

I am sales person for both the Well Armed Woman and A Girl and A Gun Shooting league as well as several independent girls groups tied to various So. I have put belly bands on nurses, old ladies, members of the staff at California women's corrections department, FBI, and California gang task force among many. I have sold more than 300 belly bands and tested them on dozens more, and have had customers who have purchased from others. The only time it is too hot is when outdoors all day in 100°+ temps. As a 'older women' who has had more than her fair share of hot flashes the belly band does nothing to add to my hot flashes. (Of course this is true for a lot of people and most carry rigs) They draw a few times standing up, and assess if its comfortable. Then when they do buy the don't pressure test the rig in drills. Unfortunately for many they really don't know in advance if it will work for them, because they can't try before they buy. Simply put hard to speed reload reaching across your self, or if hurt.Įach person has to evaluate how they are going to implement the carry system. The thin belt doesn't provide support and for some it rolls.Īdditionally unless your going to use this rig exclusively in the appendix position, it places the spare mag in a disadvantages position during a fight or reload well kneeling, moving. As for load bearing same thought between why a weight lifters belt is not thin. This works for some, the SMART carry works for others. The band in 1.5 inches not 4-6 inches like most belly bandsįor most users the thinner belt is not an advantage, does not stabilize the weight of the gun and mags, and pulls much like a holster on a standard belt. The brave response holster has a super thin band and in no way would make you hot. I recommend trying on a belly band before buying. If you like the basic, custom rigs with various weapons, mag and options placement can be ordered.įigure a quality basic at $19, and custom rigs between $45-$65.Ħ" wide bands have the best results for most users, but there are options. practice, location and technique are important.

It is important to understand the rig is worn to the same height as underwear around the hips, not around the belly. It will usually also allow for two spare mags. If you decide to try a belly band a basic is the best way to start it will usually have a nested holster so either large or small guns can be carried. If a Belly band is going to be the primary carry plan on owning a minimum of three to allow laundering. $60 on Ī number of women particularly older women who have experienced menopause won't wear a belly band as they already run continuously and uncomfortably hot. There standard holster is over kill in my opinion who needs to carry 3 extra mags? Ha ha. It’s small and has a slot for one extra mag. The brave response appendix holster is my favorite.
