Comfort
Comfortable carry of a handgun often works in opposition to concealment and speed of access. Comfort may not be important to your task at hand but then again, if your choice of carry is more comfortable you will probably carry the gun more often. Regardless of your carry method, there will probably be some measure of discomfort. Learn to work with it as best you can.
Handgun selection is very important to the comfort element. A handgun that’s lightweight and flat may be comfortable, but be guarded to not sacrifice effectiveness for pure comfort. Remember: For carrying, none are too small — for fighting, none are too big. The degree of comfort should be judged from possible positions you may find yourself in, like standing, walking, sitting in the car, driving and seatbelt dismounts. Holster and belt design and compatibility are critical. In carrying a handgun for personal defense, remember they are not supposed to be comfortable — they are supposed to be comforting!
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