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Sidekick Hip Holsters are:

Waterproof-Carry them anywhere, while hunting in the rain or shooting at range.

Wonderful Fit-Your gun carried firmly because the holster molds to the form of your gun, yet returns to its original shape once the gun is removed.

Wear Comfortably-Medium high ride design can be worn on a holster belt up to two 0.25′ wide or on the standard trouser belt. Another fine example of an   Uncle Mikes Nylon Holster contains the Sidekick two-handed Hip Holsters Uncle Mikes two-handed holsters fit everybody and nearly each need Absolutely two-handed holster simply converts from right to left-handed. 2 holsters in one-Wear as a belt holster ( fits belts up to two ‘ / 4′ wide ) or an inside-pant holster, by reversing the belt clip. Secure Non -stretch Velcro retention strap and molded thumb break keep your firearm secure.

Holster has a Strap Trap adjustment tool. Padded, water-proof interior holds the firearm snugly. Spring steel belt clip is powder coated for rust and corrosion resistance. As an example the Uncle  Mikes Sidekick Vertical Shoulder Holster Super cosy secure way to hold in the field If you’re on the lookout for comfort and ease in firearm carry, you can find it in our vertical shoulder holsters Liberty of movement-Onside self-adjusting belt loop keeps holster close to your side.

Fits up to 48′ chest. Can be worn within or outside your jacket.

Secure-Retention strap with mixture adjustable buckle and snap keeps firearm in place. Scoped Holsters Available -Choose Black or Realtree Hardwoods HDT Camo.

Left hand holsters available only in Black.

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In The Waist Holsters (IWB)

If you have a new carry, and are thinking of using an in the waist or IWB than you might be looking for some more information on the subject. As you look online the plethura of In the waist holsters can be over whelming to most, and being well informed can possibly save you a lot  money in the long run.

IWB Holsters – Are They The Best Concealed Carry Choice?

by Grant Jordan

IWB is an acronym for “inside the waistband”, and it is generally used to describe gun holsters that are carried in that style.

IWB holsters offer a number of different methods to mount to the belt or pants, including velcro, steel clips, kydex clips, or leather straps. Depending on the configuration, IWB holsters can carried in a number of different positions inside the waistband. They can be carried on the strong side, cross draw, behind the hip, or towards the small of the back.

For best concealment results, stay with smaller to mid sized weapons with IWB carry. Larger weapons such as a Beretta 92 or Glock 21 are difficult to cover due the their size and width. Single action, single stack handguns such as the Colt 1911 series may be as long barrel-wise as a full size pistol, but the reduced single stack width makes that type of weapon easier to conceal.

WB holsters can also have some extra options that make them even more attractive for concealed weapons. Some of those options include:

Holster Cants – A cant refers to the angle that the holster rides on the hip or body. Some IWB holsters have a zero cant and ride straight up and down on the waist, while others have a forward cant ride. Typically, the forward cant ride usually rides at 15 degrees.

Bodyshield – A body shield is a specialized part on the holster that prevents the grip of the gun from actually making direct contact with the user. This feature can help with comfort as the rough edges of the weapon don’t touch the user. For many leather IWB holsters, the body shield is built into the design.

Retention Strap – This is a strap that fits over the rear slide or grip of the weapon and functions to keep it in place. Most retention straps require some type of activation so the weapon can be withdrawn. In most cases, the retention strap can be released via a snap or button. Retention straps are beneficial for shooters who are active or off duty law enforcement officers.

Tension screw – A tension is a device that is different from a thumb break. The tension screw is a screw feature that allows the draw tension on the holster to be adjusted to the shooters preferences. Tightening the screw down means that the weapon will need more force to draw it, while loosening the screw makes the weapon draw easier.

IWB holsters provide a good, stable platform for concealed carry as they allow the weapon to remain concealed within the waistband.

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How To Wear A Shoulder Holster And Hand Gun Safety

The what if’s in life always have us worried, but owning a handgun comes with some vital responsibilities. It does not matter if you are if you are keeping a hand gun for personal protection, shooting competitions, recreational shooting, hunting or other gin venues a gun safety course is necessary to gain, and develop the knowledge, skills that are necessary to successfully keep yourself and your family safe.

