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Carry Types
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There are various methods of carrying a defensive firearm – open carry, concealed carry and off-body carry. There are further differentiations of each method based on how the firearm is worn.
Concealed Carry
Open Carry
Methods of Carry
Off-Body Carry
On-Body Carry
Outside-the-Waistband (OWB)
Inside-the-Waistband (IWB)
Appendix Carry (AIWB)
Strong-Side Carry (IWB)