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Hip Bag Company Concealed Carry Purse 10.3-02 handmade leather conceal carry bag for women, front view
For the Hip Bag Company all began with two women, Dianna and Kathy (daughter and mother) with a dream to reuse, recycle and create beautiful handbags for women— and beautiful, practical, concealed carry bags that are one-of-a-kind in both beauty and functionality. "Made in America" - Colorado to be specific- and the quality is head and shoulders above any competition.
Conceal Carry Bags For Women by Hip Bag Company Looking for PROTECTION with both Style and practicality? At the Hip Bag Company, we answer the call with our Concealed Carry Hip Bagsand Hip Bag Holsters.
About The Hip Bag Company
For the Hip Bag Companyall began with two women, Dianna and Kathy (daughter and mother) with a dream to reuse, recycle and create beautiful handbags for women— and beautiful, practical, concealed carry bags that are one-of-a-kind in both beauty and functionality. “Made in America”- Colorado to be specific- and the quality is head and shoulders above any competition. They still offer the basic selection for those who like just a simple functional hand bag, but the Hip Bag Company has now taken their selection to a much broader audience. As hip bag designers, Dianna and Kathy wanted to create something so unique… it cannot be mass produced!
Is It True That These Bags Are “Earth Friendly"
Oh yes! Our hip bags are fashion forward, one of a kind, and earth friendly. Only quality scrap leather and exotics, repurposed and antique pieces of jewelry as well as other add-ons to truly make your hip bag your own. Our standards are not compromised and therefore you will not find a hip bag decorated like yours— each is truly unique. We design each hip bag with the hope that it invokes a different feel and allows for your true expression to be worn on your hip!!! We hope when you purchase a hip bag from us you will find all the different uses there are for these gems.
Looking For A Conceal Carry Hip Bag Holster? Our Conceal Carry Holsters Are Second To None!
No one ever wants to have to use a weapon, but for those rare and vital times that you are able to access your fire arm, you sure don’t want anything to hinder your access to your defense! Our Conceal Carry Hip Bag Holsteris a top draw patent pending concealed carry purse. The hip bag holster has a universal holster which is removable, allowing you to use your custom holster for your handgun. The hip bag holster can also conceal a cell phone, check book or any other item rather than a pistol.
Is It True That The Hip Bag Conceal Carry Offers A “Quick Draw” For My Weapon?
Absolutely! We understand that if you are drawing your weapon, that it is likely a serious situation and you need to access that weapon as quickly as steadily as possible! That is why our Conceal Carry Hip Bagdesigns offers all our women a “quick draw” for additional security and peace of mind. Trigger snaps attach the hip bag to your belt loops for easy access when riding on the trail, in the office, or in the barn. The adjustable shoulder strap converts the hip bag to a fashionable cross body purse. Since each hip bag holster is unique, you are sure to find one that that fits your individual style. Secure, fashionable, artisan beauty all wrapped up in one functional hip bag! We make each hip bag with 3 oz. cowhide which is supple and soft. Our hip bags are a lifetime addition to any riding or apparel wardrobe.
Is Each and Concealed Carry Holster, or Hip Purse Bag, A True “Original”?
Absolutely! Every bag created by Hip Bag Company is unique and individual. As we utilize recycled, reclaimed and scrap materials such as exotic leathers, hair on hide, and antique embellishments, we have limitations in making custom orders exactly to your specs. HBC reserves the right to create our designs as close as we can to what you’re requesting, but the buyer understands and agrees that every bag is unique and individual, and items used to create the bags are based on what unique embellishments we have available in our inventory at any given time. Our Concealed Carry receive the same individualized attention!
If You Are Desiring The OLD West Feel You Will Love Our “Marty” Hip Bags!
