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New Blackhawk TecGrip FormLok Unleashes Limitless IWB Holster Fits

Monday, January 31st, 2022

New Inside-the-Waistband Nylon Holster is Moldable to Virtually Any Handgun

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – January 18, 2022 – Blackhawk®, a leader in law enforcement and military equipment for over 20 years, announces the introduction of its new TecGrip FormLok™ IWB holster, the industry’s first nylon holster that can be custom molded to fit almost any handgun. The TecGrip FormLok makes for a straightforward and simple concealed carry solution with all the TecGrip performance shooters know and love, but now with more passive retention and a customized fit.

Finding a compatible holster with today’s wide variety of available handguns can be a daunting task, especially for certain handguns like Walther, SCCY, Taurus and others, or for guns with special configurations such as threaded barrels and optics. TecGrip FormLok makes finding the right holster easy, no matter your handgun.

The TecGrip FormLok is crafted with moldable Memory-Lok® material which, when used with the included “dunk bag” and T-handle molding tool, allows a user to mold the holster to fit their specific handgun and leverage passive (friction) retention. The holster is also re-moldable. Consumers who buy a similar sized handgun later, can simply re-mold the FormLok to the new gun. The holster can also be molded to accept optics with its low-cut front sight track channel.

The exterior of the holster is covered in a textured material which clings to fabric and the body, providing users with a no-clip, inside-the-waistband carry solution. Optics compatible, the TecGrip FormLok utilizes low-cut, sight-track geometry that maintains a slim design. The holster is also completely ambidextrous and comes with a low-profile shirt guard to make it a more flexible and comfortable carry option for any shooter.

With six sizes available to fit a wide spectrum of handguns from micro sub compacts to full-sized autos, all TecGrip FormLok models have an MSRP of $54.95. The new holster will be shown publicly for the first time during the 2022 SHOT Show and will be available at retail this April. To learn more about the TecGrip FormLok or other Blackhawk holsters, check out Blackhawk.com.

SHOT Show 22 – Elite Survival Systems Military Shoulder Holster

Wednesday, January 26th, 2022

Here’s a blast from the past. Elite Survival Systems started out in the 1980s as Assault Systems, a company at the vanguard of tactical nylon.

One of their most popular products was a ballistic nylon version of the old M7 shoulder holster. They still make the Military Shoulder Holster which accepts a wide variety of handguns. It keeps it handy at the chest.

Offered in lady and right versions, in four sizes for a better fit of different pistols up to 8″ revolvers like the one you see here.

Made in the USA in any color as long as it’s Black.

elitesurvival.com/collections/chest-holsters/products/military-shoulder-holster

Safariland Announces Otte Gear Holster Collaboration

Tuesday, January 25th, 2022

Best-in-Class design in an iconic pattern

Jacksonville, Florida – Safariland® Duty Gear, a brand of The Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets and one of Cadre Holdings, Inc.’s (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre”) key brands, today unveiled the 6000 Series holsters Cordura® wrapped in Aloha POW Poppies of War, a signature print licensed to Safariland as part of a holster collaboration with Otte Gear.

“Safariland’s collaboration with Otte Gear is just the beginning for our new, unique line of holsters,” said Eric Gasvoda, Vice President and General Manager for Safariland Duty Gear. “Otte’s iconic ‘Poppies of War’ print from artist Andrew Bawidamann pays homage to the US Troops’ ongoing campaign in Afghanistan with weaponry images woven through picturesque poppies as an ode to the country’s rolling fields. We’re honored to be able to bring this homage to our holster wraps, and to Safariland’s customers.”

“The fusion of Otte Gear’s Aloha POW ‘Poppies of War’ print with Safariland’s best-in-class holsters has created a truly unique holster,” Zachary Stone, Marketing Manager for Otte Gear added. “We’re excited to be partnering with Safariland on developing new holster offerings that will take Safariland’s dynamic holsters to a new level of functional artistry.”

Safariland’s collaboration with industry partners marks the brand’s next chapter in the commitment to providing customers with innovative, high-quality products.

The Aloha POW “Poppies of War” print will be available as a Cordura wrap for two holster models: the 6304RDS and 6354RDS in both right- and left-hand options.

The limited-edition holsters are only available on www.safariland.com.

Editor’s note: I took this photo of the holster in the OTTE booth.

TACO Tuesday – Double Your Choices with the DCH

Tuesday, January 25th, 2022

HOUSTON, TX – January 25, 2021 – IWB or OWB, Comp-Tac® has you covered with the Dual Concealment Holster.

