Shoulder Holster: How To Put Together

It is common sense, but safety should be your first concern Safety.

Safety rules state:

Whenever you are handling a small arm that you do not allow the muzzle be directed to anyone or any part of your own body when you draw or re- holster.

Treat all small arms as if they are loaded (all of the time).

Never point your small arm at anything that you do not intend to shoot.

Keep your finger must be off of the trigger, and completely out of the trigger guard, when you re-holstering:

Getting your shoulder holster ready for conceal carry involves a few basic steps:

Installing the Components for your particular small arm carry;

Fitting it to Your Own Body

Cleaning the Straps

Break in the holster

These actions will involve installing your carry in the holster it is logical and prudent to check and take out any ammo before you start.

Gather all tools per your instructions before assembling your shoulder holster

Install the Components

1. Lay the holster components out on a flat surface and get out the directions

2. Read the directions-This is a must do if you are going to be toting around a loaded carry.

Fitting To Your Body

NOTE:  Safety, comfort, concealment and speed depend on the holster fitting the belt snugly
if you can not get the shoulder holster to sit right  no matter how hard you try, then it is probably not well made.

• Install your empty small arm in the holster and put your full mags in the mag carriers so you will have somewhat equal distribution of weight on both sides of your body.

If you have someone assisting you, them verify that the round flexelon disc is high up near your neck and centered on your back. It is important at this point not to adjust your straps until you are positive that the disc is up high and centered on your back.

• Adjust the front and rear holster straps so the carry is positioned just below your armpit and in a level position. You will be repeating this for the mag carrier also.

• With your left arm hanging straight down your side the front of your arm should be somewhat around 2″ from the front of your handgun grip; this will provide a forward-type position

• Go ahead and adjust the mag carrier so that you can reach the snaps and remove a mag with one hand. You will find that most often the best position is with the mag carrier tipped up slightly.
  
• It is time to secure the shoulder straps together with the screws positioned out and the brass part should be inside next to your body. You can now make small adjustments so that the strap and Cut off any excess shoulder strap not needed and round the edge so it doesn’t tug, pull or catch on your clothing

You want the carry to sit up high up close by the armpit. Mags should be high but forward, so that you can actually reach them. Your arm length and chestsize are going to determine the actual placement. Make sure the place where the harness comes together in the back isn’t twisted.

You can find selection of holsters online and in our local firearms store; Shoulder Holsters, Double Shoulder Holsters, Waist Band Holsters, Side Holsters, Ankle Holsters, Hip Holsters, Belly Holsters undershirt, pocket holsters and other Holsters for most small arm carries.

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