These are all deerskin individually made hip bags, capture the “Old West” look and feel. The beautiful deerskin allows for the fringe to have a unique free flow whether walking or riding. The Marty Hip Bagcarries all essentials needed on the trail, in the office or on a date. The look of the Marty Hip Bag is the ultimate fashion hip bag. Beautiful, versatile and practical makes our Marty Hip Bag a great addition to your wardrobe. The deerskin has a buttery softness unmatched in any other leather. The colors available in deerskin are unique and exciting. We consider our Marty Hip Bags to be our artisan category of hip bags. They are truly one of a kind. Horse women who carry them cannot have just one. “Personalities Rule” with this artistic hip bag.
What About A Hip Bag For Your Phone? Our "Cell Phone Hip Bags" Are The Answer!!
Our Cell Phone Hip Bags are the perfect solution to “Where’s My Phone?” The Cell Phone Hip Bagsare made of 3 oz. Cowhide leather in various colors and pocket choices which make an endless selection for you to choose from. If you like fringe, well, that option is available too. The simplicity of the cell phone hip bags highlights the functionality of the leather pouches. They can be worn on your belt loops or hook the trigger snaps together and attach around your saddle horn or D-ring on your saddle. All cell phones fit easily in the front pocket which leaves the inside for the rest of your essentials. An adjustable cross body strap make our hip bag go from riding to shopping in a breeze. Our cell phone hip bags are the ultimate travel buddy no matter what your idea of traveling will be.
At Hip Bag Company, The Possibilities for Your ONE-OF-A-Kind Hip Bag Are Almost Endless!
Every bag is unique and our designs are endless. We have Designer Hip Bags, Double Pocket, Conceal Carry, Western, Zip Top, Super Single, Fringed, Travel Set, Women’s Wallets, Biker, Marble and more! At HipBagCo.com you will find an endless array to suit every style and dream your heart desires!
Order Your Hip Bag Concealed Carry Bag Or Unique Styled “Hip” Bag— Today!
From grocery shopping to overseas travel you will wonder why you are hauling around that big leather purse!! Come back and visit our site often, when a hip bag is sold a new one will appear, and who knows… it may just be what you are looking for. If by chance there is something special you want please give us a call. We can discuss current inventory or possibly design a hip bag just for you! We would like to thank you for visiting HipBagCo.com and we look forward to providing you with a hip bag that is truly “As individual As You Are!!” Call us today! Hip Bag Company Concealed Carry Purse 10.3-02 handmade leather conceal carry bag for women, front view
What is a Hip Bag Company concealed carry purse?
A Hip Bag Company concealed carry purse is a handmade leather hands-free bag with a dedicated, zippered rear compartment that hides a legally carried firearm behind a designer tote. The flagship Concealed Carry Purse 10.3-02 is marketed as "a handbag for your handgun," fitting a pistol in a rear pocket concealed by the everyday-looking front of the bag. Unlike a fanny pack, a hip bag uses heavy-duty spring clips that attach to your belt loops, so the purse rides securely on the hip and is nearly impossible to pickpocket. It is built to look like a sophisticated leather purse first and a holster second.
Rear view of Hip Bag Company black leather concealed carry purse showing the zippered rear firearm pocket
Who designs and makes these bags?
Every Hip Bag is handmade in Eaton, Colorado by mother-and-daughter designers Dianna and Kathy French, who founded the company in 1999. The brand was born from real-life experience: Dianna, an avid motorcycle rider, kept tucking her ID into her back jeans pocket and lost three of them to the washing machine, each one a $150 replacement, until she told her mom, "I have to do something different." That moment sparked the very first hands-free Hip Bag, and the French team now describes itself as "the original Hip Bag designers, creators and manufacturers." All bags are still cut, sewn, and finished by hand in Colorado.
Hip Bag Company Concealed Carry Hip Bag 10.3-10 handmade leather purse for women
What leather and materials go into each purse?
For more than 20 years the company has hand-built its bags from fine 2.5 to 3.0 ounce leather hides and skins, including cowhide, elk, and deerskin along with select exotics. They have developed relationships with saddleries and tanneries across the nation to purchase scrap leathers, which is how the brand creates its one-of-a-kind artisan, reuse-and-recycle pieces. Customers can personalize a bag by choosing the body color, printed leathers, and embellishments. The deerskin "Marty" bags are the most luxurious, tanned with a chrome process and an aniline finish for an exceptionally soft hand.