The Dual Concealment Holster allows users with different lifestyles to have various carry methods in just one holster. This 100% aircraft-grade Kydex® holster allows for both inside-the-waistband or outside the waistband (OWB) wear. The DCH is perfect for concealed carry and comes with an Infidel™ Belt Clip and paddle attachment for easy on-off access. This holster fits all the most popular makes and model handguns, including Glock, Smith and Wesson, Sig Sauer, Springfield, STI, and Walther.

“Many of our law enforcement customers enjoy carrying both on and off-duty which gave us the idea of designing the Infidel™ Belt Clip onto DCH™ Holster,” said Gordon Carrell, general manager of Comp-Tac. “Our Infidel™ Belt Clip has been a favorite for years because of the cant adjustability.” This clip can be adjusted to a cross draw cant, speed cant, and a FBI forward cant depending on the users preference.

The paddle attachment was molded with wings to grip the bottom of the belt to keep the holster stationary during draw at the 3 o’clock position. Similarly, to the Infidel™ Belt Clip, you can cant the paddle for the customer’s choice.

For the full video, check out: Dual Concealment Holster – DCH – YouTube.

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1791 Gunleather Debuts First-Ever Ultra Custom Light Bearing Holster

Friday, January 21st, 2022

Miami, FL – 1791 Gunleather is excited to introduce the first and only Ultra Custom Light Bearing Holster that eliminates the need for matching your gun and light/laser combo with a specific holster. Featuring 1791 Gunleather’s patented Memory-Lok® technology, the outside-the-waistband holster allows for molding and re-molding for endless customization and offers the freedom to pair a handgun with your accessories of choice.

Ultra-soft cowhide on the front and durable steer hide on the back boast a tough yet comfortable construction. The high sweat guard provides added protection for everyday carry.

An optic-cut can accommodate most pistol optics, and the holster design fits most rail- and trigger guard-mounted accessories. Available in three different models, Ultra Custom Light Bearing Holsters are compatible with a wide variety of handguns.

Like all 1791 Gunleather products, Ultra Custom Light Bearing Holsters are backed by a lifetime warranty and 100% satisfaction guarantee. To learn more browse the full lineup of premium holsters and leather goods, visit 1791Gunleather.com.  

Blackhawk Expands Stache Lineup with R.A.H.C. Belt Pack, N.A.C.H.O. Belly Band

Thursday, January 20th, 2022

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – January 19, 2022 – Blackhawk®, a leader in law enforcement and military equipment for over 20 years, announces two additions to the Stache family of concealed carry products with the introduction of the Stache R.A.H.C. (Rapid Access Holster Carrier) Belt Pack and the Stache N.A.C.H.O. (Non-Conventional Adaptive Carry Holster Option) Belly Band.

The Stache R.A.H.C. Belt Pack is specifically designed for rapid access to your handgun by pulling up on the bottom of the storage compartment, which is held by rare earth magnets, or stealth access by using the top access zipper. Lightweight and with tough, 200D water-resistant polyester construction, the Stache R.A.H.C. is built around a rigid 1.5″ double layer SCUBA™ webbing that secures a Glock 19-sized Stache IWB holster or similar system (holster not included). This makes the Stache R.A.H.C. a good alternative when carrying inside-the-waistband isn’t practical.

Completely ambidextrous, the Stache R.A.H.C. boasts adjustable straps from 26″ to 58″, allowing the pack to easily transition from waist pack to behind-the-back pack to over-the-shoulder pack depending on the carrier’s needs. A 3-D mesh backer provides comfortable padding and breathability when on the trail or exercising.

Outside, the Stache R.A.H.C. features a small 7″ x 3.5″ pocket that’s perfect for smart phone storage.  On the inside, a larger zippered mesh 7.75″ x 5.5″ pocket easily accepts other personal items. The concealed handgun compartment is padded to reduce printing.

The Stache N.A.C.H.O. Belly Band is a great concealed carry solution for those days a carrier might be wearing board shorts, gym shorts, sweatpants, yoga pants or a skirt. Constructed with a 4″ tall, double-ply elastic band and a hook-and-loop closure, the N.A.C.H.O. Belly Band hugs your body for a secure fit. Rigid 1.5″ double layer SCUBA webbing secures a Glock 19-sized Stache IWB holster or similar system (holster not included), plus other pockets hold cell phones, flashlights or spare magazines.

