Arrowhead pants and shorts accept slim retention belts for safe and comfortable concealed carry. Meet our two belt options that are optimized for our clothing.
ENHANCED RAPID CLASP
OMNICARRY BELT
Adjustable
Yes
Yes
Removable
Yes
Yes
Support
Good
Great
Comfort
Good
Great
Holster placement options
Good
Great
Arrowhead belts can be used in any clothing that accepts 1.5" belts, threaded inside or outside the waistband.
The ultimate athletic shorts for concealed carry are here. The new Carrier Training Shorts Mk.II offer cutting-edge upgrades to lead the pack in support and livability.
For the first time on any Arrowhead product, the Training Shorts Mk.II have dual zippered hand pockets with premium YKK zippers, ensuring secure storage for your small items. A functional zipper fly offers easy relief on the go.
The shorts also feature an upgraded Carrier Retention Waistband with additional room for appendix carry and more comfortable holster placement options. Our patented Waistband will securely support compact to full-sized handguns in IWB holsters at any position around the waist.
The shorts retain the tough,lightweight, quick-drying fabric that you loved on the first-gen Training Shorts. The shorts now offer greater comfort for a wider range of body shapes and an improved range of movement for your athletic feats.
Note: A removable Retention Belt is required for concealed carry. Carrier Training Shorts Mk.II are compatible with all Arrowhead retention belts and almost all 1.5” belt from other manufacturers (Hunter Constantine, Kore. Groove, Etc.)
MODEL INFORMATION:
Model is 5'10, 170lbs wearing a Medium
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Like most brilliant solutions, it's actually quite simple...the enclosed semi stretchy gun beklt is run through internal loops, and provides enough rigidity to hold a firearm. To keep hardware slim, Arrowhead uses an ingenious magnetic locking buckle" - CLAY MARTIN, GUNS AMERICA
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "For those of you who live an active lifestyle, the good news is that you no longer have to compromise your safety because you can’t take your gun on a jog or because you have to employ off-body carry at the gym...Arrowhead Tactical Apparel is ensuring you’re comfortably prepared at all times" - EUGENE NIELSEN, US CONCEALED CARRY
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "For an athletic apparel company that has chosen to tackle the problem of effectively concealing a defensive tool, Arrowhead Tactical Apparel has brought a solution that erodes one more excuse of not going to the gym" - FORREST COOPER, RECOIL MAGAZINE
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The real question remains: How does it work? Impressively well. When carrying a handgun, the Carrier Retention system is plenty beefy enough to secure your firearm against your body without any flopping around...As a fitness garment...it is impressive in every way. I lifted weights, including squat and deadlift, in it, and it provides ideal range of motion" - ERIC CONN, NRA SHOOTING ILLUSTRATED
Holster Compatibility and Support
All “Carrier” apparel offers sufficient support for all handguns up to 5 lb / 2.3 kg in IWB holsters when a removable 1.5” retention belt is installed and set up properly. See our set-up guides here.
Yes, we’ve tested a Desert Eagle. It passed the jumping test without sag or bounce.
The OmniCarry belt offers more support than the Rapid Clasp belt. We recommend OmniCarry if you have an oversized carry gun.
This is the only shorts I would ever wear for EDC. I normally DON'T wear shorts unless I go play ball. These pants are SO comfortable and love the pattern! Need these in jogger version!
These training shorts are not only very high quality material, they also have a great fit and design. The retention belt is completely hidden and it WORKS. Gun feels more secure in these shorts then in a lot of jeans or tac pants I’ve worn. They conceal very well and they are COMFY. For reference, I am 6’1” and weigh about 200 lbs and I got a size Large. Highly recommend!
6’2 235 lb 36 inch waist. Ordered an xl , would have been more comfortable in an 2xl! Also, the Omni retention belt, does kind of jab into your skin where the strap runs through it. But I did wear these shorts and the belt in 90 degree weather and cut trail down a mountain for 3 hours with a chainsaw and not once did my holster come loose, so they do work! If the Constantine belt was cheaper I would have gone that route in hindsight or even the magnetic belt just because of the uncomfortable feeling where you run the strap through the belt loop, it forces it into your body. I have tried both ways of running the strap to no relief.
Store owner replied:
Travis, thanks for the feedback. Yes - the Training Shorts are built to a narrower spec compared to the joggers. Each of our products has its own size guidelines, and we indicate on those any nuances in fitment (i.e., runs small with an athletic fit) to help you find the right size.
The shorts fit absolutely perfect! The length is just right, and the material and waistband feel very high quality. I’m 6’0”, 195 lbs., and ordered a size Large—it fits perfectly.
I also ordered the Omni Retention Belt and am carrying a Shadow Systems CR920 in a Kydex holster. The setup is extremely comfortable to wear with no printing at all. I originally ordered just one pair of shorts to see how I liked them, but after putting them on and wearing them with my everyday carry setup, I’ll definitely be ordering more. Highly recommend!
Extremely comfortable, and surprisingly sturdy with the retention belt. Can run / jump all I want and nothing moves. Love how the shorts look too! Would wear them without the added utility honestly
The shorts are great honestly, they allow for comfort for runs, lifting, hiking, and dressing comfortable overall with the ability to carry while doing all of the above. In addition if you have comfortable clothes that are stylish but do not have belt loops you can wear the shorts underneath without sacrificing the ability to carry.
Can say enough good things about these carry shorts! Works perfectly even with my full size Eshelon 4.5 comp. Loaded with light magwell and Steiner MPS red dot!
I recently picked up a pair of Arrow Tactical shorts, and they’ve been great so far. The material feels durable without being too heavy, and they’re comfortable enough to wear all day. The fit is true to size with plenty of flexibility for moving around, whether you’re at the range, working, or just out and about. The pockets are well thought out and hold gear securely without feeling bulky. Overall, I’m impressed with the quality and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for comfortable, functional tactical shorts.
Store owner replied:
David, thank you for this thoughtful review. We're honored to equip you.
Ordered a pair of shorts for my first time after seeing them all over Instagram and the size was too small which was my fault but the return process was very easy and smooth and couldn’t be happier definitely plan to get more , shorts with my EDC is a must so I’m hyped .
Have you guys considered putting belt loops on the outside as well as the inside to allow more carry options? Im not exactly sure how I would go about it but it would be a cool option if you wanted to wear some arrow head tactical but carry OWB
Love the shorts. Problem is I have 3 or 4 pairs now all size medium. One of the mediums fits much smaller than the other pairs. Can't wear them. It seems like it might he a QC issue.
Wesley
Store owner replied:
Thanks for this feedback, Wesley! All of our shorts of the same size are manufactured to the same specs when new. What can happen - especially with older pairs that have been through many wash / dry cycles - is that the strong elastic in the waistband can deform over time. This is especially likely if they have been over-dried at any point. We recommend closely following the care instructions on the tag to prevent this as much as possible. If it's a newer pair that hasn't been washed / dried which fits way smaller than the others, then the size was probably mislabeled. If that's the case, please contact our support team for warranty support.