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BlackPoint Tactical Leather WING Holster earns NTOA Recommendation

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

ALPHARETTA, GA, June 11, 2025 – BlackPoint Tactical, a High Speed Gear Products Group brand known for premium American-made tactical solutions, proudly announces that its Leather WING™ ConcealmentHolster has been awarded a 4.55/5 overall score along with the coveted “Member Tested and Recommended” designation by the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA). This rating follows extensive evaluation by seven law enforcement professionals from Nebraska, New Jersey, Louisiana, Alabama and Illinois.

Key Findings

Outstanding Comfort & Concealment – Reviewers consistently praised the holster’s leather “wings,” which contour to the body for all-day comfort while minimizing printing.

Secure, Precise Fit – Adjustable passive retention and a firearm-specific Kydex shell delivered flawless draws and re-holstering across all tests.

Duty Ready Durability – Field testers reported zero fraying, deformation, or loose hardware after weeks of daily use, rigorous movement, and range testing.

Versatile OWB Solution – High ride profile, light bearing options, and conversion capability to IWB make the Leather WING™ an adaptable choice for on and off-duty carry.

Representative Tester Feedback

“This holster functioned better than expected…The wings help the holster conform to your body, which keeps it stable and improves concealment.” – New Jersey Officer

“The P320 with TLR and RDS fits like a glove! Retention was better than I expected and allowed for an easy, smooth draw.” – Illinois Investigator

The Leather WING™ is available @ blackpointtactical.com/shop/leather-wing

For more information, please contact Tyler Johnson at Tyler@BlackPointTactical.com.

Safariland Releases New Gravity OWB Holster

Monday, June 2nd, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Safariland® 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, is proud to introduce the Gravity™ OWB Holster—a streamlined, everyday carry solution now available in a wide range of Cordura® fabric wraps for unmatched style and personalization.

Designed for comfort, reliability, and subtle customization, the Gravity holster delivers a lightweight, low-profile design that doesn’t compromise on security or function. Built from rugged SafariLaminate™ with a tough Cordura® exterior, and the passive trigger guard detent, paired with adjustable tension, ensures secure firearm retention during dynamic movement—ideal for daily wear across a variety of environments.

“With the Gravity, we wanted to offer more than just function,” said Eric Gasvoda, Vice President and General Manager of Duty Gear for Safariland. “This holster delivers the trusted security and comfort our users expect—but with Cordura wrap options, it also allows them to express their own style without sacrificing comfort or performance”.

Key features of the Safariland Gravity include:

  • Adjustable Cant for Personalized Carry Angle
  • Fully Enclosed Trigger Guard
  • Tension Adjustment for customized draw resistance
  • Front sight clearance 13/32″ (0.406″)
  • Compatible with all Safariland 3-hole pattern mounts
  • Fits belt widths up to 1.75″ (45mm)
  • IDPA and USPSA approved

Each Gravity holster includes Safariland’s 568BL injection-molded paddle, allowing users to carry with or without a belt for maximum flexibility.

Whether you’re looking for dependable EDC performance or a holster that reflects your personality, the Gravity OWB holster delivers both—wrapped in the durability and style that Safariland is known for.

To explore Safariland’s extensive range of holsters and accessories, visit Safariland.com.

Comp-Tac Holsters and Mag Pouches Recognized as Top Choices at 2025 A Girl & A Gun National Conference

Sunday, May 18th, 2025

Atlanta, GA – May 16th 2025 – Comp-Tac®, a High Speed Gear®company, is proud to announce that its holsters and magazine pouches have been named top choices among participants at the 2025 A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) National Conference. According to the AG & AG Gear Report, Comp-Tac led the holster category with 16% of the votes, outperforming other well-known brands. (A Girl & A Gun, 2025).

The AG & AG National Conference is a flagship event that gathers hundreds of women shooters from across the country for a week of intensive training, education, and camaraderie. The annual Gear Report reflects what shooting sports enthusiasts are using and trusting in the field, and Comp-Tac’s consistent presence at the top of multiple shooting sport disciplines demonstrates its reputation for reliability, comfort, and performance.

“We’re incredibly honored to see our holsters and mag pouches chosen by so many professionals, shooting sports competitors and aficionados who train hard and demand performance from their gear,” said Truett Whitt, Sales Manager at Comp-Tac. “At Comp-Tac, we work closely with the shooting community to ensure our products are not only comfortable and secure, but adaptable to the needs of shooters at every level.”

Comp-Tac’s International Holster continues to be a standout product, widely appreciated for its modularity, ergonomic design, speed of draw and dependable retention – ideal for both competitive shooting and the ever-important dynamic range day. Paired with the company’s durable mag pouches, Comp-Tac offers a complete system trusted by professionals and enthusiasts alike.

For more information on Comp-Tac’s line of holsters and accessories, visit www.comp-tac.com.

