As concealed carry purses become more popular, a wider range of styles has become available to meet the needs of different women. These purses can be used for any occasion, depending on the type of dress or time of day, and allow the woman to carry a pistol for protection. Most women prefer a leather purse for its long life and durability.
Leather bags are elegant and timeless. They are easy and comfortable to carry, and they hold their value over time. When you carry a leather bag, it makes you more attractive. Leather bag styles don't change as quickly as other types of bags. You can weight the quality and longevity of a leather bag against any other bag and you will see the great utility of leather.
Early concealed carry purses were simply regular purses that had been modified to hold a pistol, but manufacturers began to produce more useful leather handbags as the demand for concealed carry purses increased.
Purses designed for carrying a gun have a separate compartment for the gun, to keep it safe and away from other items in the purse. The compartment has a dedicated opening for easy access to the gun, and comes with a holster to hold the gun securely in place.
Despite changes in purse style, traditional designs like the tote, clutch, and hobo are still popular. The most popular style of concealed purse is the crossbody bag. The classic look of the Bucket Tote is still popular and it is large enough to carry everyday objects. The purse has zippered side pockets for organization and a separate pocket to access a concealed gun.
An adjustable strap allows you to carry the bag over-the-shoulder or it can be shortened to make it an under-arm carry. If you wish to have a high style bag you might want to look at the Croco Town 
Tote. It is a leather tote bag.
Hands free is an attribute of the crossbody purse. This tote has the ability to carry a concealed pistol, with features such as a over-the-shoulder strap, zippered pockets, and large size. It is made from 
debossed American cowhide, and comes in a striking pattern. The Large Hobo Sac is another variation of this basic bag, with a fringe exterior in black or blue.
A real charmer is the Quilted Shoulder Clutch. It is a versatile leather crossbody that can cover your needs from casual to formal, at any time of day. This bag will help you stay organized. Straps can be adjusted to carry it over-the-shoulder, under-the-arm, or in hand. Fashionable key chain and tassel add to the beauty of this bag. The concealed compartment is hidden behind a flap with magnetic closure. This gives quick access to your pistol.
The Quilted Shoulder Clutch has long sustained use as a hallmark. Made with a stylish quilted pattern the is a perfect everyday bag. Concealed gun is reached through a zippered compartment next to your body. The American Cowhide RFID X Body Clutch elevates handbag beauty to a new level. Construction includes hair-on cowhide combined with full grain dyed leather. Over-the-shoulder carry strap and rear access to a pistol compartment gives this bag great utility.
The Distressed Leather RFID Hobo Purse is high style from any viewpoint. It contradicts the traditional hobo description which is a bag that is used as a casual carryall. This hobo may counter the description but it can also fill your desire for style and then some. It is made of genuine leather in a beautiful form. There are pockets to organize stuff and a private pocket for your pistol. No one would expect you to have a pistol inside this purse. The Large Hobo Sac is better suited to the traditional description of the hobo. This full grain leather bag comes in red, brown, tan, and black. It looks like an everyday bag and performs that function very well. It is one of our best accepted shoulder bags. Usually carried over-the-shoulder the purse has a concealed compartment next to your body for quick access to your pistol. Its compartment and holster will handle a large sized pistol, but smaller ones will as well.
You can see from the characteristics of these bags that their long term abilities have not been compromised or degraded in any way to accommodate for their ability to carry a gun. In fact a lot of women use them without carrying a gun at all because they are stylish and meet their needs for a purse with great utility. Check them out you will probably find one or more that you would like to use also!
