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As appendix inside-the-waistband carry (which I’m going to henceforth refer to as AIWB because I’m too lazy to type all that again, plus I don’t want to look like I’m trying to pad out a word count) exploded in popularity back around 2011 or so, gun forums on the ‘web were buried in F

It’s no secret that we’re big fans of firearms training. We think of all our customers as family and, like one does with one’s real family, we hope you stay out of jail and the hospital and are able to occasionally send us money. The best way to do that is to get trained in safe and legal handgun

This is the part of the shiny new newsletter format where we’re going to introduce your fellow CCW peeps who have become members of the PHLster family by discovering one of our solutions that answered a problem they’d been wrestling with in the unforgiving everyday carry arena. Since I’m the new

If you’re a big guy struggling with appendix carry, you’re not alone. We'll discuss the major problems and solutions unique to gentlemen of stature, and give you five simple carry tips you can try at home. Since this guide is based on principles rather than purchases, you can use this knowledge

New for 2025 - The Enigma now comes with TWO easy-to-adjust leg leash options: Single Point and Two Point. Try them both and choose your favorite! If you have an older Enigma, you can upgrade your leg leash here. Table of Contents: Watch the leg leash instruction video. Why does the Enigma have a leg

These instructions are for the Light Bearing PHLster Enigma, left handed assembly. If you are right handed, you can find right handed Light Bearing Enigma assembly instructions here. Please go here for video assembly instructions. SAFETY WARNING: Make sure your holster is compatible. Do not m

These instructions are for the Light Bearing PHLster Enigma, right handed assembly. If you are left handed, go to the left handed instructions page. If you’d prefer video instructions instead, please go to the video instructions. SAFETY WARNING: Make sure your holster is compatible. Do

These instructions are for the Standard Enigma, left handed assembly, with fixed retention holsters ONLY. If your holster has adjustable retention, you’ll need to follow the adjustable retention video found in the Enigma Instructions. If you are right handed, see the right handed assembly instructions.

These instructions are for the Standard Enigma, right handed assembly, with fixed retention kydex holsters ONLY. If your holster has adjustable retention, you’ll need to follow the adjustable retention video found in the Enigma Instructions. If you are left handed, here are the left handed Enigma assem