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! |
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!
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... |
Is A Paddle Holster Good For Concealed Carry?
June 26, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Is a paddle holster good for concealed carry? |
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... |
Choosing Your First Concealed Carry Holster
May 11, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By James England | Contributing Editor You've heard of the equilateral triangle for workmanship? “Fast, cheap, good” Choose two, the old joke goes. When it comes to choosing a great first concealed carry holster, thankfully that triangle doesn't apply... |
How To Get A Quality Concealed Carry Holster On A Budget
May 8, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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Can you get a quality concealed carry holster on a budget? Yes! If, that is, you know what to look for... |
6 Dry Fire Training Drills While You're Stuck At Home
May 6, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Stuck in isolation? Great time for dry fire training. Here are 6 drills to work on... |
6 Star Wars Guns From A Galaxy Far, Far Away
May 4, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor What were the actual "Star Wars" guns? Here are 6 of them... |
Cloak Tuck vs Cloak Tuck 3.5 IWB Holster: Which Should I Get?
May 1, 2020 7:00:59 AM PDT
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Which of the Cloak Tuck IWB holsters should you get? The classic Cloak Tuck? Or the more modern Cloak Tuck 3.5? That depends on you... |
7 Best CZ Guns For Concealed Carry
April 29, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor There are a lot of CZ guns if you browse their catalog. Which are the best for concealed carry? Here are 7 solid picks... |
A Hammerless Revolver? 3 Reasons To Consider it
April 27, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor A hammerless revolver actually makes the most amount of sense if you're getting a wheel gun for defensive purposes. |
The Best Sig Gun For CCW? 6 Top Choices
April 24, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor There are a lot of Sig guns for any purpose, but what are the best ones for concealed carry? Here are 6 solid choices. |
Concealed Carry During Quarantine and/or Isolation
April 22, 2020 7:00:23 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Want to get into concealed carry but you're stymied by isolation? Here's what you can do at home... |
3 Alternative Handgun Calibers For When Ammo Is Scarce
April 20, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Can't find 9mm or .45? Here are some alternative handgun calibers you'll find more ammo for during lean times... |
What Should You Look For In A Universal Holster?
April 17, 2020 7:00:09 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor You can definitely use a universal holster to carry with...but you need to get one that's made right. |
How Much Does Grain Weight Matter When It Comes To Self Defense Ammo?
April 15, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Does grain weight really matter all that much when it comes to your self-defense ammo? |
6 Things New Gun Owners Need To Do Once Quarantine Ends
April 13, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor A whole lot of people just became gun owners and went into quarantine. What should you do once the national lockdown ends? |
Can SHOT IQ Fix Your Handgun Shooting?
April 10, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Is SHOT IQ what you're missing in your handgun training? Read on... |
How To Wear A Drop Leg Holster
April 8, 2020 7:00:05 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Could you get one holster for open carry, concealed carry and range use? You can, with a belt holster! |
40 vs 9mm For Concealed Carry
April 6, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor For a couple decades, people have been debating 40 vs 9mm. You might be sick of hearing it, but we're covering it anyway! Both rounds have something to offer the right person. |
Prefer Minimal Gear? Try A Belt Holster
April 3, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Could you get one holster for open carry, concealed carry and range use? You can, with a belt holster! |
The 6 Best Taurus Revolvers
April 1, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor What's the best Taurus revolver? Depends on what you have in mind. Here are 6 great Taurus wheel guns for nearly any purpose... |
The 6 Best Beretta 9mm Pistols
March 30, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Want to get a Beretta 9mm and find out what they're all about? Here are 6 Berettas to get you started... |
The 7 Best Glock 9mm Pistols
March 27, 2020 7:00:00 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. |
Guide To Springfield XD Pistols by Alien Gear Holsters
March 25, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor
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Could You Use A .22 Pistol For Self-Defense?
March 23, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Is a .22 pistol viable for self-defense? |
FN 503 Review by Alien Gear Holsters
March 18, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Alien Gear Holsters reviews the FN 503! |
The 7 Best Smith and Wesson 9mm Pistols
March 16, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Want a Smith and Wesson 9mm? Good choice! Which one to get? Depends on what you're after... |
What’s The Difference Between The Cloak And ShapeShift Holster Systems?
March 13, 2020 10:53:25 AM PDT
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What's the difference between the Cloak Tuck and ShapeShift holsters? Read on... |
Castle Doctrine vs. Duty To Retreat: Understanding Self-Defense Law
March 11, 2020 7:00:00 AM PDT
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor In society’s terms, it’s called “fight or flight.” In the courtroom, it’s discussed as Duty to Retreat or Castle Doctrine. In reality, it is knowing when to use deadly force in a situation or when not to. The lines aren’t always clear, but it is important to know the laws and how to train for these scenarios ... |
Everything You Need To Know About The Canik TP9 Series
March 6, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor These Canik TP9 pistols seem to have gotten popular. What is it about them, anyhow? |
Should I Use Handloads For Self Defense?
March 4, 2020 7:00:00 AM PST
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By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor Are handloads okay for self-defense? |
