Keeping Your Identification Separate from Your Wallet

As discussed in my book, I keep my identification separate from my wallet when I am out and about. Since most Americans keep their wallet in their back pocket, reaching for a wallet can be dangerous when stopped by law enforcement, as many people carry weapons in that vicinity.

I carry my identification in an armband concealed under my shirt sleeve. If I am pulled over by law enforcement, this is easily retrieved without issue while being pulled over. If circumstances do not permit it, you can always inform the officer where your identification is and ask permission to retrieve it. Because your hands are always visible, it is a much safer location.

I’ve had good luck with this product.

It is made to wear on your wrist. With the extra large one, I can move it up close to my shoulder in the summer, allowing it to remain hidden depending on your sleeve length. In winter, you could move to the normal size and keep it on your wrist with a long-sleeve shirt.

I keep my driver’s license and concealed carry permit there. You can also laminate miniature versions of your registration and insurance cards to put in there. I also keep a spare key to my vehicle and a house key in the zippered pocket. I do not keep the house key on my key ring.

My only problem is that the zipper can start moving over time. I’ve never had the zipper unzip while wearing it. I suspect that pulling the armband on and off is what does it. However, it is an easy habit to get into to check the zipper before putting the armband on.


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