As an award-winning concealed carry brand, GTM is here to help new carriers move with confidence. For beginners, daily habits make the difference between carrying for comfort and carrying for true protection.
Off-body carry is about choosing the right handbag for you, along with developing awareness, consistency, and the discipline to practice what you carry. Every woman who chooses to carry deserves gear that supports her safety and a system that supports her training.

Awareness is the Foundation of Everyday Safety
A firearm does little good if you’re mentally checked out. The first habit every beginner should build is staying alert in transitional spaces like parking lots, stairwells, sidewalks, and gas stations. These are the areas where distractions can be most dangerous.

Situational awareness means keeping your head up, your eyes scanning, and your hands free. When you carry off-body, it also means knowing exactly where your bag is at all times and never letting it leave your control.

Control the Way You Carry Your Handbag
Carrying with intention means keeping a firm grip on your bag in a way that allows quick access and minimizes the risk of separation. A quality concealed carry bag will support that kind of control without getting in the way of your lifestyle.

Choose a handbag that’s built for purpose. Your firearm should fit the bag’s holster compartment securely and allow a consistent draw stroke. GTM bags are reinforced, tested under real-world conditions, and designed with structure that supports daily readiness.

Only Your Firearm Belongs in the Holster Compartment
Safety isn’t about what you carry, it’s about how you carry it.

One of the most important habits for beginners is keeping the holster area free of clutter. There should be nothing else in that space; no pens, lip balm, loose change, or anything that can snag or interfere with your draw.
The more disciplined your setup, the more reliable your response. A clean compartment, a consistent carry position, and muscle memory from training make your bag a tool, not a hindrance.

Practice Like You Carry
Off-body draw is a skill you build with practice. Practice should be regular, deliberate, and done with the exact bag you carry daily. Start with dry runs at home, then progress to live fire drills when you’re ready and under qualified instruction.
GTM strongly recommends working with a certified firearms instructor who understands off-body carry. They’ll help you refine your draw, reinforce your safety practices, and build habits that hold under pressure.

Consistency Builds Confidence
Carrying off-body doesn’t have to be intimidating. With the right gear and habits, it becomes part of your lifestyle, something you do every day without second-guessing yourself.
GTM bags are made to support the way you move, train, and live. Designed by professionals and trusted by women nationwide, our bags are more than just stylish accessories. They’re part of your personal safety system.

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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.

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