It can be difficult to find a holster that works well for a woman, and this is definitely an area where one size does not fit all...a holster that works for a man most likely will not work for a woman. For one thing, we are shaped differently (we have curves they don't have); for another, our torsos are typically not as long which means the grip of the gun in a holster that fits a man can be nearly under a woman's armpit – this is not only uncomfortable, but it makes it quite difficult to draw the gun.

It is important to have a holster which is a custom fit to your specific gun. The reason is a customer holster holds your gun securely in place, thus sparing you the horror of your gun falling out of its holster onto the floor (especially in a public place, such as a public restroom). A quality custom holster will have a steel reinforced opening – this makes it possible to re-holster one handed, which is important in a self-defense application.

I have tried many different holsters and based on my own experience, I believe the Mitch Rosen CLP holster is one of the best holsters for a woman. Since it is worn inside the waistband it holds the gun snugly to your body and it's easy to conceal even a full size gun such as an Smith-Wesson M&P or Springfield XD. Because it clips onto your belt, it is easily removed, and you can move it slightly for comfort, such as if you are riding in a car for a long period of time you can tilt the grip slightly forward to make it more comfortable. It is easy to move around to find a comfortable place on your body for the holster. I wear mine at about 4 o'clock, just behind my front pants pocket. The holster rides low to your waistband, placing the grip right on top of your waistband, which is a comfortable position for a woman.

I have worn my CLP holster daily for over two years, and I have been through all my advanced training classes using that holster. It has been an exceptionally good holster and even after so much use it's still wonderful...at this point it's like a perfectly broken in pair of jeans that fits my gun as if it were made just for her....which it was!

Visit Mitch Rosen's website for more information. The simplest way to place an order is to call them at (603) 647-2971. You will need to give them the specs on your gun, such as brand, make, caliber (Springfield XD .40, M&P full size 9mm, etc.). These holsters are custom made and take some time to receive but they are absolutely worth the wait! When you call, tell them Tammy from Oklahoma sent you – they're used to calls from women in Oklahoma because I'm all about recommending what works for women based on my own experience!