This bag is a lot bigger than I am used to, so I don't pack it with too much stuff. As it's like a black hole and I could see it being hard to find what you're looking for. The clasp to close the bag is legit and keeps your items inside secure. However, it's not real convenient to get into the bag for your wallet when it's time to pay.. takes a hot minute. Now for the reason I bought the bag, the concealed carry pocket. It does a great job. I secured my LCR Ruger .357 nicely in the holster, and you can't even feel that it's in there. It stays put, the holster covers the trigger just like it should. Now the only part I am not totally sold on this bag is the ability to draw your weapon in a timely manner should you need to. It's awkward to have it on your back, easy to tangle your straps with your hair, bulky winter coat ect. in the process of getting it off to draw your weapon. This bag isn't meant for a quick draw scenario in my opinion. I do still find that pocket useful however. But if I am going to carry I will continue to do so on my person, although some situations like at the office I can't do that, so I holster my gun instead back into my purse and tuck it into a drawer at my desk that I can lock. Overall this bag is very cute, better than any other concealed carry bag I've ever found. It's functional as a regular purse and will store your weapon safely. But I wouldn't feel 100% confident getting it out, or shooting through my bag in an instant should I need to.