Handgun Conceal And Carry Options

Part 3

You have decided to purchase a handgun and carry it under the legal requirements of the state you live in. You have also decided to carry your handgun in a holster designed to be attached to the belt or your pants in the waistline area. We referred to this as waistline retention in a previous article. Overwhelmingly, this is how most civilians choose to carry a handgun, and it is the preferred method of most criminal justice professionals. But how safe is it? We are faced with a double-edged sword. Carrying a handgun or other defensive weapons using waistline retention allows for quick weapon acquisition and stronger defense – yet you remain vulnerable to these same items being removed quickly by an adversary. We need to look deeper into issues surrounding self defense shootings.

Lesson in weapon retention:
Research regarding law enforcement officers killed reveals 20-25% are killed with their own handguns by an adversary. How can this be? Many holsters are marketed as having exceptional retention capabilities. These holsters are designed to make it difficult for an adversary to take a gun away from you. However, it takes just a bit of practice with many of these retention holsters to become proficient at removing the handgun from the holster. For other items on a belt system (baton, radio, handcuffs, pepper spray,) the adversary simply needs to unsnap a latch or flip a Velcro tab and pull the item out.

Primary consideration: If 20-25% of officer deaths result in an adversary using the officer’s handgun to kill them, and most officers use waistline retention (belt systems and belt holsters) – either the carry system is less than desirable, or training in weapon retention is substandard.

Lesson in shooting:
Most self defense shootings occur at 10 feet or less. Some studies report up to 90% of civilian shootings are at 2 feet or less. If we accept most self defense shootings occur at 10 feet or less, a large frame gun, although it may be a personal preference, is not required nor will it improve accuracy from a practical standpoint.

Although not the intent of this article, please recognize that caliber and cartridge research consistently point to the cartridge being the deciding factor in ‘kill’ or ‘one-shot stop’ rates. In other words, it is not the caliber of the handgun that determines effectiveness at this range. It is the cartridge. Do your homework when choosing a handgun caliber and cartridge for self defense. This information is free on our website. Since some people do have preferences for large frame and caliber handguns, a good concealment method should allow for small and large frame guns.

Primary considerations: smaller frame guns are more easily concealed.
Choose a handgun your hand is comfortable with, and one you can shoot with accurately. Choose the cartridge carefully.

Additionally, if an adversary unexpectedly pulls a weapon out and threatens me from a distance of 10 feet or less, I should be thinking about using my hands for defense because I will never be able to retrieve an appropriate weapon in time to use it. This principle simply implies that the adversary’s action is always going to be quicker then my ability to process the unfolding scenario and react appropriately. There is significant research regarding this phenomenon.

Primary considerations: even if I am carrying a handgun or other weapons, will I have time to get them out and use them against an adversary? Criminals do not usually advertise from 50 yards away their intention to harm you.

Another lesson in shooting:
Lethal force situations require assessing the situation and determining what force is appropriate. The brain then interacts with the body in order to get the body to retrieve the appropriate weapon. For many, this may require fine and complex motor skills as the hands locate and un-holster the gun, then bring it to a shooting position. The traditional shooting method for many people is to bring the handgun to eye level, aligning the rear sights of the gun with the front site to the target – using their dominant eye. There is mounting evidence this traditional shooting style does not mesh well with how the brain and body react under high stress.

As a Master Firearms Instructors we train our clients as follows:
1. Locate the handgun and pull it out.
2. Point the handgun at the adversary extending the arms from the sternum area.
3. Squeeze the trigger.

Also known as instinct shooting, you will notice this technique primarily relies upon gross motor skills; pull and push movements with arms. This technique is based on physics, body mechanics and high stress principles. Our client’s accuracy is in the 90% plus range at 21 feet or less.

Primary consideration: as few steps as possible should be required to retrieve a handgun or other weapon, and gross motor skills should be utilized. Fine and complex motor skills should be eliminated. Note: we do recognize that placing the finger on the trigger and squeezing it is considered a fine motor skill, which is impossible to eliminate.

2008 Terry Hipp

By: hipper

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Terry Hipp is a career veteran of the Criminal Justice System. He serves as the CEO and Sr. Director of Training & Education at Assault Prevention LLC. For more than 25 years, Assault Prevention has helped individuals, groups, and organizations proactively plan for successful mitigation of unexpected violence and emergencies-and as a result, bring about a sense of control to their daily lives. He may be contacted at: AssaultPrevention.ORG

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And Other Concealed Carry Options

Carrying a small arm that you have to conceal is a concession most of us make. Of course we would rather have an open carry, which would make life much less complicated, and make all of us a lot more comfortable in our choice of carrying options, but the bottom line is that our small arm makes us fee comfortable, and safe.

