Concealed Carry Foundations: Drawing from

Concealment & Real-World Readiness

Course Overview

This small-group course is built to meet you where you are in your concealed carry journey.

Whether you carry:

• Inside the waistband (IWB)
• Appendix
• Outside the waistband (OWB)
• Off-body (bag carry)

You will train with your actual setup, not a one-size-fits-all system.

The course begins with structured dry-fire in a classroom setting, then progresses into live-fire drills on the range. Alongside firearm skills, this class emphasizes:

• Situational awareness
• Verbal de-escalation
• Movement under pressure
• Integration of non-lethal tools

This is about building a system that works when it matters.

Off-Body (Bag Carry) Requirements (Read Carefully)

If you plan to train with an off-body carry method, your setup must meet the following:

• A hard, rigid holster covering the trigger guard (Kydex or equivalent)
• The firearm must be stored in a dedicated, separate compartment
• No loose firearms inside bags — everything must be secured and structured

Holster Requirements

For safety, all holsters must:

• Be hard-sided (Kydex or similar material)
• Fully cover the trigger guard with a rigid barrier
• Be designed specifically for your firearm
• Attach securely to a belt or structured system

Not allowed:

• Sock holsters
• Sticky holsters
• Soft/fabric holsters without rigid trigger protection
• Belly bands or unsecured fabric-only systems

If your gear doesn’t meet these standards, you will not be permitted to run it on the line and replacement gear will be issued if available.

Gear Rental (If Needed)

If you need to borrow gear, it can be provided.

Requirement: Please email at least 24 hours in advance so everything can be prepared for you.

What You’ll Learn

• Managing unknown contacts using awareness and movement
• Verbal skills and de-escalation strategies
• Integrating non-lethal tools like pepper spray
• Firearms fundamentals review
• Building a safe, efficient draw from your carry method
• Grip, presentation, and reholstering mechanics

Safety Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• No loaded firearms on your person or in your bag upon arrival

• Firearms must be:

  • Unloaded
  • Magazine removed and stored separately
  • Slide locked to the rear (chamber flag recommended)

Please do have it either on your person, in a gun box, or a gun bag for transportation. 

All firearm handling will be done only under instructor direction.

Required Gear

• Preferred 9mm firearm
• 100 rounds of ammunition
• Approved holster or compliant bag setup
• Eye & ear protection
• Water / hydration
• Snacks
• Personal medical items (if needed)
• Pen & paper (optional)

Important Note

All students will be required to sign a waiver with The Armory prior to participating in the class.