Ares Slim Concealed-Carry Crossbody
$139.99$209.99
Product Details
This slim crossbody is perfect for the minimalist! Ares was created with exceptional leather, using both turn-of-the-century and modern vegetable tanning techniques, resulting in strength, flexibility, and durability. The leather is waxed, oiled, buffed and polished, enhancing the natural grain. With time and handling, you'll see an evolution of a naturally burnished patina to the leather, enhancing its character and beauty.
Features:
- Strap is reinforced with a cut-resistant metal wire for added security
- One large, zippered main compartment has 2 open phone pockets on one side and 1 zipper pocket on the other
- Back exterior has pocket with magnetic closure
- Front exterior has pocket with magnetic closure and 1 pocket with zipper closure
- Genuine cowhide leather
Gun Compartment:
- Gun compartment has ambidextrous zippered access from the back of the bag
- A universal holster is included
- Velcro lined on one side - Opposite side of gun compartment if gun compartment is against your body
Dimensions:
- Bag Dimensions: 11" x 10" x 2" - it's a very slim bag. Roomy enough for the essentials and smaller guns. If your gun is bulky or bigger, and you need to carry a bunch of other stuff, a different style would be best for you.
- Gun Compartment Dimensions: 7.5" L x 8.5" H
- Crossbody Strap Length: 33" to 50"
WILL THE GUN FIT?
All purses on the site will have dimensions for the gun compartment. Always allow at least a half inch of clearance at the zipper.
Example: Gun compartment is 8.5” W x 7” H. If your gun is less than 8" long (end to end) and less than 6.5" tall, it should fit.
Use a Good Holster!
The nylon/elastic purse holsters that most manufacturers include with the bags are a place to start, but they will not be a good fit for many guns.
Your gun won't "snap in" - these holsters have zero retention. If you tip the holster upside down, the gun will slip out. We strongly recommend getting a kydex purse holster that's molded for your specific gun model, with snap-in retention.
The two holsters below ship fast, and have awesome color choices available.
Customer Pics & Reviews
PurseBagQualityLeatherPurchaseSig p365SizeStrapCarry purseStyle
L
I bought this purse from this website about 3 years ago. I've used it every day, it's been flung around all over the place and I haven't taken care of the leather like I should have. I still get compliments on it sometimes and it's still completely solid and usable. I've used it to carry a M&P 9mm with no issues. Only downside is while carrying a gun, there's not alot of space for other items.
M
I love this bag! The quality is exceptional. My Sig P365 fits perfectly. It has a nice wide handle that makes wearing crossbody more comfortable. The only thing I’d mention that might be off putting for some, is this is a thin bag. It’ll hold your small gun and necessities nicely.... but wouldn’t fit a larger gun or lots of extra things. I’m including several pictures so you can get an idea. It’s perfect for my intended use.
D
Looks great, feels secure and ccw access perfect!
k
It definitely is smaller than my last purse from Gungoddess but we carry too heavy of purses anyway so it made me take some unnecessary items out of my purse. It doesn't have a flat base to stand up either so that's kind off annoying. It looks great. Still trying to get used to it
A
This bag is definitely a quality purse. It does not look like a CC purse in disguise, it just looks like a nice purse. The color is good, the straps are adjustable for shoulder carry or crossbody. I’m very satisfied with this purchase!
N
This is really comfortable to wear. The straps are wide, so they don’t dig in or shift. I don’t carry off body, but use this for times when I have to take my gun off, like using a public restroom or trying on clothes, for a safe storage solution. It’s the perfect size and a great vintage style with quality materials and craftsmanship.
l
It was exactly as pictured. Nice leather, perfect for carry and room for other items. Love it.
T
This is by far my best conceal carry purse. Fits my Sig p365 perfectly. Purse is well made and roomy. Love it!
K
Super impressed with the quality, packaging and features of this bag. Stylish and classic. The leather is smooth and thick, but soft. Lots of compartments to organize and a great, thick comfortable strap. The conceal carry compartment is subtly hidden in back, with an easy reach access for both left and right-handed gals. Comfortably fits my Sig P238. Customer service has been prompt and personal. I rarely find a regular handbag this nice, so I guess I needed to get my conceal carry a long time ago!
J
Love it perfect. For the minimalist
A
I've always used crossbody bags, so I was really excited about a concealed carry option. The bag is a bit smaller than I expected, but some of that I believe is the new leather being a little stiff/tight. I really like the bag, it fits my Glock 42 perfectly. The bag is really well made, has a lot of pockets for organization, and looks really good (I have had several comments from people, even complete strangers). Definitely a good purchase.
B
Bought for my mother on Mother’s Day. Her last gun purse was cheap and falling apart. She is I love with the quality.
B
Excellent quality and easy gun access
J
This is a great purse and very high quality. Perfect size for every day and holds everything you need plus your sub compact weapon. I like the length of the strap for crossbody-long enough for a tall person.
S
I love this new bag! Most of my carry bags are bigger. I like this for shopping. It’s not very big so I can’t over fill it. My phone, cash, credit cards and weapon will fit nicely!
K
I love this bag! It’s perfect for my pistol. When I received it, I found several receipts in one of the pockets and contacted the company. They were very apologetic and thanked me for letting them know that way they can check returned products more closely in the future. They issued me a $15 refund which was very nice.
L
will a Glock 19 fit
No, the Glock 19 is going to be a tad too big to fit.
C
In the gun compartment what side is the Velcro on? I was going to order a crossbreed purse defender kydex holster and I wanted to know if I needed right or left hand holster for someone who is right handed and the gun compartment is against your body?
The velcro is on the opposite side of the gun compartment (right side) if the gun compartment is against the right side of your body.
K
Old this hold a Performance Center M & P Shield EZ 2.0? Thank you in advance.
The gun compartment in the Ares measures 7.5" L x 8.5" H so it is going to be a bit too small for the Shield EZ 2.0.
K
Will gun compartment fit a Glock 45?
The gun compartment in the Ares measures:: 7.5" L x 8.5" H so the Glock 45 that measures 7.44 inch's is going to be a bit too big for this bag
S
Will this bag hold a S&W 380 EZ?
The Gun Compartment Dimensions: are 7.5" L x 8.5" H so the gun will fit but it's a very slim bag. Roomy enough for the essentials and smaller guns. If you need to carry a bunch of other stuff, a different style would be best for you but if you are good with just a few essentials and your gun, it should work.
G
Are these purses for concealed carry made in the USA?
No, the purses on our site are made by a variety of manufacturers, all of whom are making them outside of the USA. Some are made in India and others in China. Rest assured, we are very picky when it comes to quality, no matter where purses are made, and the manufacturers we do offer all maintain a high standard for their bags so you can rest assured that we've just been extremely picky about what gets added to the site - we always order samples, use them ourselves and make the decision based on if we wouldn't want to spend our own money on it, then we won't add it to the site.
T
Does the zipper on gun compartment lock?
No, the Ares Crossbody does not have a lockable gun compartment
Blog Posts
Here's some guidance on how to choose the right concealed carry purse, including which features and accessories you need to look for when shopping.
There are some critical things you need to know before you carry a gun in a purse. When done correctly, it can be a good option - just follow some basic rules and guidelines.