Store Hours

Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm
Sat-Sun: 9am*-7pm

*First hour of weekend range time (9am-10am) is reserved for members only. Retail store is open to everyone during these hours.

Handgun Holsters

The holster is a very important part of keeping, containing and ultimately presenting (drawing) a firearm. The primary functions of a holster are, in order of importance:

• To cover the trigger or firing mechanism. This is the most important facet of any holster - the trigger must be covered so that under no circumstances can it be moved or pulled while the firearm is holstered.
• To keep the firearm securely cased so that it cannot inadvertently be dropped or lost. The next higher retention level is to keep it from being taken by a third party.
• To allow quick and efficient access to the firearm. Of course this does depend upon the type of holster used and it's position, but no matter what type of holster is used it must allow easy presentation and snag-free operation.
• Except for holsters meant for deep concealment, the holster should be rigid so that the firearm can be re-holstered one-handed without having to use the support hand to perform any actions.
• To protect the firearm from harm. Some minimal holsters (they retain the firearm, hold it in place and cover the trigger mechanism) don't do this very well, but this feature is at the discretion of the owner.
• To hold up to wear-and-tear and look good (again, a concealed holster's looks are only of secondary importance).

Historically, holsters have been formed from leather but in recent years the design and durability of modern plastics have allowed a wide variety of plastics to be used. Holsters today are made of stiff nylon, leather, cordura and similar materials and in recent years the Kydex® holster has become very popular. Kydex® is a polymer material with good melting / forming characteristics and also imperviousness to heat & ultraviolet rays. Holsters are made for a wide range of applications and firearms. Consideration should be made to what type of carry is required - either concealed carry or open carry; in either case the level of retention plays a role, especially with open carry. It is not uncommon to have 4 holsters per firearm. Different seasons and clothing play a big part in holster selection.