!

[@flip5683]

Very nice presentation. I have been testing my enigma for a while now and it is by far the best holster I have to conceal.

[@cl0udkikr]

That enigma is something else. Never seen it before

[@LangdonTactical]

it's pretty awesome for wearing with anything!

[@jsbarto1]

Great presentation! Having another class with the student being an older woman who has more "girth" around the middle would be very helpful...also, a class how to EDC on the body while wearing a dress or skirt...

[@LangdonTactical]

Excellent suggestion, thank you.

[@dragonflytoo]

VERY informative 👍.

[@LangdonTactical]

Glad you think so!

[@kracksmith4ejm1]

very cool, didn't know arm'd and style'd is here too

[@lazvt8469]

She’s new yet top notch teacher

[@jamesdelong6401]

Nice video.

[@wfodave]

Excellent video.

[@LangdonTactical]

Thank you!

[@DanTheWolfman]

@Langdon Tactical Great Video, is that EDC Belt? I think I am biggest fan nowadays of Monoblack style now, love JM Custom (esp for BIG GUNS). So is Enigma an especially big win for women and at work? Langdon would love to train with you someday. Thanks. Ernest have you played with HK LEM Trigger wonder your thoughts on it, or how good can an HK DA/SA be made to make DA pull better, when that can all be accomplished on Beretta with just a couple springs/parts or your full shabang? What about Grand Power DA/SA pistols thoughts? A Vid on OTHER than Beretta/Springfield DA/SA pistols would be nice. Would a 92GR Centurion (if could ever find for reasonable price) be the best modern one to start with for a Bigger guy but to get a bit less weight? Thank you all

[@rondouglas5147]

Personally I don’t see how it would be comfortable with an IWB appendix carry. But then I don’t like any IWB holsters. I have custom leather pancake holsters and I normally have them at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="240">4:00</a>. They tuck real close to the body, out of the way but easy to get to.

[@GoDaveGo]

If like to see a lot more of these, with different people trying different holsters in different clothes

[@Jeani3d]

Hi Tessah, I took your class at conference in Colorado. I have a Hellcat but considering concealing with a larger gun, my CZ or PDPf 4in.. Im looking to get the enigma Express. But I don't see it in the PDPf 4in. In your opinion for a full sized carry, what gun do you suggest or should I just go for the Hellcat Enigma?

[@debieaves4788]

I really like the Enigma security and lack of printing but…how the heck do you manage your weapon when you need to use the restroom?

[@LangdonTactical]

You don’t have to! You just undo the leg leash and go! That’s one of the best parts of the enigma!

[@KrisCox]

@@LangdonTactical @Debi Eaves - Can confirm… just had to do this at a QT the other day, in an all-fired hurry. It was the first time I’d had to deal with that, and it was STILL super-easy. Tessah has a video where she addresses this, actually, and I’d watched it, so all I had to do was remember that video and do the same. Voila!

[@WTGBalla]

So here are my thoughts on all this, comfort to me is the most important thing. If it’s not comfortable you aren’t going to carry it. Obviously you don’t want to print a lot think about how much people don’t pay attention to their surroundings. Most people won’t notice you are open carrying let alone if it’s printing little bit concealed. I carry a full size gun, a Springfield prodigy. It’s a large gun, and I actually conceal it really well, but it prints ever so slightly if I wear a little bit of a tighter shirt. I pay attention to people a lot and I’ve never met someone’s eyes and noticed that they looked down at the area where my gun is. So yea, I think personally comfort is more important than anything. With that said, open carry is the most comfortable way to carry, but I think open carrying is a stupid way to paint a target on your back. So it’s a balancing act

[@davva360]

I have found holsters that keep the gun completely off your skin are the best. I like N82 holsters for that reason, no part of the gun touches you. I do think worrying about printing is something people worry about too much. You obviously dont want a skin tight shirt on but as long as the shirt is a little loose you should be ok.

[@reddirtwalker8041]

Especially if the shirt have a pattern to it that breaks up any printing more.