Hip Bag Company Concealed Carry Purse 10.3-07 tooled leather conceal carry bag
How does the 10.3-02 carry and access a firearm?
The Concealed Carry Purse 10.3-02 features a rear-zipped concealed carry pocket with secure zipper access and an Ambidextrous Draw, so right- or left-handed shooters get quick, discreet access. The main compartment closes with a magnetic snap lid and is sized to hold a wallet, phone, keys, and daily essentials. Average dimensions of the bag compartment are 8.5" x 5.5" x 2". A separate line of Hip Bag Holsters is also offered for owners who want a dedicated firearm-retention insert.
Who is the concealed carry purse built for?
It is designed for modern women who value both fashion and function and want self-defense capability folded discreetly into everyday life. Because a hip bag clips to your body, it shines for riders, including horseback, motorcycle, and bike, where stability, hands-free control, and a bag that will not shift or bounce all matter. It is equally at home for casual outings, work, travel, festivals, and concealed-carry permit holders who refuse to dress around their firearm. The strap choice lets the same bag go from belted-on to over-the-shoulder or crossbody for added security.
How do you choose options and order?
The 10.3-02 lets you pick an Adjustable Shoulder / Belt Strap or a Handbag Strap (included), and a Standard or XL size, with variations priced from $65 to $78 depending on strap and size. Bags can be personalized by leather color, printed leathers, and embellishments, and the company fulfills both retail and wholesale orders directly through hipbagco.com. To order or ask about a custom build, reach Hip Bag Company at (970) 475-4045 or in Eaton, Colorado 80615.
Who is The Hip Bag Company — and how did they start?
Per The Hip Bag Company: started with two women — Dianna and Kathy (daughter and mother) — with a dream to reuse, recycle, and create beautiful handbags for women plus beautiful, practical, concealed-carry bags that are one-of-a-kind in beauty AND functionality. Made in America (Colorado specifically). Per the company: "As hip bag designers, Dianna and Kathy wanted to create something so unique it cannot be mass-produced."
Are these bags really earth-friendly?
Per The Hip Bag Company: yes. Every hip bag is fashion-forward, one-of-a-kind, and earth-friendly using:
Quality scrap leather and exotics
Repurposed and antique pieces of jewelry
Other repurposed add-ons
Per the company: "Our standards are not compromised — therefore you will not find a hip bag decorated like yours. Each is truly unique. We design each hip bag with the hope that it invokes a different feel and allows for your true expression to be worn on your hip!"
What's the Conceal Carry Hip Bag Holster — and what's special about it?
Per The Hip Bag Company: "Our Conceal Carry Holsters Are Second To None." The Conceal Carry Hip Bag Holster is a top-draw, patent-pending concealed-carry purse. Key features:
Universal holster which is removable — allowing you to use your custom holster for your handgun
Can also conceal a cell phone, check book, or any other item rather than a pistol
Trigger snaps attach the hip bag to your belt loops for easy access when riding on the trail, in the office, or in the barn
Adjustable shoulder strap converts the hip bag to a fashionable cross-body purse
Made with 3 oz cowhide — supple and soft
Per the company: "A lifetime addition to any riding or apparel wardrobe."
Does the Hip Bag Conceal Carry offer quick-draw access?
Per The Hip Bag Company: "Absolutely! We understand that if you are drawing your weapon, that it is likely a serious situation and you need to access that weapon as quickly and steadily as possible." The Conceal Carry Hip Bag designs offer:
Quick-draw top-access design for additional security and peace of mind
Trigger snaps secure to belt loops — keeps the weapon at hand for trail riding, office, or barn settings
Each hip bag holster is unique — you'll find one that fits your individual style
Is each Hip Bag a true original — what should I expect on custom orders?
