"How on Earth do you conceal carry in those jeans?" is the most frequent question I receive with regard to ladies' concealed carry. It also probably the most difficult question about women's CCW to answer. Because I'm that kind of woman who has to make things difficult by wanting to conceal full size +2lb pistols, I've gone through a lot of extra trial and error to find a few … [Read more...]
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DIY Kydex Holster Tip: Blue Guns vs. Mold Guns
Recently, I decided to dive into the Kydex holster production to make holsters for a couple friends and me. When I found I was expected to wait more and spend more than I wanted on a custom Kydex holster, I was motivated to try making them myself. My first holster experiments ended up being a kind of complicated and took up a good chunk of my time, even though the … [Read more...]
Raw Dog Tactical Holsters: As if There’s Nothing There
The holster market is a busy one. There are the name-brand giants with imported, Chinese made plastic for cheap, your friend down the road who does kydex in his garage, and ultra-premium options that cost enough to mean you won't be hitting the range anytime soon. Somewhere out there is a Goldilocks brand. If you've been carrying daily for any length of time you've probably … [Read more...]
Bravo Concealment IWB Holster | Review
Texas-based Bravo Concealment has been hand crafting kydex holsters and magazine pouches for military, government and civilian use for a while now. When my editor let me know he was shipping one over to me, I went through my long history of holster purchases and realized I'd never tried out one of their products before The DOS (drop out 0f sight) holster I received … [Read more...]
The EDC by Crossfire Holsters: First Look
The EDC by Crossfire Holsters is an affordable Inside the Waist holster that combines kydex materials with a breathable backing to give the end user a holster than will comfortably wear all day even in hot temperatures. In the ever changing and increasingly violent world we live in, a conceal carry holster for your pistol is now a necessity. Holsters are as unique as the people … [Read more...]
Concealed Carry: Inside the Waistband
When considering concealed carry for handguns, there are several options to consider for how to holster that self defense tool. In this article series, I'll introduce some of the more common methods with some of their associated advantages and disadvantages beginning with in-the-waistband holsters. Overview Advantages: fits many different styles of pistols, large and small, … [Read more...]