I’m not sure which holster is right for me—can you help?

Here is a table to help you choose the right holster. It outlines key parameters such as: Holster Type,

Position, Concealed Carry Effectiveness, Comfort, Designed For, and Reaction Time.

Holster Type	Position	Concealed Carry Effectiveness	Comfort	Designed For	Reaction Time
OWB Holster	3-5 o’clock	Concealing an OWB holster or so-called belt holster can be complex. It must be covered with a jacket or coat and may still create a bulge on your side. A canted OWB holster is easier to conceal.	Comfortable during standing and active movement. Less comfortable in a seated position.	Duty, Law Enforcement, Shooting Range, Open Carry, Hunting	Fast. OWB holsters have been used for quickdraws for centuries. They position your gun right next to your strong hand.
SOB Holster	6 o’clock	Concealment is easy. The human body's shape is well-suited to conceal SOB holsters under a jacket, hoodie, or coat.	Comfortable during standing and active movement. Less comfortable in a seated position. SOB holsters are considered to be dangerous by some gun owners in the event of a fall.	Open Carry, Everyday Concealed Carry, Hunting	Slower. Drawing from a seated position is challenging, and there is less control over your firearm due to its placement on your back.
Cross Draw Holster	11 o’clock	Concealment is moderate. A jacket or an additional layer of clothing is necessary to cover the cross-draw holster.	Comfortable in most situations.	Ideal for driving or sitting for extended periods. Everyday Concealed Carry, Hunting. Might be banned in certain competitive shooting disciplines.	Medium. The trajectory of your reaching hand is further from the handgun than with OWB holsters positioned at 3 o’clock.
IWB Holster	5-12 o’clock (Appendix Holsters)	Concealment is easy once the best position around the belt for you is found. You can easily conceal an IWB holster under a T-shirt.	Less comfortable due to placement between your body and pants. The comfort of IWB holsters greatly depends on the exact position & body type of carrier. We recommend softer materials such as leather or nylon.	Everyday Concealed Carry, Undercover Law Enforcement	Faster. With proper training, IWB holsters can be swiftly deployed. A layer of clothing must be moved before drawing.
Belly Band Holster	3-12 o’clock (Appendix Holsters)	Concealment is perfect, similar to IWBs. A belly band holster can be concealed under a shirt without needing a belt.	Comfortable in most situations.	Ideal for most sports and everyday concealed carry.	Faster. Like IWB holsters, belly band holsters can be quickly deployed with proper training. A layer of clothing must be moved before drawing. We recommend using models equipped with a Kydex shell where the trigger guard is covered for maximal safety.
Shoulder Holster	Side of torso	Concealment is moderate. An effective concealment requires a jacket or a winter coat which is usually worn only in colder months.	Comfortable in most situations.	Ideal for driving or sitting for extended periods. Everyday Concealed Carry, Hunting	Medium. The path your hand must take to reach the handgun is longer than with OWB holsters positioned at 3 o’clock. Proper training is needed to avoid flagging yourself or bystanders during the draw.
Leg Holster	Leg	Concealment is impossible without a concealed carry leg bag. Concealing a leg holster without one is unfeasible.	Comfortable in most situations.	Duty, Law Enforcement, Shooting Range, Open Carry, Hunting. Not recommended for everyday carry.	Fastest. Leg holsters allow for the most natural and ergonomic draw possible.
Ankle Holster	Ankle	Concealment is easy. Wider pants will flawlessly cover an ankle holster.	Comfortable in most situations.	Formal Attire, Everyday Concealed Carry	Slow. Ankle holsters position the handgun far from your hand. The carrier must untuck the gun from their pants and reach for it, making it the longest draw trajectory on this list. We recommend this carry style more as a backup than a primary holster.