Per The Hip Bag Company: yes — every bag is unique and individual. Hip Bag Company uses recycled, reclaimed, and scrap materials such as exotic leathers, hair-on-hide, and antique embellishments — which means the company has limitations in making custom orders exactly to your specs.
Per Hip Bag Company posture: HBC reserves the right to create their designs as close to what you're requesting as possible — but the buyer understands every bag is unique, and items used to create the bags are based on what unique embellishments are available in inventory at any given time. Concealed Carry holsters receive the same individualized attention.
What's the MARTY Hip Bag — and what makes it special?
Per The Hip Bag Company, the MARTY Hip Bags are individually-made deerskin hip bags that capture the Old West look and feel:
Buttery softness unmatched in any other leather
Beautiful deerskin allows for the fringe to have a unique free flow whether walking or riding
Carries all essentials needed on the trail, in the office, or on a date
Unique and exciting deerskin colors
HBC's artisan category of hip bags
Per the company: "Horse women who carry them cannot have just one."
What's the Cell Phone Hip Bag — and what other styles are available?
Per The Hip Bag Company:
Cell Phone Hip Bag — perfect solution to "Where's My Phone?" Made of 3 oz cowhide leather. Various colors and pocket choices. Fringe option available. Wearable on belt loops, OR hook the trigger snaps together and attach around your saddle horn or D-ring. All cell phones fit easily in the front pocket; inside for other essentials. Adjustable cross-body strap converts riding to shopping.
Other styles available:
Designer Hip Bags
Double Pocket
Conceal Carry
Western
Zip Top
Super Single
Fringed
Travel Set
Women's Wallets
Biker
Marble
And more
How do I order — and what's HBC's posture on inventory turnover?
Per The Hip Bag Company: "Come back and visit our site often — when a hip bag is sold a new one will appear, and who knows, it may just be what you are looking for." Per HBC: if there's something special you want, give them a call — they can discuss current inventory or possibly design a hip bag just for you.
Per the company motto: "As individual as you are."
To order: Dianna, Kathy or Peter at 970-475-4045. Address: 38020 WCR 45, Eaton, Colorado 80615. Web: HipBagCo.com. Pricing varies by style, size, and customization (subject to material/embellishment availability); pricing as quoted is subject to change due to economic factors and leather/material-market conditions — confirm current pricing with Hip Bag Company directly when ordering.
What is the Concealed Carry Purse 10.3-02 by Hip Bag Company?
It is a handmade leather purse with a dedicated, zippered rear compartment for a legally carried firearm, marketed by Hip Bag Company as "a handbag for your handgun." The pistol fits in a rear pocket hidden by a designer tote, so the bag looks like an everyday leather purse while keeping your firearm discreet. It is designed for modern women who value both fashion and function.
Who makes Hip Bag Company concealed carry bags, and where?
Every bag is handmade in Eaton, Colorado by mother-and-daughter designers Dianna and Kathy French. They founded the company in 1999 and call themselves "the original Hip Bag designers, creators and manufacturers." The bags are proudly Made in America, cut and sewn by hand rather than mass-produced overseas.
How did Hip Bag Company get started?
The brand was born from a love of motorcycles and a need for practicality. Dianna, an avid rider, kept tucking her ID into the back pocket of her jeans and lost three IDs to the washing machine, each costing $150 to replace. She turned to her mom and said, "I have to do something different," which sparked the very first hands-free Hip Bag in 1999.
What leather is used in the concealed carry purses?
Hip Bag Company uses fine 2.5 to 3.0 ounce leather hides and skins, including cowhide, elk, and deerskin, along with select exotics. The 10.3-02 is built from premium-quality leather for durability with a soft, luxurious feel. The brand sources scrap leathers from saddleries and tanneries across the nation, giving each bag a one-of-a-kind, reuse-and-recycle character.
How much does the Concealed Carry Purse 10.3-02 cost?
