Imagine my excitement when I found out I would get to review the newly styled Gun Tote’n Mamas’ Classic School Girl Satchel Crossbody purse (GTM-36/OCEAN). I’ve always loved the original purse with its cute buckles and toggle clasp. In January, I had a sneak peek of the new style (it’s scaled down just a bit) and the latest leather colors, saddle and ocean at SHOT Show. Boy, I was glad when those colors made the cut for the upcoming season. I knew the Classic School Girl Satchel Crossbody made the list for my future wardrobe.
On my first outing, I wore jeans and a T-shirt while carrying the Classic School Girl Satchel in ocean color. I went on a shopping trip in town and ran a few errands. Ironically, as I searched for a small beaded formal purse, I noticed a young girl (I’m guessing late teens) looking at me. When I made eye contact, she said, “I really like the color of your purse.” Then later, at another store, while tasting the many food samples available (you all know where I was), another person stopped me to tell me how cute the purse looked on me and how much she loved the color. Apparently, ocean is a trending hot color.
This Classic School Girl Satchel Crossbody offers two options for carrying it: top handle or crossbody. I highly suggest the crossbody carry option if you’re storing a firearm in your purse.
As with most GTM concealed-carry purses, the Classic School Girl Satchel Crossbody comes with the following specifications:
With an overall bag size of 9 ¼-inches wide x 7-inches tall x 4-inches deep (1-inch for gun compartment), it’s the perfect fit for any outing. There’s plenty of room to add sunglasses, reading glasses, a good-sized wallet, makeup, mints and more. The gun compartment is 9-inches wide x 5-inches tall x 1-inch deep with a gun footprint area of 8-inches wide x 4.5-inches tall. To determine if your firearm will fit in this purse, read my previous article, “Measuring Your Handgun for the Perfect GTM Purse Fit.”
In a nutshell, my three favorite features of the Classic School Girl Satchel Crossbody include the following:
Gun Tote’n Mamas’ Classic School Girl Satchel Crossbody (GTM-36/OCEAN) is available in three colors: ocean, sable and black.
MSRP: $ 139.95
If you love the stunning ocean leather, the GTM-98 Slim Crossbody also comes in the same color.
View the entire line of Gun Tote’n Mamas purses and bags here.
Michelle Cerino, aka Princess Gunslinger, first entered the firearms industry in 2011 as co-owner, president and trainer at a national training company. She immediately began competing in both 3-Gun and NRA Action Pistol, becoming a sponsored shooter. Michelle is currently a columnist and Managing Editor of Women’s Outdoor News, as well as owner of Pervenio LLC. She also manages social media for Vera Koo and FASTER Saves Lives. Michelle encourages others to step out of the comforts of home and explore. View all posts by Michelle Cerino
