How To Carry A Magazine Holster
October 22, 2020 7:00:07 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor How are you supposed to wear a magazine holster for concealed carry? Here's how... |
Alien Gear Holsters Blog
Concealed Carry Blog
Welcome to the Alien Gear Holsters Concealed Carry Blog! Although we specialize in concealed carry holsters, we cover many other CCW topics here. Our gun writers discuss every facet of concealed carry best practices other gun tips! Whether you’re new or experienced carrier, you’ll be sure to find our gun blog helpful and informative. Check out any of our articles and remember to like, share, and comment!
Guide to Drop Leg Holsters
October 14, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor One of the best methods for open carry is using drop leg holsters, and it's been gaining traction in the tactical community. |
Getting A Better Draw From Your Shoulder Holster
October 6, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor If you set it up correctly, you can get an efficient, smooth draw from a shoulder holster. Here's how... |
The 6 Best IWB Holster Tips For Concealed Carry
September 29, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Want to get the best from your IWB holster? Check out these best IWB holster tips... |
Choosing The Best 1911 IWB Holster For Concealed Carry, Explained
September 23, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor What do you need to look for in an 1911 IWB holster? |
6 Must-Know Tips For 1911 Concealed Carry
September 16, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor It's true that 1911 concealed carry is not for everyone, but here are some must-know tips that will help you make it work... |
Is A Paddle Holster Good For Concealed Carry?
September 10, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Is a paddle holster good for concealed carry? |
What Is A Paddle Holster Used For? Discover How To Get The Best Out Of Paddle Holsters
September 7, 2020 7:00:07 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor What is a paddle holster used for? Is this a good holster to use everyday or to have for range use? |
What Kind Of Concealed Gun Holster Should I Wear If I Can't Wear A Belt?
September 2, 2020 7:00:03 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor What sort of concealed gun holster is best to wear when you can't wear the typical belt and IWB/OWB? Here are the best solutions for carrying without a belt... |
Magazine Holster Guide - All About Mag Carriers
August 24, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor In this guide, we'll go over just about everything you'll need to know about magazine carriers, magazine holsters, magazine pouches and any other implement of carrying more rounds upon your person, how it's done and the reasons why you want to. |
How Can I Use A Belly Band Holster?
August 19, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Discover nearly everything you need to know about belly band holsters... |
The 6 Best Ankle Holster Guns To Carry As A Backup Or Deep Concealment Gun
August 14, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor If you want to ankle carry, what are the best ankle holster guns? |
Discover The 3 Best Types Of Waistband Holster For Concealed Carry
August 12, 2020 7:00:12 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor What are the best type of waistband holster for daily concealed carry? Find out... |
Springfield Hellcat Review by Alien Gear Holsters
August 10, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Wondering if Springfield can really take on the P365? Find out in our Springfield Hellcat review... |
Discover The Three Best Types Of Desert Eagle Holster For Daily Carry
August 7, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor What's the best type of Desert Eagle holster if you're actually going to carry one? Read on to find out... |
Before You Give Up, Try These Tips For Carrying With A Shoulder Holster
August 5, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Don't give in to the frustration. Check out these must-see tips for using a shoulder holster... |
Discover The Best .38 Special Holsters For Carrying A Concealed (Or Not) Wheelgun
August 3, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor What's the best kind of .38 Special holster for daily carry? |
How to Stay Concealed While Sitting Down
July 31, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By James England | Contributing Editor Modern life has us positioning our posteriors all over the place. When you're carrying a pistol in an inside the waistband concealed carry holster, you've likely experienced a certain degree of self-awareness you weren't expecting. When shirts slide up and trousers arc down, there can be a bit of gap coverage where a pistol grip can be revealed. In this article, we're going to head this off at the pass and discuss ways to stay concealed while sitting down... |
Want A Boot Holster? 6 Secrets You Need To Know First
July 29, 2020 7:00:03 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor How do you use a boot holster? Learn these 6 must-know tips to get started... |
Open Carry States: Where Can I Open Carry?
July 27, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Open carry of handguns - to distinguish it from open carry of ANY firearm - is currently permitted in 45 states, with limitations, depending on the state. |
Sig P365 vs Springfield Hellcat: Duel Of The Diminutive Double Stacks
July 24, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor A second micro double-stack has emerged. Find out which is better as we weigh the Sig P365 vs Springfield Hellcat... |
How Should A Leather Shoulder Holster Fit?
July 22, 2020 7:05:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Getting a leather shoulder holster and wondering how it should fit? Here's how... |
What Type of Holster Clip is Best for Concealed Carry?
July 20, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By James England | Contributing Editor Alien Gear Holsters offers a wide selection of fastening clips for their holsters. The reason is simple – different applications demand different fastening methods. If you're an off-duty police officer or emergency worker, you may need a leather loop configuration to go over your duty belt. Or perhaps you know you'll need to adjust your holster before you sit in your vehicle – That's the perfect job for a C or J clip. Maybe you don't wear a belt at all – here's where steel clips come in handy... |
Shoulder Holster Vs Chest Holster: Which Off-Belt Carry Method Is Better?
