Winter complicates my preferred carry (IWB at 4:00 position), burying the gun under layers of clothing, and/or a heavy overcoat or jacket. Factor in a seat belt, while driving, and it becomes almost impossible to draw. This time of year, I like to pocket carry. You can put your hand in your coat pocket, discreetly gripping the weapon, without attracting undue attention. In addition, most of my winter coats and jackets have an inside breast pocket, which presents my gun like a shoulder holster, and is especially convenient when seated in the car.
Although I confess to occasionally just dropping a pistol in my pocket for short trips to the store, you really should use a holster. A pocket holster holds the gun in proper position, covers the trigger and protects the gun from lint, grit and other debris which may accumulate in the pocket. The front sight of an unprotected gun can eventually wear a hole in your pocket. If it gets big enough, your pistol can fall through into the lining of your coat. (Don't ask...). I prefer a Remora or Sticky type holster, so that I can discreetly transfer it to IWB, when I shed my outerwear. Also, check the shape of your pockets. Some taper, almost to a point, and are harder to fit a flat bottomed pocket holster. In that case, I use a regular IWB holster in the pocket, with a rough suede exterior or a few rubber bands wrapped around it to help it grip the pocket.
Happy holidays.
Although I confess to occasionally just dropping a pistol in my pocket for short trips to the store, you really should use a holster. A pocket holster holds the gun in proper position, covers the trigger and protects the gun from lint, grit and other debris which may accumulate in the pocket. The front sight of an unprotected gun can eventually wear a hole in your pocket. If it gets big enough, your pistol can fall through into the lining of your coat. (Don't ask...). I prefer a Remora or Sticky type holster, so that I can discreetly transfer it to IWB, when I shed my outerwear. Also, check the shape of your pockets. Some taper, almost to a point, and are harder to fit a flat bottomed pocket holster. In that case, I use a regular IWB holster in the pocket, with a rough suede exterior or a few rubber bands wrapped around it to help it grip the pocket.
Happy holidays.