Finding a Quality Concealed Carry Holster

Anyone that has spent tine carrying a concealed handgun has accumulated a collection of concealed carry holsters.

It isn't because we carry so many guns, instead, it's because holsters come in so many shapes and sizes for so many different uses for so many different people.

I think finding the right concealed carry holster is the most difficult gear related aspect of concealed carry and it is one of the biggest reasons that people that have concealed carry permits don't carry guns.

There are so many guns and so many materials and so many styles and so many positions that manufacturers 

How to select a holster that will allow you to carry your handgun Safely, Comfortably and Securely.

A holster has a lot of duties and the unfortunate truth is they don’t all play well together.  In fact, often when a holster does one thing well, it makes it difficult to do other things well.  This guide will give you some ideas of the responsibilities that you have in selecting a quality holster.

What is a “Quality” holster?

Some one should send this guide to many of the holster manufacturers that stock your local gun shops shelves.  Of course you may find some quality holsters on the shelves, but unfortunately they are the exception not the rule…

So what is a quality holster?

A quality holster helps you to carry your handgun safely, comfortably and securely.

A quality holster has specific characteristics that I remember with the nemonic:

R-A-G T-O-P

R - Retention

A - Application

G - Gun Fit

T - Trigger

O - Open Mouth

P - Position

If you are looking for your first holster or are needing to replace the holster that you are currently carrying consider thinking about R-A-G-T-O-P while you are searching for the replacement.Follow this link and get subscribed to the Safety Solutions Academy Podcast.