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Published: Feb. 26, 2015, 6 a.m.

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When it comes to equipment issues there is no area where folks struggle more than in selecting the right concealed carry holster.\\xa0

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Getting it wrong can have some serious consequences ranging from discomfort to safety issues.\\xa0 This means that there are some things you need to get right the first time.\\xa0

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In my trailer, I have a bin full of holsters that students often need to dip into to solve holster problems in class.\\xa0 Wouldn\\u2019t it be better if we could sort out some of these issues before we make a holster mistake.\\xa0 Or even before we make another holster mistake?

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The Jobs of a Concealed Carry Holster

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A concealed carry holster has a complex job.\\xa0 Often times the different duties of the concealed carry holster are counter to each other.\\xa0 This makes a holster difficult to design and difficult to select.\\xa0 This can be one of the most difficult and at times frustrating aspects of concealed carry.

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If we work to understand concealed carry from a conceptual concept\\xa0 it can help us to break down the complexity and make some good choices.

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Conceptual Purpose of a Concealed Carry Holster

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You should expect your concealed carry holster to carry your concealed carry handgun safely, comfortably and securely while allowing you quick access to your handgun should you need to defend yourself or your loved ones in a life threatening violent encounter.

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Your Concealed Carry Holster and Safety

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Your Concealed Carry Holster and Comfort

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Your Concealed Carry Holster and Security

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Your Concealed Carry Holster and Quick Access

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Characteristics of a Quality Concealed Carry Holster

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\\xa0Let\\u2019s take a look at the characteristics of a quality concealed carry holster.

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• A Decent Concealed Carry Holster Works With Your Concealed Carry System
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• A Good Concealed Carry Holster is Built for YOUR Gun
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• A Quality Concealed Carry Holster Protects the Trigger
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• A Quality Concealed Carry Holster Retains Your Gun
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• A Good Concealed Carry Holster Allows You to Draw Your Pistol Quickly
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• A Quality Concealed Carry Holster Makes it Relatively Easy to Re-Holster
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• A Good Concealed Carry Holster Maintains It\'s Position
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• A Good Concealed Carry Holster Helps You to Conceal Your Handgun
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Everyone that carries a gun has to deal with holsters of one kind or another and there seems to be no more universal frustration among those that carry concealed than holsters.

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Hopefully today\\u2019s show gave some good quality concepts for you to start looking at you holster as a tool to accomplish a goal as opposed to a pain in your rear.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave those reviews and ratings!

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Also:

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Critical Defensive Handgun

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March 7th and 8th 2015 Atlanta GA

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One or two day options

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If you don\\u2019t live in Atlanta, or if class has come and gone, don\\u2019t despair,

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Head to www.ssa.training/cdh for info and registration.

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Next podcast we will be taking to Caleb Causey of Lone Star Medics.\\xa0 We are going to dive deep into the idea of Medical care and why it should be a key part of your defensive skill set.

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Then we will be back on holsters taking a specific look at how you can find the right holster for you.\\xa0 We will discuss carry position, holster material and how to evaluate that holster you have or are thinking about buying

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