Best Concealed Carry Belts: What Actually Works
Feb 1st 2026
Choosing the right belt is a key part of appendix carry setup. For the full picture, see our Complete Guide to Appendix Carry. When it comes to carry
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Details On Free Shipping on Orders $175+
Dec 24th 2025
To make things simpler and more predictable, we’re now offering free shipping on orders of $175 or more for customers in the United States (all
Your Car Is Not a Holster: The Case Against Vehicle Mounting
Dec 18th 2025
Car Holsters. Real Testing, Real Results, and the Real Safety Risks AI generated — see our policy If you carry a gun, you likel
SUPPLEMENTS
Dec 9th 2025
For good or ill, shooting… and especially handgun shooting …has been a very dude-coded activity. When I was first exposed to the industr
HOW, WHY, AND WHEN
Dec 9th 2025
When I first got into the gun business, back in the early Nineties, only a handful of states had Shall Issue carry permit systems, and permitless carr
PRACTICALLY TACTICAL
Oct 24th 2025
Beyond Basic Handgun Classes I’ve mentioned before that many handgun classes aimed toward the concealed carry customer are exactly that: classe
THE MOD SQUAD
Oct 24th 2025
Modifications: The Good, the Bad, and the Cosmetic We’ve all seen cars with modifications of varying effectiveness. Some are functional, some a
Holster Wedge Buyers Guide 2026
Sep 19th 2025
Concealment Mechanics Series • 2026 Holster Wedge Buyers Guide 2026: PHLster Wedge Rx vs Other Types Buyer’s guide: how wedges work,
Best Beltless Holsters for Concealed Carry (Updated for 2026)
Sep 9th 2025
Best Beltless Holsters for Concealed Carry (Updated for 2026) Updated for 2026 Traditional concealed carry assumes you’re always wearing a st
MONODEXTROUS
Aug 12th 2025
The Case for Auto-Deploying Folding Knives In my column on knives intended for personal defense, I referenced the idea that fixed blades were best for
THE SHARP EDGE OF READY
Aug 12th 2025
Knives in Your Everyday Carry Here at PHLster, we try to acknowledge that every person is going to tailor their everyday carry gear to their personall
SCAR REDUCTION
Aug 12th 2025
The Limitations of Typical Handgun Training If we’re going to be honest with ourselves, most defensive handgun classes are basically firearm ma