[@1982rrose]

This sort of thing is great for consumers. Offering training like this for retailers would again help the businesses as well as consumers. Having a woman, style type person like Tessah would be even better, offer classes or 1 on 1 advice.

[@LangdonTactical]

Thank you, we are trying to help the community as a whole.

[@abesview5855]

Where did you purchase that wedge used @<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="256">4:16</a> I cant find them anywhere! lol Also great video!

[@LangdonTactical]

Tier1 Concealed and JM Custom have wedges!

[@LangdonTactical]

Tier1Concealed and JM Custom Kydex have wedges

[@roberttheriot3023]

Concealed carry is just one more aspect of today's behavior that must be practiced and prefected prior to going out in public armed.

[@mrg439]

There is nothing better AND I MEAN NOTHING BETTER than girl on girl tactical preparedness. Thank you!

[@ak-488]

Need to invent a leg holster to conceal the shockwave under a dress.

[@Axlenut]

Lmao

[@liquidfx13]

What models are the second and third guns? Great video.

[@ae86sexydori]

Looks like a Glock 19 on the 2nd and a Beretta 92 on the 3rd guns

[@MoparPentastar]

Glock 48 and Langdon 92 Elite LTT Compact (a highly modified, custom Beretta 92 Compact)

[@kudzukid12]

@@MoparPentastar you are correct

[@thinman8621]

Good resource for females.

[@garryrice1954]

I’d be interested in seeing something with a much smaller gun and a much smaller woman. That woman seems tall. My wife is 5’3’ and not a model. Can you show a shorter woman with a larger waist?

[@SteveJohnsonPHANTOM1984]

My problem with the wedges is I sweat real bad even in winter and sweat tends to cause the wedge to stop sticking to the holster how would i prevent this?

[@ernestlangdon3075]

I use velcro for mine.

[@AshGreen359]

There is this stuff called sweat block you might want to check out. I used to use it to keep sweat out of my eyes

[@glorygracek.1841]

How do you use the restroom with the last option. And I would love to see this with someone with a bit of tummy. This gal had a flat tummy. Not saying it's bad, and I wish my body was like that again, but I don't know what to do with my curve (mostly tummy).

[@LangdonTactical]

Glory - PHLster has a FANTASTIC set of resources on their site for this, but a ton of people just undo the leg strap and hold the holster up! It's super convenient for bathroom uses - ESPECIALLY if you have children.

[@ShawnShipstad]

I almost freaked out with the opening statement-"We are hear to talk about transitioning" -just for a second I though this was going to be depressing watching to perfectly wonderful women talking about a sex change. Thank God they have their heads on straight. I love that they are hip modern women. We need a couple hundred million more women like these gals. Great video. God bless. This makes me feel better knowing there are more than just the few I know, that are out there doing it. Great video, Thank you-God bless.

[@lyngruen8607]

CORRECTION::: There is NEVER a "dumb" question!! 👍😊 Texas Nana 🤠 Psalm 91

[@youtubeurultra6070]

💪🙂💥

[@jchoward4399]

Im having a hard time choosing what way to conceal carry 😓

[@ernestlangdon3075]

It is a hard choice and something that will change as you evolve.

[@bencheng2864]

Learn the differences between 2011 pistol and a striker-fired Smith and Wesson. BTW, are you sure it’s a 3.2 caliber?

[@philiplucky7170]

Only comment I would have is when you raise your shirt to draw, is from the middle of your shirt never at the bottom

[@Shorty_Lickens]

I recommend testing a new holster with a weighted blue gun for a day before carrying regularly. Its expensive to buy a new weighted blue gun every time your carry piece changes, but the lessons are worth it. You can make non-lethal mistakes.

[@FishFind3000]

You could also just carry your normal firearm without a loader chamber……

[@Shorty_Lickens]

@@FishFind3000 For practice, maybe. But most every trainer nowadays does NOT recommend carrying a really firearm unchambered. If you are gonna carry at all, carry loaded with a round in the chamber. Thats why I recommend the weighted blue gun.