Variations of the 10.3-02 are priced from $65 to $78, depending on the strap choice and size you select. The price covers a handmade leather purse with the rear concealed carry pocket and an included strap. Custom options like leather color and embellishments are available by contacting the company directly.
What size is the Concealed Carry Purse 10.3-02?
The bag compartment averages 8.5" x 5.5" x 2". It is offered in a Standard size and an XL size so you can match it to your carry needs. The main compartment easily fits a wallet, phone, keys, and other daily essentials in addition to the firearm pocket.
Is the firearm access ambidextrous?
Yes. The 10.3-02 features an Ambidextrous Draw with a rear-zipped concealed carry pocket, so both right- and left-handed shooters get quick, discreet access. The design ensures the firearm can be reached easily when needed while staying fully hidden the rest of the time. A magnetic snap lid keeps the main compartment closed.
How do the bags attach so they stay secure?
Hip bags use heavy-duty spring clips that attach to your belt loops, riding securely on the hip rather than bouncing or shifting. Because the bag becomes an integral part of your attire, it is nearly impossible to be pickpocketed or grabbed in a run-by theft. This hands-free design keeps your valuables within your immediate control at all times.
What strap options come with the 10.3-02?
You can choose an Adjustable Shoulder / Belt Strap or a Handbag Strap, and a strap is included. This lets you wear the same bag clipped to your belt loops, belted on, over the shoulder, or crossbody for added security. The versatility makes it suitable for casual outings, work, and travel.
What is the difference between a hip bag and a fanny pack?
Fanny packs have belts or waist straps built into the body of the pack and are usually worn off the rear or in front of the groin for casual use. Hip bags, by contrast, use spring clips that attach to your belt loops, performing like artisan clip-on purses. As Hip Bag Company puts it, "hip bags are the envy of all fanny packs."
Are these bags good for horseback riders?
Yes. A clip-on leather hip bag takes on added significance when riding a horse, motorcycle, or bike, where stability and freedom of movement are paramount. The bag stays fastened to your body so it will not shift or bounce, letting you keep full control while still reaching your essentials. The hip placement minimizes interference with your natural movement for a seamless ride.
Can I personalize or customize my concealed carry purse?
Yes. Because the French team designs and manufactures every bag by hand in Colorado, they can customize their styles to personalize your hip bag. You can choose your body color, printed leathers, and embellishments. Contact the company directly to discuss a custom build.
Are the leather bags water-resistant?
Cowhide and elk bags can be water resistant to a certain degree; if one gets wet, lay it out in its original shape and let it air dry. Deerskin bags, such as the artisan Marty line, are not water resistant and deserve finer care, so tap with a dry cloth to remove surface moisture and air dry flat on a towel. The company advises against sealants or leather additives on deerskin because they discolor it.
How do I care for a cowhide hip bag?
The best care is simply to wear it and love it. If you get a spot, water and soap on a non-abrasive cloth will do the trick. Normal wear over time actually increases the softness and sheen of the leather.
How do I care for a deerskin hip bag?
Deerskin is tanned with a chrome process and an aniline finish, giving it a soft temper but no water resistance, and it absorbs grease and oily substances immediately. For spots, rub white chalk on the stain, let it sit 24 hours, then brush off the residue and repeat until the stain diminishes. Never apply sealants or leather additives, as they will discolor the deerskin.
Does Hip Bag Company offer other concealed carry styles besides the 10.3-02?
Yes. The concealed carry line includes more than twenty models, such as the Concealed Carry Hip Bag 10.3-03 through 10.3-27, biker concealed carry bags, CCW purses for women, and concealed carry leather purses, plus separate Hip Bag Holsters. All share the same hidden rear-pocket concept and handmade Colorado craftsmanship. Browse the full concealed carry collection on hipbagco.com.
How do I order or contact Hip Bag Company?
You can order retail and wholesale directly through hipbagco.com, where the concealed carry purses and holsters are listed. To ask about custom colors, sizing, or wholesale, call (970) 475-4045 or email [email protected]. The company is based in Eaton, Colorado 80615.
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