Ava Concealed Lock and Key Crossbody

I love the Ava bag! I bought 4 in various colors so I could carry with any outfit.

The only reason I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 is I prefer the zippered conceal carry section to be accessible from the side of the bag versus the back panel. Drawing in an emergency would be much easier and stable to pull from the center. With that being said, I have practiced drawing and am changing my draw to include my left hand stabilizing the bag while my right hand unzips the back panel and grips my pistol.

Another consideration is the Velcro that holds the holster is on the side against the bag instead of on the panel that hangs open when unzipped. This means that when I draw with my right hand, the holster is attached to the right side of the opening. It’s much harder to grip my pistol and pull when it’s attached to the right side. I can’t get my hand around it as fast.

I own the Brooklyn crossbody bag and it is set up perfectly for an easy draw. I felt so safe carrying it on a recent vacation with my children. It’s just not very stylish, so I went looking for something like the Ava. I think Ava looks like a designer bag and I’m seeing very similar (non-conceal carry) in boutiques.

If you could combine the side zipper of the Brooklyn with the style of the Ava, it would be a perfect purse! I wouldn’t mind the Ava being smaller too. I don’t mind the size, but it is quite large. You can fit a few books in it.

One other thought is colorful, woven straps are in style and adjustable. The Ava looks great with various straps you can get off of Amazon. The strap that comes with it is beautiful too. I love the Ava and recommend it highly. I think it would be prudent to practice drawing to accommodate for the issues I mentioned.

This purse is gorgeous in person! I also love that it’s big enough to fit a full-size wallet, plus whatever else you may need. The different smaller pockets are very useful. I like the wide straps. They’re very comfortable on my shoulder. My one complaint is that the strap is not adjustable. It feels just a little too short. Maybe it’s just that I’m tall, but I wish the crossbody strap was a couple inches longer.

I am soooo glad I ordered more than one Ava for my store and decided to keep one to carry personally! It is by far my favorite bag! Not only from Jessie & James but out of all my personal bags! I am even starting to love Ava more than my favorite designer bag. This is my new go to bag! The style and feel is amazing! The front pocket makes throwing your phone and keys into your bag so much easier and easier to find when you need them in a hurry. The concealed carry pocket is perfect. Easy to get to. Love, love, live, this bag.

Perfect for keeping your hands free but firearm is easily accessible! Well made, sturdy, & good size. Bought it in two colors.

This purse is really well made and looks great. Everything fits perfectly and doesn’t feel crowded. The one thing I will say is, it was bigger than what I expected, but still works great.