Gun Tote'n Mamas Range Day with DTI, Inc.

Concealed Carry Purse Training: Safety, Skills & Real-World Off-Body Carry Practice

Proper training is one of the most important parts of responsible concealed carry, especially when using a concealed carry purse for off-body firearm carry.

During this hands-on training event with DTI, Inc., participants worked through essential concealed carry purse techniques focused on firearm safety, draw mechanics, firearm control, and real-world application using purpose-built concealed carry handbags.

The course combined classroom instruction, practical exercises, and live-fire range training to help students better understand the responsibilities and mechanics involved in off-body concealed carry.

Core Concealed Carry Purse Training Topics

The training session covered foundational concealed carry and handgun handling skills, including:

• Safe firearm handling procedures
• Loading and unloading techniques
• Understanding handgun operating systems
• Drawing from a concealed carry purse
• Proper grip and shooting stance
• Sight alignment and sight picture
• Trigger control and trigger reset
• Reloading fundamentals
• Accuracy and consistency drills

Each skill was designed to help participants develop safer firearm handling habits while improving confidence and efficiency with concealed carry purse systems.

Real-World Off-Body Carry Training

All participants trained using Gun Tote’n Mamas concealed carry handbags in a crossbody carry configuration.

Crossbody concealed carry purses are often preferred because they:

• Keep the bag more secure against the body
• Improve retention during movement
• Allow more consistent firearm positioning
• Support better control during the draw process

Training focused heavily on accessing the firearm safely while maintaining control of the handbag throughout the draw cycle.

Understanding Holster Positioning Inside a Concealed Carry Purse

Students also trained with multiple concealed carry holster configurations to better understand how holster placement affects firearm access and draw efficiency.

Training included:

• Horizontal holster positioning
• Angled holster placement
• Vertical holster configurations

These variations allowed participants to experience how different firearm orientations can affect:

• Draw speed
• Grip acquisition
• Consistency
• Comfort
• Muzzle direction during presentation

Safe Hand Positioning & Purse Stabilization

One of the most important lessons covered during training was proper hand placement during off-body firearm access.

Students were taught to:

• Stabilize the concealed carry purse by gripping the strap near the anchor point
• Keep the support hand clear of the muzzle path
• Maintain consistent bag control during the draw
• Avoid unnecessary movement under stress

These techniques help reduce the risk of unsafe firearm handling while improving consistency and control.

Building Confidence Through Repetition

A variety of handguns were used throughout the course to demonstrate how concealed carry purse techniques apply across different firearm platforms.

While this was not intended to replace a full multi-day defensive firearms course, the session provided extensive hands-on repetition and real-world concealed carry discussion.

By the end of training, participants demonstrated:

• Improved confidence with concealed carry purse systems
• Better understanding of off-body firearm safety
• Safer and more efficient draw mechanics
• Increased comfort with firearm presentation
• Improved accuracy and trigger control

Why Concealed Carry Purse Training Matters

Off-body concealed carry introduces additional responsibilities compared to traditional on-body holster carry.

Women who choose to carry using a concealed carry purse or CCW handbag should regularly practice:

• Drawing safely from the purse
• Maintaining bag retention
• Accessing the firearm under stress
• Consistent carry positioning
• Safe muzzle discipline

Training helps bridge the gap between simply owning a concealed carry purse and being prepared to use it responsibly.

Final Thoughts

Carrying a loaded firearm in a concealed carry purse requires more than equipment alone. Safe concealed carry depends on training, repetition, awareness, and consistent firearm handling habits.

This range training reinforced the importance of:

• Safe firearm handling
• Structured practice
• Proper concealed carry purse setup
• Situational awareness
• Ongoing education and skill development

Responsible concealed carry is a long-term commitment that requires both the right equipment and the willingness to train consistently.