{"id":406510,"date":"2023-09-22T13:00:43","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T18:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/?p=406510"},"modified":"2024-10-04T12:25:32","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T17:25:32","slug":"belly-bands-good-or-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/belly-bands-good-or-bad\/","title":{"rendered":"Belly Bands: Good or Bad?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are countless holsters on the market, most of which are designed to be worn on the belt (whether inside or outside the waistband). Of course, there are also ankle holsters, shoulder holsters, and belly bands. It\u2019s the latter of these we\u2019re considering today. Whether you\u2019re a runner, hiker, or someone simply interested in an alternative on body carry option, you have likely heard of belly bands and considered getting one. We\u2019re here to explain the ins and outs of belly band holsters and what to look for if you choose to use that type of holster.<\/p>\n

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There are a lot of different belly band holster styles available. (Photo credit: Bravo Belt)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What\u2019s a belly band holster?<\/h2>\n

Generally speaking, a belly band holster is an on-body carry method that involves some sort of wide belt-like strap that fastens around the middle of your body. Placement is typically above the belly button and over the lower portion of your rib cage. These holsters might be the band alone with a sewn-in pocket or could be the band plus a holster that can be attached. Closure methods vary widely from hooks to Velcro zippers to snaps. There are even belly band style holsters made from swaths of lace you\u2019re meant to wind around your body repeatedly to secure your firearm in place. These holster designs vary from relatively safe and useful to outright dangerous, which really describes all holsters. They\u2019re not made equally or with the same attention to care, so whatever type of holster you choose, make sure the final design is of excellent quality.<\/p>\n

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When choosing any holster you should pay attention to whether using it breaks safety rules. (Photo credit: Conceal Comfortably)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Are belly band holsters a good idea?<\/h2>\n

The answer to whether belly band holsters are a good idea is somewhat complex and involves some yes and a little no. Speaking on broad terms, it\u2019s more efficient and adheres more closely to the various safety rules to carry using an on-the-waistband holster of some kind. This includes IWB (inside the waistband), OWB (outside the waistband)<\/a>, and holsters like the PHLster Enigma that don\u2019t require a gun belt but are not belly band holsters.<\/p>\n

Belly band holsters are frequently designed in unsafe, low-quality ways. That makes it a less-than-ideal choice to utilize them for carry. Problems belly band holsters can cause include:<\/p>\n