Can you conceal carry without a holster?

One of the first questions on many gun owner’s minds should be: “Is that legal?” When it comes to guns and whether you can carry a concealed weapon, it is generally a good idea to make sure that what you intend to do is legal. Concealed carrying without a holster under state and local law is not legal in every jurisdiction, even in areas where concealed carrying is otherwise legal; in some areas, this is called a “holster mandate.” While in some instances it is perfectly legal to carry concealed without a holster, it is never a good idea to do so. You should have the trigger guard and trigger covered to protect the trigger from getting snagged on something to cause an accidental discharge. You should check your state and local laws before deciding to conceal carry a gun without a holster.