[@bondmanjbd]

The average person won't notice the small amount of printing

[@southrichmondtofl]

Yea, we do because we know it's there, but yea the average person will not notice.

[@Uncle05Sam]

"The average person" is also not why we carry firearms.

[@bondmanjbd]

@@southrichmondtofl I COULD CARE LESS IF ANOTHER PERSON KNOWS IT OR NOT

[@loudfastfood2625]

I dont understand how people carry to the right of their zipper. Tried that and it's virtually impossible to sit down and feel comfortable. If you're standing the whole time the piece is on you, then I can see it being prime real estate for carrying

[@FishFind3000]

Same, anything more then 1 o’clock and it it’s in my leg. It’s even worse if I’m running a pistol with a light on it.

[@drgabrieldentista]

How did they drive a car on the wall?

[@LangdonTactical]

LOL, good eye!

[@Mirage0318]

Anyone else see the face in the wall right beside the tire mark??

[@AngeloNguyen]

Little lady packing a big beretta!

[@reddirtwalker8041]

You know, I appreciate these types of videos, but could I make a request. Do this again and instead of a fit attractive women would you get a middle aged pot belly man to demonstrate this on. I currently carry at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="240">4:00</a> but have bought holsters to try appendix and while I don't have a large gut, it is enough to cause problems with printing and I am at a loss on what if anything can be done.

[@jamestribbitt9684]

Imo, the concealment at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="360">6:00</a> is a perfect conceal. No one is going to see the print.

[@PLT123]

Cc as a woman wanting to wear cute tight female clothes can b difficult at times

[@Codsterdad1996]

Nice review. One thing that I did not see that I have seen in other firearm videos is showing that the firearm was cleared and safe. I do realize each firearm had the magazine out, but it is something I noticed.

[@panpiper]

I dare say that by this point, several hours of my life has been wasted by people in gun videos taking the time to show us that yes, they too are using a cleared and safe gun. I have no problems with people omitting that they too are showing us yet again that their gun is cleared and safe. We get it. Please move on.

[@christoole1664]

Had I been the taller girl, I would have checked the firearm that the shorter girl handed me and ensured it was clear. I don’t care if she just did it in front of me - I STILL would check for myself. Checking for live ammunition is just a good practice and there is always time for that. It literally would have taken her about 4-5 seconds to rack the slide, check the chamber and ensure the magazine well was clear.

[@FishFind3000]

Who cares you not gonna get shot through your computer monitor. It’s a waste of time to show a viewer it’s cleared. You can mention that having a cleared firearm is preferred when testing carry positions. Anything more then that is a waste.

[@christoole1664]

@@FishFind3000 clearing it isn’t for the person behind the computer screen…it’s to form safe habits for when you are around a firearm. Bad habits around firearms can have dire consequences. Be safe!

[@craigcassel4040]

@@FishFind3000 see Chris Toole's reply down below. Form good habits now help save your or some else's life later.

[@jauntily]

Shelby adds a lot to this video even though Tessah is the instructor. I like Shelby's nail and hair colors. She's so fit and has a nice light tan. I don't like tattoes but hers is small and in a tasteful obscure area.

[@3IN1SDG]

Way too strict on printing. All those set-ups were concealing just fine. In the beginning, people worry too much about printing. The public is not looking for that and is not aware. If someone is staring at your body that intently, you already have problems.

[@3IN1SDG]

@What's Up? To each their own, but no, I don't want anyone noticing I'm caring. I don't even where any 2A or tacrical gear. I don't want to give away the advantage that I'm carrying if something goes down. But some people worry too much as if every person is starring or looking for a gun.

[@3IN1SDG]

@What's Up? Yea, I carry appendix also and funny I also wear hats or shirts with the American flag. That's as far "tactical" as I go in public. But that's just patriotic as you said.

[@AshGreen359]

No big deal if you're in Texas, but in California better be strict about it.

[@TheAxe4Ever]

@@AshGreen359 First of all, why in the hell would anyone live in California to begin with? Move!

[@AshGreen359]

@@TheAxe4Ever Because we are about to overturn 3 major gun control laws. We stay and fight for YOUR RIGHTS. You're welcome.

