Though I have one and rarely use it, I think a good belly band is an essential part of a complete ccw ensemble, which, imo, should include, along with a belly band: ankle holsters, pocket holsters, iwb holsters, small of back holsters, owb holsters and maybe even a good shoulder holster. Various means of carrying an assortment of handguns concealed to accomodate changing climate and social situations is my strategy for carrying undetected and being comfortable all the while.