Hip Grips

[Charlie]

Is it legal to carry conceal a handgun with a "hip grip" and no holster on the belt or in the pants pocket?

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Here's a thread to peruse while waiting for replies....

Clip-it question

I've used them for years. And my father, sister's husband and father-in-law all used them on 1911's in 'their' wars. Never thought about this until yesterday, but... now I wonder if it qualifies as legal for concealed carry here in TX? Since I read I'm 'supposed' to carry in a holster. Just...

www.texasguntalk.com

 

[Charlie]

One item a "hip grip" needs is a red dot laser built into the grip that hangs on the outside of ones belt or pocket. I carry a hip grip quite a bit on my S&W 357 snub nose. I don't worry about the trigger mainly because it has a 12 lb. plus double action only trigger!

 

[rotor]

As you probably know by now if it’s open carry it needs a holster and if it’s concealed you can legally carry any way that you want. Legal does not imply safe. Had to look up hip-grip, a first for me.

 

[Charlie]

As you probably know by now if it’s open carry it needs a holster and if it’s concealed you can legally carry any way that you want. Legal does not imply safe. Had to look up hip-grip, a first for me.

Thank you.

 

[oldag]

Oh, this is about holsters...