Safariland Expands Solis Holster to Include Sig Sauer P365 Family

Saturday, May 10th, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Safariland®, 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 is proud to announce an exciting new addition to its innovative Solis™ holster line: compatibility with the popular Sig Sauer® P365 family, including the XMacro and Fuse.

Initially launched in 2023, the Solis holster is purpose-built for subcompact pistols equipped with lights and optics—delivering high-performance security in a sleek, low-profile design.  Now, with fits available for the Sig Sauer P365 models, law enforcement and civilians have access to a secure, outside-the-waistband (OWB) carry solution that doesn’t compromise speed or reliability.

“We designed the Solis holster to address the growing demand for compact, optics-ready firearm carry options,” said Eric Gasvoda, Vice President and General Manager of Duty Gear for Safariland. “Expanding support to the Sig Sauer P365 family underscores our ongoing commitment to equip our customers with cutting-edge gear that evolves alongside their needs.”

Crafted by the pioneers of holster retention, the Solis holster features a robust two-piece reinforced construction that balances strength with streamlined carry. Key features include:

ALS® (Automatic Locking System): Secures the firearm on holstering; a straight-up draw is all it takes once the release is deactivated

Red Dot Sight Compatible: Designed for modern optics-ready handguns

Compact Light Compatibility: Ideal for low-light operations

To learn more about the Solis OWB  holster and to explore Safariland’s extensive range of safety equipment, visit Safariland.com.

Safariland 6000 Series for the Staccato HD Now Available

Friday, May 2nd, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Florida – Safariland®, 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 is proud to announce new duty holster fits for the Staccato HD in the 6000 series.

Now available for 4-inch barrel models, with 4.5-inch variant coming soon, these holsters are built for duty use and engineered to meet the demands of today’s law enforcement professionals. Available in all standard finishes, including the popular Cordura patterns, each holster is designed to accommodate firearms equipped with red dot sights and incorporates Safariland’s renowned Automatic Locking System (ALS®), which works in tandem with the trusted Self-Locking System (SLS) to provide secure retention and fast access.

The ALS mechanism is effortlessly operated with the thumb, allowing for a smooth, intuitive draw. Unlike traditional holsters, there is no need for any twisting or complicated maneuvers to release the firearm from the holster. This streamlined system is ideal for law enforcement and professionals who require quick, reliable access to their firearms under pressure.

“At Safariland, we are focused on delivering high-performance gear that professionals can count on,” said Eric Gasvoda, Vice President and General Manager of Duty Gear for Safariland. “The demand for Staccato HD fits has been strong, and we’re proud to meet that need with a solution built for performance.”

Safariland continues to innovate and provide solutions that enhance the performance and effectiveness of those who rely on safety equipment for optimal protection.

To explore Safariland’s extensive range of holsters and accessories, visit Safariland.com.

PHLster Introduces Wedge Rx – The First Orthotic-Grade Holster Wedge Engineered for All-Day Comfort

Monday, April 28th, 2025

Twin Cities, MN — April 28, 2025 — PHLster, the industry leader in concealment innovation and education, today announced the launch of Wedge Rx™, a medical-grade holster wedge purpose-built to deliver unmatched comfort, superior concealment, and effortless installation for appendix-inside-the-waistband (AIWB) carriers.

“After studying thousands of DIY wedges from real users, we discovered they tend to converge on the same asymmetrical profile,” said Jon Hauptman, founder of PHLster. “Wedge Rx captures that proven shape right out of the box, so carriers can skip the trial-and-error of carving and crafting and enjoy immediate, all-day comfort and concealment.”

Key Features & Benefits

Pro-Tuned Asymmetrical Design – Wide muzzle-side padding and an offset tapered spine pivot the grip inward, enhancing concealment while relieving hot-spot pressure.

Orthotic-Grade Foam Core – High-density foam maintains its shape yet remains gentle on sensitive tissue.

Ultra Skin-Friendly Exterior – Hospital-grade coating resists sweat and abrasion, prevents skin shear, and wipes clean in seconds.

Tailored Fit Options – Available in right- or left-hand orientations and Small or Large sizes.

Universal, Tool-Free Mounting – Adhesive hook-and-loop installs on any Kydex, Boltaron, or polymer IWB holster.

Availability

Wedge Rx is available today at www.phlsterholsters.com/wedge-rx.

MSRP: $14 (Small) / $19 (Large)

FBI Seeks Concealment and Tactical Holsters

Friday, March 14th, 2025

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a solicitation for Concealment and Tactical Holsters.

The FBI is seeking two (2) different holsters for wearing on a belt. One (1) for daily wear in plain clothes (“Concealment Holster”) and (2) a holster capable of different mounting orientations for use while wearing outer carriers (“Tactical Holster”). The FBI is seeking up to two (2) contract awardees.

