I, too, suggest on body if possible, but when the situation or clothing will not allow, I have an insert that velcros into my purse. (This allows me to move it from purse to purse as I need). The insert has has loops sewn into it that the clip on my holster catches on. My gun is always on top, at the ready, in the same spot. This insert was only like $15 (with the holster and metal clip). They come in different sizes to fit different purses (I picked a medium size one so it fits in all my purses with a little velcro sewn into my purse liner). I picked it up at a local gun show at a vendor that sold all those high dollar gun purses. I do suggest practice drawing and shooting from the purse. But I love it. And the holster that came with it is my everuday holster. The metal belt clip is asjustable from left to right side so I can carry in my pant line, outside my belt, and for leftovers and righties.