July 17, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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Should you get a shoulder holster or chest holster for off-body carry? |
The 7 Best Glock 9mm Pistols
July 14, 2020 11:58:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor So, you want to get a Glock 9mm...which one is best? Well, that depends a whole lot on what you're going to use it for. All Glocks are good, but some are good for some purposes and some are better for others. |
Paddle Holster vs Belt Slide Holster
July 10, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By James England | Contributing Editor A paddle holster has a “paddle” or “duck bill” section of the holster that fits inside the waistband and the holster for the gun overlaps the waistband. A belt slide holster slides into the belt loops of a person's belt. There's a big difference that a lot of gun owners surprisingly don't know. A belt slide holster usually has a slightly lower profile while a paddle holster generally covers a majority of high-retention outside the waistband holsters. The reason why paddle holsters are more popular in recent years has to do with the retention and design elements a lot of companies have thrown into them. |
What's The Best Type Of 1911 Concealed Carry Holster?
July 8, 2020 7:00:59 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Lots of holster designs are out there, but which make the best 1911 concealed carry holster? |
Taurus 44 Mag Review by Alien Gear Holsters
July 6, 2020 7:00:48 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Does Taurus make a good entry-level .44 Magnum? Find out in our Taurus .44 Mag review... |
Concealed Carry on July 4th
July 3, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor There are some special considerations that a person should be mindful of if carrying concealed on July 4th. Holidays tend to attract very large crowds, especially if doing the traditional activities such as watching fireworks. There is also something of a summer festival atmosphere and everything that entails... |
Taurus Raging Hunter 44 Magnum Review
July 1, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Just how good are Taurus' big irons? Find out in this Taurus Raging Hunter 44 Mag review! |
The Quick Guide To Shoulder Holster Concealed Carry
June 29, 2020 7:00:11 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Wondering what the tips and tricks for shoulder holster concealed carry are? Here are a few solid bits of advice... |
6 Things You Didn't Know About The Desert Eagle
June 24, 2020 7:00:49 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor The Desert Eagle is a cult favorite, but it's actually an interesting pistol once you get past the cool factor... |
A Brief Guide To The CZ-75
June 22, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Why is the CZ 75so beloved? It's so old! But...it's also very good. Learn why this old-school Wonder Nine has stayed so darned popular... |
5 Tips For Carrying With A 1911 Shoulder Holster
June 19, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Here's some great tips on what to look for in a 1911 shoulder holster... |
HK VP9SK vs Sig P365: Face Off Of The Compact Double Stacks
June 17, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Jonesing for a German pistol for carrying? Some people ponder the smart features of the VP9SK vs P365 handguns. Which is best? Read on... |
Taurus G3C Review by Alien Gear Holsters
June 15, 2020 8:35:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor There's a new Taurus pistol in town. Find out more in our Taurus G3C review... |
Ammunition Capacity for a Concealed Carry Gun
June 12, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Michael Cambron | Contributing Editor There may not be such a thing as too much ammunition for concealed carry…but then again, all you may need is one round. The amount of spare ammunition to carry is something everyone will have to work out for themselves, whether you wish to concealed carry a revolver or a semi-automatic handgun. |
Discover Easier EDC With The ShapeShift Pocket Holster
June 10, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Jake Smith | Contributing Editor Alien Gear Holster's ShapeShift Pocket Holster has been designed to carry more easily and function better than previous pocket holster designs. |
Finding The Best Concealed Carry Handgun For You
June 8, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor There is no best concealed carry handgun, but there is a best one for you. |
Browning Hi Power: The Warhorse That Almost All Modern Guns Descend From
June 5, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor The Browning Hi Power is the archetype of modern handguns. Learn why... |
6 Best Bug Out Bags For Emergencies
June 3, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Looking for a bug out bag to get prepared for emergencies? Start with these 6 stellar contenders... |
Which Is Better: Sig P320 Vs Glock 19?
June 1, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor If you had to only have one, it would be the devil's own job of trying to choose between Sig P320 vs. Glock 19. |
Advice To Give To New Gun Owners
May 29, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor There are a bunch of new gun owners out there. What do you tell them if they ask for advice? |
The 7 Best Walther Guns For Concealed Carry
May 27, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Here are the best Walther guns for concealed carry... |
How Does A Red Dot Sight Work?
May 25, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor The red dot sight is the future of handgunning. We all know it. How do the darn things work? Read on... |
How Could You Use a Holster Mount?
May 21, 2020 12:00:00 AM PDT
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What could you use a holster mount for? Here's what you do with one... |
How Does The Alien Gear Holster Shell Swap Work?
May 20, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Wondering how the Alien Gear holster shell swap program works? Here's the entire scoop, including how to do it and why we offer it. |
Alien Gear Holsters' New OWB Holster Belt Slide Attachment
May 18, 2020 7:00:09 AM PDT
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You may have noticed that Alien Gear Holsters has updated our belt slide attachment. Read on to learn how... |
6 Double Action Pistols For Easy EDC
May 15, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor In fact, plenty of double-action pistols make fantastic carry guns. Here are 6 solid choices... |
.380 vs 9mm: Potent Totables
May 13, 2020 7:00:04 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor If you had to choose between .380 vs 9mm, which is better? Good info to know if looking at a micro pistol... |
