Alien Gear Holsters Blog

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Concealed carry on Halloween is rather easy. You just have to apply some basic ideas from carrying normally and plug them in. Read on for more...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Weighing some poly pistols? How about the Glock Gen 3 vs Gen 4?

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.

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Since they're both so new, which should I get between the Glock Gen 4 vs Glock Gen 5? Read on to learn more...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

What are some common adjustments to concealed carry holsters from Alien Gear? Here are a few...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Wondering what the Springfield XD 40 brings to the table? Find out in our Springfield XD 40 review!

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

By Jake Smith | Contributing Editor

Just mentioning California gun laws elicits an emotional response from gun owners, no matter what side of the political aisle that may be on.

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Wondering if there's a trade-off somewhere with a modular holster? Read on to find out...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Should you get a Springfield XD40 vs Glock 22 for a full-size 40 caliber? Read on to find out...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

How to get a better fit with your ShapeShift Shoulder Holster revealed...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Looking into classic pistols? Learn what you need to know from Alien Gear Holsters' Browning Hi Power review...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Curious about the Sig P320? It is a mighty popular pistol and with good reason. Learn more about the P320 here...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

You might mull a budget-conscious SCCY 9mm vs Glock 26 for an easy-toting double-stack 9. Here's what you need to know...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Wondering what the difference is between a ShapeShift shell and Kydex? Let's get into that...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Want to get started with wheelguns but don't know where to start with a .38 Special revolver? Here are the 7 best to get into, perfect for CCW and other purposes.

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Since we released the ShapeShift Modular Holster System, the most common question we get is "When is the ShapeShift coming out for MY gun?"

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Want a Colt 1911 pistol? Don't know which one to get? Here are 7 killer Colt 1911 pistols to consider.

By James England | Contributing Editor

When we walk into a gun store, almost everyone naturally gravitates towards the .45s, .40s, and the coveted .44 when thinking about stopping power. The natural instinct ingrained in so many intermediate shooters is that a bigger round equates to neutralizing a target faster. In a defensive situation, no one wants to second guess whether or not the rounds they're exchanging will stop an aggressor. In this article, we'll dispel the myth but keep the fact about several misconceptions about the lethality of firearms ...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Occasionally, a person will have interactions with law enforcement while concealed carrying. This presents a question about whether or not - or how to go about - disclosing that one is armed...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Weighing the Walther PPK vs Makarovas an old-school CCW? Both have their good points...and failings. Read on...

By Jake Smith | Contributing Editor

You'll likely consider carry style, concealment, caliber, capacity and size. Often, an ankle holster is a go-to, but if you choose to shoulder carry two guns, things suddenly get a lot simpler.

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

It's all well and good to discuss guns, shooting techniques, concealed carry and so on, but what happens after a self defense shooting? What does the aftermath look like?

By James England | Contributing Editor

Concealed carry is only effective if you're armed. It's impossible to know specifically the time, date, and location of a potential attack upon yourself, your family, or your property. Plenty of people get lulled into a sense of complacency because the vast majority of us go through our entire lives without any violent interruptions. That, however, is a luxury. The reality of the world is that is not the norm. There are desperate people in this world and they, at different times, will seek to take things that you may not be willing to give – your life being chief amongst them...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Alien Gear Holsters sat down recently with Bob Houzenga and Andy Kemp, CCW instructors with Midwest Training Group. Read the exclusive interview...

By Jake Smith | Contributing Editor

The ShapeShift Starter Kit has been renamed to the ShapeShift Core Carry Pack to better reflect that it offers the most popular, core carry styles.

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

If one were to pocket carry, it has to be done right. How exactly is that done?

By Mike Searson | Contributing Editor

To the uninitiated, silencers or sound suppressors have a very negative connotation due to their depiction in films and books as the tools of assassins, spies and criminals. However, for firearms instructors, hunters and shooters; they meet a number of needs. ...

By Jake Smith | Contributing Editor

The ShapeShift Hook & Loop Holster uses industrial-grade, high life-cycle VELCRO© Brand fastener to mount a polymer shell to nearly any surface in nearly any environment.

By James England | Contributing Editor

Even expert marksman are still never completely satisfied with their shooting abilities. There's always room to improve. And in the world of concealed carry, it's all the more important to address the issues that may hinder us in an actual hostile event...

By James England | Contributing Editor

Your eyes and ears are always “on”. Your mind, however, may not be paying attention. In this article, we'll discuss five things that limit your situational awareness and allow a potential “bogey” to fly right past your air defense.. Continue reading at: https://aliengearholsters.com/blog/situational-awareness-for-concealed-carry

By James England | Contributing Editor

It's always the goal to be a responsible everyday concealed carrier. In order to do that, there's a couple good habits to pick up. Not only do they all play well together, but they are important to develop the right mindset to react if danger pops up. In this article, we're going over a couple “everyday” tips for those who carry a concealed firearm...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

One of the most popular handgun lines out there is Smith & Wesson M&P pistols, and for a boatload of good reasons. These are the closest competitors to Glock in the domestic handgun market, and they are popular with police and civilians alike as implements of personal protection.

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

There are a whole lot of CCW gun myths out there that people keep repeating. Here are 6 that are complete bunk...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

What makes for the best home defense gun? The same attributes that make for a great carry gun, like accuracy, reliability and being easy for you to shoot.

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

2018 is half-way through, but some fantastic concealed carry guns came out this year. In fact, a concealed carry pistol could be found for nearly any and every sensibility from 2018's crop of CCW guns.

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...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Load selection is critical if carrying .380 ACP, but what's the best .380 ammo? After all, you want to carry the best carry ammo you possibly can.

By Jake Smith | Contributing Editor

A holster is used for safety. That's the primary reason it's there. That's what you need to be concerned with first and foremost when shopping for a leather shoulder holster.

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

What's the difference between rimfire vs centerfire? Bullet design, as well as the mechanics of how the bullet goes "bang!" Read on to learn more...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Gun people have been arguing 9mm vs 45for decades. Let's settle this once and for all. Read on...

By Jake Smith | Contributing Editor

Alien Gear Holsters released a modular, hybrid shoulder holster, the 10th addition to the ShapeShift Modular Holster System.

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

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.

By Jake Smith | Contributing Editor

Alien Gear Holsters has created a new version of the ShapeShift thumb release in response to the feedback of some customers, for even more options in active retention.

By Jake Smith | Contributing Editor

Prospective gun owners may be wondering a few things when seeking to buy a new weapon: what exactly are universal background checks, which states require them, what sort of background checks are in place now and consequently how are people still getting around background checks and committing crimes?...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Which between the Sig P938 vs Kimber Solo are better for concealed carry? It's very subjective. Both are slim, single-stack subcompact 9mm pistols so they're well suited to the task...

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

You need to know the difference between cover vs concealment. The base definition is rather simple; cover will stop a bullet, concealment only covers you up. However, that only tells you so much of the story.

By Jake Smith | Contributing Editor

The ShapeShift Driver Defense Holster is a holster mount with straps that loop over and below a car seat, buckling at its front and cinching an adapter for a full Shape Shift Shell configuration. It's a vehicle holster mount that doesn't require drilling into a surface.

By Sam Hoober | Contributing Editor

Some people just want a .410 revolver, and this leads some people to ponder whether to get the Taurus Judge vs Governor by S&W. Since Smith and Wesson is such a long-lasting and trusted brand, some people wonder if you can get the same gun, just made better, by opting to not get the Taurus.