5 Minute Concealed Carry Class [Video]

Carrying a concealed firearm can be an overwhelming thing to people new to firearms. With so many new firearms owners over the last few years (possibly the only thing that we can thank Joe Biden for), it can be good to review the basics. Even if you’re an old pro and have been carrying concealed for decades, it can be good to go over the basics again as we sometimes pick up things that we missed previously or have forgotten over time.

Now, to be clear, the under five minute concealed carry “class” that we have for you today doesn’t address shooting, the basics of drawing from concealment, gun safety (as in the five rules), or so many other things that are important to know, train, and keep in mind as you live your life as someone who carries a firearm.

I can’t emphasize that enough: you still need to get training on using your firearm and put in the time (both dry fire and at the range) with your firearm in addition to knowing how to carry concealed in a way that can make it work for you in everyday life.

So, what is this five minute class? You can watch the video below.

Now, if you’re looking to carry concealed and you don’t already have that information, the video above from Workman Protection covers the vital basics of what you need and what you need to do just for the carrying aspect.

And if you didn’t watch the video (It’s under five minutes. Really, you should watch the video.), here’s what was covered in the video:

1. carry position (specifically, appendix carry and strong side carry)
2. a good, safe holster that holds the gun securely, allows you consistent access to the gun, completely covers the trigger, and doesn’t collapse when you draw your firearm
3. a gun belt or Phlster Enigma beltless carry system
4. why you need a holster wedge

And I agree completely with Will Workman: a holster wedge makes a huge difference in carrying comfortably. I can’t emphasize that enough. If you carry IWB (in waistband), get a holster wedge (or make one) and use it. If you haven’t tried it, you won’t believe the comfort difference after a couple of days with the wedge versus not having the wedge.

And that covers the basics of concealed carrying comfortably.

Do you have other tips for comfortably carrying concealed? Tell us below.