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Quick answer: A minimalist holster is a trimmed-down inside-the-waistband holster that covers the trigger guard and holds the gun at one retention point, with little shell beyond that. It cuts bulk and printing, but gives less stability and body shielding than a full holster. It must still cover the trigger completely, hold the gun firmly […]

Quick answer: A bedside holster keeps a handgun in a fixed holster within reach of your bed, mounted to the frame, nightstand or headboard, or tucked between mattress and box spring. Choose one that fully covers the trigger, holds the gun firmly and stays put. It is not storage: GrovTec warns never to leave a […]

Quick answer: A sidecar holster is an appendix IWB holster with a spare-magazine carrier joined to its side, so gun and spare go on as one unit. It keeps the spare in a fixed place, but the rig is wider, sits centered on your body, and the attached magazine can push against grip concealment. A […]

Quick answer: A universal holster is built to fit many handgun models, usually through an adjustable shell, a trigger-guard lock or a rail mount. The good ones still cover the trigger and hold the gun firmly, but most are bulkier than a molded holster and skip small pistols. They suit range days and multi-gun owners […]

Quick answer: A purse holster holds a handgun in a fixed position inside a handbag and covers the trigger guard. Use one only in a dedicated gun compartment with nothing else in it, wear the bag crossbody, keep it under your control at all times, and practice the draw. It suits days when clothing rules […]

Quick answer: A small of back (SOB) holster carries the gun at 6 o’clock, in the center of your lower back. It hides well under a jacket, but makers warn about falls onto the spine, a draw that can sweep your own body, re-holstering you can’t see, and gun grabs from behind. Galco’s limit is […]

Quick answer: A light-bearing holster is made to fit your pistol with its weapon-mounted light attached, so it holds the gun and light together. It makes the light usable for identifying a threat in the dark, but adds bulk, length and weight. Pick the holster before the light, then plan for comfort when sitting, a […]

Quick answer: A tuckable holster is an inside-the-waistband holster whose belt clips leave a gap, so your shirt tucks between the holster and your pants and covers the gun. To make it work you need clips built for tucking, a stiff 1.5″ gun belt, a position that keeps the grip close to your body, and […]

Quick answer: A duty holster is a belt-mounted holster with active retention, made for police, security and military work. Choose in this order: what your agency allows, retention level (Alien Gear says most agencies prefer Level 2 or 3), ride height (Safariland’s most popular for patrol is mid-ride), a fit for your gun and light, […]

Quick answer: A CCW backpack is a backpack with a dedicated compartment for a handgun, often on the side against your back, with a holster or loop panel inside. It makes sense when you carry a full-size bag anyway: travel, range days, time away from home. Drawing takes extra steps a belt holster doesn’t, and […]