In an emergency situation we will have with rare exceptions,  seconds to react and defend ourselves or we could  face serious injury or death. Whether it be in our own homes, in a dark parking lot at grocery store, or out  hiking we want safety, and we want to know that we can get to our carry at a moments notice. The  speed at which we can access our carry may be all that can save our life – or someone we hold dear.

Handgun Conceal And Carry Options

Part 2

You have decided to purchase a handgun and carry it under the legal requirements of the state you live in. You have also decided to carry your handgun in a holster designed to be attached to the belt or your pants in the waistline area. We referred to this as waistline retention in a previous article. Overwhelmingly, this is how most civilians choose to carry a handgun, and it is the preferred method of most criminal justice professionals. But how safe is it? We are faced with a double-edged sword. Carrying a handgun or other defensive weapons using waistline retention allows for quick weapon acquisition and stronger defense – yet you remain vulnerable to these same items being removed quickly by an adversary. We need to look deeper into issues surrounding self defense shootings.

Statistically, over 70% of physical altercations end up on the ground. Although speed will prevail with an adversary while standing, speed does not prevail on the ground; size does. On the ground a bigger and more powerful adversary has the outcome in their favor. Now picture this: you are on the ground fighting with an adversary while attempting to protect your handgun from the adversary’s grasp. Using waistline retention for a handgun may add an additional risk in this scenario.

Primary consideration: waistline retention is good for quick weapon acquisition and defensive strength, but presents great opportunity for an adversary to take these weapons away.

Lesson in high stress situations:
Most people being confronted with lethal force decision-making will experience high stress. Also known as the Fight or Flight Syndrome, high-stress situations trigger an incredible reaction between the brain, the body and emotions.

There is a relationship between performance and stress. When there is no stress, there is no great performance. When there is great stress, there is great performance. When there is huge distress there is a marked decrease in performance, which becomes unreliable. Typically under high stress, the first thing to deteriorate is cognitive function – the ability to make decisions. This has implications in reference to the method a handgun is carried.

The sympathetic nervous system is activated when the mind detects a potential threat to survive. It reacts by mediating the involuntary responses to alarm by speeding the heart rate, raising the blood pressure and dilating the pupils of the eyes among many other things. This system opposes and overrides the parasympathetic nervous system, which regulates many body functions, in order to provide the body with the necessary capabilities to fight or flee from danger. In doing so, however, the body loses its fine and complex motor skills. These skills require complex cognitive processes and small muscle mass groups including hands and fingers. Eye-hand coordination, precision, tracking and timing are effected. However, the gross motor skills are increased; a cognitively simple process requiring very little decision making. Gross motor skills are typified by push and pull movements with the arms and legs.

The question now becomes; under high stress, is it wise to carry a handgun or other defensive weapon in a manner that requires complex decision-making and fine or complex motor skills in order to acquire them? Locating and drawing a handgun, or retrieving other defensive weapons depends on the holster/holder and method of carrying these items. Some holsters/holders require the owner to unsnap, push down and then twist or some other combination of movements. These are fine, complex motor skills. Attempting to accomplish these movements under distress is very difficult because fine and complex motor skills are greatly diminished or have disappeared altogether.

Imagine the decision-making process and fine or complex motor skills that are involved in retrieving your handgun from your waistline, locating the pepper spray in your jacket pocket, and grabbing the kubaton from your front pants pocket. Locating these items in one area is a much simpler cognitive process that requires fewer fine and complex motor skills. As stated earlier, herein lays one of the advantages of carrying these weapons using waistline retention. Your handgun is in a snap holster on your belt, your pepper spray is sitting in a holder with a Velcro cover on your belt, and a kubaton is tucked into the pants at the waistline. There is not a lot of complicated cognitive decision-making going on if you decide to grab one of these. Acquiring these under high stress will for the most part require gross motor skills – primarily using the arm and hand to locate the item, pull it out and aim it or employ it. Again, it depends on the complexity of the holster or holder.

Primary consideration: The method chosen for carrying defensive weapons, including handguns, should be such that in order to retrieve them requires very little cognitive function (decision-making) and utilizes gross motor skills.

2008 Terry Hipp

By: hipper

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Terry Hipp is a career veteran of the Criminal Justice System. He serves as the CEO and Sr. Director of Training & Education at Assault Prevention LLC. For more than 25 years, Assault Prevention has helped individuals, groups, and organizations proactively plan for successful mitigation of unexpected violence and emergencies-and as a result, bring about a sense of control to their daily lives. He may be contacted at: AssaultPrevention.ORG

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