Besides the N.A.C.H.O. Belly Band’s carrying capacity, it’s designed for all-day comfort. Rounded band ends reduce hot spots, and a generous 3-D mesh backing creates padding and breathability when things get hot. The double-ply elastic band is strong enough to support your firearm while also flexing around your body for optimized comfort. Available in five sizes from extra small to extra large, the N.A.C.H.O. Belly Band can be adapted for multiple carry positions including appendix, hip, behind-the-hip and upper torso carry.

The Stache R.A.H.C Belt Pack has an MSRP of $89.95 and the Stache N.A.C.H.O. Belly Band has an MSRP of $44.95. The new Stache products will be showcased to the public during the 2022 SHOT Show and will be available at retail this April. To learn more about these or other Blackhawk holsters and products, check out Blackhawk.com.

TACO Tuesday – Level Up with the New CT3™ Level III Duty Holster

Tuesday, January 11th, 2022

HOUSTON, TX – January 11, 2021 – Comp-Tac® is taking it to the next level with their new Level II and Level III holsters.

As a holster manufacturing company Comp-Tac produces Kydex® holsters that are 100% American-made for law enforcement, military, range use, and competition shooters. The newest duty holsters, including the CT3™, CT2-A™, and CT2-H™, took years of abundant testing and collaboration from various departments and members of the law enforcement community.

The CT3™ features three levels of retention including hood, automatic ejection pork lock and friction retention to prevent unintentional removal of the handgun, while still maintain a master grip. There are multiple mounting options including the drop offset, CT3™ Mid-Ride Belt Mount, SQR™, PLM™ (Push-Button Locking Mount), and an adaptor plate for QLS system. “Every one of our holsters is fit checked in a Q & A process to real handguns to ensure that there is no undesired movement of your gun,” explained Gordon Carrell general manager of Comp-Tac. “Overall, we wanted to present a solution for every single person who serves on the front line to know that they are safe and will come home at the end of the day.”

Comp-Tac Holsters also offers the CT2™ Series of holsters. The CT2-A™ is designed with economy of motion, and two levels of retention, including the ejection port lock and friction retention. The activation lever only releases the ejection port lock when held down during the draw like the CT3. These features in the CT2-A have grown increasingly popular for law enforcement and military alike.

In the same series of the CT2-A, is the CT2-H™ Holster that features a thumb-activated hood and friction retention. The aircraft-grade Kydex® is expertly formed to restrict undesired movement of gun with no “holster rattle”.

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Raven Concealment Systems Announces Signature Reduction from MATBOCK for Holsters and Accessories

Tuesday, December 7th, 2021

Raven Concealment Systems announced today an exciting new partnership with MATBOCK to provide Near-IR compliant signature reduction for the RCS product line.

The result of this partnership is that RCS will now be able to offer their holsters and magazine carriers clad with MATBOCK Skins.  The Skins provide significant signature reduction under both visible light and infrared/night vision, while also reducing noise signature of anything that scrapes against the outside of the holster.

MATBOCK introduced the Skins over a year ago, and since that time, they have been used extensively on helmets, dive fins, night vision goggles, and countless other pieces of kit where durable signature reduction was required.

Michael Goerlich, owner of Raven Concealment Systems explains:

“Normally, when we talk about how great our holsters are at ‘concealment,’ we’re talking about how we designed them to hug your body very closely to make it easier to hide them under clothing.

But for some missions, ‘concealment’ means something completely different.  Sometimes, the holster needs to blend in with a uniform.  Sometimes, it needs to be Near-IR Compliant so that it doesn’t show up as a glowing orb when someone is looking at you through night-vision goggles.

Some companies will use hydro-dip to put a Multicam pattern on their holsters.  This kinda ‘looks’ like Multicam (if you don’t look too closely) but it doesn’t do anything to reduce noise signature, and it actually makes your gear stand out even more under night-vision than if they had just left it black.

Other companies accomplish signature reduction by gluing Cordura nylon onto their holsters.  While that method does help with signature reduction, the MATBOCK Skins provide equal or superior signature reduction while also weighing less and being much more precisely fitted – which means they also happen to look significantly better in daylight, when your friends are admiring your gear.

This is why we are so excited to announce this partnership:  MATBOCK now provides our product-line the best Near-IR compliant signature reduction solution available on the market.”  

Just in time for the holidays, RCS has released a special bundle of their products featuring MATBOCK Skins.  Each bundle includes a Lictor M4 rifle magazine carrier, a Lictor G9 dual pistol magazine carrier, and your choice of either a Glock 19 or a Sig P320C/M18 Perun, all shipped with Multicam MATBOCK Skins factory-installed.  These bundles are available here:  rcsgear.com/matbock-ir-signature-reducing-government-kit