[@ak-488]

why all the fuss and muss, CC is hiding a gun on your body, nix your high cap semi auto, one in chamber? extra mag? any holster means you have to hide it also. Air weight hammerless snubby 38 in a bellyband when not in car, when in car tuck within reach, now someone said they could pull the trigger if they push their finger hard enough through belly band material to pull the trigger so if you have a suicidal roving finger you need a finger shrink consultation. Perfect POCKET carry gun and in REALITY if you can`t stop the threat with 5 you best be hauling ass.

[@LangdonTactical]

Sounds like you have a plan for what works for you, which is great.

[@Novemberrain7011]

She's really thin enough that with a loose shirt you can't see the print

[@RichardTuckman]

That holster looks needlessly complicated

[@LangdonTactical]

it's not, but it does require some understanding.

[@yippeethreeeight]

It's great for anytime you aren't going to be wearing a belt. For instance, with shorts or sweats.

[@Axlenut]

And now she can't sit down today

[@linh811]

the AVERAGE American woman is over 170lbs, you need to demonstrate for the AVERAGE woman. these 2 put together probably weigh less than the typical woman

[@BillSmith-rx9rm]

"You need to make contact with your skin." Ooo, yeah...

[@AGC828]

My 2 cents on CC. If one insists on CC...females have an advantage...most carry big bags or a pruse levaing the home. There are bags and purses made with hidden/quick-access compartments for gun/holsters. Some girls/women wear skirts....thigh holster. Both giving full range of motion. More so carrying "off body". Having said that....I honestly don't think civilians should "carry". Must that do naively think they'll jump into action and save the day. Odds will usually be against us. Situations will resemble SWAT calls where TEAMS b show up and respond. Rarely will it be a one in one. And we'll likely be caught off guard. Have never been in a life/death situation. Be like putting a 2 nights a week karate student suddenly in a street fight.

[@AGC828]

.."off body a severe disadvantages of need it in a hurry"? Debatable. If seconds count and you can draw without snagging clothing. And have time to react. Usually the bad guys will have the jump. We'll be distracted TXT ING one hand coffee in the other. 😁👍 Might have kids running around a few feet away.. Etc

[@faith3305]

I think you need to watch Active Self Protection to see if you're right about how uncommon 1 on 1 situations are.

[@lazvt8469]

Review the UKoala bags please

[@andershilmo1866]

I was in a life threatening situation and swat was so far away that it would have never helped me. Btw it was one on one. The best response time you will get is probably 4 minutes I was just talking to an officer and he said that 12 to 15 minutes was the response time for a certain location. And that’s not swat and it’s we’ll within city limits just off the freeway. There are over 200,000 defensive use of fire arms, by law abiding citizens each year. So people are using guns to protect themselves daily also I know personally several people who have been involved in altercations and needed firearms both cases were one on one. On another note criminals at a rate of 64 percent say they won’t attack a victim if they think they might be armed. The most common is one on one. The second most common is a driver/bag man or door holder as the second man. If your saying you think law abiding citizens shouldn’t be given the chance to defend themselves then that is contrary to the constitution and the basic laws of nature. Every animal has its home and will defend itself if cornered. I lived in the country and have experience that frequently. I have seen to much of life to not know give yourself the best options you can. If you want to limit your options, that of course is your prerogative. Just don’t try to force your ideas on others. My two brothers are in law enforcement and I have several friends in law enforcement all of them advocate for ccw.

[@Robot404_]

I dont recommend purse carry. Often the purse is usually the target, and fighting over a purse also becomes fighting over your gun. That said, a gun in your purse is still a couple seconds away while a gun from a cop is minutes away. I would prefer purse carry to no carry! The enigma holster is really good for women though, it's independent of any pants.

[@rondouglas5147]

Personally I don’t see how it would be comfortable with an IWB appendix carry. But then I don’t like any IWB holsters. I have custom leather pancake holsters and I normally have them at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="240">4:00</a>. They tuck real close to the body, out of the way but easy to get to.