Strong-Side Carry: A Practical Guide
May 27th 2026
Concealment is generated when the pistol occupies the envelope of space between the clothing and the body. Where that envelope exists, and stays i
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Why Your Sidecar Holster Doesn't Conceal (and What Actually Works)
May 7th 2026
"Sidecar" has become a generic term for any appendix carry holster which has a conjoined or attached magazine carrier. This style of holster has becom
Why Hybrid Holsters Are Less Comfortable Than They Look
May 7th 2026
A "hybrid" holster is an inside-the-waistband holster which consists of a soft, unformed backer material (usually leather) and a half-shell Kydex oute
THE DECISION CYCLE
Feb 4th 2026
“Mindset" and "Awareness" are two massively over- and misused words in tacticool land. For starters, as trainer Craig Douglas likes to point out
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
Floodlight 2 vs the Field — The Comfort King of Light-Bearing Holsters
Nov 24th 2025
Floodlight 2.0 Buyers Guide 2025: Universal Light-Bearing IWB Holster Comparison Practical guide to carrying a full-size pistol with a weapon-mounte
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
OVER THE TOP, OR JUST ENOUGH?
Jun 27th 2025
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
Sport Belt Sizing Tips | PHLster Enigma
Jan 30th 2025
The Sport Belt is an optional accessory for your PHLster Enigma or Enigma Express. It has a wider, stretchy back panel that improves all-day comfort.
Gun Dick | How To Solve Below the Belt Printing
Dec 6th 2024
What is Gun Dick? Gun dick is when the outline of your gun shows through your pants. It's also called muzzle printing, because it's usually caused
Winter Concealed Carry Tips | How To Draw In a Jacket
Nov 30th 2024
Estimated read time: 15 min | Multimedia: pictures, video, text Seasonal changes in weather and clothing have a big impact on concealed
Standard Enigma: How do I use it?
Nov 26th 2024
The Standard Enigma comes to you in pieces so that you can customize your perfect fit. Once you have attached Enigmas faceplate to the Modwing, Raven