How to Choose a Concealed Carry Holster for Running and Jogging

Most traditional concealed carry setups involve a gun belt, an appropriate holster, and matching cover garments. While they can keep your handgun out of view, they restrict your wardrobe.

Running and jogging clothes are designed to be as lightweight and comfortable as possible, limiting the weight they can support. Fortunately, holster companies have designed solutions to help you keep fit while exercising your rights.

Learn about the best concealed carry holsters for running and jogging and how to choose the best combination of gun and holster to make your carry experience as comfortable as possible.

Choosing the Right Concealed Carry Gun for Running

Before selecting a concealed carry holster for running and jogging, consider whether your current carry gun is appropriate. The heavier your handgun, the more it will bounce and move around in the middle of a run. The weight makes it uncomfortable while running. Plus, a heavier gun is more challenging to keep secure, increasing the risk of losing your weapon.

Fortunately, the lightest concealed carry handguns on the market are also among the smallest and most concealable.

• Semi-automatic pistols: If you prefer semi-automatic pistols, seek a subcompact or micro-compact model, such as the SIG P365, Glock 43, Smith & Wesson CSX, Springfield Hellcat, or the Ruger LCP.
• Revolvers: If you prefer revolvers, snub-nosed models such as the Ruger LCR, Smith & Wesson Model 642, Kimber K6s, or Colt King Cobra Carry are an ideal fit for runners and joggers.

Find the Best Concealed Carry Holster for Running

Selecting a suitable concealed carry holster for running and jogging can be challenging. Besides keeping weight and printing in mind, you must also ensure you can safely carry your gun and holster. While specialized options, such as ankle or bellyband holsters, can solve the concealment and printing problems, they might not offer the safety or retention you need.

Secure concealed carry gun holsters for running include the standard IWB holster and the paddle holster.

Standard IWB Holster with a Discreet Clip

If you already carry a compact handgun in an IWB holster, you can use a discreet monoblock IWB clip to use them in your jogging concealed carry setup.

The purpose of the discreet clip is to let you securely retain a lightweight gun and holster to your waistband, even without a gun belt. The monoblock clip design can help secure your holster to your running pants, even during an intense exercise session.

Another advantage of using the monoblock clip is that it works regardless of whether you use a men’s or women’s gun holster for running. The monoblock clip can keep either secure on your waistband as long as your handgun is light enough.

Paddle Holster

Although paddle holsters are primarily designed for OWB carrying, they are a surprisingly capable option for concealed carry for runners.

The paddle attachment on a quality paddle holster is designed to grab the inside of your pants, securely retaining the gun and holster shell without needing a gun belt. This design also has the advantage of compatibility with larger handgun models, potentially allowing you to use your standard daily carry gun instead of a dedicated subcompact.

The primary disadvantage of a paddle holster is its size. The shell and paddle attachment combination presents a taller profile than a traditional OWB holster, making it more challenging to conceal effectively. This disadvantage is not unique to concealed carry for running; shooters opting for paddle holsters face the same issue.

Fortunately, the same solutions to conceal one effectively also apply to running and jogging: wearing an additional layer of clothing. If you usually wear a sports jacket or vest while running, especially during colder or wetter months, the paddle holster may be one of the best concealed carry options for runners.

Holster Accessories to Consider

While selecting a quality concealed carry holster for running and jogging is essential, a gun and holster combination alone may not solve all your concealment issues. Specific accessories can help you balance your setup and carry as comfortably as possible.

Holster Modwing

A modwing is an accessory attachment for traditional IWB gun holsters. Its purpose is to apply pressure to the back of the waistband, acting as a lever that pushes the holster shell and, in turn, the handgun’s grip toward the wearer’s body.

This accessory is designed to combat holster sagging, causing the holstered handgun’s grip to tip forward, making it harder to conceal. If you use an IWB holster and experience holster sagging while wearing running or jogging pants, a modwing may be an ideal solution.

Magazine Carriers

Minimizing weight is critical when concealed carrying while running. However, even the smallest and lightest possible handgun and holster combinations can result in discomfort if the weight is concentrated on one side of your waistband.

One of the best ways to balance the weight is to attach other accessories on the other side, and the natural choice is the magazine carrier. Besides helping you improve the comfort of your running concealed-carrying setup, magazine carriers also provide access to extra ammunition, bringing peace of mind when carrying a smaller, lower-capacity handgun.

Find the Best Holsters for Running and Jogging at Incognito Concealment

As an American citizen exercising your Second Amendment rights, you shouldn’t have to choose between carrying and living a healthy lifestyle. Incognito Concealment produces a wide range of highly dependable, 100% hand-crafted concealed carry holsters for running, jogging, and everyday carry applications.

We stand by our holsters: All models are covered by our limited lifetime warranty. For more information on our products or concealed carrying, contact us at (586) 333-4240.