Gun Holsters

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Gun holsters are generally used to carry pistols. The main object is to allow the pistol to be accessible when needed, but keep it retained when not in use. They are made of durable materials, such as leather and nylon, or strong plastics to prevent breakage and possible release of the weapon. They can be divided into four categories, duty holsters, tactical holsters, concealment holsters and sport holsters.

A duty gun holster is designed to be worn outside of the clothing on a duty belt. Concealment is not an issue, but release and retention and appearance are. Duty holsters come with different levels of retention – some are active, while some are passive and feature fake straps that appear to secure the weapon. Active retention includes thumb snaps or other straps that have to be manually removed before the weapon can be used. If a gun is too easy to remove it can be a security problem, allowing a criminal to steal a holstered weapon. If the holster is too secure, the weapon might not be accessible in time – also very dangerous.

Tactical gun holsters are similar to duty holsters, but generally allow the weapon to be drawn easier or provide protection from the elements. In military and tactical situations, gun retention is not as paramount a concern as it is for policing. Concealment holsters are for smaller and mid-sized pistols, and are designed to be unobtrusive, light and easy to hide. They are often worn under clothing, and disguise the shape of the gun, so it cannot be recognized from the outside. Sporting holsters provide maximum accessibility, some of them being spring loaded for quick draws and competition shooting.

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