Corrections Holsters News & Articles

Using alike holsters for duty and concealment

By Ralph MrozIf you are a uniformed officer who a.) carries off duty or b.) is assigned to plain-clothes details at times, then you’ll need to 1.) get a set of appropriate concealment holsters, mag...

Pistol-mounted lights: Their value and their holsters

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By Ralph MrozOne of the good trends that seems to be gaining traction now is the pistol-mounted light. A decade or so ago, before the advent of the now-ubiquitous accessory rail on pistols, there w...

Where to carry a backup gun

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If you wear a backup gun on duty, I know the question of what kind of gun and where to carry it has crossed your mind. Vest, pocket and ankle holsters are some of the most common areas to carry, bu...

The J-Frame Solution

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By Ralph Mroz A StoryI have a little story for you that illustrates the entire point of this article. At the last SHOT show (the firearms industry trade show), I’m sitting in on a presentation by ...

Developing an Off-Duty Plan

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By Mike Boyle Most law enforcement officers go through their entire careers without firing a shot in anger. While we often use our firearms to manage threats, actually having to shoot an assailant ...

Concealment Holsters 101: The Complete Guide to Concealment Holsters

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By Ralph Mroz Experienced gun-carriers often joke among themselves about the "drawer full" of holsters that they've accumulated over the years…and don't use. There are several reasons it takes a wh...

Torture Testing

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by Dave Young and Gary T. Klugiewicz Whether you are selecting a new holster for yourself or for an entire department, you need to know how to evaluate it and how to train to use it. All holsters a...

Introducing Tactical Designs Labs (TDL): "Response to a Call of HELP in Holster Safety!"

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Dave Young, Policeone Training NetworkFVTC Tactical Training Division/RedMan® Training Division Mike Lowe, the founder of Tactical Design Labs, has spent over 21 years dedicating himself to the pro...

FOBUS Holster Testimonials

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Gentlemen: I am writing to thank you for the products that you produce. In April of this year while working a surveillance detail I was involved in a motorcycle accident on asphalt. I was wearing a...

FOBUS USA Product Reviews

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SWAT Magazine By Flint Hansen December 2001 Israel is surrounded by countries that have, at one time or another, literally attempted to wipe them off the map. Consequently, Israelis take their equi...

Safety Information - Holsters

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Loaded Firearms Carrying a firearm with a live cartridge in the chamber could result in an accidental discharge. Certain single-action revolvers and semiautomatic pistols should only be carries wit...