The opportunity is a small business set aside in which up to two (2) contracts may be awarded. Both will be Firm Fixed Price (FFP), five (5) year Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with a base year and four (4) option years.

The holsters must be Trade Agreement Act (TAA) compliant.

Requirements:

All holsters shall present a 0-10 degree vertical draw. The capability to slightly cant the pistol, not to exceed 15 degrees, through attachment options is acceptable.

Holsters must fit their respective Glock 17M Gen5 MOS and Glock 19M Gen5 MOS pistols in the following configurations:

– Equipped with the Aimpoint ACRO P2 optical sight, Aimpoint adapter plate AP-200520, and AmeriGlo Custom Pistols suppressor height sight set (GL-815, GL-814, GL-813)

– Equipped with the Trijicon RMR Type 2 optical sight, C&H Precision Glock MOS V4 Plate (GL-RSH), and Ameriglo Custom Pistols suppressor height sight set (GL-815, GL-814, GL-813)

– Equipped with the Trijicon RMR HD optical sight, C&H Precision Glock MOS V4 Plate (GL-RSH) or Forward Controls Design Adaptor Plate, (part number OPF-G) and Ameriglo Custom Pistols suppressor height sight set (GL-815, GL-814, GL-813)

Tactical and Concealment holsters must also accommodate pistols which will have a pistol mounted light attached to the accessory rail. Presently, the FBI issues the Streamlight TLR-7A and TLR-7X.

Holsters shall be designed for either the Glock 17M Gen 5 MOS or the Glock 19M Gen MOS. Holsters that are designed to accommodate both pistols may be submitted; however, if their design requires any modification, i.e. an adapter to allow either pistol to fit in the same holster, it will not be considered.

The Tactical Holsters will have an active retention device. Concealment holsters are not required to have an active retention device, but will be considered if so equipped.

All holsters and hardware shall be corrosion resistant.

Holsters must be produced in both left- and right-hand versions and shall be designed to be worn on the strong side of the shooter. For the purposes of this solicitation, the “strong side” is defined as the dominate hand side at either the 3 o’clock (right hand dominate shooter) or 9 o’clock (left hand dominate shooter).

Holsters must be black in color as a minimum.

Additional requirements are available here.

This small business set aside will award to the two highest technically rated Offerors with fair and reasonable pricing, in accordance with the evaluation procedures outlined in this solicitation.

If vendor is not the OEM of the product, vendor must provide docum

Vendors have until Apr 18, 2025 11:59 pm CDT to respond. Visit sam.gov for more info.

PHLster Announces Major Mid-Cycle Refresh to Enigma Faceplate and Leg Leash Significant Upgrades with No Price Increase

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025

St. Paul, MN (March 3, 2025)—PHLster, a leader in innovative concealed carry solutions, is proud to announce a comprehensive mid-cycle refresh to its groundbreaking Enigma holster system. Since the Enigma’s debut in 2020, PHLster has steadily introduced rolling improvements without interrupting production. On March 3, 2025, several significant updates to the Enigma faceplate and leg leash will go into effect simultaneously, offering a more durable, comfortable, and adaptable concealed carry platform—at no added cost.

Upgraded Faceplate: Injection-Molded Polymer

• Stronger, Longer-Lasting Construction: The newfaceplate is no longer laser-cut from Tegris butinjection-molded from a high-strength polymer, offering increased durability over previous iterations.

• Smooth Edges: Users will notice a smooth perimeter, providing a more comfortable draw.

• 3D Surface Texture: A subtle 3D pattern improves traction against clothing without causing damage, helping garments stay in place for better concealment and stability.

Enhanced Leg Leash Design

• Elastic Insert for Daily Comfort: A small segment of durable elastic has been added to the leg leash, ensuring it remains snug throughout the day. Body changes due to hydration, activity levels, and environmental conditions are now effortlessly accommodated.

• Upgraded Buckle: A more secure snap buckle and streamlined quick-adjust sliders make setup and adjustment faster and easier.

• Second Auxiliary Leg Leash: Each Enigma includes an additional leash that can be used in two ways: either as a standalone leg leash (passing under the body rather than around the thigh) or as an optional “garter” for extra support, helping prevent droop during extended wear.

Availability and Pricing

All new Enigma systems sold starting March 3, 2025, will include these enhancements at no additional cost. Furthermore, current Enigma owners can buy a complete upgrade kit that includes a new faceplate, updated leg leashes, and the necessary hardware to completely refresh their existing Enigma setup.

“From day one, the Enigma platform has focused oninnovation and refinements centered on user needs,” said Jon Hauptman, owner of PHLster. “These mid-cycle improvements demonstrate our commitment to providing the most comfortable and reliable concealed carry experience possible—without raising costs for our customers.”

For more information about the Enigma and these new changes, visit PHLster’s website, YouTube Channel, and the PHLster Concealment Workshop Facebook Group.