Concealed Handgun Holsters

Handgun Basics

LockNLoad — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:52:28 +0000

Unless you’re a gun enthusiast, you might not know exactly what constitutes a handgun. A handgun is simply a firearm that can be held and fired with one hand. The other hand can, however, be used to steady and support either the base of the gun or the other shooting hand; I recommend using shooting [...]

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Don’t Be a Dummy When Firing Blanks

LockNLoad — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:59:30 +0000

During the course of a hunt, it’s sometimes useful to fire blanks - not when you’re targeting your prey, of course, but certainly if you’re trying to flush an animal out of hiding. A traditional cartridge consists of a bullet, the primer, some gunpowder and a metal casing. Dummy cartridges are remarkably similar, with the [...]

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Holsters Make Firearms Safer

LockNLoad — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:59:03 +0000

If you own a firearm, then you know that you just can’t carry it around with you without any kind of case or holster. That’s just not done. Some gun-related accidents happen only because gun owners refuse to take the basic safety precautions. It doesn’t matter if it looks cool; shoving your unsheathed gun in [...]

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Anyone Can Get Away With This Look!

LockNLoad — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:52:44 +0000

Walking down the street in southern cities such as Houston or Dallas gives me a glimpse into real cowboy western wear. A leather cowboy hat, boots, blue jeans and leather belts are a common outfit worn by the locals. If you love the entire western look but you live farther north, you might think dressing [...]

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What are the Different Kinds of Holsters?

LockNLoad — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:51:44 +0000

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 [...]

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New Easing of Gun Laws

LockNLoad — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:49:49 +0000

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 [...]

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The Personal Arsenal

LockNLoad — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:49:25 +0000

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 [...]

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Keeping Your Firearm Inconspicuous

LockNLoad — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:33:28 +0000

Everyone who carries a firearm needs a reliable and accessible way to conceal their weapon. Traditional gun holsters are a practical option, but they often leave the gun visible to the public. For people who need to keep their weapon concealed, such as undercover cops, a more discreet option is needed. From my research watching numerous [...]

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Unwavering Western Love

LockNLoad — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:33:06 +0000

Personally, I could never really get into old-style Western movies and the classic children’s game of cowboys and Indians. My dad, on the other hand, is an avid watcher of all sorts of cowboy films and can recite many John Wayne monologues verbatim. Although I despise them, I will sometimes appease my dad and watch [...]

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The Staying Power of Leather Belts

LockNLoad — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:42:13 +0000

Few clothing styles and accessories have the versatility and universal appeal to stay relevant across generations. As times changes, so do the fashions. All of the effort that goes into designing, creating and marketing a fashion trend will almost inevitably be tossed to the wayside. From powdered wigs to leopard print spandex, we have countless [...]

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