[charliemike]

There isn't a "brandishing" charge if you print or break concealment due to moving around or your carry method in MO. Like others have said, open carry is legal in MO as well it just varies by location. I know that Pulaski county and Phelps county it is legal, as well as Rolla. So having a pocket clip being the only thing visible on your P32 or whatever isn't going to be a problem in most cities/towns. I carried my 1911 in a belt slid holster when I found this out and about an inch of slide was visible at the bottom edge of my shirt depending on how I moved. Totally legal (called the local PD ahead of time.)

 

[charliemike]

That being said, it isn't a good idea to use those clips for your pocket. Under stress you might just shoot yourself in the leg since you have to put your thumb in your pocket and pull the pistol out with your fingers on the outside of your pants. I wouldn't sacrifice convenience for sound tactics.

You can buy inexpensive IWB holsters that have a pants clip instead of belt loops. I have had a $14 Protech Outdoors IWB since 2003. I have used it as my FOB holster on two deployments, CCWd a P229, P32, Sigma SW9VE, P22, 1911, Bersa 22, PT22, M&P 40, and a TCP. It is still going strong. It isn't a fitted, reinforced holster. But it keeps my firearm from sliding around, covers the trigger, and offers a proper draw grip.

In the Pant Holster - Protech Outdoors Gun Holsters