Concealed Handgun Holsters

Helping concealed carry users to figure out the options for handgun carrying


Archive for December, 2009

December 29, 2009
ranger belt

Gun holsters have been around for an extremely long time, and they have always served as a convenient way to carry a firearm. But with people using guns for so many different reasons, the types of holsters have also changed accordingly. As such, there are three major categories of gun holsters available.

-Duty Holsters: These are completely unconcealed holsters, and they are often used by law enforcement officers. They easily attach to an officer’s ranger belt.

-Tactical Holsters, or Military Holsters: These types of holsters are, as the name suggests, favored among the military. They can even come in a camouflage pattern to match a military outfit. Most often, these are attached in a drop-leg manner, aiding quick draw and easy access.

-Concealment Holsters: These holsters are not only concealed, they are also made to be extremely lightweight and low profile. They are designed to be concealed under clothing without detection.

New Easing of Gun Laws

Author: LockNLoad
December 15, 2009
concealment holsters

As their name suggests, concealment holsters are designed to keep your firearm out of sight. While this may only seem like a concern for law enforcement agents and criminals, there are many other citizens who carry firearms legally. As per the Second Amendment, states will issue a concealed weapons permit to citizens with a clean background check.

There has been recent debate over legislation that will allow people to bring guns to national parks and on Amtrak rides. While opponents of the bills say that there will be an increase in violence, others argue that those who want to use a gun for harm will do so regardless of the law. They claim that the new laws will simply allow responsible gun owners to carry their firearms.

The Personal Arsenal

Author: LockNLoad
December 1, 2009
ankle holster

It seems like gun use in action movies is nearly ubiquitous. With the exception of a few old-fashioned films, superhero flicks or ninja movies, firearms are the weapon of choice for villains and heroes alike. One of my favorite parts of these action flicks is when the characters go through their pre-battle montage.

These scenes usually feature tough men and women arming themselves to the teeth with every weapon imaginable. There are inevitably automatic machine guns, hundreds of rounds of ammo, and even the occasional rocket launcher. I always find it somewhat amusing when the characters slide a pistol into an ankle holster after going through the rest of their in-depth preparations.