The Inside the Waist Band (IWB) Holsters By Kyle Coar Oct 27, 2014 When it comes to concealed carry, there are many options for wearing a handgun. One of the most effective ways to conceal a firearm while still providing access is the Inside the Waist Band holster (IWB). The IWB holster is worn on the belt and rides inside the pants. Daily use and wardrobe Concealed carry is more than just a right protected under the Constitution by the Second Amendment. Concealed carry is a lifestyle and should the reader make that decision to go armed to protect one檚 family and loved ones there are certain behaviors that obviously need to adapt. Most of these pertain to situational awareness and mindset, which we will not discuss in this article. With the IWB holster, the major adaptation is wardrobe. You most likely will be unable to use an IWB holster while wearing board shorts, gym shorts, sweat pants or any type of trousers without a proper belt. The belt is probably the most important piece of equipment when it comes to concealed carry. Most belts sold in department stores and men檚 clothing stores do an adequate job of holding up a pair of pants, but for concealed carry, a gun belt is needed. A gun belt (or rigger檚 belt or Ranger belt) can be leather or thick ballistic nylon. It supports the weight of the holstered firearm and keeps the pants from sagging (which gives away the concealed part of the equation). Quality belts are made by the same companies that manufacture holsters. Pant size may be another consideration for wardrobe. Sometimes it is necessary to go up a size in order to accommodate the added bulk of a holstered firearm, so those 渟kinny jeans