GTM Handbag Safety Feature Highlights

At GTM, we understand that carrying with confidence goes beyond physical protection. Whatever you carry, your safety is about more than what’s in your bag. It includes the bag itself and what’s inside your wallet, too. Your handbag should support your entire approach to preparedness.

RFID Protection

RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification. It is the technology embedded in most modern credit cards, passports, and identification cards that allows for quick, contactless transactions. While convenient, these RFID chips can also be vulnerable. Criminals with hidden scanners can silently steal your card or ID data just by walking nearby. No contact. No warning. No signs until it is too late.

This kind of electronic pickpocketing is becoming more common in high-traffic areas like airports, shopping centers, public transportation, and even your local grocery store. That is why every GTM handbag is equipped with built-in RFID-blocking technology. This special lining forms a barrier that blocks the electromagnetic signals used in unauthorized scanning, helping protect your identity and your financial security.

Slash-Resistant Shoulder Strap

A secure carry starts with how you wear your bag and how it stays with you. Purse-snatching is a real threat in crowded or high-risk areas, and one of the most common tactics is the quick slash-and-grab.

That’s why GTM handbags are equipped with slash-resistant shoulder straps. Each strap, with the exception of our waist packs, features a tastefully embedded 11-ply wire system designed to resist cutting from knives or sharp tools. Built to wear crossbody for added security and comfort, the strap is also fully adjustable to accommodate bulky coats, layers, or different body types.

Other thoughtful features include:

·      Wide strap design to disperse the weight of the bag evenly

·      Clips on and off easily for quick versatility

·      Stays discreet without sacrificing style or comfort

·      You don’t have to choose between looking good and staying safe.

Holster Compartment

Preparedness should never come at the cost of comfort, discretion, or access. That’s why every GTM handbag includes a dedicated holster compartment—a purpose-built space designed for secure, concealed carry.

Unlike ordinary purses with improvised storage, the GTM holster compartment is engineered specifically for defensive readiness. It’s positioned for fast, one-handed draw, and works whether you're left- or right-handed. You shouldn't have to fumble, dig, or shift your bag to access what matters most in an emergency.

Key features of the holster compartment include:

·      Separate, secured space: isolated from your everyday items to prevent interference or printing

·      Ambidextrous access: dual-entry zippers allow left or right-hand draw, adapting to how you carry

·      Removable, adjustable holster: customizable fit for a variety of compact and subcompact firearms

Whether you're practicing situational awareness or responding in real time, this compartment is designed to help you act with speed, safety, and confidence.

At GTM, we never ask you to choose between style and safety. Just like we design our bags for fast, one-handed firearm access, reliable retention, and discreet profiles, we also build in RFID-blocking protection as part of our complete system. It is not an upgrade. It is standard.

Carrying with purpose means planning ahead. It means choosing tools and gear that match the way you live, train, and move through the world. Your bag should give you confidence, not concern. And your personal data should never be the easiest thing to steal.

Whether you carry for personal defense or simply want peace of mind, your handbag should be part of your plan, not a vulnerability. GTM handbags are made to support how you live, how you train, and how you protect everything that matters.

Author Bio

About Gun Tote’n Mamas

Since 2009, Gun Tote’n Mamas has been a champion in women’s protection. As an affordable line of concealed carry leather purses and handbags, inspired and developed by women, for women, GTM creates reliable, durable products designed to carry all kinds of self-defense tools. Its parent company, Kingport Industries LLC, is 100% American women owned and operated. Each GTM product is tested by certified instructors in elite training facilities, including CSI, FBI and Navy SEALS. Visit gtmoriginal.com.